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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

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
(27 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Winchester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Winchester - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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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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 at St John's Croft?

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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Reviews

St John's Croft Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

Gozde

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with very friendly family. The breakfast was perfect too, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

All round great visit

An amazing historic house and home. Hosts made us welcome, great breakfast, large room, great shower, super location, loved the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a fantastic location Parking was convenient The owners of the property were lovely and very accommodating Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful B&B in a great location. Parking on site is a bonus as the centre of Winchester is easily walkable in a few minutes. Lovely comfy beds and great bedlinen. Breakfast was delicious too. We would recommend the Croft and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Excellent stay

Made to feel welcome Room clean Through out the house there are interesting things to look at So near the centre Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tatjana K

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

Good Atmosphere

Had a great sense of well being in that place. Very comfortable and nice. Plus the hostess was most accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved its querkiness and creativity. And central location was a very big plus,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We received an excellent welcome from the proprietor and enjoyed our stay in a large family room. Breakfast was hearty and healthy. This listed building is ideally situated for walking into Winchester town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at St. John's Croft! Such a dreamy setting for a very lovely home. Our room was gorgeous and had a beautiful view of the garden and town beyond. Zoe's breakfast was delicious! Winchester is one of my favorite places and I know we will be back--and now we have found the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodation, very friendly hosts. Shame about about the cigarette smoke wafting about the house
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room with roll top bath. Listed building. Furniture in keeping. Good breakfast. Friendly owners. Parking on site. Short walk into Winchester near water mill.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Staff & service
cant fault The Croft
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time on our 2 night stay. Dotty was so welcoming and attentive. We felt well looked after. We had beautiful scrambled eggs in the morning. St John's Croft is a beautiful shabby chic house. We had a perfectly comfortable bed and lots of space in our room. We walked everywhere from the BnB, did a fantastic walking tour of Winchester from the tourist information shop, and enjoyed the pubs and restaurants at night. A fabulous stay. Couldn't fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

Something different

A lovely quirky house with lots of nooks and crannies. Our host couldn’t have been more accommodating. The room looked over a lovely garden and breakfast was plentiful. We had a private shower room but it was across the hall from the bedroom. However it didn’t detract from our enjoyment. The house is ideally placed for exploring Winchester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
The bed and breakfast was good. The room was large and warm. Nice big windows and a desk. The internet worked well. There could have been an improved TV and Remote. A few more teas, coffee and biscuits. A refreshed tray. The bathroom was large and nice as well. Three guests could have slept in the room. It had a couch and (2) chairs. Dottie and her daughter were very nice. I enjoyed my stay for (2) nights. Helen DeVries
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

No ensuite

I hadn't realised the rooms were no ensuite, otherwise it's a nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Pleasant and ideally situated

Lovely B&B great building and central so easy for walking into the city. Friendly welcome apon arrival. We were able to access the room earlier than check in time. The room was clean, tidy, warm and beautifully decorated. The shower room was private but not en suite it was across the landing from the room. Robes were supplied to wear to walk from the room to the shower room. The bed was big and comfortable, pillows were soft. The view was lovely across the garden. The shower head was very low and we weren't able to adjust to make it higher as the fitment was broken. The sink in the shower room was small only big enough to wash hands really. The sink in the bedroom was big but had no plug in it. We weren't able to tell the owner as we didn't see her before we left. Plenty of tea and coffee in the room and a small jug of milk was provided. Breakfast was nice and fresh, only had eggs on toast as they had no bacon and niether of us like salmon. They offered to go bye more but it was easier just to have eggs and cereal tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Helen Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, comfortable, spacious room, warm duvet, clean bathroom and breakfasts that brought sunshine to my son. Highly recommended, we were reluctant to leave. Such an honour to stay in a grade II listed Queen Anne house just up the hill from the centre of Winchester. Being a former resident of Winchester, I would often cycle past this house as a teenager, little knowing the charm, warmth, peace and comfort that sat behind the beguiling façade. The house, situated partway up Blue Ball Hill, overlooks Winchester with stunning views of the Cathedral and the surroundings. Such a warm welcome on a cold March day, not only by Nick and Dotty’s son, but also by a warm house! (A British March was a bit of a shock from Singapore). Our room was spacious, clean, comfortable and peaceful; as my son said, it allowed us to both have our own space. We overlooked the garden and enjoyed the peace and calm of our refuge at the end of each busy day. Such a treat to have breakfast around a large farmhouse table in the spacious kitchen, warmed by an Aga. We were never alone, and our breakfast time was a highlight getting to know the Bengal bros (cats), chatting with our fellow guests, and watching the live feed of the Winchester Cathedral peregrines that had just started nesting. Thank you, Dotty, Nick, Ben and Fred for making our stay just special.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

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

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

Janet

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

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