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St John's Croft

4.0 star property
Georgian bed & breakfast in Winchester with free breakfast

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St John's Croft is a short walk from Winchester Christmas Market. Start your day with a freshly cooked breakfast, then relax in the garden. The property offers laundry facilities, and guests praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 538
AED 646 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

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Large Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Large Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Blue Ball Hill, Winchester, England, SO23 0AF

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

Upscale bed & breakfast near Winchester Christmas Market
Located close to Winnall Moors Nature Reserve and King Alfred the Great Statue, St John's Croft provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • 3 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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The price is AED 405
AED 486 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1720
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is St John's Croft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St John's Croft?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at St John's Croft?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is St John's Croft located?

Located in the heart of Winchester, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, King Alfred the Great Statue, and Winchester Guildhall. Winchester Christmas Market and Winchester Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Winchester Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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St John's Croft Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 337 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B with very friendly owner. I stayed with my best mate and we had a huge room with lots of light. Comfy bed. Yummy breakfast. Beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the fresh fruit and yoghurt and the smoked salmon and scrambled egg which we ate around a large table in a friendly kitchen. It was a beautiful house full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and Dotty is super friendly and serves a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor. Friendly atmosphere and delicious fresh breakfast. Excellent location close to the city with a great view. Gorgeous garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming owners , great cooked breakfast and easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Amenities
One of a kind accommodation, friendly hosts and delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated 10 minutes walk from city centre but felt like you were in the middle of a quaint village! Cat was a bit aloof but it was a cat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Janet

Wonderful host. Very comfortable beds. Convenient short walk to center of Winchester. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Michiel

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

Great experience

Very nice B&B. Great breakfeast and very nice people. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Judi

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

Anja

Very nice old house and beautiful garden. Charming room. Good breakfast and an enthusiastic and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bread and breakfast and family owned. The room was large and the bed comfortable. We were able to walk all around Winchester and see the sites while parking our car at the B&B. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming B&B and short walk to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful house, friendly, convenient location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

soumitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's been a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Gozde

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Nateshwaran

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and accommodation host very friendly and helpful and a wonderful breakfast