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Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester

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A living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a door with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a washing machine, and a stove.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a built-in oven.
A staircase with a brick wall on one side and a garden area with various plants and a wooden bench.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Winchester Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Winchester, Hampshire
  • Place, Winchester Guildhall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Winchester

Located in Winchester, this cottage is in the city centre. South Downs National Park and Winnall Moors Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Winchester Sport & Leisure Park and The Deanery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Silverlake Stadium or Civic Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Winchester, Hampshire

What's nearby

  • Winchester Guildhall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Winchester College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Winchester Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 16 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alfie's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Willow Tree - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester on 25 Apr 2027 start from £1,087, 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 Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming period cottage quietly located in the centre of Winchester located?

Located in Winnall, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Winchester City Mill and Winchester Cathedral. King Alfred the Great Statue and Winchester Guildhall are also within 5 minutes. Winchester Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with a fantastic location
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage in the center of Winchester

We spent two weeks in this cosy and very english cottage.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, perfect location & size

The cottage is cozy and comfortable. We slept well between convenient walks along Itchen waterways and easy walks into town. Great location, sweet peaceful lodging, glad we stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely home away from home.

The town of Winchester is well worth an extended visit as there is lots to see in the town and surrounding area. The accommodation was very clean, well equipped and homey. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to start our adventures

We had a wonderful stay at this house. It was very clean and cozy. There were movies for the kiddo to watch, and it was easy walking to shops and groceries. The house was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property centrally located in Winchester

Really enjoyed our stay - the cottage is very nice and really couldn't be closer to the centre for access to historic sites (cathedral, college etc) and shops. Also convenient for walks out along the river and up St Catherine's Hill for great views. Good kitchen facilities etc within the property. Host was helpful as and when needed.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and owner excellent. Vrbo communication difficult and incorrect.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coronation week in Winchester

Perfect little cottage with character, walking distance to high street shops, cathedral, river Itchen paths and numerous pubs! Watched the coronation at the cathedral with relatives Close to many Hampshire attractions ; Jane Austen’s house, Stonehenge and Salisbury Winchester is a lovely town a shirt train ride from London
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in fab location

This is a lovely, comfortable and clean cottage. Ideal location for exploring Winchester on foot. The photo of the rear steps is accurate but guests should note that access from the front of the property is easy with only one small step up to the front door so don’t be put off. Parking permit provided. Caroline was easy to communicate with. An all round enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Thank. you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Caroline
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good choice

The house was well presented & as per the published description. It was in a very good location with a very easy walk into the city & attractions. The outside sitting area was good, although as stated by the owner, the steps were steep but manageable & I am in my eighties. The outside table has seen better days. Inside was OK, again the stairs were steep but manageable. An enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you for your kind review. Not to future bookings - the outside table has now been replaced with a new one!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An English Christmas

We spent two weeks at the Pilgrims Way cottage. It was clean, comfortable and within 7-8 minutes walk to High Street and the Cathedral. The kitchen was fully furnished and we cooked several meals for 7 people there. The beds were comfortable and the shower worked perfectly. We spent time with our son and his family who live in Winchester and it was a special time of year. The Christmas market and the activities at the Cathedral were an added treat. We will definitely consider booking this cottage for future visits.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable English home ideally located

This is a typical quaint English home that has been modernized in the bathroom and kitchen. There are two small bedrooms upstairs and the stairs are narrow and steep, but very manageable for us; however, may be problematic for the elderly or for small children. The house is located witin two blocks of High Street with its restaurants and shops. St. John's street is a quiet one way lane with sidewalks on either side. The house is clean and well managed. We loved it and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed the cottage, and look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unpleasant stay

