The Duke on The Test
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Duke on The Test, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at The Duke on The Test in Romsey, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. This luxury bed & breakfast is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from South Downs National Park.
What's nearby
River Test(0.1 miles)
Frankie's Fun Factory(0.9 miles)
King John's House and Heritage Centre(1.4 miles)
Romsey Abbey(1.4 miles)
Broadlands Estate(1.7 miles)
The Rapids(1.9 miles)
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens(2 miles)
Mottisfront Abbey and Gardens(3.3 miles)
Romsey Golf Club(4.4 miles)
New Forest National Park(5.3 miles)
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World(5.9 miles)
Southampton General Hospital(7 miles)
Stoneham Golf Club(7.4 miles)
Southampton City Golf Course(7.4 miles)
Forest Falconry(7.6 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(10.9 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(27.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Location
Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Romsey, Test Valley, England, United Kingdom
River Test (0.1 miles)
Frankie's Fun Factory (0.9 miles)
King John's House and Heritage Centre (1.4 miles)
Romsey Abbey (1.4 miles)
Broadlands Estate (1.7 miles)
The Rapids (1.9 miles)
Guest reviews
9.4
Superb
Based on 145 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across recent reviews, The Duke on The Test earns strong praise for its friendly, attentive staff, comfortable rooms with tasteful decor, and consistently good food, alongside convenient parking and a peaceful setting near riverside walks.
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Across recent reviews, The Duke on The Test earns strong praise for its friendly, attentive staff, comfortable rooms with tasteful decor, and consistently good food, alongside convenient parking and a peaceful setting near riverside walks.
Cleanliness is widely complimented, though a few guests noted maintenance lapses such as smelly drains or a leaking loo. Some guests experienced temperature issues (cold rooms or summer heat without air conditioning), occasional noise between rooms, and unreliable Wi-Fi. A few dining caveats include occasional long waits, higher prices for some, and limited Sunday evening service. Overall, it suits travellers seeking a relaxed, well-run base for exploring the area.
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Facilities
Parking is frequently praised (safe, reserved resident bays) and the pub/bar is enjoyed; the property is also notably dog friendly. No other facilities are consistently mentioned.
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Geoffrey
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
10
Tony
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautifully renovated pub, with near new hotel accommodation added. All done very tastefully & with excellent attention to detail. Mostly, all the staff were fantastic! Special mention to Penny, who always made sure our dog was also enjoying the experience! It truly is dog friendly too, although we really liked the fact that the rooms were spilt between non dog and dog specific. The location is superb too - walking distance into Romsey, partly along the Test River. First time visiting, but will return. Totally recommended!
Beautifully renovated pub, with near new hotel accommodation added. All done very tastefully & with excellent attention to detail. Mostly, all the staff were fantastic! Special mention to Penny, who always made sure our dog was also enjoying the experience! It truly is dog friendly too, although we really liked the fact that the rooms were spilt between non dog and dog specific. The location is superb too - walking distance into Romsey, partly along the Test River. First time visiting, but will return. Totally recommended!
10
Mark
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptionally clean premises with friendly staff in a beautiful location with good parking. Room was well furnished and in good condition. The restaurant produced some very nice meals although it does appear to get very busy so I recommend an early booking. I would not hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone wanting a quality stay in this part of the country.
Exceptionally clean premises with friendly staff in a beautiful location with good parking. Room was well furnished and in good condition. The restaurant produced some very nice meals although it does appear to get very busy so I recommend an early booking. I would not hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone wanting a quality stay in this part of the country.
10
Trevor
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
10
Nic
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great quiet location. Beautifully designed rooms comfortable king size bed which was great. Lots of parking. Liked the fan in the room incase we were hot too. Good free WiFi. Good choice of breakfast options too.
Great quiet location. Beautifully designed rooms comfortable king size bed which was great. Lots of parking. Liked the fan in the room incase we were hot too. Good free WiFi. Good choice of breakfast options too.
10
Susan
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
10
Mark
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable rooms, great food, well kept beer and very helpful staff.
Comfortable rooms, great food, well kept beer and very helpful staff.
10
Michael
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Always excellent. Safe off road parking. Staff and quality of the place is amazing
Always excellent. Safe off road parking. Staff and quality of the place is amazing
10
Charlotte
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super dog friendly and a room with our own private beer garden was a delight
Super dog friendly and a room with our own private beer garden was a delight
10
Maryann
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great country pub with a modern twist. Friendly staff and helpful. The food was amazing and exceedingly delicious. Stayed over and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable which made me very happy indeed a great nights sleep. Lovely products in the en-suite.
