Comfortable · 4★
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
~10 min drive
A reliable, well-appointed hotel on the edge of the city with plenty of parking and a spa.
£130–£180 / nightLook up →
Where to Stay
A few places to rest your head
Winchester is a beautiful small city about 10 minutes from Avington. There's something for every budget — here are a few we'd recommend. Prices are approximate and worth booking early.
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Central · 4★
Mercure Winchester Wessex
~10 min drive
In the heart of Winchester, next to the cathedral. Handy for exploring the city.
£140–£200 / nightLook up →
Boutique inn
The Old Vine, Winchester
~10 min drive
A characterful inn opposite the cathedral — lovely rooms and a good restaurant.
£120–£170 / nightLook up →
Country house · luxury
Lainston House
~15 min drive
A special-occasion country house hotel set in its own grounds if you'd like to make a weekend of it.
£240+ / nightLook up →
Budget-friendly
Premier Inn Winchester
~10 min drive
Simple, dependable and well-priced. Book early — it fills up.
£75–£110 / nightLook up →
On-site (limited)
Avington Estate on-site rooms
At the venue
A handful of rooms are available at the venue itself. They are lovely but on the pricier side — please contact us if you'd like details.
On request
A tip
Sharing taxis back into Winchester works well.
We'll have local numbers on the day and pre-book a couple of minibuses around midnight. Do let us know on your RSVP if you'd like a seat.