Hotel Cuttings and Articles

We are so proud of our gorgeous country house hotel in the Hampshire town of Winchester, and all the exciting developments we have planned! We would like to share some of the more recent snippets that our press guests have kindly written about us and the Exclusive Hotels group.

Honestly, I don't think I could fault it. Very friendly service, amazing room and superb dinner. Starter of chicken liver parfait was particularly outstanding, as was Banana and Salted Peanut dessert. Sommelier also great: friendly, accessible, interesting recommendations etc. Some unusual cocktails too. Also had a lovely look round the gardens, including kitchen garden, with Antonio the FoH manager. 

We also liked it so much we're sending my in-laws there for their birthday dinner!

Will Drew, Editor of Restaurant Magazine - August 2011

"It was amazing. We had the vegetarian tasting menu. It was the best meal I have ever, ever had!"

Claire Pitcher, Editor of Hampshire Life - August 2010

'I wanted to write and thank you for my stay at Lainston House last week on behalf of the Hotel Guru. It was absolutely blissful: as soon as I stepped out of my car I felt as though I was in another world, the bedroom was extremely comfortable, the food was impeccable and your staff were helpful and knowledgeable.'

Lucy Simon, Hotel Guru following her hotel stay in April 2010

‘This is one experience I would like to repeat... it's only three months to my birthday, maybe I can persuade someone to take me back.’

On The Manor House. Western Daily Press May 2007

‘The Spa at Pennyhill Park is the perfect retreat and we give it a bliss rating of 10/10’

Now Magazine June 2007

‘The Bath area is blessed with many splendid locations for fine dining, but few can rival the surroundings of The Manor House Hotel in Castle Coombe.’

Bath Life Magazine July 2007

‘The Terrace overlooks the spectacular garden, making al fresco dining at Lainston House all the more pleasurable. Seared scallops, chilled gazpacho, wild seasbass and lamb with potato cake all come extremely highly recommended.’

The Resident, October 2007