The Pump House Winchester

Lovely stop off for post walk coffee. Met a kind gent from Southern Water at the take away window. Currently upgrading the Sauna area after summer fire. Great business hub with annual membership of 120 stg.

We just came past and got served by Lily. What a bright smiley soul. You could make anyone’s day better.

Had the most wonderful experience today in the spa garden, warmly welcome in by friendly and very helpful staff. The whole experience was a sensory delight set it tranquil and picturesque scenery. Will be a regular visitor to this beautiful place from now on. 😍

I've just used the sauna/Spa for an hour. Fantastic space. The website says the sauna is 80c (too cold!) but it was 90c when we started and 100c at the end 🙂, which is what a Finish style sauna should be. When it's a shared sauna there's a maximum 6 people which is just right. There were never 6 in the sauna at once, which would have been a little cosy. There is also the hot tub and the ice tin bath, and a teepee with comfy seating. The sauna looks out over the river and St Catherine's Hill. There are two changing cubicles. Bring your own towels (1 to sit on in the sauna). And a pair of flipflops is a good idea. It was damp cold day which I think made the experience better! The staff were lovely. Popped in on Saturday lunchtime - you have to be a member to use the main cafe even at weekends now, but you can use the garden cafe. So we went over to the garden cafe by the river and ordered a couple of coffees. We sat outside as it was a lovely sunny day. Apart from the hum from the motorway it was nice and peaceful. The garden is right next to the sauna, plunge pool and jacuzzi spa, but a fence separates it. We only got the waft of wood smoke. Might have to book a visit!

I visited the Garden Cafe whilst on a walk around St Catherine’s Hill, and it was a great spot for an iced coffee. The prices were good, the coffee was great and there were plenty of cakes and snacks if you wanted a bite to eat. I’ll certainly be visiting again, and will be trying their weekend brunch offering!