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

9.6 (84 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Twyford Cottage | The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester.

1 Bedroom Cottage in Twyford, Winchester

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.

The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester is located in Twyford. The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester provides accommodation, featuring Internet, TV, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Cottage features Internet, TV, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Down House Cottage less than 3 miles from the heart of historic Winchester has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Twyford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Twyford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • TV
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • In a village
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

sean p.
Aug 28, 2025 08:53:34 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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.
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