Very unpleasant experience for the 10 days I stayed in the house. The furniture in the house is very dilapidated and the outdoor furniture was broken and usuable when I arrived. In addition, on one day there was a gabbage came out in the courtyard which I suppose is private. Upon enquiry, the host told me that it was shared with another house. Subsequently, the information shown on the website was amended accordingly. The host is not very friendly at all.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
We are very proud of all the 5 star reviews we have had for this cottage, but it obviously was completely different to what this guest was expecting, maybe they have never stayed in an old cottage in the UK before. In response to this completely unfair review we would like to make sure that guests are aware that the cottage is a traditional victorian terraced cottage, which means that the area outside the back door is half for our cottage and half for the next door house, we have now provided these neighbours with a bin to put their rubbish in so their rubbish will not be an issue in the future. These guests arrived on the first dry day after 6 months of rain here and we had not had a chance to clean up the garden furniture, It was a bit wet but not broken or unsuable as she states - we replaced it as soon as she told us she was unhappy and we also took away the neighbours rubbish. I am not sure what they expected from the cottage but the furnishings most certainly are not 'delapidated' as she states and during her stay here she made no mention to us that she was so unhappy with the house. We replied to her concerns regarding the garden straight away, so I am surprised she thought we were not friendly - maybe our messages translated into her language came across differently to how they were intended. If you are considering booking please ignore this review and instead look at all the other ones where guests have been more than happy. Please see the many positive comments made by previous guests.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ein schöner Urlaub, aber mit Makel

Gute und ruhige Lage. Die High Street und das Zentrum waren in kurzer Zeit fußläufig zu erreichen. Sehr gut hat das Parken in der Straße geklappt. Leider stimmte das Foto vom Wohnzimmer in der Anzeige bei Fewo-direkt nicht mit der Realität überein. Auf dem Foto wirkt es hell und freundlich, in Wirklichkeit wirkt es etwas in Jahre gekommen (z.B. der freundliche Teppich auf dem Foto wurde durch einen alten ersetzt). Leider war der Kühlschrank nicht sauber, Reste vom Vormieter waren vorhanden und Schrankfächer im 2. Zimmer bedurften einer Reinigung.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
In response to the above review, the rug in the sitting room was replaced with a new one, we are sorry that this guest did not like the new one! The cleaner must have missed the cupboard when doing the cleaning, so we will make sure she cleans inside the cupboard next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to be

Sehr schön! Nettes kleines Cottage in sehr guter Lage. Es ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Kleine hübsche Möglichkeut um draußen zu sitzen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Titel

Sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes kleines Reihenhaus in optimaler Lage zum historischen Stadtzentrum: Ruhig, aber dennoch nur 5 Minuten in die Fußgängerzone. Die Ausstattung war mehr als komplett, sehr sauber und optimal für Eltern mit 2 Teenies. Da auch das Wetter mitspielte war es ein wundervoller Urlaub, leider nur zu kurz.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Winchester

Great 2 bedroom apartment in Winchester’s city center. Easy walk to restaurants, River walk. Thanks for sharing your home Caroline.
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Very close to the heart of Winchester and yet in a quiet street. Was the perfect base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, convenient location

We enjoyed our stay and the cottage made a very convenient and comfortable base from which to explore Winchester and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Thank you for your review and you would be welcome any time you are in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for exploring Winchester and the surrounding area

Easy booking and check-in process. Owner very responsive to queries. Great base in Winchester, easy walking distance into the town centre and well located for river walks and play grounds. Parking permit provided so easy if driving to the cottage and also for doing day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a short break

A lovely cottage in a great location. The cottage is very well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay . The milk, biscuits and Prosecco were unexpected and very welcome ! Provision of a visitor parking permit meant we could park easily in the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back if you are in this area again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Stadt und Umgebung...

Schönes kleines Häuschen, alles da was man braucht 😎
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely, well-equipped cottage in a perfect location.

Excellent stay, except for two errors in the online listing, which did not realy effect us: The facilities list a washer and drier - it's only a washer; also listed is satellite or cable - there is only FreeView. Minor points, but the listing should be amended.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Sorry for the misunderstanding on these two points - there is a dryer for the washing which is for drying clothes outside . There is cable wi fi , the tv is a smart tv which gets free view as well as other internet tv services.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, clean, comfortable & homely

It suited us (two adults and a toddler) perfectly for a 6 night stay in Winchester. Nice big kitchen-diner. Lovely quiet road, very close to town centre, short walks, playgrounds etc. Always found there was space to park outside the property, using the parking permit provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review - we are pleased you had a good stay and hope to welcome you back one day.
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