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Historic British Cities: Winchester
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Ancient Capital of England
Although its origins date back to the founding of a hill fort in the west of the present city in 150BC, Winchester is most famous for its pivotal role in English history during the last 1,200 years.
It was here that King Alfred was crowned in 871AD; where Henry IV married Joan of Navarre; where Henry VIII entertained Emperor Charles V; and where Mary Tudor married Philip of Spain. It is a city with a historic legacy few others can match.
Winchester cathedral dates, in parts, from the eleventh century, and possesses the longest medieval nave anywhere in Europe. Moreover, it is also the final resting place of both Jane Austen and Izaak Walton.
Other notable buildings include the ruins of Wolvesey Castle and the Great Hall in which ‘King Arthur’s Round Table’ (though unlikely to be the actual artefact) is housed
Period Places to Stay in Winchester
Lainston House. A lovely 17th century country house hotel, the history of Lainston goes even further back in time as borne out by the ruins of a 13th century chapel in its grounds. Furthermore, legend has it that Charles II visited the property with his mistress Louise de Keroulle. It offers 50 rooms and suites in all, an award-winning restaurant, and continues to attract international celebrities and dignitaries.
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The Old Vine. A Grade-II listed inn on Great Minster Street close to the city’s cathedral, the Old Vine Hotel is a highly rated guest house offering five guest rooms. It features its own restaurant and bar, is non-smoking throughout, and blends the traditional with the contemporary in its interior design. The establishment is rated 4-star by the AA and offers free parking for guests arriving by car.
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Hotel du Vin. Possessing 24 rooms, this highly regarded boutique hotel is housed within a fine early-Georgian building dating from 1715.
It features a bistro, Champagne bar and walled-garden, as well as being centrally located on Southgate Street – the cathedral is only a matter of a few hundred yards away.
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Wykeham Arms. An old coaching inn dating back to the 1700’s, The Wykeham Arms is situated on Kingsgate Street, just a stone’s throw from Winchester Cathedral.
It’s 14 guest rooms are furnished in period style and it boasts its own restaurant.
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Hyde Church Cottage. Sleeping up to 5, the property is a Grade-II listed building which dates from the 18th century. The city’s cathedral is only around ten minutes away on foot
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The Trout Inn. Situated in the nearby village of Itchen Abbas, The Trout is a former coaching inn which was once known as The Plough. Offering only three rooms, the inn is said to have once been frequented by the author Charles Kingsley, who is thought by some to have found inspiration for his famous book The Water Babies in the locale.
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The Old Vine. A Grade-
Hotel du Vin. Possessing 24 rooms, this highly regarded boutique hotel is housed within a fine early-
It features a bistro, Champagne bar and walled-
Wykeham Arms. An old coaching inn dating back to the 1700’s, The Wykeham Arms is situated on Kingsgate Street, just a stone’s throw from Winchester Cathedral.
It’s 14 guest rooms are furnished in period style and it boasts its own restaurant.
Booking.com | LateRooms
Hyde Church Cottage. Sleeping up to 5, the property is a Grade-
More details are available with
The Trout Inn. Situated in the nearby village of Itchen Abbas, The Trout is a former coaching inn which was once known as The Plough. Offering only three rooms, the inn is said to have once been frequented by the author Charles Kingsley, who is thought by some to have found inspiration for his famous book The Water Babies in the locale.
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There are other period properties offering accommodation in the county of Somerset.
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It might not yet be the definitive list, but there are some fabulous places to discover in our Beautiful Villages of England section.
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If you prefer a holiday or break under your own steam, there are plenty of Historic Holiday Cottages throughout the country. And we keep the ones we feature to those said to have been built before 1700, too.
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We are always seeking to improve Nights In The Past and, as such, welcome any other suggestions for quality hotels in Winchester you think should feature in this particular section. These should be of a period / historic nature and offer excellent service and hospitality in all cases. Indeed, we’re keen to learn of heritage accommodation relevant to any section of the site -
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