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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3602.8 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hang Your Hat - The Cottage
Styled for visitors seeking a stylish or romantic bolthole, a place to enjoy some relaxation time and from where to visit the delights of Winchester. Perfect for the traveller who wants to relax and chill at the end of the day, a book by a log fire, a glass of wine, or watch the sun go down in the courtyard garden.
It's just a short walk to the centre of the city with its award winning restaurants and pubs, nestled around the oldest High Street in England. Close by you have the Cathedral and beautiful walks through the Water Meadows where Keats was inspired to write 'Ode To Autumn'.
You have space for dining and for entertaining colleagues and friends, there is a fully equipped kitchen to simply do your own thing, or should you wish our caterers can make any arrangements you need.
There is a candle lit steam room to indulge in, gentle underfloor heating with oak and limestone floors, art on the walls, fine linen and robes in the bathroom, a Jetmaster open fire with seasoned logs supplied. There is Wi-Fi for your laptop, or should you wish entertainment with Sky, a comprehensive DVD collection, champagne or wine, and a fine malt in the study, organic free range eggs, all complimentary with your stay.
Stroll into the courtyard and the private garden to find the stone, cut over a 1000 years ago, part of a mullioned window of Hyde Abbey, the resting place of King Alfred The Great whose bones are now thought to be buried in the local churchyard of St Bartholomew's.
It's just a short walk to the centre of the city with its award winning restaurants and pubs, nestled around the oldest High Street in England. Close by you have the Cathedral and beautiful walks through the Water Meadows where Keats was inspired to write 'Ode To Autumn'.
You have space for dining and for entertaining colleagues and friends, there is a fully equipped kitchen to simply do your own thing, or should you wish our caterers can make any arrangements you need.
There is a candle lit steam room to indulge in, gentle underfloor heating with oak and limestone floors, art on the walls, fine linen and robes in the bathroom, a Jetmaster open fire with seasoned logs supplied. There is Wi-Fi for your laptop, or should you wish entertainment with Sky, a comprehensive DVD collection, champagne or wine, and a fine malt in the study, organic free range eggs, all complimentary with your stay.
Stroll into the courtyard and the private garden to find the stone, cut over a 1000 years ago, part of a mullioned window of Hyde Abbey, the resting place of King Alfred The Great whose bones are now thought to be buried in the local churchyard of St Bartholomew's.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
A baby is welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to smoke in the courtyard garden
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Winchester
Located in Winchester, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. Great Hall and Westgate Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Winchester Christmas Market and WestQuay Shopping Centre. The Deanery and Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

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What's nearby
- Great Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Horsepower The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Winchester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- University of Winchester - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Winchester Christmas Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Albion - 3 min walk
- The Old Gaolhouse (Wetherspoon) - 7 min walk
- Tanoshii Fusion - 8 min walk
- Josie's - 5 min walk
- The Arc Winchester - 5 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
29 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tess B.
19 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Tess B.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marjolein V.
21 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely fully equipped cottage neat city centre of Winchester
Marjolein V.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
John M.
30 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kerry K.
2 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kerry K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, comfortable cottage oasis for exploring Winchester
Jennifer T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
carl s.
12 Aug, 2013
A classy secret oasis in a beautiful historic town
carl s.
10/10 Excellent
Jeri s.
8 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Jeri s.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
peter m.
12 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hang Your Hat Cottage - Winchester
peter m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fiona L.
22 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a couple
Fiona L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrea S.
21 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb stay
Andrea S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Philippa R.
4 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hang Your Hat - Winchester
Philippa R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carla P.
30 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
Carla P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
James & Jill R.
30 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
James & Jill R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui P.
8 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
Jacqui P.
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
5 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic Get Away
Mark B.
10/10 Excellent
Ian S.
24 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hang your hat cottage
Ian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Pieter V.
18 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Pieter V.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Julia A B.
24 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described...
Julia A B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Terry L.
6 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky but homely
Terry L.
10/10 Excellent
Carson & Diane McMullan
15 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place in Winchester
Carson & Diane McMullan
10/10 Excellent
Jean S.
10 Sept, 2018
Perfect in every way
Jean S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
RORY S.
22 May, 2018
All around, excellent. Perfect location too!
RORY S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ray P.
4 May, 2018
Very select, comfortable property with easy walking access to city centre shops and restaurants
Ray P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan H.
6 Feb, 2018
Your own spa in a romantic cottage
Jonathan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
About the host
Hosted by Mike
I am a scientist working part time in the NHS. I have stayed in villas, cottages, hotels and apartments in some diverse places. For me, it is how a place makes you feel when you walk in, explore it and stay a while. Hang Your Hat is like a warm embrace, welcoming and friendly. Well equipped and cared for. Just what I would have liked to have found in the many places I have stayed around the UK and abroad. It provides this in an honest and unpretentious manner.. a place to simply Hang Your Hat.
Why they chose this property
I love old buildings, they have a character and charm, a patina of history, that you cannot just create. It is a beautiful brick and flint brewery workers cottage built in the early years of Queen Victoria's reign, 1843. For a small cottage it has a tremendous sense of space with a magical courtyard garden. It is in a quiet street in one of the oldest parishes of the city and yet just a short walk into the centre of town. Even nearer are two great pubs The Hyde Tavern and Mucky Duck, fantastic walks, a Theatre, a Library and the train station to London. It ticked all the boxes. Somewhere to feel at home.
What makes this property unique
Imagine your own private suite, as if in your own private hotel. The warmth of an open fire, or the steam room, or to sit out in the courtyard garden and enjoy the evening air.
The study can provide a close-by separate space for baby (up to 12 months). Ideal for a getaway break. Highchair available.
The study can provide a close-by separate space for baby (up to 12 months). Ideal for a getaway break. Highchair available.
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