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The Black Hole

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Winchester with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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1 Wharf Hill,, Winchester, England, SO23 9NQ
  • Place, Winchester College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Attic room - child up to 14years)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Winchester

Located within a 5-minute walk of Winchester College, The Black Hole is within a 15-minute stroll of Wolvesey Castle. This 10-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Winchester College - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Winchester Guildhall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Winchester - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rick Stein Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • The Black Boy
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alfie's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The South Downs Social - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Black Hole

Bed & breakfast in Winchester with free breakfast
At The Black Hole, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs.

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The price is $125
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets (fees apply)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Black Hole Winchester
The Black Hole Bed & breakfast
The Black Hole Bed & breakfast Winchester

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The Black Hole?

Located steps from Wolvesey Castle, this bed & breakfast is in Winchester, and within a 10-minute walk of Jane Austen's House and Winchester Guildhall. You'll also find Winchester Christmas Market and Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Black Hole?

No, there isn't parking available at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Black Hole include a casino?

No, The Black Hole doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Black Hole?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Black Hole?

Amenities at this bed u0026 breakfast that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a terrace.

Does The Black Hole have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Black Hole feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Black Hole offers free breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Does The Black Hole allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Black Hole for a fee.

Are there connecting rooms at The Black Hole?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Black Hole?

The closest major airport to The Black Hole is Southampton (SOU), which is 11.4 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Black Hole?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Black Hole.

The Black Hole Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pasqualina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located

Everyone was lovely, the room comfortable and accessble. The bathroom was perfect and should be the standard for accessible bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeliki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not the best

Very basic hotel with no room amenities at all. The lady who runs it was really lovely though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky themed rooms and best breakfast in the City

Amazing place to stay with friendly staff, very comfortable beds and best English Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing statin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025