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

4.8

Outstanding(77 Reviews)

Cottage in Test Valley District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

68.4 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

18.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

26.6 mi

Stonehenge

39.4 mi

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

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4.8

Outstanding(77 Reviews)

Cottage in Test Valley District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

68.4 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

18.4 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

26.6 mi

Stonehenge

39.4 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(77 Reviews)

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

5.0

Aug 2024

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

4.0

Aug 2024

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

5.0

Aug 2024

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

4.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0

Jun 2024

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).

5.0

May 2024

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.

5.0

Oct 2023

Super hosts who are aware of need for mictowave and freezer

5.0

Oct 2023

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

5.0

Aug 2023

Nice

5.0

Aug 2023

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.

5.0

Jul 2023

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.

4.0

Jul 2023

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!

4.0

May 2023

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.

5.0

Apr 2023

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

5.0

Mar 2023

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.

5.0

Mar 2023

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.

4.0

Feb 2023

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.

5.0

Jan 2023

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

5.0

Nov 2022

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

5.0

Sep 2022

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.

5.0

Jul 2022

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.

5.0

May 2022

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!

5.0

Apr 2022

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).

5.0

Mar 2022

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.

5.0

Nov 2021

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.

5.0

Oct 2021

Lovely and central to get to Winchester and New Forest

Lovely and central to get to Winchester and New Forest

Lovely

5.0

Aug 2021

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.

5.0

Aug 2021

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.

4.0

Aug 2021

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.

5.0

Jul 2021

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.

5.0

Jun 2021

Atmospheric little cottage

Atmospheric little cottage

We had a lovely stay..plenty of places to eat nearby and pretty walks. Would definitely return and recommend to others. Pauline and Rob

5.0

Apr 2021

Cozy cottage with lovely garden

Cozy cottage with lovely garden

Sue and Tim gave us a very warm welcome and were on hand for any advice around the cottage and the surrounding area. We instantly felt at home. The cottage itself is fully equipped with all you need, is very stylish, has lots of charm and a wonderful fire place, which we used on every evening. Though the cottage is attached to the main building we felt we had abundance of privacy. Lots of wonderful walks are nearby. We would definitely highly recommend this place to anyone - you will have a great time too!

2.5

Nov 2020

Our stay at The Down house couldn’t have been more perfect Even though the weather was not great it was so cosy & welcoming & situated in a great little village with lovely pub & really good for walking out or driving to other local attractions Also the owner Sue couldn’t have been more helpful when we met her Only thing would suggest is a shelf or cupboard in kitchen to store dry goods & a chair or stool in bathroom for clothes We will definitely return

5.0

Nov 2020

Fabulous cosy cottage

Fabulous cosy cottage

2.5

Oct 2020

The property was clean and the hosts were very helpful! This is a charming place to stay, with a lovely garden, well-appointed kitchen and comfortable beds. My partner and I stayed for a week, and cooked most of our meals at home with no problem!I also want to note that we travelled without a car, and it worked great! The cottage is near the train station, we were able to have groceries delivered, and you are within walking distance of multiple lovely pubs and a village shop with a suprisingly good selection and quality foods! There are also numrous beautiful walks right at your doorstep - we had a great time exploring the Itchen Navigation and the nearby Downs. Hosts definitely went above and beyond. They were away while we were there, and their son was on call. At one point we blew a fuse in the kitchen, and he very promptly managed to get the power back on and checked to make sure our fridge full of food was still running while we were out. Definitely recommend a stay!

5.0

Oct 2020

Lovely period property. Great location.

Lovely period property. Great location.

Absolutely lovely cottage with a gorgeous garden. Period features throughout and maintained well. 10mins drive to Winchester and great walks to Winchester and Southampton by the River Itchen if you have the stamina! Saw some large trout too. Pub round the corner, The Bridge Inn, had nice food and there were loads of pubs and restaurants within a 10 minute drive. All COVID safe. Lovely and quiet too. Bed was really comfy and I’m picky so 10 out of 10 for that. We even drove to Stonehenge one day as it’s only 45 mins away. I’d defo return. Thanks again for a lovely break Sue.

5.0

Oct 2020

Lovely, well located escape

Lovely, well located escape

The property was clean and the hosts were very helpful! This is a charming place to stay, with a lovely garden, well-appointed kitchen and comfortable beds. My partner and I stayed for a week, and cooked most of our meals at home with no problem! I also want to note that we travelled without a car, and it worked great! The cottage is near the train station, we were able to have groceries delivered, and you are within walking distance of multiple lovely pubs and a village shop with a suprisingly good selection and quality foods! There are also numrous beautiful walks right at your doorstep - we had a great time exploring the Itchen Navigation and the nearby Downs. Hosts definitely went above and beyond. They were away while we were there, and their son was on call. At one point we blew a fuse in the kitchen, and he very promptly managed to get the power back on and checked to make sure our fridge full of food was still running while we were out. Definitely recommend a stay!

5.0

Jul 2020

Excellent location and very welcoming hostess, sue even let me recharge our ev.

Excellent location and very welcoming hostess, sue even let me recharge our ev.

Nice spacious character property with beautiful garden.

4.0

Jul 2020

Lovely!

Lovely!

Lovely little flat with little patio and access to gorgeous garden. Basic kitchen with no microwave or freezer, but all of flat nicely decorated and clean. Best to provide own towels as not enough for a week's stay. All other essentials are provided. Very quiet area with train station very near at hand for trip to London if wished. Lovely walks nearby as well.

5.0

Mar 2020

Another lovely stay

Another lovely stay

Having had a lovely weekend in March 19 we returned again this year. The cottage is perfect for a blissful retreat and Sue could not be more helpful. Great location as 5 mins walk to Shawford station with regular trains into Winchester (5mins away). We had a very relaxing long weekend and will be back soon! Thanks Sue!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Test Valley District?

The average price for a rental in Test Valley District is $168 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an 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?

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

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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

Cottage in Test Valley District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

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

Cottage in Test Valley District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Test Valley District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Test Valley District?

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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