The Duke on The Test

5.0 star property
Riverwalk bed & breakfast with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Interior
Pet-friendly
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Greatbridge Rd, Romsey, England, SO51 0HB

What's nearby

  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 9 min drive
  • Southampton General Hospital - 13 min drive
  • University of Southampton - 15 min drive
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 15 min drive
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Romsey Station - 2 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Parisienne - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old House at Home - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Duke on The Test

Luxury bed & breakfast revitalised in 2022 and located near New Forest National Park
Consider a stay at The Duke on The Test and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • A nature reserve, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 13904774

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

The Duke on The Test Romsey
The Duke on The Test Bed & breakfast
The Duke on The Test Bed & breakfast Romsey

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duke on The Test pet-friendly?

Yes, The Duke on The Test allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Duke on The Test?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Duke on The Test on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$151.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Duke on The Test?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Duke on The Test?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Duke on The Test?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Duke on The Test located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 2 miles (3 km) of River Test, King John's House and Heritage Centre and Romsey Abbey. Dunwood Manor Golf Club and Broadlands Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km). Romsey Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Duke on The Test Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

A very enjoyable stay made perfect by the excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Great food, lovely bedroom a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Lovely rooms with comfortable beds. Good location easy to get to Southampton, Winchester or Portsmouth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clint

Wonderful stay enjoyed everything about the Duke on the Test
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Excellent Pre Cruise Stay
Excellent pre cruise stay, will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alun

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Five star pub restaurant with rooms
We were looking for a base to tour Hampshire. The Duke fitted the bill. This is the perfect pub, restaurant with rooms. The pub is superb, the food was amazing, rooms high quality, all tied together by wonderful service delivered by a brilliant team.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Excellent find, gorgeous rooms and fabulous food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Friendly staff and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Good find
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Staying at the The Duke on the Test
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G

Great Hotel and accomodation
Great hotel. Everything was 5 star. We couldn’t fault it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Martyn

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Lovely short break
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Lovely
A warm welcome. Friendly staff beautiful room. Food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Happy residents
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Great place to stay.Very convenient for Romsey and surrounding area.Very friendly staff and the food was excellent,highly recommended.Only problem was couldn’t get the tv in the room to work,but apart from that a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tulio

Better than wellies
Our 1st time Really enjoyed our stay , the food is excellent, service excellent, rooms excellent We loved it and are looking forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023