The King's Head

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

This 4-star Georgian coaching inn offers a traditional pub and restaurant serving fresh local produce. Surrounded by Hampshire countryside, it features individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi. Dating back to 1810, The Kings Head is fitted with antique furnishings and fireplaces. It is supposed that the inn was given its present name for its close connection with the family of Oliver Cromwell. All rooms at The Kings Head come with cable TV and a work desk. Each has a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Free toiletries and high quality towels are also provided. Only 10 minutes’ drive from Winchester center, the inn offers free private parking on site. Southampton and the ferries to the Isle of Wight are 25 minute’s drive away. South Winchester Golf Club is 1.9 miles from The King's Head. The Kings Head has its own skittles alley, which is available for hire.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kristina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic rooms, decor, food, staff, exceptionally clean, lovely location. Lovely pub and restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff. Plenty of parking. A really wonderful stay 10/10.”
Ashley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“character and charm, excellent food, and great value for money”
Melissa
United States United States
“Absolutely beautiful room, restaurant, pub, building, and location. Best bathtub I've ever experienced. Comfortable bed. The food was amazing. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.”
Rosie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely village pub, very cosy and welcoming. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. I stayed in the Cooper room which was a reasonable size with huge bathroom!”
Doug
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant throughout. Wonderful rooms. Perfect dinner. Amazing breakfast. The best place we've stayed all year”
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was outstanding and the customer service was excellent. The location was great for wanting to be just outside the centre of Winchester.”
Meryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous and cozy, felt very lux. Best hotel breakfast I’ve had in a long time”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is a hidden gem. Lovely accommodation, great staff and good food”
Laurie
Australia Australia
“Cost and comfortable. Nice staff. Good breakfast. Cosy.”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A welcoming pub with friendly staff, a lively bar and interesting food options. A good breakfast too. Our bedroom was on the small side but comfortable and well-equipped. Hursley is a charming village, although a busy road runs right through...”

Managed by The King's Head

Company review score: 9.1Based on 624 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The new operators have a wealth of experience and bring with them a reputable executive chef. We will be aiming to achieve AA 4 star recognition for our rooms and rosette status for our restaurant.

Property info

Now under new ownership from May 2025, the pub has undergone a full refurbishment programme throughout and we hope to achieve a AA 4 star graded rating with the addition of the accolade of a rosette for our restaurant dining. Alongside this a full bar menu with a wide array of acholic & non alcoholic beverages will be available. Situated just south of Winchester and surrounded by the beautiful Hampshire downlands, this grade 2 listed property is a village inn with 8 newly refurbished ensuite royal bedrooms with some rooms featuring roll top baths. Each room has a flatscreen smart Tv, DAB radio & superfast internet. Wake up in style & enjoy a memorable breakfast with locally sourced produce & sausages from the local butcher, a stones throw away. Our delightful setting will prove extremely popular for visitors to the local area and the historic city of Winchester for those looking for a pre cruise stop off and/or those looking for a business stay.

Neighborhood info

The King's Head is located on the south west of Winchester, a 15 minute drive into the town centre. Surrounded with nature reserves a 5 minute drive away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.