This charming inn is located in Bishop’s Waltham, a small town on the River Hamble in Hampshire. It is a 5-minute walk from the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, which dates back to 1135. The Crown Inn features elegantly furnished rooms with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each also has pretty views, and an private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The inn retains numerous original features, like roaring open fires, and timber framing. A range of drinks are on offer in the bar, including real ales and wine, and pub favorites like fish and chips feature on the menu. Winchester is only 11 miles from The Crown, and here you can visit the cathedral or the beautiful college. Jane Austen’s house is a 40-minute drive away, and the New Forest National Park is around 30 minutes’ drive from the building.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Bishops Waltham
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  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast not to be missed, plenty of choice all delicious, the poached eggs were (in my opinion)perfect. Really comfortable bed, great nights sleep. The meals we had in bar and restaurant were excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful, the...
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Scrupulously clean, very comfortable beds, fantastic room with free beer, good lighting, (complete with nautical history - we were in Tridente), huge bathroom and shower. Breakfast was simply fantastic. Staff were excellent. Location is great for...
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent - hot, freshly cooked, good coffee comfortable bed.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British

Amenities of The Crown Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Crown Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    £5.50 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £5.50 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £35 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Crown Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about The Crown Inn

    • The Crown Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The Crown Inn is 1,500 feet from the center of Bishops Waltham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Crown Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Crown Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at The Crown Inn include:

      • Double

    • The Crown Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • The prices at The Crown Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.