| The Stanwell is a luscious hotel whose every surface and fabric bursts with fruity, jewelled shades of vibrant colour. Velvets and silks adorn windows and cover plump cushions. Burnished bare boards and York stone flags create stylish floors. An eclectic mix of junkshop finds prints and antiques fill the rooms with a riot of images, and even on the dreariest winter day the spirits soar.
Dining at the award winning Stanwell House is to a very high standard and local produce is used wherever possible. Dining at night is always by the light of many candles. The pretty walled gardens is sheltered and south facing for a spot of al fresco and the conservatory is a cosy year round meeting place for dining, beverages or just plain idling. The emphasis at Stanwell is on friendly, unobtrusive yet efficient service. The ambience is gentle, romantic, decadent at times, but always relaxing. There are no dress codes.
Just 3 miles from Winchester Railway Station and town centre, the Running Horse Inn offers modern rooms has a restaurant and bar. Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi are available.
The en suite rooms have flat-screen TVs with Freeview. Some rooms have powerful showers while the rest have baths.
The hotel restaurant offers a mix of British and European cuisine, including home-made ice creams and sorbets. A full English breakfast is available and the Sunday lunch menu includes 3 roasts. The bar has an open fire and serves local ales.
Just 4.5 miles from junction 9 of the M3 motorway, The Running Horse is a 25-minute drive from the New Forest National Park and Southampton city centre.
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Star Rating: 4