The Duke on The Test

5.0 star property
Luxury B&B in Romsey with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Pet-friendly
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Interior
In the heart of New Forest National Park, The Duke on The Test offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy a warm welcome with in-room WiFi, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or explore nature at your doorstep.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Why we love this property

Luxury riverside retreat
Dreamy river views unfold at this luxury hotel near a nature reserve. The property boasts a garden and tastefully curated decor.
Breakfast and bites
This bed & breakfast offers a restaurant and bar for convenient dining options. Guests can start their day with an English breakfast.
Luxury sleep escape
This bed & breakfast features guestrooms with hypo-allergenic and premium bedding. Blackout drapes and curated decor create a luxury sleep sanctuary.

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Portable fan
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Greatbridge Rd, Romsey, England, SO51 0HB

What's nearby

  • Broadlands Estate - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • University of Southampton - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 16 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 21 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 40 min drive
  • Romsey Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station - 6 min drive
  • Totton Station - 11 min drive
  • Romsey Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Suan Thai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪That Little Tea Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hunters Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Duke on The Test

The Duke on The Test puts you within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 within 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1500
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Property Registration Number 13904774

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

Does The Duke on The Test offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Duke on The Test does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Duke on The Test?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Duke on The Test?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Duke on The Test?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at The Duke on The Test?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (15-min drive) and Genting Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Duke on The Test and nearby?

The Duke on The Test has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Duke on The Test?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Duke on The Test like?

The Duke on The Test is located by the river, a short 2-minute walk from River Test and 17 minutes' walk from Frankie's Fun Factory.

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Reviews

The Duke on The Test Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent meals, with a fine menu and dishes expertly cooked. (8 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were good with a lot of choice and tasty options available. (6 reviews)
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Breakfast
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location, rooms and friendly staff

Had a lovely stay, really quiet room, comfy bed, delicious dinner and breakfast (we’re both vegan and were happy with choices available) and allocated parking. Beautiful river walk accessible from pub grounds. 100% recommend.
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Pre Cruise Stay

Excellent pre cruise stay, will use again.
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and lovely food.
Edwin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Attractive rooms and pub/restaurant. Didn't sleep well. The room was cold and the heating was not on. Staff kept leaving emergency exits open for access or to have a smoke. A lot of noise from the adjoining room.
Patricia e, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another excellent stay...

Another excellent stay at The Duke on the Test in Romsey. The staff, the service, the rooms, the cleanliness all excellent. The staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It won't be long before we are booking in again! Highly recommended.
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to visit

A lovely place to visit - be it for lunch or dinner or an overnighter. Very friendly and effivient staff who were attentive without being overly so. A fine menu with an array of dishes experly cooked. My room was sldi clean comfortable and well organised.
Nige, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel and accomodation

Great hotel. Everything was 5 star. We couldn’t fault it. Would definitely stay again.
Susanne G, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First class

Quick check in. Very friendly staff. Comfortable well appointed room. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Live like a Duke

Stunning location and a fabulous place to eat and stay, service was fantastic, and we were looked after by really friendly staff throughout. Food was top draw, definitely be back in the new year!
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Duke

Lovey place, full of character with friendly staff and great food
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely place to eat and sleep in a picturesque part of the world. The actual rooms are cordoned off nicely from the pub itself which makes them nice and quiet. The staff were all very nice and accommodating. A huge recommend.
Connor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 nighr stay

Wow what a lovely place to stay and the food is very good aswell. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and service is great. Lots of parking but if i had to say one negative thing it would be the wifi, it was very slow and very hit or miss in areas, but overall what a great place
Jaymie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This would have been an exceptional stay except for one thing and that is ; In the new wing of the property the sound proofing between the our room and the one above was non existent. We were on the ground floor enjoying a peaceful evening until the occupants arrived in the room above. They were not speaking unduly loudly yet we could hear every thing they were saying to each other.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff very welcoming and friendly ,facilities excellent, only stayed one night but would heartily recommend longer.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely vibe, relaxing and functional. Excellent staff, I was helped with my bags. The room was a little cold int he evening and I couldn’t find the phone number for reception to ask how to turn on the radiators. Rugs on the floor would be lovely to step out of bed onto. Food all delicious.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Private beer garden

Super dog friendly and a room with our own private beer garden was a delight
Charlotte, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2nd visit

The drains still smell as they did last year when we visited The loo leaked at the base Could all do with a bit of a makeover
Clint, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay gorgeous room
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Comfortable rooms, great food, well kept beer and very helpful staff.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay in a well presented property, lovely decoration, great bed and very nice restaurant which accommodated us for a late dinner! Highly recommend this property.
Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a lovely stay, but I thought that it lacked the extra little touches and attention to detail that a five-star hotel would have over a three or four star hotel. The room was clean, and staff friendly.
Caroline, 3-night trip