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

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9.5Outstanding

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9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Cottage in Test Valley District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

A simple & cosy, Victorian cottage, nestling within the South Downs. Sleeps 2/3. King size bed. Bathroom with large, walk-in shower. Private sitting room with flat screen TV & DVD player, log burning stove (logs/kindling are supplied for the first evening & available to buy at either of the two local stores thereafter) and dining area over-looking mature garden. Small, basic kitchen equipped for light catering. Washing machine. Wi-fi. Ample, secure off road parking. Small outside courtyard perfect for breakfast. Beautiful walks along the River Itchen or on the South Downs on the doorstep. Shawford has its own station making for easy day trips to London (approx. 65 mins) or the New Forest/South Coast (approx. 40 mins). Winchester, the ancient capital, is less than three miles away, - a four minute train ride - there you will find a variety of restaurants (Rick Steins, The Ivy, Blancs Brasserie, Cotes plus some varied independents), plenty of old, historic pubs, pavement cafes, a buzzing High Street, live theatre..... alternatively stroll through the pretty back streets behind the magnificent Norman Cathedral to find Jane Austen's house and the Bishop's old Palace. If you enjoy walking, Winchester can be reached in around 40 minutes by following the path of the River Itchen which flows through the centre of Shawford.
Shawford village has a local pub which serves good 'pub grub' and has a large beer garden.
The Down House Cottage is attached to our family home, it has it's own separate front door and is entirely private although as it is attached there can be some occasional noise transference.
Our family has two friendly labradors which can be easily ignored if not keen on dogs, please let us know upon arrival. It is a non-smoking premises.
We look forward to welcoming you.

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

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

42.5 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

11.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

16.6 mi

Stonehenge

24.5 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.5Outstanding

(84 Ratings)

Lovely cottages with beautiful gardens, comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts. Ideal for exploring Hampshire and the South Downs.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Cottage in Test Valley District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

42.5 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

11.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

16.6 mi

Stonehenge

24.5 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Lovely cottages with beautiful gardens, comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts. Ideal for exploring Hampshire and the South Downs.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

It is one part of a bigger house so occasionally you can hear the people in the main part of the house. Nice area close to Winchester. Actually we may have disturbed them more as we both caught Covid and coughed and sneezed a lot. Sorry!

10.0 / 10.0

Charming place with very well equiped kitchen, comfortable bed and great walks along the river.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely few days staying at The Down House Cottage which suited our requirements perfectly. Very clean, very comfy bed and with plenty of space for two. The log burner makes it very cosy in the colder months. Access to Winchester and beyond via the local train station is very good and we enjoyed a meal at The Bridge, all easily accessible on foot. With more time we would explore further afield and would return. The Owners very friendly and accommodating, thank you for a great stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Really greta place, central for what we wanted, warn, clean. just one thing need instruction for log burner.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful annex with all mod-cons and very private

10.0 / 10.0

Hosts were super friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. Property is cozy, with character.

8.0 / 10.0

Adequate cosy nice owners. Peggy the dog: wonderful and entertaining,

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely place to stay, ideal for exploring Winchester and sharing my college days with my husband.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovelly place to stay in nice location, very comfortable and spacoius bedrroom, an increase in hanging space would be desirable. Lovely kitchen with superb cooker, a freezer and microwave would be desirable additions. Overall a lovely place to stay, particularly as we previoulsly originated from the Wincheser area.

10.0 / 10.0

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).

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Super hosts who are aware of need for mictowave and freezer

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage with all you need. Walk from Shawford up the river to Winchester next to the Itchen was lovely. Good pub 5 min walk. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Nice

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely quiet location of the property with Sue & Tim being welcoming hosts. Easy access to the train station a few minutes walk away & to local visitor attractions. Several good options of pubs & eateries in the local surrounding area. Plenty of space in the property for two people to enjoy a short break. For a longer stay some additional storage space for clothing in the bedroom would be helpful, as would be the availability of a microwave in the kitchen. We would definitely return if in the area & recommend to others.