Great country pub with a modern twist. Friendly staff and helpful. The food was amazing and exceedingly delicious. Stayed over and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable which made me very happy indeed a great nights sleep. Lovely products in the en-suite.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean or immaculate. A few guests reported issues like dirty cups, lingering drain smells, or minor maintenance problems.
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Clive
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely area staff very friendly rooms very clean and very comfortable
Lovely area staff very friendly rooms very clean and very comfortable
10
Wendy
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely lovely! We enjoyed our two night stay at the Duke on the Test! The room was immaculate! I saw staff cleaning another room and from what I can see, they go above and beyond in how they clean each room! We ate three meals at the pub and the food was delicious. The staff were very helpful. Overall, we had an amazing time and we hope to return again one day!
Absolutely lovely! We enjoyed our two night stay at the Duke on the Test! The room was immaculate! I saw staff cleaning another room and from what I can see, they go above and beyond in how they clean each room! We ate three meals at the pub and the food was delicious. The staff were very helpful. Overall, we had an amazing time and we hope to return again one day!
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Caroline
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a lovely stay, but I thought that it lacked the extra little touches and attention to detail that a five-star hotel would have over a three or four star hotel. The room was clean, and staff friendly.
It was a lovely stay, but I thought that it lacked the extra little touches and attention to detail that a five-star hotel would have over a three or four star hotel. The room was clean, and staff friendly.
10
Nige
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely place to visit - be it for lunch or dinner or an overnighter. Very friendly and effivient staff who were attentive without being overly so. A fine menu with an array of dishes experly cooked. My room was sldi clean comfortable and well organised.
A lovely place to visit - be it for lunch or dinner or an overnighter. Very friendly and effivient staff who were attentive without being overly so. A fine menu with an array of dishes experly cooked. My room was sldi clean comfortable and well organised.
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DENISE
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Duke on the Test was a lucky find and we were so pleased with it. Pleasing to the eye if you stay overnight you have your own parking bay. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.we were very warmly greeted. Our room was very comfortable and clean.nice and quiet . Beautifully decorated. Breakfast was very nice lots of choice. We would definitely recommend and we would definitely return again.
The Duke on the Test was a lucky find and we were so pleased with it. Pleasing to the eye if you stay overnight you have your own parking bay. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.we were very warmly greeted. Our room was very comfortable and clean.nice and quiet . Beautifully decorated. Breakfast was very nice lots of choice. We would definitely recommend and we would definitely return again.
10
Peter
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean tidy rooms with pristine decor. Good location. Comfy king bed. Somewhat dark by the tea making area. These are very minor issues of an otherwise excellent room. Restaurant serves excellent food too!
Very clean tidy rooms with pristine decor. Good location. Comfy king bed. Somewhat dark by the tea making area. These are very minor issues of an otherwise excellent room. Restaurant serves excellent food too!
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Bryan
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed this hotel/ pub the room was very smart clean and well maintained. The restaurant was excellent did not have venture to Romsey And breakfast completed a great booking
Really enjoyed this hotel/ pub the room was very smart clean and well maintained. The restaurant was excellent did not have venture to Romsey And breakfast completed a great booking
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Clint
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The drains still smell as they did last year when we visited The loo leaked at the base Could all do with a bit of a makeover
The drains still smell as they did last year when we visited The loo leaked at the base Could all do with a bit of a makeover
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Christine
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Another excellent stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey. The staff, the service, the rooms, the cleanliness all excellent. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It won't be long before we are booking in again! Highly recommended.
Another excellent stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey. The staff, the service, the rooms, the cleanliness all excellent. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It won't be long before we are booking in again! Highly recommended.
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Rooms
Many find rooms comfortable, stylish, and quiet, with some offering patios or outdoor space. However, recurring drawbacks include temperature control (no air conditioning and some cold rooms), occasional noise transfer, and patchy or slow Wi-Fi.
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Julie
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall, generally very good and comfortable stay but the bedroom was a little on the warm side (even with the window open) and the wifi never really worked. Staff were friendly and helpful. Evening food was very good and the staff were very attentive to whether or not guests had any allergies. Breakfast was also good and well cooked but quite limited in there being no self-service continental option - you had to order this as your breakfast option from the menu. All in all, an enjoyable stay in a good location. Would recommend to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.
