Winchester Christmas Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Winchester Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 48 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 53 min drive
Winchester Shawford Station - 11 min drive
Southampton Swaythling Station - 12 min drive
Winchester Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
The Coffee Van - 11 min walk
The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester - 5 min walk
Alfie's - 8 min walk
Crown & Anchor - 7 min walk
Pret a Manger - 10 min walk
About this property
The Black Hole
The Black Hole puts you within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winchester Cathedral.
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [The Black Boy Pub]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Black Hole Winchester
The Black Hole Bed & breakfast
The Black Hole Bed & breakfast Winchester
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Black Hole?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Hole?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Black Hole?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (18-min drive) and Grosvenor Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around The Black Hole like?
The Black Hole is a short 11-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral and 8 minutes' walk from Winchester Guildhall.
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Reviews
The Black Hole Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The breakfast was delicious and offered a great selection with cooked options available. (7 reviews)
Exceptional staff, fantastic breakfast and ideal location!
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2026
This is a perfect place for a short stay. It's clean and comfortable and a vey short walk from the centre of Winchester. The breakfast was varied and tasty. Although there is no parking on site, Chisel St multi-storey car park is literally around the corner and is very reasonably priced; as we arrived after 6pm in the evening, overnight parking until midday was £3.50 (mid-September).
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8/10 Very good
31 May 2026
Very welcoming, quirky and unique experience. Breakfast amazing with lovely staff.
Lovely clean cell only issue was didn't get much sleep due to the hard pillows. Definitely would stay again and recommended. Great pub next door .
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
The room was quirky and gorgeous, the hotel team were very welcoming and the cooked breakfast was delicious
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Quirky themed rooms and best breakfast in the City
Amazing place to stay with friendly staff, very comfortable beds and best English Breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2026
Quirky rooms, immaculate and breakfast was second to none. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2025
Well located
Everyone was lovely, the room comfortable and accessble. The bathroom was perfect and should be the standard for accessible bathrooms.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
We had a lovely stay and were made to feel extremely welcome. The room was very clean, modern and comfortable. Walking distance from town and close to multi-storey carpark, which was useful. There was a great selection for breakfast and it was possible to choose what you wanted for a cooked breakfast. Fantastic, quirky stay with mugshots of criminals lining the walls and prison doors into rooms. Would definitely stay again
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8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2026
Small but perfectly formed room. Comfy if squeaky bed. Good brekkers. No tea making facilities in room but the dining room is available 24h if you need a cuppa. Next door to black boy pub - quirky and well worth an hour or two whilst sinking some beers.
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2026
Great stay. Really enjoyed the roof top terrace and amazing breakfast. Rooms are fun with the prison cell theme.
Good base for exploring Winchester or the surrounding area.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Unique theme with great roooms!
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2025
Always a good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Positive experience visiting Winchester. Place with character and comfortable to the city center. We enjoyed very much the breakfast cooked for us. Good value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Amazing statin
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
A really great and unique experience that was different to the usual B&B offering. Room, breakfast and people were all excellent and would recommend a visit if in Winchester. Thanks! Neal
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2025
Everything
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2025
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6/10 Good
17 Jul 2025
Not the best
Very basic hotel with no room amenities at all. The lady who runs it was really lovely though
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2026
amazing accommodation - we loved it so much we booked in for an extra two nights later in the week. staff very friendly, accommodation spotlessly clean and breakfast cooked to order. The accommodation was quirky and our second stay in room 2 was even better - larger room, with two windows and bath:), very closer to centre of Winchester and historical sights.