Charming, character-filled property. Breakfast cooked to perfection.

Very good location easy walk to city centre and university. Very good breakfast. Easy (on street) parking using visitor permit.

Alex was a very friendly and welcoming host, the location was a 5 minute walk to the centre of Winchester and we had a lovely full English breakfast in the morning.

The B&B was very nice and perfectly located near both the University and the town which was perfect for us as we went to visit our daughter who is currently studying there. Parking was on the street but free so we were able to leave our car there and walk into the city and back. Breakfast was very good and the room was eclectically decorated much to our taste. Alex, the host, was very pleasant and helpful.

The bed was very uncomfortable for me and could do with an upgrade. There was no en-suite which meant the toilet was at the end of the corridor and was shared with the other guests. We were expecting this but it had a unique method for flushing which sadly the other guests failed to do and so it stopped working. The lock was not the best on the door either.

We had a very pleasant and interesting stay in a gorgeous room with a good breakfast in the morning. It was very quiet there in the evening. The host allowed us to leave our bags early and return to unpack in our room at the agreed time. The location is perfect for making your way to the Cathedral through Winchester`s fascinating streets- away from the main road. We took a no.1 bus from Southampton that drops you very close on St Cross Road.

Our host was fantastic and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The B&B is in a nice quiet area away from any loud traffic or noise but just over 5 minutes walk to the High Street, cathedral and many tourist attractions.

Alex was the perfect host, he made you feel so welcome. His stunning Regency home was warm and clean and oh so stylish! The breakfast was delicious, served in an exquisite dining room with the upmost attention to detail, it completely exceeded our expectations. A parking permit was provided for the street outside which took all the stress out of our stay and the Cathedral and centre of town is a 5 minute stroll away. Thank you for your kind hospitality Alex, meeting you made our trip.

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Great location. Amazing decor in breakfast room. Comfy bedroom.

Bathroom facilities could be improved but was fine

It was beautiful with numerous interesting paintings and other wall hangings.

Nothing really. Our host was extremely courteous and helpful. Breakfasts were delicious and set us up nicely for our walks around Winchester. We look forward to coming back.

A very warm welcome by the proprietor, Alex into a very comfortable and elegant home. Warm, clean, comfortable with a very pleasing eclectic interior. Alex was very accommodating, the room was clean and the beds very comfortable, and we could choose our own time for breakfast, which was a delicious full english with toast, cereal and orange juice..

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Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Location was perfect - very quiet but a short walk to the centre of town. Host very welcoming. We loved the quirky decor.

I had overlooked the fact that we would have to share a bathroom. It wasn't a problem but would have preferred an ensuite.

Breakfast room was ornately fantastical. Breakfast was delicious. I love bacon.

It's not a modern, cookie cutter hotel. That's why we chose it. Memorable stay and lovely host tho and that's what we look for.

Great selection of breakfast dishes available. Ideal location. The property was full of character and very cosy.

Just wish the weather had been better. That’s about all.

The cooked breakfast was lovely and the coffee was superb. The dining room was unusual with candelabra on the table, as was the art work in the room. The house was in an ideal situation to be able to walk easily into the town centre and Cathedral.

The TV was in line with the bed so that you couldn't actually watch it from the bed.

Location, decoration, host

The location was fine, and breakfast was lovely

Everything was great

We had a lovely stay at Alex’s place. It was beautifully furnished and had everything we needed for our short stay.

Everything was great

It was very comfortable, with beautiful paintings and decor. The room was comfortable and breakfast was lovely. Alex was very welcoming and helpful.

Only one issue was that there must have been an open fire in the house which was a bit smokey - ordinarily a lovely smell. My friend was not 100% well and the smoke affected her coughing through the night.

A homely feel with a very hospitable host who was very accommodating. The host was happy to prepare breakfast at whatever time suited me and he even offered to book a table at a local restaurant for me, which I thought was really lovely. The location is brilliant and the host gave me a parking permit so I could park on the road free of charge near the hotel.

Some people won't like using a shared bathroom - it didn't bother me and I only had to wait a few minutes on one occasion. I would suggest having the toilet separate, but the style of the property might make that difficult.

Staying in Alex's accomodation was an absolute delight. The place itself is very interesting with beautiful paintings and furniture etc and sitting down to a full english (perfectly cooked) breakfast in itself was an absolute treat. Alex was the perfect host blending local knowledge (trying to book a table in a local pub / near by recommendations etc) as well as being friendly and welcoming.

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Lovely cooked breakfast Great location

Not en-suite but shared bathroom close

We stayed one night when dropping son off at Uni. Great location. Very nice host. Great breakfast in fantastic breakfast room.

We would have preferred not to share the bathroom but wasn’t an issue at all.

The property is an old building and is so full of character, a really relaxing place to be. There are two guest rooms - one with a double bed and one with twin beds - and one spacious shared bathroom. It was very clean and everything you needed was supplied (but take your own shower gel as there were no complimentary little bottles). The beds were exceptionally comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. The B&B is in a pretty and very quiet road, within walking distance from the train station and a short walk from the city centre and there were some really nice pub restaurants very close by. Absolutely perfect for our stay as we didn't have a car. Alex the host was very friendly and welcoming, and genuinely interested in his guests.

There wasn't anything that I didn't like. It was one of the nicest places I've ever stayed at.

Quirky decor and pleasant host

Lumpy pillows and everything could do with some cleaning, plus love and attention.

Host, Alex, was really welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The house is beautiful and had the wow factor! The smell of the wood fire when we arrived was very homely. The vegetarian breakfast was cooked perfectly and was enough to fill us up until late lunch. Excellent location short walk to the centre of Winchester. Winchester is a stunning city, small but lots to see.

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Charming, comfortable, brilliantly located, gorgeous breakfast

Rooms aren’t en suite but the sheer character of the place far outweighs that!

Excellent stay with a perfect host, knowledgeable about the area with good suggestions. Slept well, great breakfast.

10 St James Villas is the quirky and interesting home of a very polite and nice man. Once we had found it, it became a great base for exploring Winchester. Our very knowledgeable host was very approachable, and helpful, and his recommendations proved perfect.

The house was crammed with a plethora of what appeared to be good quality artworks, artefacts and collectables on all walls, tables, shelves etc but some items provided for guests were shabby - for instance a badly eroded water jug on the bedside table had a large piece of glass missing from the neck. The handle to our room was very loose and felt like it might come off in your hand. Tea bags and coffee were provided with 2 small mugs, one saucer and one chocolate biscuit.

The host Alex is kind, professional and helpful. Alex understood my predicament due to a sport's injury and accommodated accordingly. The breakfast was superb - poached eggs with slices of toasts, fresh orange juice and coffee (or tea if you prefer). The interior decor style is Alex' personal taste and it is superb. Lots of genuine articles with a touch of history. I loved it.

My experience has been great.

Old charm still exists, with old school genuine (once o so British) friendliness, becoming very rare these days. If you are in for that, this is your place in Winchester.

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An understated townhouse on an elegant, quiet street. The interior was full of character, with oil paintings, candelabra, vases and pictures. The host was attentive and helpful and his breakfast was delicious.

Nothing. It’s a well kept and delightful treasure trove.

Breakfast was excellent, delicious and on time. The manager was able to cater around my own schedule which was brilliant. The bathroom is has a super shower. The house itself is lovely, a comfy, quintessentially English townhouse and very well furnished. I would certainly come back!

All the shampoo cartons in the bathroom were empty, and certain corners of the bathroom and dining room were gathering dust.