Overall, generally very good and comfortable stay but the bedroom was a little on the warm side (even with the window open) and the wifi never really worked. Staff were friendly and helpful. Evening food was very good and the staff were very attentive to whether or not guests had any allergies. Breakfast was also good and well cooked but quite limited in there being no self-service continental option - you had to order this as your breakfast option from the menu. All in all, an enjoyable stay in a good location. Would recommend to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.
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M
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfortable room. Well-designed if on the small side. Really nice dinner but understaffed at breakfast which slowed service. Friendly young staff.
Nice comfortable room. Well-designed if on the small side. Really nice dinner but understaffed at breakfast which slowed service. Friendly young staff.
10
Colin
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A really nice property with a buzzy bar and restaurant. The room was exceptional with a super comfy bed and good facilities. Nice that the large parking area was close to the rooms aswell for unloading. My room even had a small outside space with table and chairs. Restaurant menu was really good with some local dishes. Finally would like to say the girls running the restaurant were all very pleasant and attentive. Will be back
A really nice property with a buzzy bar and restaurant. The room was exceptional with a super comfy bed and good facilities. Nice that the large parking area was close to the rooms aswell for unloading. My room even had a small outside space with table and chairs. Restaurant menu was really good with some local dishes. Finally would like to say the girls running the restaurant were all very pleasant and attentive. Will be back
10
Trevor
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
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James
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A really well presented property with a welcoming pub / dining area. Evening meal was excellent. Spacious room with quality fixtures and very comfy King bed and also had French doors opening onto small patio area.
A really well presented property with a welcoming pub / dining area. Evening meal was excellent. Spacious room with quality fixtures and very comfy King bed and also had French doors opening onto small patio area.
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Patricia e
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Attractive rooms and pub/restaurant. Didn't sleep well. The room was cold and the heating was not on. Staff kept leaving emergency exits open for access or to have a smoke. A lot of noise from the adjoining room.
Attractive rooms and pub/restaurant. Didn't sleep well. The room was cold and the heating was not on. Staff kept leaving emergency exits open for access or to have a smoke. A lot of noise from the adjoining room.
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Paul
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This would have been an exceptional stay except for one thing and that is ; In the new wing of the property the sound proofing between the our room and the one above was non existent. We were on the ground floor enjoying a peaceful evening until the occupants arrived in the room above. They were not speaking unduly loudly yet we could hear every thing they were saying to each other.
This would have been an exceptional stay except for one thing and that is ; In the new wing of the property the sound proofing between the our room and the one above was non existent. We were on the ground floor enjoying a peaceful evening until the occupants arrived in the room above. They were not speaking unduly loudly yet we could hear every thing they were saying to each other.
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Benny
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
It was overall a pleasant place to stay, but some issues. Firstly it's primarily a restaurant really. So it feels like it's less of a hotel, and like they don't exactly often expect people staying there for very long. Maybe just a night or two. So it doesn't quite feel like they have all the usual things that you'd expect with a hotel. There's no air conditioning. So during the summer, it was almost unbearable in my room. I stayed there for 8 nights, and it was so hot that it was difficult to sleep at night, despite having my window open during the day, and also having a fan. And I said to the management about it, (both during and) after my stay, and whilst they were apologetic, they didn't/weren't exactly doing anything for it to be a better stay for me regarding that. And like no suggestion of any compensation about from the staff or the manager afterwards for example. The staff were otherwise friendly though. The surroundings of the hotel are nice, and the my room was otherwise nice, and the photos are accurate.
It was overall a pleasant place to stay, but some issues. Firstly it's primarily a restaurant really. So it feels like it's less of a hotel, and like they don't exactly often expect people staying there for very long. Maybe just a night or two. So it doesn't quite feel like they have all the usual things that you'd expect with a hotel. There's no air conditioning. So during the summer, it was almost unbearable in my room. I stayed there for 8 nights, and it was so hot that it was difficult to sleep at night, despite having my window open during the day, and also having a fan. And I said to the management about it, (both during and) after my stay, and whilst they were apologetic, they didn't/weren't exactly doing anything for it to be a better stay for me regarding that. And like no suggestion of any compensation about from the staff or the manager afterwards for example. The staff were otherwise friendly though. The surroundings of the hotel are nice, and the my room was otherwise nice, and the photos are accurate.
