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Sailmakers LoftvsLainston House Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Lainston House Hotel ranks slightly better than Sailmakers Loft. Lainston House Hotel comes in at 74 with recommendations from 1 publications including Fodor's.
Sailmakers Loft
Lonely Planet
5 Bath Square, Spice Island, Portsmouth PO1 2JL
From $0/night
"Traditional guesthouse with views across the water towards Gosport."
Lainston House Hotel
Fodor's
Independent
Independent
Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester S021 2LT
From $185/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Rooms may have original wood shutters and ceiling molding, but the bathrooms have up-to-date electronics and under-floor heating." Full review
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Don't miss the falconry displays featuring the resident owls and falcons or the ruined 12th-century chapel.
"You’ll need them to explore the extensive grounds, which include the country’s longest avenue of lime trees, a Victorian kitchen garden, a sundial and the ruins of a 12th-century chapel."
"This magnificent 17th-century William and Mary country house hotel is home to Season, a state-of-the-art cookery school, located in the characterful old well house"