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Birdwatch Cottage

Winchester, Hampshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  •  Situated on the edge of the village
  • An ideal location for walkers and cyclists to explore South Downs National Park
  • Enjoy a cosy evening in, snuggled up in front of the wood burner
  • Sit and relax out on the patio, taking in the local wildlife
Property code: 77384

This purpose built single storey property is perfectly situated. Nestled in the picturesque Hampshire countryside, this is the ideal rural retreat yet within a short walk of the village pub. Why not take the children to Marwell Zoo, within walking distance of the property. If sight seeing is your preference you are just 5 miles from the historic city of Winchester, ancient capital of England under Alfred the Great. You could easily spend days exploring this famous city’s heritage, from the longest cathedral in Europe to King Arthur’s round table in the Great Hall of the Old Castle or follow the heritage trail and enjoy the riverside walks along the Itchen.

Birdwatch offers a spacious open plan living room kitchen diner. Boasting a wood-burner and TV, this is the perfect place to sit and relax after a busy day exploring. The fully equipped kitchen includes an electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine and dishwasher. The dining table overlooks the lovely view in this peaceful setting. There are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with twin beds, both with en-suite shower and WC.

Through the double doors from the living room is the patio with a pretty planted border and gorgeous views of the countryside. It’s a fantastic space to relax and enjoy al fresco dining or a morning coffee and observe birdlife and deer, perhaps even catch a glimpse of the barn owl affectionately known as WOL. To the south side is an area of lawn and to the rear of the cottage wild flower meadow and trees. The property is approached by its own private driveway and there is parking and turning for two family cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher and Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee pod machine
  • Wood burner (logs provided)
  • Electric and Eco friendly air sourced central heating included
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Shop 2 miles and pub within short walk
  • TV in lounge
  • Discount on bookings for 2 or less guests - only available if property not already on a discounted rate. (please speak to our bookings team to arrange)
  • Visit the ancient capital of England; Winchester with all its’ history and heritage
  • Short walk to the nearest village pub
  • Spend a family day out at Marwell Zoo nearby
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Claire Tranter

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan, 28th March 2025

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Lovely comfortable cottage, great location. Really enjoyed watching the abundant wildlife around the cottage. Welcoming goodies a very thoughtful touch. We really enjoyed our stay at Birdwatch thank you

Reviewed by Peter, 17th March 2025

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Cottage is always clean and tidy and everything you require is there.

Reviewed by Linda, 3rd March 2025

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Peaceful location with wildlife surprises. Comfortable furnishings. Great place to relax and plenty to see in the area. Unfortunately we had to leave early but would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Ellen, 28th February 2025

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This is a lovely and restful cottage for a peaceful getaway. Good walks from the garden, and a great patio to enjoy the sun from. Instructions make the place really easy to find and hosts are kind and welcoming. Will definitely come again!

Reviewed by R M, 21st February 2025

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Reviewed by Gwen, 17th November 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 8th November 2024

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Excellent in every respect. Secluded location with lovely open aspect. Very comfortable, spacious and welcoming. Well equipped kitchen, plenty of saucepans, utensils, etc. All made for a completely relaxing stay. Plenty of local walks, from the doorstep and from the village. We re-visited the Meon Valley area in all its autumn glory. Magic!

Reviewed by Pamela, 11th October 2024

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Lovely holiday home in a beautifully quiet location. Felt off the beaten track but there was a great village pub, The Ship, within walking distance that did tasty meals. Great for exploring this area of Hampshire. Close to Winchester and several National Trust properties. Lived up to its name for birdwatching. Buzzards, red kites, and of course theRead more resident barn owl all made an appearance. Hope to revisit - can give no higher recommendation. Hide

Reviewed by Angela, 27th September 2024

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The cottage was beautiful and spacious, location fabulous to get away from it all, a little gem. Hosts were great at welcome and communication. We will definitely revisit.

Reviewed by Stephen, 20th September 2024

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Excellent accommodation warm and well designed Good parking and easy walk to local pub

Reviewed by Peter, 13th September 2024

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No grumbles at all on the cottage. Between our wildlife watching and relaxing, excellent. All so very clean and most things are provided. And why we revisited, twice this year. At some point, will return, again.

Reviewed by Margaret, 30th August 2024

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A lovely spot.

Reviewed by Lieke, 26th July 2024

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We had a lovely stay here in the Birdwatch cottage. The owners are very friendly, and the walks as discribed in the surroundings are very easy to follow

Reviewed by Jeffrey, 28th June 2024

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We had a great stay for 2 weeks for my wifes birthday. The field has deer down the bottom in the evening at least, and watching the Barn Owl hunting was magical. There is so much to do nearby. Winchester has loads of old buildings, there is Hinton Ampner NT and Jane Austins house (booking required. Marwell Zoo (though we didn't go as weather was ifRead morefy). There's a lovely cafe in Twyford doing all day brunch though parking is hit and miss. Co-op Sainsbury and Tesco are also nearish 20 - 30 mins. Hide

Reviewed by Mike, 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Richard, 14th June 2024

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As this was our 3rd year going it speaks for it self. Excellent for Mum and I she is now 97 and everything is just brilliant. Good accessibility and very comfortable for us both .

