St John's Croft

4.0 star property
4-star Georgian B&B near Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

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Large Double or Twin Room | View from room
Property entrance
Large Double or Twin Room
Garden
Staircase

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blue Ball Hill, Winchester, England, SO23 0AF
  • Place, Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Winchester
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Large Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Winchester

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Winnall Moors Nature Reserve and King Alfred the Great Statue. Winchester Guildhall and Winchester Christmas Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Winchester Guildhall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Winchester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Winchester - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 14 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Willow Tree - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alfie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬6 min walk

About this property

St John's Croft

4-star Georgian B&B near Winnall Moors Nature Reserve
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly St John's Croft also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Winchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1720
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
St John's Croft offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Winchester bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • 3 detached private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 3 2025 to October 3 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

St John's Croft B&B Winchester
St John's Croft B&B
St John's Croft Winchester
St John's Croft Winchester
St John's Croft Bed & breakfast
St John's Croft Bed & breakfast Winchester

Reviews

St John's Croft Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 333 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here--the room and breakfast were both delightful and we enjoyed the gorgeous garden. We especially appreciated how kind and welcoming Dotty was. The perfect place to stay in Winchester!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxed, nice welcome with good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dottie was lovely and her guests are treated like family. The surrounding area of Winchester is like a quintessential English Village.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, Union

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is over 300 hundred years old! It is a treasure and has AMAZING character. Don’t expect ultra modern conveniences because owners are limited in what can be changed in historic properties, St John’s Croft is a quintessential old English home to be appreciated. Our room was bright and beds and linens were fluffy and cozy. Bathroom was two steps outside of our room. Five minute walk down the hill into Winchester. Nick and Dottie are wonderful hosts. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely delighful!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Property is charming. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. We enjoyed the gardens, the interior décor, the breakfast and the convenient location of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautifull listed building and lovely gardens. Only disappointment was no toilet in room,had own but down the landing.bath and sink in room…. Hosts were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Truly stunning property, rustic, wonderfully decorated with love. Spacious, good parking and central location. It won’t suit everybody. My room only had a bath, my private washroom was down a corridor which made my mid-sleep loo break awkward. Plus it was impractical. A working stay for me which meant I had to go out to work as the WiFi was so weak. Breakfast 8:30 or 9:30am didn’t work as I was gone by 7:45am, although a grab and go was offered instead. Being so old, noise from doors closing and floorboard footsteps wasn’t great, although should be expected I guess in such an old place. I saw lots of great reviews and I see why, but for my personal criteria it was not a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings and garden. Overall it was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Very friendly host. Lovely large, bright room. Ideal location being close to the centre of town. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and uniquely decorated surroundings. Felt a true guest
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely period property

Lovely period property within walking distance of the city centre. Warm welcome and breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host. Property close to the centre of Winchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent L
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly family run business. Lovely quirky place. Large comfortable room. Only one thing, would have been nice to have dressing gowns, as the bathroom was across the hallway. Other than that, a lovely stay, highly recommend. Thank you Dotty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gozde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts Such a beautiful building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome unique property. Shabby chic meets homely farmhouse. Tick.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nateshwaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024