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St John's Croft

4.0 star property
This cozy retreat serves delicious cooked-to-order breakfasts and provides a warm welcome, with scenic walking paths leading to nearby attractions and landmarks.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Winchester, St John's Croft is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Great Hall and Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Winchester Guildhall and King Alfred the Great Statue. Don't miss out on a visit to Marwell Zoo. Visit our Winchester travel guide
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Blue Ball Hill, Winchester, England, SO23 0AF

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral
    Winchester Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Hall
    Great Hall
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Winnall Moors Nature Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Guildhall
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Willow Tree
    3 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • The South Downs Social
    8 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
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: 3:00 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Characterful old house, nice room with view over garden, friendly welcome from owner, tasty breakfast at kitchen table.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast, lovely hosts and fabulous big rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and stay. Homely atmosphere, excellent location with parking. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful house, really great bed, super host, yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was absolutely beautiful. Greeted by the lovely Rosie, she made us feel very welcome. Had a lovely breakfast cooked fresh with plenty of options. The room was very nice and over looked the beautiful garden. Perfect location, only 5 mins into the local town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our weekend away at St Johns Croft was a dream. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the cosiness and uniqueness of the accommodation. Breakfast was a treat each morning, fuellimg us for a day of walking amd sightseeing. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was for a couple of days to attend a Wedding in Winchester. St John’s Croft is ideally placed within 5 minutes easy walk of the town centre, with on site parking at the property. The property is a lovely grand farmhouse, in a very quiet raised spot, considering how close it is to everything. The property has a lovey, relaxed, arty/boho feel to it, with a warm atmosphere. Our room had a large double and single daybed, two very comfortable armchairs, coffee table, lots of side lamps and a TV. A good powerful shower in our private bathroom, with lots of hot water was most welcome. Dotty cooked us a marvellous breakfast around a large communal kitchen table by the AGA. I would more than happily stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a fabulous find. Perfect location to walk into the city. Such a beautiful building, full of charm. Room was clean and comfortable and very spacious. Very welcoming and a great home cooked breakfast. Definitely would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and tidy bedroom, warm & friendly welcome, excellent location for Winchester centre, only a 5 minute walk. St Johns Croft has a lovely quirky ambience, the whole place smells of lovely old timber, gardens are delightful, the breakfast wholesome, much of it locally sourced. All served with a smile and friendly chat from the hostess, Dotty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Gillian

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

A lovely place to stay - home from home.

Really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly hosts and liked the accommodation very much. Only drawback was that the wifi connection in my room was unreliable but I think the hosts plan to get that fixed. Really enjoyed the cosy informality. Definitely plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

A lovely stay

St John's an amazing house with a quirky interior and a beautiful garden. Our room was very clean and comfy and the shower excellent. The breakfast at the communal table provided an excellent conversation with the other guests and the breakfast was very good. There was parking for the car and the location is very central, thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful house, friendly, convenient location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dotty was at the property when we arrived and showed us our rooms. The rooms were lovely, big and had everything that was needed, hairdryer and robes included. The shower room was big, had toiletries and the towels were nice and fluffy. The whole building was fantastic and is a lovely home. Dotty was very informative and friendly making you feel like part of the family. The property was only a short walk from town and has parking. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and set us up for the day. I would definitely recommend this property and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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