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A roaring fire to cozy up to.
A delightful place to stay
Hang Your Hat - The COttage
The Bedroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Winchester, ENG
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Hang Your Hat - The Cottage

Styled for visitors seeking a stylish or romantic bolthole, a place to enjoy some relaxation time and from where to visit the delights of Winchester. Perfect for the traveller who wants to relax and chill at the end of the day, a book by a log fire, a glass of wine, or watch the sun go down in the courtyard garden.
It's just a short walk to the centre of the city with its award winning restaurants and pubs, nestled around the oldest High Street in England. Close by you have the Cathedral and beautiful walks through the Water Meadows where Keats was inspired to write 'Ode To Autumn'.
You have space for dining and for entertaining colleagues and friends, there is a fully equipped kitchen to simply do your own thing, or should you wish our caterers can make any arrangements you need.
There is a candle lit steam room to indulge in, gentle underfloor heating with oak and limestone floors, art on the walls, fine linen and robes in the bathroom, a Jetmaster open fire with seasoned logs supplied. There is Wi-Fi for your laptop, or should you wish entertainment with Sky, a comprehensive DVD collection, champagne or wine, and a fine malt in the study, organic free range eggs, all complimentary with your stay.
Stroll into the courtyard and the private garden to find the stone, cut over a 1000 years ago, part of a mullioned window of Hyde Abbey, the resting place of King Alfred The Great whose bones are now thought to be buried in the local churchyard of St Bartholomew's.

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
A baby is welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to smoke in the courtyard garden

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Winchester

Located in Winchester, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. Great Hall and Westgate Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit WestQuay Shopping Centre and Winchester Christmas Market. The Deanery and Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Winchester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Theatre Royal Winchester - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Winchester Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Winchester - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 4 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Farmer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Gaolhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪O'Neill's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hang Your Hat - The Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hang Your Hat - The Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hang Your Hat - The Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hang Your Hat - The Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Winchester, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Theatre Royal Winchester, The Deanery and Westgate Museum. Gurkha Museum Winchester and Great Hall are also within 10 minutes. Winchester Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Cosy comfortable cottage within asking distance to station and town centre. Enjoyed walking to the cathedral and environs. Home away from home. After many weeks of travelling was a pleasure to do some cooking and enjoy the garden outlook. Thanks also for the Prosecco.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, comfortable cottage oasis for exploring Winchester
The Hang Your Hat cottage is a wonderful place to stay if you are visiting Winchester. I spent 5 days here for work and enjoyed it so much. It is conveniently located within an easy walk of the station, shops, and points of interest. The house itself has historical character and also modern conveniences, lots of natural light, a beautiful back garden. Mike was an excellent and caring host - responsive, a great source of tips for things locally to see and do. I would love to return here again the next time that I am visiting Winchester.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Clean, cozy and great location. Highly recommend. Mike communicated clearly and always timely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tess B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
A joy and a comfortable lovely perfect spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely fully equipped cottage neat city centre of Winchester
Fully equipped, great kitchen, lovely courtyard and helpful host. Parking can be challeging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeri s., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Mike is an accommodating and responsive host. He responded promptly to inquiries and changes of plans on our side. And he left a welcome bottle of bubbly that was quite welcome, as well as good wood that burns excellently in his fireplace. The property is at least as good as the photos, which don’t capture the true charm. The location couldn’t be better. We would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hang Your Hat Cottage - Winchester
A lot of thought has gone into this cottage. It is well maintained, well equipped & ideally situated for the short walk into the city centre. Mike the owner was very helpful & informative. Parking can be a little pot luck but was not an issue for us. Will definitely consider a return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a couple
Lovely little cottage with lots of little extras provided including bath robes and prosecco! Great location as walking distance to the centre of Winchester and lots to do in the surrounding area. Unfortunately we didn't get the weather to enjoy the lovely courtyard garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb stay
Pretty cottage on first sight it gets better when you go inside, all you will need for your stay, quiet especially in the garden, comfortable, only 10 mins walk from city centre, loads of places eat, many places to visit nearby, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hang Your Hat - Winchester
Wonderful cottage in the heart of Winchester offering everything you could wish for - relaxing, cosy, comfortable - like a home from home. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla P., Portland, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
Lovely touches, squeaky clean and very comfortable. We were exceedingly lucky to have found Mike’s place, it was light and airy, had everything we needed and was within easy walking distance of all that we wanted to do in Winchester. We’ll definitely stay there again when we come back to Winchester!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James & Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Very excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
We were a little wary of going away during the current COVID situation, but the cottage is cosy and full of character, well presented and very welcoming that any concerns dissipated. It is a short meander into the centre Of Winchester, a pretty market town with delightful walks and restaurants. The absolute icing on the cake for us though was the kitchen and garden. The kitchen has a very plentiful supply of everything you will need to start to relax instantly. The garden is an absolute oasis of calm to sit with morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Winchester.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic Get Away
Wonderful cottage with great private patio. Great location short distance to City Centre, all that we could have hoped for and more

10/10 Excellent

Ian S., Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hang your hat cottage
Fantastic place, everything you could possibly need, magical shower and steam room, huge kitchen with well stocked utensils, plates, pans etc. Lovely patio area and garden with table and chairs to eat, drink and look up at the stars. Definitely a home from home place to stay. Mike the owner was always available if needed and he provided a gas bbq for us as well. Would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hebben een fijne tijd gehad
Een prima huis en goed gelegen. Het enige wat minder is is de parkeergelegenheid
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described...
...not disappointed; back patio is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky but homely
A quirky little place but certainly not lacking in the home comforts. Lots of nice touches (count the hats!) and thoughtful extras (eggs, milk, fizz, brollies, shopping bags etc). All in all a wonderful place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Carson & Diane McMullan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place in Winchester
This is a most beautiful property in Winchester. Close to the train station and easy walking distance into the city. The house has absolutely everything you could need and so much thought has gone into the decor. The back patio/garden is so private and lovely to sit in especially in the evening. The bed was so comfy. The property on arrival was spotless and we managed to park close to the house. I would highly recommend this property and if we are ever in Winchester we will stay in "Hang Your Hat".

