The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.

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A brick house with a chimney, a garden with various plants, and a pathway leading to the house.
A patio with two wooden chairs, a table with a white tablecloth, and a brick wall.
A traditional building with a sign reading "Chef & Brewer" and "Bridge Inn."
A staircase leading to an upper floor, a green armchair with a colorful cushion, and a wooden floor.
A hallway with wooden flooring and white walls.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds 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 South Downs National Park

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Winchester, England
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Winchester

Located in Winchester, this cottage is in a rural area. Westgate Museum and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and The Deanery. TeamSport Indoor Go Karting Southampton and Marwell Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Winchester, England

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Winchester Cathedral - 16 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 17 min drive - 7.7 km
  • New Forest National Park - 34 min drive - 28.0 km
  • WestQuay Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Shawford Station - 11 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Van - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Boy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wykeham Arms, Winchester - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester. on 3 Nov 2026 start from £389, 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 The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hospital of St Cross, Marwell Zoo and Wolvesey Castle. University of Winchester and Winchester City Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km). Winchester Shawford Station is 11 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. 70 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice host, all we needed was there. Nice neighbourhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive. Very large accommodation for two people, lots of space inside and out. Bed very comfortable, overall this property has everything you need. Great location too, railway station steps away and Winchester a short drive. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compact cottage but essentials all there. An excellent base for exploring Hampshire. Friendly reception in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with outside seating space. Just needed a wardrobe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review Chris. It would be hard to fit a wardrobe into the bedroom as all the ceilings slope - I thought our offer of giving you access to the second bedroom (which is generally closed) would have provided ample space for hanging clothes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our week's stay at The Down House Cottage. The cottage was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Sue and Tim are friendly hosts and Tim kindly gave us information on good places to eat in the area. The cottage was ideally suited for us to attend a wedding at Avington Park about 20 minutes away and Sue was helpful suggesting a local taxi company for us to use. The two dogs, Connie and Peggy are lovely too. Would highly recommend this self catering accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

A great taste of the countryside

Charming place with very well equiped kitchen, comfortable bed and great walks along the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent.We travelled a lot by train thanks to the railway station at a very short distance. The accomodation was excellent too.It was only a pity that you could hear the noise of the highway, when sitting in the garden. Over all we really enjoyed our holiday in Shawford.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The down house is a beautiful cottage in a very peaceful location but very close to shawford train station, which only takes 5 minutes to winchester. There is also a beautiful riverside walk to winchester which takes 45 minutes. Sue the host is lovely attentive lady. We have stayed here before and will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Delighted to see you two again, thank you so much …. & thank you Sean for all the ball throwing for Peggy - she kept going to look for you after you’d left! 😄
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Sue was welcoming, rhe property was cosy.. fireplace made it even more so! Big comfy bed.. would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hosts

Hosts were super friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. Property is cozy, with character.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Comfy cottage in a peaceful location. We were so pleased we chose to rent this cottage. It was a perfect location for exploring Hampshire and the South Downs.Thank you Sue and Tim for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
It was a pleasure to meet you both, thank you so much for choosing us & hope you enjoy London & the rest of your trip. Safe flight home. Sue & Tim x
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10/10 Excellent

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

Memories

A lovely place to stay, ideal for exploring Winchester and sharing my college days with my husband.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
It was a pleasure to meet you Yvonne many thanks for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location for visiting Winchester!

We loved staying at The Down House Cottage. It had everything we needed and the hosts Sue and Tim were super helpful. The location was excellent-the Cottage was a stroll away from the local train station (which is a 4 minute ride in to Winchester) and there are lots of nice walks on the doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Annex in an excellent location

The rental was conveniently located within walking distance of the station and local pub. The Itchen Way was a superb route to walk into Winchester with an abundance of wildlife to see. Twyford is a short walk, having a well stocked shop, a gastro pub and a friendly local.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property in picturesque location

A beautiful house located in the south down country park ,a short walk to the river itchen and a picturesque river walk to winchester about 3 miles in all. Location is excellent and the house is beautiful with a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A home from home

Comfortable, clean and cozy home situated just to the south of Winchester, Down House Cottage suited us perfectly. Ideally located for trips to the surrounding attractions and the city itself. Sue and Tim were perfect hosts, we would happily return if ever back in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Great Place

Really greta place, central for what we wanted, warn, clean. just one thing need instruction for log burner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Dear David, We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We do wish you’d asked about the instructions or read the information in the cottage as the instructions for the log burner are all there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with good transport links

Ideal location for river walks, South Downs and city visits. Short walk to railway station and bus stop, and very near M3 junction 11. Lovely garden at the back of the property (shared with the owners).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winchester

Adequate cosy nice owners. Peggy the dog: wonderful and entertaining,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

top down house

Beautiful annex with all mod-cons and very private
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old rambling and interesting property with plenty of room and sufficient utilities for a short stay. Although the shower could have done with a bit more oomph.The local train station is a 5 minute walk away, and one stop from Winchester.There is a very good restaurant 5 minutes walk away and others easily accessible by car. Or Winchester has many cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.You can also walk into Winchester via a local footpath, about 3 miles each way.We had a very nice time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cozy cottage

Thank you for all your help Sue. Truly had a wonderful stay and looking forward to staying again. Xx
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely cosy cottage, great stay

Welcomed by our gracious hostess, we immediately felt at home in the lovely cosy cottage. Lots of space and comfort and a fantastic dog inviting us to play with her, we still miss her. Tea, coffee and delicious biscuits were at hand to make us feel welcome. Also the use of the washing machine was very wonderful. All in all a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
You were delightful guests I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay & Peggy misses you too - she keeps taking her ball around to the cottage door just in case you’re there & ready to play!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay!

Everything was fantastic! Only complaints were a slight struggle to initially find the property based on provided address and (I know it's a very minor complaint) we found the bed slightly firmer than comfortable. Thanks for everything Susan!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Break

The Down House is perfectly located for easy access via public transport to explore Winchester but is also located near to beautiful countryside & close to the New Forest. The accommodation is cosy & comfortable & spotlessly clean - Sue & Tim are perfect hosts, available should you need them without being intrusive. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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