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Jaymie
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wow what a lovely place to stay and the food is very good aswell. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and service is great. Lots of parking but if i had to say one negative thing it would be the wifi, it was very slow and very hit or miss in areas, but overall what a great place
Wow what a lovely place to stay and the food is very good aswell. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and service is great. Lots of parking but if i had to say one negative thing it would be the wifi, it was very slow and very hit or miss in areas, but overall what a great place
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Judith
Dec 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The best thing about the stay was the welcome and efficiency of the staff. The bed was really comfortable and the room wonderfully quiet. The ambiance was particularly nice because it was Christmas.
The best thing about the stay was the welcome and efficiency of the staff. The bed was really comfortable and the room wonderfully quiet. The ambiance was particularly nice because it was Christmas.
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Service
Service is consistently described as warm, friendly, and accommodating. Isolated issues include a confrontational interaction, occasional understaffing at breakfast, and slow meal delivery at busy times.
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Wendy
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We found The Duke to be 5star. Everything was perfect, especially the delightful young staff. Always smiling and very helpful. Decor was very sophisticated and stylish. All the meals were delicious and served on lovely hot plates!!!!!!!!! We will definitely return for another break. Thank you Duke team.
We found The Duke to be 5star. Everything was perfect, especially the delightful young staff. Always smiling and very helpful. Decor was very sophisticated and stylish. All the meals were delicious and served on lovely hot plates!!!!!!!!! We will definitely return for another break. Thank you Duke team.
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M
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfortable room. Well-designed if on the small side. Really nice dinner but understaffed at breakfast which slowed service. Friendly young staff.
Nice comfortable room. Well-designed if on the small side. Really nice dinner but understaffed at breakfast which slowed service. Friendly young staff.
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John
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A very enjoyable stay made perfect by the excellent staff
A very enjoyable stay made perfect by the excellent staff
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Trevor
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
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Richard
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were looking for a base to tour Hampshire. The Duke was superb. This is the perfect pub, restaurant with rooms. The food was amazing, rooms high quality, all tied together by wonderful service delivered by a brilliant team.
We were looking for a base to tour Hampshire. The Duke was superb. This is the perfect pub, restaurant with rooms. The food was amazing, rooms high quality, all tied together by wonderful service delivered by a brilliant team.
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Susan
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
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Christine
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful 16th century pub and rooms. The staff are very friendly and cant do enough for you. Our stay was excellent and we will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.
This is a beautiful 16th century pub and rooms. The staff are very friendly and cant do enough for you. Our stay was excellent and we will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.
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Nicholas
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
staff very welcoming and friendly ,facilities excellent, only stayed one night but would heartily recommend longer.
staff very welcoming and friendly ,facilities excellent, only stayed one night but would heartily recommend longer.
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Stephen
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I have enjoyed six visits to the Duke on the Test - four for meals and two for stays of several days. The staff have aways been friendly and helpful, the rooms have been excellent and the food awesome. So why have I given one star for service? Just before checking out today, a staff person whom I believe is the manager came in early to service the room. Her first words were "it is very hot in here" and proceeded to criticise me several times for having the radiators, asking me to turn them off then proceeded to turn off the one in the bathroom. We are senior citizens and feel the cold. I pointed out that the heat had only come on at 7:15am. She insisted the heat was on 24 hours. I corrected her and said the radiators in the bathroom and room had come on each day at 7:15am. The day time temperature the day before had been 15 degrees and the room was cold when I had taken my shower each morning. In 50 years of staying in many hotels internationally, I have never felt so humiliated as I felt this morning. Until that moment I would have given to hotel a 5 star for everything. Until I receive an apology I cannot recommend the hotel and will not be visiting again.
I have enjoyed six visits to the Duke on the Test - four for meals and two for stays of several days. The staff have aways been friendly and helpful, the rooms have been excellent and the food awesome. So why have I given one star for service? Just before checking out today, a staff person whom I believe is the manager came in early to service the room. Her first words were "it is very hot in here" and proceeded to criticise me several times for having the radiators, asking me to turn them off then proceeded to turn off the one in the bathroom. We are senior citizens and feel the cold. I pointed out that the heat had only come on at 7:15am. She insisted the heat was on 24 hours. I corrected her and said the radiators in the bathroom and room had come on each day at 7:15am. The day time temperature the day before had been 15 degrees and the room was cold when I had taken my shower each morning. In 50 years of staying in many hotels internationally, I have never felt so humiliated as I felt this morning. Until that moment I would have given to hotel a 5 star for everything. Until I receive an apology I cannot recommend the hotel and will not be visiting again.