Reviewed by Jane, 31st May 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Very warm and cosy, Beds were exceptionally cosy and the quality of the bed linen and towels excellent. The abundance of wildlife we saw was fantastic. On arriving at the cottage it was amazing to see the barn owl flying across the field in front of the cottage , something we saw each evening. Location is conRead morevenient for visiting NT places, Winchester and Portsmouth, also only an hour from Bournemouth. Two fantastic weeks at Birdwatch Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by William, 13th May 2024

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Fantastic place to stay in, beautiful location, peaceful and quiet. Wonderful cottage with everything you needed. Could not have asked for anything more. The area is lovely as well and plenty to do if you so wished.

Reviewed by Julie, 3rd May 2024

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My husband and I spent a lovely week in this amazing property in a fantastic location.Getting close to nature with daily sightings of a barn owl and deers right on your doorstep. The village of Owslebury was very picturesque with a great local pub the Ship Inn only 5 minutes walk from the cottage and the church was well worth a visit. The cottage wRead moreas very well placed for getting into Winchester,the coast and NT properties - Hinton Ampner.Lovely friendly hosts and wed love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Melissa, 30th March 2024

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Beautifully decorated cottage with both bedrooms having en-suite facilities, which was great. The cottage is in the owners garden but there is enough distance for that not to be an issue. The local pub is just a few mins walk away and is really handy with friendly people and good solid pub food. There are some nice walks from the cottage but you neRead moreed a car to get most places. The cottage was mostly lovely apart from the sofas and the low pressure showers. But we had a really lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sue, 22nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 18th March 2024

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The chalet was spot on. So clean, so tidy and very tidy. And very polite owners. Only had 1 very small issue and when reported, that was dealt with rather quick. No grumbles. 10/10.

Reviewed by Anne, 8th March 2024

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We had a lovely break in this beautifully presented cottage. The welcome goodies were a nice touch and much appreciated. Peaceful rural location yet an easy drive to lots of National Trust properties, Salisbury and Winchester cathedrals and the highly recommended Historic Dockyards in Portsmouth. Our second visit to this property and we would happiRead morely return. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle, 13th February 2024

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Birdwatch Cottage was perfect. We had a really comfortable and enjoyable stay there. Ideally located for immediate access to some beautiful walks, short drive to Winchester and a local excellent pub on your doorstep. For us it ticked all the boxes for such an enjoyable short break.

Reviewed by Lyndsey, 12th January 2024

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Just lovely!

Reviewed by Mary, 30th December 2023

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Lovely!

Reviewed by Rebecca, 10th December 2023

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Lovely and quiet place with field views and welcoming owners. Not far from Winchester which is a bonus and getting to see the Christmas Market.

Reviewed by Amber, 1st December 2023

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Its hard to find the words for our stay at Birdwatch, its absolutely perfect. The location is beautiful and just what we needed. One thing to note is that the duvet and pillows are the comfiest weve ever slept in!! The hosts are friendly and very helpful. Birdwatch is clean, has everything youll need, the space you have and amenities are brilliant.Read more The wine & snacks on arrival are a lovely added bonus. We just loved it and will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Janet, 20th November 2023

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Reviewed by Yvonne, 10th November 2023

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Always a wonderful stay, beautiful place and so peaceful. been here 2 years on the spin

Reviewed by Stephen, 3rd November 2023

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If your exploring the South Downs this is an excellent choice to stay particularly if you have your furry friend. Modern accommodation which is very well insulated and cosy, The Amtico flooring throughout makes the place easy to clean and tidy. Plenty of walks available and best of all an excellent pub for both food and ale 5 mins walk down the roaRead mored.....What's not to like! Hide

Reviewed by Enid, 8th September 2023

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Excellent location! Amber dog loved the field! We loved the tranquility and birds and deer sightings! The actual cottage had all the very thoughtfulness finishing touches and good quality too!

Reviewed by Jeffrey, 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Claire, 11th August 2023

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Amazing cottage with fantastic views especially seeing the birds & deer. Lovely clean cottage with a well equipped kitchen, comfy beds & lovely garden

Reviewed by Franca, 7th July 2023

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Birdwatch Cottage and its surroundings are a haven for bird and nature lovers! Detached from the very friendly owners' house it lies in a field that is visited by deer, pheasants and numerous birds that we loved watching! Inside you'll find an airy, cosy living area with a well-equipped kitchen plus super comfortable beds. Peace and quiet is guaranRead moreteed at the cottage, but there is plenty to see and visit nearby, and a number of walks start right from the cottage. We highly recommend it! Hide

Reviewed by David, 23rd June 2023

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A perfect location for a quiet, restful vacation. Sit at the French windows and watch jays, woodpeckers, chaffinches and even a pheasant on the bird feeder just outside. Gaze across the field and spy the occasional deer or hare and, if youre lucky, an owl. The cottage lacks nothing and is extremely well presented. A five minute walk to the Ship InnRead more is a must for a great meal or just a drink. The owners were very welcoming and on hand for any needs. Several places to visit within easy reach. Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 16th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful aspect. The owners have been very thoughtful. A really relaxing holiday with lots to do in Hampshire

Reviewed by Jan, 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Richard, 2nd June 2023

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An excellent place. This is thev2nd time we have been. Lovley people lovley place to say looking to book for next year.

Reviewed by Mandy, 21st April 2023

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Very nice property. Super clean. We had deer just in front of the property. Lovely quiet location and we really enjoyed the Woodburner. Great week.

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