Hotel du Vin, Winchester ★ ★ ★ ★

Romans came, saw and conquered. Alfred the Great founded the capital of Wessex. The Doomsday Book was written. Welcome to Winchester. An ancient city steeped in history. At its heart, within earshot of the peels of the city's landmark cathedral is this stunning Winchester hotel, the original Hotel du Vin - in all its Queen Anne-style architectural glory.

Built in 1715, they've lovingly reinvented Hotel du Vin Winchester as a grand but informal place to work, rest and play. A stone's throw away you have wonderful architecture, historic museums, cobbled streets lined with independent shops and boutiques, and theatres, literary events and arts festivals. All on the doorstep of the stunning landscape of the South Downs.

Accommodation
Housed within one of Winchester's most important Georgian buildings dating back to 1715, all bedrooms feature luxurious handsprung mattresses, fine Egyptian linen, deep baths and powerful drench showers, plasma televisions and air conditioning.

Hotel du Vin is created out of buildings with character and history, therefore please note the images are reflective of the room type but the decoration and exact configuration may change as all guest rooms are individual and unique.

Dining
At Bistro du Vin Winchester it's simple, really. Inspired by French home-style cooking with robust earthy dishes, and slow-cooked foods, Bistro du Vin's Gallic influenced menu has an undeniably British flavour.

As for the décor - think natural daylight, reclaimed dark-stained floorboards, restored fireplaces, framed pictures and paintings, soft lighting and comfortable chairs. This is Bistro du Vin. Bistro dining at its heart warming, mouth watering best