1 / 23Riverside Cottage - Winchester
Barton Stacey, Hampshire
A thatched five star cottage for six and two more at Barton Stacey in Hampshire, standing on the River Dever with a large enclosed garden, two wood burners, an open fire and one dog welcome.
The River Dever runs along the end of the garden, a chalk stream a few yards across and clear the whole way down to the gravel. Riverside Cottage is thatched, five star and dog friendly at Barton Stacey, sleeping six with two more on sofa beds, one dog welcome, and an enclosed cottage garden of lawns and borders between the house and the water.
A winding path comes through that garden to the door, and the entrance hall has a piano and a wood burner in it before you reach a room. The lounge holds the open fire. A study with a sofa bed sits off the hall; the conservatory dining room and the country kitchen with its AGA run along the garden side; a snug with the second burner faces them. One dog will be found in front of whichever of the three is lit.
Bedrooms are up two separate staircases, both steep and both original, the super king and its en-suite off the dining hall and a twin with restricted head height in places up the other. That is the character of a house this old and it is worth knowing in advance, because one dog will settle downstairs regardless. The garden is large, enclosed and laid out in places to sit.
Barton Stacey stands in chalk country between the Test and the Dever, lavender fields round it and lanes that lead nowhere in particular. Winchester is a short drive south, a cathedral city with water meadows below it and a long high street above. One dog gets river bank, chalk track and open field within a walk of the gate, and there is fishing here for anybody who came for it.
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from £2,570 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Heading outside the expansive enclosed cottage garden offers a choice of seating areas pretty borders and rolling lawns
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £2,570 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Games, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Riverside Cottage - Winchester from £2,570 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Riverside Cottage - Winchester dog friendly?
Yes, Riverside Cottage welcomes one dog. It's a thatched five-star cottage in Barton Stacey with a large enclosed garden, and the surrounding area offers river bank, chalk tracks and open fields within walking distance of the gate.
Are dogs allowed at Riverside Cottage - Winchester year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the cottage's enclosed garden and countryside setting, it looks well set up for dogs whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Riverside Cottage - Winchester with my dog?
The cottage accepts one dog, so it's not suitable for multi-dog households. The garden is enclosed and runs down to the River Dever, which is worth bearing in mind if your dog is drawn to water. Indoors, there are three fires and burners to choose from, and the description makes clear your dog will likely claim the warmest spot — the bedrooms are upstairs via two steep original staircases, so dogs will naturally settle on the ground floor.
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Riverside Cottage - Winchester from £2,570 for 7 nights
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