Located in Great Yarmouth, in a historic building, 400 metres from Great Yarmouth Pier Beach, The Winchester is a guest house with a garden and shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. This 4-star guest house offers private entrance. At the guest house, every unit has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The guest house serves a Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a snack bar on-site. Blickling Hall is 50 km from The Winchester, while Caister Castle & Motor Museum is 6.4 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Great Yarmouth, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Great Yarmouth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent welcome.. Gregg and Sam, perfect hosts. Breakfast superb.
  • Francis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great Breakfast was excellent and Greg and Sam were 1st class.
  • Shannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel had a very homely feel to it, lovely clean rooms, staff were fantastic, truly the best part of the hotel is the wonderful staff

Managed by Gregg and Samantha

Company review score: 9.9Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We bought The Winchester in 2004. After leaving school I completed a 2 year course in Business and Finance before starting work. I worked in industry as an accountant and production control manager. Whilst working I did a four year accountancy course. My wife, Sam, also worked in industry (we met at work) before becoming a full-time mother to our two sons, Gary and Tom. Later Sam worked in schools and was a teaching assistant before we moved to Great Yarmouth.

Property information

The Winchester was originally a private residence, built in 1882 by J.W. Cockrill, who was the towns leading designer. It was extended in 1898 when the main entrance was moved from the side to the front. The newer section is from the main entrance to the conservatory and incorporates the magnificent fireplace. Many of the original features still remain today. In 1948 started to trade as a guest house and in 1950 named the Winchester Private Hotel. In June 2013 a Blue Plaque was presented as recognition of the importance of J.W. Cockrill's work to the Borough of Great Yarmouth.

Neighbourhood information

Great Yarmouth is a fascinating town. It is a traditional seaside resort but has a rich heritage, particularly, in fishing. It has strong maritime links; Lord Nelson moored off the coast and some of his crew came to shore. There is something to do for all ages, both by day and by night. Central beach is vast and sandy, ideal for a lazy family day. There are many different styles of cuisine and during the summer why not take in a show? It is also the gateway to the Broads; an extensive network of rivers and manmade lakes. Come and see what it has to offer!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Winchester
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 53 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Winchester takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Winchester in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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