Guests say
Mallard Cottage in Winchester receives high praise for its beautiful garden, comfortable beds, and exceptional quality. Guests appreciate the tranquil setting by the river, the property's proximity to the town centre, and the attentive yet non-intrusive host. The cottage's cleanliness, thoughtful decoration, and well-equipped nature contribute to a delightful stay.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as 'clean', 'lovely', and 'well maintained', indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for being within easy walking distance to Winchester's centre, offering tranquillity, and providing stunning views. Its proximity to local attractions and the convenience of on-site parking are frequently commended.
Reviewers frequently comment on the comfortable beds and the cosy atmosphere of the cottage. The property is described as a haven of peace, suggesting a high level of comfort for guests.
The cottage is noted for being well-equipped and thoughtfully decorated, with a beautiful garden and en-suite bedrooms. The maintenance of the property is implied to be excellent, although not explicitly stated in every review.
While guests express appreciation for the host's attentiveness and the property's well-considered amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Nestled within the charming city of Winchester, this exquisite cottage is the perfect place for couple or a family holiday.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area: Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Patio
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed (Children Only), Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed, lawned garden, patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a river at the bottom of the garden, 50 yards away. Children under 14 years old only.. Come and indulge yourself at Mallard Cottage, an attractive 18th Century Grade II listed cottage nestled on the edge of the historic city of Winchester and next to the owners and their English Retriever home. This is the ultimate place for romantic escapes, majestic adventures and city breaks as a couple or small family whatever time of year you choose to visit.
The former Ale House is situated on a charming terrace with easy access to the delights of this beautiful city and has been sympathetically restored to the highest standard to uncover much of its original charm and character. Boasting original exposed beams, stone walls and lots of wonderful welcome touches, such as en-suite bathrooms equipped with luxurious toiletries and fluffy white robes, which have been added to provide that ultimate holiday experience.
There is a spacious open plan living area with an industrious design, which seamlessly flows through to the exquisite kitchen area that is well equipped and features all the modern day amenities. From dining area, you’ll be greeted by bi-folding doors which extend the living space out onto a large patio area, where you can enjoy scenic views over the landscaped garden, across to a glistening river.
On the first floor, the sumptuous bedrooms have been completed with you in mind, and feature pocket sprung mattresses dressed in satin white bed linen, and a spacious en-suite shower room with a characterful and sophisticated feel throughout.
Famed for its historic places and bustling streets, Winchester hosts an enchanting selection of majestic sites, traditional ale houses and highly acclaimed restaurants waiting to be explored. The charming high street offers quaint alleyways and cosy squares draped with independent gift shops and home to a thriving food scene, Rick Stein, The Ivy, Brasserie Blanc and the ’Chesil Rectory’ are some of the names which can be found. A visit to the city would not be complete without a trip to the imposing 11th century cathedral, home to one of the longest medieval naves in Europe. You will not be disappointed. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
The owner who lives on site, now has a dog . The dog may be running around at certain times, but mainly when guests are out.
Nearby points of interest
- Marwell Zoo
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
The Mallard cottage is a great place, in it's own right, allowing us to re-charge our batteries. It has everything you need, it's a beautiful, well maintained, cottage and garden. It has parking in a great location. David is very friendly and helpful. Willow is a gorgeous and affectionate dog. We both agreed this had the wow factor 👏.
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Paul Dickens
We spent a long weekend at Mallard Cottage in November 2025 as we were visiting the Christmas Market at Winchester Cathedral. The location of the cottage was ideal as it was less than a 10 minute walk into the town centre and approximately 15 minutes to the cathedral. The cottage looks over the River Itchen providing a beautiful setting.The cottage was clean, well furnished and had both excellent living space for relaxing and dining and good sized bedrooms. Both bedrooms had an ensuite, which was ideal for us being a family of 4.Finally, our hosts were amazing, we were greeted not long after we arrived and they happily resolved a couple of requests during our stay.Overall, this was a beautiful cottage in a great location for exploring Winchester, and the hosts are wonderful people that ensure you have an amazing stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Our 3rd visit and look for to our 4th