THE WINCHESTER HOTEL & SPA

What THE WINCHESTER HOTEL & SPA does

The Winchester Hotel & Spa is a privately-held, integrated hospitality property located on Worthy Lane in Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It operates 96 bedrooms across four categories (Suite, Club Double/Twin, Classic Double/Twin), a full-service spa with plunge pool, sauna, steam room, hydro-pool, hot tub, fitness studio and six treatment rooms, Alfred's Bar & Restaurant (offering modern European cuisine, afternoon tea and private dining), and flexible event spaces anchored by the Crystal Room (capacity up to 130 guests). The property serves leisure travellers seeking weekend getaways and spa breaks, corporate clients requiring meeting and conference facilities, wedding parties (with three packaged tiers: Intimate, Signature, Prestige), spa members on monthly subscriptions, and local diners.

Revenue is generated through six streams: accommodation bookings, spa services and treatments, food and beverage, events and weddings, gift vouchers (from £25), and recurring spa memberships (Premium £80/month, Off-peak £50/month). The hotel operates as a cashless establishment and pursues direct bookings primarily through its own website, supplemented by phone reservations, dedicated enquiry forms, Dishcult for restaurant tables, and listings on wedding platforms (Hitched, Guides for Brides, Bridebook). Brand-level treatment partnerships with ESPA, CACI International, and Mii Nails anchor the premium spa proposition, and local supplier relationships (Hoxton Bakehouse, The Grange Vineyard, Steam Town Brewery, Owtons Butchers, Judes Ice Cream) underpin the F&B narrative.

The property was founded in 2004 and has operated for over 20 years. A comprehensive renovation completed in 2023 refurbished the spa and upgraded Club rooms. In 2024 the hotel formed a Green Team pursuing Green Key accreditation. Leadership is anchored by Hotel Manager Matt Richbell and Property Director Jay Matharu. The website footer references sister property The Elvetham Hotel, indicating a small multi-property hospitality group structure under Jastar Capital.

Name

THE WINCHESTER HOTEL & SPA

Legal name

The Winchester Hotel & Spa

Website

https://thewinchesterhotel.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Winchester Hotel & Spa is a privately-held UK hotel in Winchester, Hampshire, operating 96 bedrooms, a full-service spa, Alfred's Bar & Restaurant, and event/wedding facilities serving leisure travellers, corporate clients, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel & Spa Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Spas & Spa Resorts (HSALAFAC), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Spa treatments
• Wedding venue
• Corporate events
• Fine dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Hotel rooms and suites with multiple room types including Classic, Club, and Suite categories. Revenue from room bookings including direct bookings and packages with breakfast/dinner add-ons.
2. Spa Services and Treatments: Comprehensive spa offering including treatments (massages, facials, body treatments, nail services), day spa packages, spa memberships, and retail products. Treatments provided by professional therapists using premium brands ESPA, CACI, and Mii.
3. Food and Beverage: Alfred's Restaurant (dinner service), Alfred's Bar (lunch and casual dining), Afternoon Tea service, and private dining events. Includes alcohol sales, menu items, and catering for events.
4. Events and Weddings: Wedding packages (Intimate, Signature, Prestige), corporate events, private dining, and venue hire. Revenue from ceremony fees, reception packages, accommodation blocks, and food/beverage minimums.
5. Gift Vouchers: Monetary vouchers and specific experience vouchers (Afternoon Tea, Spa Days, Spa Treatments) available for purchase from £25 upwards.
6. Spa Memberships: Monthly membership programs offering unlimited spa access (Premium £80/month, Off-peak £50/month) with additional discounts on treatments and restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Winchester Hotel & Spa operates a 96-bedroom hotel and full-service spa in Winchester, Hampshire, offering accommodation across four room categories (Suite, Club Double, Club Twin, Classic Double, Classic Twin), a spa with six treatment rooms featuring ESPA, CACI and Mii Nails brands, Alfred's Bar & Restaurant for modern European dining and afternoon tea, and event spaces (Crystal Room capacity up to 130) for weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. Additional revenue comes from spa day packages, monthly spa memberships, and gift vouchers.

