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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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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!

Nice spacious character property with beautiful garden.

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.

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!