Hotel du Vin is a name synonymous with comfort and luxury, with its range of boutique hotels across the country. Hotel du Vin Winchester, where the business originally began, has both in droves – naturellement.

With 24 beautiful rooms and suites in its city centre location, guests are able to relax and unwind in the glorious Georgian building while also sampling the excellent food and drink on the premises.

Bistro du Vin, which is also open to non-residents, specialises in French home-cooked fare in a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting. The décor is simple but chic, with a bright and airy atmosphere flanked with period features such as restored fireplaces and reclaimed floorboards. There’s also private dining if you need more intimacy.

If that wasn’t enough, Hotel du Vin Winchester also has its very own outside space with a Victorian walled garden. Here you can enjoy Afternoon Tea in the wonderful Winchester sunshine. The location couldn’t be better. Just a hop and a skip away from all of Winchester’s cultural sights, including the famous Winchester Cathedral, The Great Hall and King Alfred’s statue, there’s plenty of lovely boutiques nearby for a shopping fix.

Rooms from £159 (room only) in March, £175 (room only) in April, with great dinner, bed and breakfast packages and other offers available year-round.