Product overview

The Winchester Hotel & Spa is a single-property hospitality venue offering integrated hotel accommodation (96 bedrooms across Suites, Club, and Classic room types), dining (Alfred's Bar & Restaurant), spa and wellness services (The Spa with treatments, day packages, and memberships), and event hosting (meetings, weddings, and private celebrations). The property operates as a unified hotel-spa-dining-events destination with all services available as distinct but complementary offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Elvetham: A related hotel property linked in the footer navigation of The Winchester Hotel & Spa website, suggesting a related hospitality brand or sister property.
• Alfred's Bar & Restaurant
• The Spa at The Winchester Hotel

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation
• Alfred's Bar & Restaurant
• The Spa
• Spa Day Packages
• Spa Treatments
• Spa Membership
• Meetings & Events
• Weddings
• Private Events
• Afternoon Tea
• Gift Vouchers

Quantifiable outcome

• 96 bedrooms available for accommodation bookings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Charlotte TilburyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 August 2024Beauty masterclass partnership featuring Charlotte Tilbury artists at The Winchester Hotel. Event includes masterclass, goodie bags, product vouchers, and shopping opportunities.
• Winchester CathedralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Winchester Hotel works closely with Winchester Cathedral as part of their community engagement and local partnerships. The hotel is committed to engaging with the local community and encouraging positive relations.
• Winchester Soccer TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership with local football team as part of the hotel's commitment to engage with the local community and form partnerships.
• ESPAcoreOthersPremium spa brand partnership providing professional skincare and body treatment products. The hotel is proud to work closely with ESPA for their spa treatments.
• Mii NailscoreOthersProfessional nail care brand partnership providing manicure and pedicure treatments. The hotel works with Mii for nail services.
• CACI InternationalcoreOthersInternationally renowned non-surgical face lifting system provider. The hotel offers CACI Ultimate treatments.
• Hoxton BakehouseminorOthersLocal supplier located 0.5 miles from the hotel. Part of the hotel's commitment to sustainable local sourcing.
• The Grange VineyardminorOthersLocal wine producer located 5.7 miles away. Supports the hotel's local sourcing and sustainability commitments.
• Judes Ice CreamminorOthersLocal ice cream supplier located 6 miles away. Part of the hotel's local produce partnership.
• Steam Town BreweryminorOthersLocal brewery located 8 miles away. Supplier of craft beverages for the hotel bar.
• Owtons ButchersminorOthersLocal butcher located 10 miles away. Supports the hotel's commitment to local sourcing for kitchen ingredients.
• Hampshire FareminorOthersOrganization promoting local produce to consumers and trade businesses. The hotel is a proud member working to inspire residents and visitors to discover local produce.
• Foundation for Environmental Education (Green Key)minorOthersInternational organization running the Green Key eco-label program for tourism facilities. The hotel is working towards Green Key accreditation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Champneys Forest Mere: Hampshire-based destination spa resort operator combining hotel rooms with a comprehensive spa offering, day-spa packages, and memberships. Closest direct threat on the spa day-package and membership economics that Winchester is now building.
• Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire: 500-acre luxury estate hotel in Hook, Hampshire with spa, equestrian centre, and family programming. Sets the upper-bound competitive reference for premium leisure/business travelers in The Winchester's catchment.
• The Elvetham Hotel: Hampshire country house hotel linked in The Winchester's website footer, indicating shared ownership/management group. Comparable full-service hotel with events, weddings, and dining, and the most likely benchmarking property for group-level strategy.

Direct peers

• Tylney Hall Hotel: Victorian-era country house hotel in Hook, Hampshire with spa, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable mid-scale luxury full-service resort competing for the same affluent Hampshire weekend-stay and wedding demand.
• Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa: Brockenhurst, Hampshire boutique hotel with full SenSpa facility, comparable to The Winchester's spa-hotel model, F&B outlets, and wedding venues — and crucially operating in the same Hampshire catchment, increasing competitive overlap.
• Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa: Southampton-area branded hotel with full spa, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable product mix and a competitor in the broader Hampshire leisure-stay catchment for weekend getaways.
• Rhinefield House Hotel: A 50-bedroom New Forest country house hotel offering spa treatments, fine dining, weddings and corporate events. Comparable mid-scale luxury full-service resort with similar revenue mix and seasonality profile.
• The Vineyard Hotel & Spa: Newbury (Berkshire) luxury 49-room hotel centered on a 30,000-bottle wine cellar with spa and dining. Closely comparable on luxury positioning, food-and-beverage-led differentiation, and country-house event business.
• Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa: Luxury 123-bedroom hotel with an 80,000 sq ft spa in Bagshot, Surrey. Most directly comparable UK luxury hotel-and-spa with destination spa positioning, premium treatment brands, and event/wedding capacity similar to The Winchester.
• Audleys Wood Hotel: Basingstoke (Hampshire) Victorian mansion hotel with weddings, conferences, and dining — operating in the same Hampshire region and competing for corporate retreat and wedding business within a 30-mile radius.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheWinchesterHotelandSpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-winchester-hotel-&-spa/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/thewinchesterhotelandspa
• Xx.com/winchhotelspa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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