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Christine
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Another excellent stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey. The staff, the service, the rooms, the cleanliness all excellent. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It won't be long before we are booking in again! Highly recommended.
Another excellent stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey. The staff, the service, the rooms, the cleanliness all excellent. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It won't be long before we are booking in again! Highly recommended.
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Location
Convenient for Romsey and wider Hampshire, with easy access to Southampton and Winchester, and riverside walks from the grounds. Despite proximity to a main road, several guests found it tranquil.
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Martyn
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice dog walks,nr to Romsey and new forest area and local attractions.Food at the hotel was very good ,room was very clean,bed comfortable and good shower.Overall a very comfortable stay.
Nice dog walks,nr to Romsey and new forest area and local attractions.Food at the hotel was very good ,room was very clean,bed comfortable and good shower.Overall a very comfortable stay.
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Geoffrey
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
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Tony
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautifully renovated pub, with near new hotel accommodation added. All done very tastefully & with excellent attention to detail. Mostly, all the staff were fantastic! Special mention to Penny, who always made sure our dog was also enjoying the experience! It truly is dog friendly too, although we really liked the fact that the rooms were spilt between non dog and dog specific. The location is superb too - walking distance into Romsey, partly along the Test River. First time visiting, but will return. Totally recommended!
Beautifully renovated pub, with near new hotel accommodation added. All done very tastefully & with excellent attention to detail. Mostly, all the staff were fantastic! Special mention to Penny, who always made sure our dog was also enjoying the experience! It truly is dog friendly too, although we really liked the fact that the rooms were spilt between non dog and dog specific. The location is superb too - walking distance into Romsey, partly along the Test River. First time visiting, but will return. Totally recommended!
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Trevor
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
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Alun
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Well located for Romsey and surrounding area. Clean and comfortable room which also had a patio area which was nice. Large restaurant area with indoor and outdoor options though a shame it didn't open a little later on Sunday.
Well located for Romsey and surrounding area. Clean and comfortable room which also had a patio area which was nice. Large restaurant area with indoor and outdoor options though a shame it didn't open a little later on Sunday.
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Nic
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great quiet location. Beautifully designed rooms comfortable king size bed which was great. Lots of parking. Liked the fan in the room incase we were hot too. Good free WiFi. Good choice of breakfast options too.
Great quiet location. Beautifully designed rooms comfortable king size bed which was great. Lots of parking. Liked the fan in the room incase we were hot too. Good free WiFi. Good choice of breakfast options too.
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Nic
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely rooms with comfortable beds. Good location easy to get to Southampton, Winchester or Portsmouth
Lovely rooms with comfortable beds. Good location easy to get to Southampton, Winchester or Portsmouth
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Connor
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely place to eat and sleep in a picturesque part of the world. The actual rooms are cordoned off nicely from the pub itself which makes them nice and quiet. The staff were all very nice and accommodating. A huge recommend.
Really lovely place to eat and sleep in a picturesque part of the world. The actual rooms are cordoned off nicely from the pub itself which makes them nice and quiet. The staff were all very nice and accommodating. A huge recommend.
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mark
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, rooms and location.
Great food, rooms and location.
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DENISE
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Duke on the Test was a lucky find and we were so pleased with it. Pleasing to the eye if you stay overnight you have your own parking bay. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.we were very warmly greeted. Our room was very comfortable and clean.nice and quiet . Beautifully decorated. Breakfast was very nice lots of choice. We would definitely recommend and we would definitely return again.
The Duke on the Test was a lucky find and we were so pleased with it. Pleasing to the eye if you stay overnight you have your own parking bay. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.we were very warmly greeted. Our room was very comfortable and clean.nice and quiet . Beautifully decorated. Breakfast was very nice lots of choice. We would definitely recommend and we would definitely return again.
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Food is widely praised for quality at breakfast and dinner, with good options noted. Some downsides include higher prices for some, occasional long waits, and limited or early Sunday service.
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Wendy
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We found The Duke to be 5star. Everything was perfect, especially the delightful young staff. Always smiling and very helpful. Decor was very sophisticated and stylish. All the meals were delicious and served on lovely hot plates!!!!!!!!! We will definitely return for another break. Thank you Duke team.
We found The Duke to be 5star. Everything was perfect, especially the delightful young staff. Always smiling and very helpful. Decor was very sophisticated and stylish. All the meals were delicious and served on lovely hot plates!!!!!!!!! We will definitely return for another break. Thank you Duke team.
