Arrived Monday, left Friday, stayed in a postage stamped sized room (#53) tucked up & behind a…read morewarren maze of hallways. If you have mobility issues, let them know at booking time- as there would be great difficulty with the stairs & hallways if you had walking or balance issues. (Hint: Room #1 is larger and next to the front & the pub.) Clean room, modest furnishings, a bit worn, but clean. The bath had a small stand up shower, but the water was hot after a long day. TV, hairdryer, clothes iron, water kettle & tea service - all provided. Also the location is very close (short walk) to the city center and Salisbury Cathedral, with lots of eating & pub options. Morning breakfast buffet (extra) was good & filling, with hot fresh eggs, meats, cheeses, beans, toast, jellies/jam, juices, teas & coffee. Worth the dosh in my humble opinion. The bar was a nice snuggery, but the selection was limited in offerings. Go for convenience & location, and if the weather is good, eat in the courtyard and pet the feral but friendly black cat that roams the hotel. Overall, it wasn't a bad visit, and I'd probably stay again, but I'd much prefer a larger room in future. Recommended, but with care on room selection, B+

We had 2 rooms and left at 3:30 AM because the noise from the adjacent club was so loud. We had…read morereflections from the mirror balls reflecting on our ceiling. It was absolutely ridiculous. The clubs don't shut down until 3:30 AM and then all of the club goers hit the street for food, fighting and being loud. If they are staying in the hotel, they are loud in the hallways. It never ends. We got more sleep in our car than we did in the hotel room. Our rooms should have never been booked

On August 31st, my family and I were on a tour with a wonderful guide (Jill Pretorius of Windsor…read moreDay Tours)... We had already walked all over Winchester, we were on our way to Stonehenge, we were excited and hungry, but also jet lagged and exhausted! Jill brought us to The White Lion joking that, being only 400 years old, it was practically a brand new pub! We came in (mind your head), and were immediately sat down at a big, groaning, family table! Water was served, beers and ciders followed, and then meat pies and fish and chips were ordered all around! This meal was absolutely delicious in the way that only homemade country pub food can be. The cider selection was excellent, and we left refreshed, happy, and ready to take on the rest of our day (mind you, we ALL passed out cold in the van after Stonehenge and on the way back to our hotel)! Thank you so much to the ladies of The White Lion Inn & Pub for your extremely warm hospitality!! Much love! I hope to make it back one day!

The station was very very crowded. There were machines to purchase train tickets, with a card, but…read morewe stood on line to be sure we got on the correct train. There was a wide gate on the left to scan our tickets & get onto the track. Announcements were made regarding the trains arrival & tracks. Local trains stop here as well. There were benches to sit & wait. We asked where the best place to stand & were told if we wanted a seat to move towards the back. The floor was marked with which train car was stopping. Once the train arrived, we dragged luggage up one step and left it piled up to the side, thankfully, we did not have to lift our luggage overhead. There were plenty of seats and clean restrooms. We got off at Waterloo, the last stop.

The main train station servicing the city of Southampton, we took a South Western Railway train to…read moreLondon on a Sunday morning here after getting off of our Norwegian cruise boat. It's about 1 mile from the cruise port, and we decided to grab a taxi. It cost about £7 for the short trip, and was dropped off about 1 hour before our scheduled trip. We had already purchased our tickets on-line through the South Western Railway website, and for two adult tickets to go to Central London cost £18.40 for the two of us. You can either print out the QR code tickets or put it on your Apple wallet. You need the QR code to scan as you enter the station, but there is no gate that prevents it. The train station was pretty empty when we got there, but began to get more crowded as the departure time approached. Northbound is on the other side of the station (Track 2) from where you enter, and there is an elevator to the skybridge that goes to the other side. Everything is outside, so having a warm coat for a brisk January English morning was mandatory. There are clear electronic displays giving arrival times for the trains. The best part was that the station had free high-speed wi-fi, and we took full advantage of it. The train came right on-time (around 8:23) and we left promptly at 8:26. It was open seating, and there were a total of 10 cars, so there was plenty of seats. We sat at car 5, and was able to put our standard carry-on bags on top of the luggage racks above each seat. Folks who had large checked bags, just used their seat next to them to store their luggage. The seats were relatively comfortable, and each had standard british electric sockets that worked. The train itself had wi-fi throughout our trip (speed of about 5mb or so). The announcements were made in English only, were very clear. The conductor checked our ticket halfway through the trip (around 9:35). I had folded my paper QR code so it became unreadable, but was able to use the backup from my email to get scanned. We had a few stops (Fareham at 8:40; Havant at 9:06; Guildford at 9:38; Clapham Junction at 10:14). Our final stop was Waterloo at 10:49, at which time we could enter the London Underground. First, you had to exit the South Western train area, and they require you to show your ticket to do that.

My in-laws were staying here in their touring caravan, and we were able to get a pitch straight…read moreopposite them with our tent. A very clean and welcoming site. Family friendly with a lovely play area/park for younger children, our 2yr old loved it. Everywhere was easy to access and we had no problems at all getting around with our stroller. We only stayed for a couple of nights, but would definitely visit here again, especially if we wanted to visit Peppa Pig World/Paultons Park, as it is a very quick and easy drive from there.