10.0 / 10.0

Sue was welcoming, rhe property was cosy.. fireplace made it even more so! Big comfy bed.. would come again.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

The property is a small extension of a large Victorian house, well fitted out. Everything as described, great location, perfect for all the historic attractions in the area, all within reasonable driving distances for a day out. All information on hand, plus logs for wood burner- everything fine. Weather was against us - snow in early March, but that is England. Could not recommend it enough- would be absolutely gorgeous in the Summer, great walks. Well done to owners Sue and Tim.

8.0 / 10.0

This was a very cosy little cottage which fitted very well to my needs. In a very quiet locatio but had things that I needed all within walking distance. Location excellent. Short stroll to local shop where you can buy everything needed for a short break. In the South Downs with plenty of walks. Plenty of local pubs. Close to motorway if required to drive out. My favourite was the multifuel burner which In loved using with wood. It was the easiest one I have used so far. Kept 5he nights lovely and warm. Welcomed by Sue on day of arrival. Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Very well recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Thank you for all your help Sue. Truly had a wonderful stay and looking forward to staying again. Xx

10.0 / 10.0

Comfy, homely and relaxing. Sue and Tim lovely nothing is too much trouble

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely setting. Everything was supplied, even the weather was kind to us. Good bus and train service. Sue and Tim were on site if required.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Location

Great Location

Quaint & cosy cottage accommodation in quiet lane in village of Shawford. Friendly hosts and their dogs were friendly too. Location is ideal base for touring around Winchester and the New Forest area by car or train. The station is 3 minutes walk from the property and the local pub (the Bridge Inn) opposite the station serves very nice home-cooked evening meals.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful home

Beautiful home

A fabulous peaceful stay in a gorgeous two bedroom home. My host Susan was very lovely. I thoroughly recommend this stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Quiet rental nr Winchester

Quiet rental nr Winchester

A comfortable and attractive rental close to Winchester and places of interest such as Jane Austen's House and Mottisfont Abbey (NT).

10.0 / 10.0

A haven of peace in the turmoil of our housebuild!

A haven of peace in the turmoil of our housebuild!

This was a lovely place to stay for five nights while we had no heating, windows or roof! The cottage is cozy but not tiny and had everything we needed. We hadn't noticed there was no freezer nor dishwasher so we went into 'boat mode' and managed without both! 😀 The log burner was lovely to light on a few chilly evenings and Sue was most accommodating and welcoming. Twyford is delightful and the walks nearby are wonderful.

10.0 / 10.0

Autumn Break

Autumn Break

Well placed for walks along the River Itchen and rail connections to surrounding cities and towns. Plenty of places to visit even in November. Local pub on the doorstep. Small kitchen but adequate for our short break. We found the accommodation very cosy and warm.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely and central to get to Winchester and New Forest

Lovely and central to get to Winchester and New Forest

Lovely

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyable short break near Winchester

Enjoyable short break near Winchester

This is a lovely cottage that provided everything we needed for our stay. We would recommend both the accommodation and the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent place to stay and lovely hosts.

Excellent place to stay and lovely hosts.

The property was a separate annexe in a beautiful house with a gorgeous garden. Sue, the host, couldn't have made us more welcome. Comfy bed. Very relaxing place to stay and lots to do in the local area.

8.0 / 10.0

Roomy annex

Roomy annex

Relaxing stay in very good location for us, with Itchen valley, pubs, cafe, food store a walk away; plus gentle walk to Winchester.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing Hampshire getaway

Relaxing Hampshire getaway

The Down House is Shawford, Hampshire was the perfect location for a relaxing retreat in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. The accommodation was spacious and well furnished and in keeping with the period and country style of the house. Sue, our host was lovely and welcoming and made sure we had essential supplies available in the kitchen on our arrival. In all, a very comfortable and relaxed stay.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.

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

Cottage in Test Valley District

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About this cottage rental

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

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Cottage in Test Valley District

Reasons to book

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

What amenities are available at The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.?

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