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Julie
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall, generally very good and comfortable stay but the bedroom was a little on the warm side (even with the window open) and the wifi never really worked. Staff were friendly and helpful. Evening food was very good and the staff were very attentive to whether or not guests had any allergies. Breakfast was also good and well cooked but quite limited in there being no self-service continental option - you had to order this as your breakfast option from the menu. All in all, an enjoyable stay in a good location. Would recommend to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.
Overall, generally very good and comfortable stay but the bedroom was a little on the warm side (even with the window open) and the wifi never really worked. Staff were friendly and helpful. Evening food was very good and the staff were very attentive to whether or not guests had any allergies. Breakfast was also good and well cooked but quite limited in there being no self-service continental option - you had to order this as your breakfast option from the menu. All in all, an enjoyable stay in a good location. Would recommend to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.
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Geoffrey
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
Despite being adjacent to a main road, the pub and accommodation were delightfully tranquil. The beverage options at the bar were more than adequate and the dinner was terrific, both the food and the service. Having access to a walking path alongside the River Test and an associated wildlife area was the cherry on top of the cream on top of a most exquisite cake!
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Christine
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We weren’t made aware before our stay that the kitchen closes at 4.30 on Sundays and only charcuterie boards are available. It was ok for us but don’t know what vegetarian guests do! Everything else was good about our stay. Comfy clean quiet accommodation and tasty breakfast options.
We weren’t made aware before our stay that the kitchen closes at 4.30 on Sundays and only charcuterie boards are available. It was ok for us but don’t know what vegetarian guests do! Everything else was good about our stay. Comfy clean quiet accommodation and tasty breakfast options.
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Nigel
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quick check in. Very friendly staff. Comfortable well appointed room. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.
Quick check in. Very friendly staff. Comfortable well appointed room. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.
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Trevor
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
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Susan
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
The only possible complaint would be that we had to wait an hour after we had ordered food before it appeared. The food itself was excellent. Reserved named parking spaces for residents most helpful,. Very welcoming staff.
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Maryann
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great country pub with a modern twist. Friendly staff and helpful. The food was amazing and exceedingly delicious. Stayed over and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable which made me very happy indeed a great nights sleep. Lovely products in the en-suite.
Great country pub with a modern twist. Friendly staff and helpful. The food was amazing and exceedingly delicious. Stayed over and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable which made me very happy indeed a great nights sleep. Lovely products in the en-suite.
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Phil
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were very impressed with The Duke on the Test. The food was excellent and the accommodation was also excellent. Can’t fault it will definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends
We were very impressed with The Duke on the Test. The food was excellent and the accommodation was also excellent. Can’t fault it will definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends
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Tony
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property has been recently refurbished so is very clean and rooms are nice. We stayed for a weekend as at a wedding nearby. The only negative is the price of the food. We live in london but were suprised at the prices in the resteraunt, not cheap. The food is fine but is really overpriced.
Property has been recently refurbished so is very clean and rooms are nice. We stayed for a weekend as at a wedding nearby. The only negative is the price of the food. We live in london but were suprised at the prices in the resteraunt, not cheap. The food is fine but is really overpriced.
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Neil
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
clean room, nice staff and good breakfast
clean room, nice staff and good breakfast
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Antony
Jun 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a fantastic stay. One of the most comfortable hotel beds ever. Decent shower. Great breakfast. Lovely staff. Good parking. Perfect location. Only improvements really would be a better TV and lighting in the bathroom and perhaps faster WiFi but these are minor. We will definitely stay again.
We had a fantastic stay. One of the most comfortable hotel beds ever. Decent shower. Great breakfast. Lovely staff. Good parking. Perfect location. Only improvements really would be a better TV and lighting in the bathroom and perhaps faster WiFi but these are minor. We will definitely stay again.
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andy
Jun 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect
Perfect
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David
Jun 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, great location, welcoming staff.
Lovely room, great location, welcoming staff.
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Callan
Apr 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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FAQs about The Duke on The Test
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility may vary.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is situated on the riverwalk in Romsey, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park. It is approximately 10.3 miles from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 9.4 miles from Mayflower Theatre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 10 per night, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 25 per night. Advance requests are required for both options.
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- 2026-09-20: 150.02003840942382USD
- 2026-09-21: 178.46501687011718USD
- 2026-09-22: 217.88061418151855USD
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- 2026-10-08: 147.80845890502928USD
- 2026-10-09: 152.1879697174072USD
- 2026-10-10: 173.0200505706787USD
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The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Saturday: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
- Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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