Lovely pub in the middle of Burley, in the New Forest. Great selection of real ales and plenty of…read moreseating inside and, if the weather is good, outside. Friendly, swift, service by a fantastic staff. We decided to have lunch and I chose a cheese and ham ploughmans. Huge chunk of cheddar with plenty of bread and about four slices of thickly cut ham with apple and pickle. My partner, being not quite as hungry, chose a simple prawn baguette. When it arrived it was virtually a prawn salad. So much on that plate. In fact, we didn't have to worry about an evening meal that night. Price, more than reasonable. As we were staying not far away, we made that pub our evening trip for a couple of drinks. Lovely pub....check it out. Well worth a visit.

Sooooo- this hotel does not have any air conditioning at all. None. It's July. It was 90 degrees…read moretoday. It. Was. Miserable. The accommodations are bare bones with two towels and a floor mat, bed, sink and toilet. The room is super tight with a vinyl floor and bare bones furnishings. The window opens a mere four inches to let in air. It. Was. Hot. the only saving grace is that this hotel is a ten minute walk to the horizon a cruise terminals you don't need a taxi. Would I stay here again - nope.

Epitome of a well-run budget motel: cheap, clean, convenient…read more Following standard advice, we arrived one day early from the departure date of our trans-Atlantic cruise, and needed a cheap place to stay for one night, that was close to the port and where we were arriving to (either the Southampton train or bus station). This motel seemed to fit the bill. Pros: -- Large comfortable king-size bed. it pretty much took up the entire room, but provided the one critical thing. -- Cost - since I don't have loyalty points with Ibis, I was OK booking through the Citi travel portal. It gives back 10% on hotel purchase, with the converted total for one night being $63.23 USD. -- Clean - the room is configured to make housekeeping simpler (which translates into cleaner rooms since less opportunity to miss something). -- Eating space - there is a large indoor area where you can bring your own food (and where people eat a continental breakfast) -- Seems safe. Room doors face inside, windows are secured and not openable. -- There were quite a few people working the front desk. -- walkable to restaurants (Mcdonalds and TGIF), grocery. Reminders; -- no additional amenities: no closet or drawer space at all. No place to store or heat up food. Toilet is isolated (door), but sink and shower is not. Really does mean living out of a suitcase. -- walls are really thin, so neighbor dependent -- one UK style outlet so make sure you have a universal plug -- parking is via a public, share lot that charges -- has air heating and air cooling, controlled by thermostat. No A/C, though not sure when you would need it. Strangely, there was an electric space heater in our room. The room is a square room, where plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, shower) were added post. I do think the room size is bigger than the cabin room that we will be staying in, but not by much.

A good option for lunch, different than other Southampton lunches. A relaxed yet classy setting…read more Limited menu but good options. Had some pork scratchings while waiting for my friend, they were tasty with ample apple aauce. Shared with my friend a pork roll and toastie. Both were above and beyond the stanrd. Pork roll with large with high quality, not ground pork. The toastie was also two steps above typical fare. Ser ice was both professional and friendly.

So cute!!! Very comfy 'home' feeling…read more We popped in here for lunch today based on a friends recommendation. It's like walking into Grandmas house- very comfy and cozy, displayed glassware, and wonderful smells!!! We sat at a window seat so we could people watch, and ordered the goat cheese/croutons as an appetizer, tomato soup and slaw for my lunch and hubs had the 'streaky bacon' which was a wonderfully tender ham steak with apples and roasted veggies. It was all very tasty, I had a glass of wine and hubs had a local beer. 46 pounds total. We love their farm to table meals and we'd definitely be back. Service was friendly and efficient.

Located in the heart of Frome, this refurbished hotel is a mixture of modern and medieval history…read more With it's exposed wooden beams and country feel, the perfect romantic getaway or relaxation oasis. Although, it's not the place for giants as there are low ceilings or if you're not good stairs as it's a bit like the Burrow from Harry Potter. The upstairs rooms on the top floor are deluxe double beds, with an ensuite, a large old fashioned bathtub, tv and complimentary tea and coffee. If you prefer a shower, the rooms located in the courtyard near the pub are the one for you. Make sure to take advantage of the barn style pub and restaurant, which serve up good quality seasonal food at reasonably prices if you're not after the usual pub grub. I enjoyed a classic beef burger which hit the spot and the tasting plate, accompanied by local beer and cider. For breakfast, there is proper cafe quality coffee and tea is by UK brand teapigs. There is a range of hot and continental options. I had the eggs royale, which exceeded my expectation of hotel breakfasts. After researching and sussing out a few places to stay, this one seemed the best, a real small town gem. I'll definitely be back!

The restaurant is housed in a beautiful medieval house, possibly part of a monastery of sorts…read more There is a walkway with seating areas on one side and a bar on the other. The dining area is on two levels above the street level. The service is very friendly and prompt. Food is imaginative, delicious, but somewhat lacking in the oomph factor. The sautéed livers with pancetta on brioche was the winner among the appetisers. The server informed us that they were out of salmon and goats cheese, so two of the five appetisers were unavailable. The lamb with the neck croquette was well cooked, flavoured, but somehow didn't hit the spot. The rump was a tad dry. Probably just the wrong day. Well done on the dessert. Both the date pudding (they ran out of figs which were an addition to this one) and the ginger cheesecake, were very done. Great place to stop by if you're in the Mendip area.