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Perfect in every way
A lovely cosy cottage, beautifully furnished to a very high standard. A superb private courtyard for al fresco dining. Luxurious shower and steam room. Private comfortable study/reading room. Excellent in all aspects and only 10 mins from city centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

RORY S.

All around, excellent. Perfect location too!
Beautiful cottage, slept my buddy and I comfortably in separate rooms. Great single bed available the guest room that is not pictured. Garden and terrace are amazing. Kitchen is perfectly stocked. Coffee. Mike has thought of every detail. And the location. Literally a 5 minute walk to train station. Very close to town as well, maybe 7-8 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Very select, comfortable property with easy walking access to city centre shops and restaurants
Clean, quaint, quiet, well equipped and well positioned. A delightful place to stay when seeking to explore Winchester and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Your own spa in a romantic cottage
If you are looking to have a romantic getaway , to reconnect with your partner, or escape from the world to your own love nest, look no further than this cottage. Sharing nights by the roaring fire with your significant other, enjoying the one of a kind steam room and rainforest shower (bring your own eucalyptus oils for a true spa-like experience!), or just drinking wine in the beautiful back garden at night looking up at the stars, there is truly nothing like this. It's cosy, it's romantic - it's like another world. No detail in the renovation has been spared with heated floors in the kitchen and heated towel rack in the bathroom, to the personal touch of bath robes as comfortable as any four star hotel. Mike was superb as a host, even providing a bottle a champagne for our engagement celebration. He made some great restaurant suggestions - go and eat at the Chesil Rectory - brought extra firewood when we'd used it all up (sorry, it was just too good not to light a fire every night!) and even stocked the fridge prior to arrival for essential items (the coffee is amazing, btw). Mike has various hats around the house - make sure to put them on and you'll guarantee to spend the night laughing. The cottage is within walking distance of the town of Winchester and the meadows where you can go on some great walks along the river and to the top of St Catherine's hill. The kitchen is well appointed with all modern appliances. The only reason not to give this rental 5 stars is the fear that it will no longer be the "undiscovered treasure" that it is. Come to escape the world and you will leave grounded, connected, refreshed and healed. This is truly a unique find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Excellent small house in central Winchester
Tastefully renovated and well maintained cottage in historic Winchester. Short walk to the High Street and many pubs/restaurants. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Fantastic Christmas and New Year getaway
What can I say about this place? Both my fiancee and I were so excited to stay at Hang Your Hat in Winchester. Even though I am originally from Winchester, I hadn't been back in a while and we had 10 days to reacquaint ourselves with this wonderful city, using Nigel's cottage as our base. The champagne and chocolates on arrival were very gratefully received and marked an ideal start to our stay. We've stayed in many hotels around the world, but only Nigel's place truly felt like a 'home away from home.' We've never felt so welcomed by a host, as Nigel did. The cottage is littered with thoughtful touches and unique pieces of Winchester's history and the fireplace was perfect for evenings in front of the TV with a glass of wine or a tumbler of whisky. Even though this is a traditional fisherman's cottage, it didn't feel confined in any way. There is a sense of space in the living areas and the floating staircase up to the bedroom and study helps add to this. The kitchen was perfect for my needs; I cooked quite a few meals using the awesome induction hob and oven. The bathroom reminded me of being in the Middle East; the steam shower is a very cool feature and I only wish I had one at home now! All in all, we had a relaxing, memorable time here and wouldn't hesitate to either recommend it to friends and family or stay here again when we are next in Winchester. Everything about this place is worth 5 stars.

About the host

Hosted by Mike

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I am a scientist working part time in the NHS. I have stayed in villas, cottages, hotels and apartments in some diverse places. For me, it is how a place makes you feel when you walk in, explore it and stay a while. Hang Your Hat is like a warm embrace, welcoming and friendly. Well equipped and cared for. Just what I would have liked to have found in the many places I have stayed around the UK and abroad. It provides this in an honest and unpretentious manner.. a place to simply Hang Your Hat.

Why they chose this property

I love old buildings, they have a character and charm, a patina of history, that you cannot just create. It is a beautiful brick and flint brewery workers cottage built in the early years of Queen Victoria's reign, 1843. For a small cottage it has a tremendous sense of space with a magical courtyard garden. It is in a quiet street in one of the oldest parishes of the city and yet just a short walk into the centre of town. Even nearer are two great pubs The Hyde Tavern and Mucky Duck, fantastic walks, a Theatre, a Library and the train station to London. It ticked all the boxes. Somewhere to feel at home.

What makes this property unique

Imagine your own private suite, as if in your own private hotel. The warmth of an open fire, or the steam room, or to sit out in the courtyard garden and enjoy the evening air.
The study can provide a close-by separate space for baby (up to 12 months). Ideal for a getaway break. Highchair available.

Languages:

English