Esme's

3.5 star property
Guesthouse within walking distance of Winchester Cathedral

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Off-site parking available

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
26, Parchment Street, Winchester, England, SO23 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Winchester - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive
  • Winchester Station - 7 min walk
  • Winchester Shawford Station - 13 min drive
  • Winchester Micheldever Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Gaolhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Esme's

At Esme's, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Winchester Cathedral. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Esme's Guesthouse
Esme's Winchester
Esme's Bed Breakfast
Esme's Guesthouse Winchester

Frequently asked questions

Does Esme's offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Esme's does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Esme's?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Esme's?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Esme's?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Esme's?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (19-min drive) and Genting Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Esme's like?
Esme's is a short 7-minute walk from Winchester Station and 7 minutes' walk from Winchester Cathedral.

Esme's Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Esme's was a wonderful place to spend a few days in Winchester, a short walk from the centre of town, the historic sights and beautiful surrounds. The bonus is Esme who was warm and welcoming and really made the stay special. Highly recommended.
Geraint, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is close to the cathedral being a block from High Street yet it is still quiet. The owner loves Winchester so knows the best places to eat and drink. Its very private and turned out to be a great find for us.
Charlie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Loved everything about Esme’s… warm, welcoming, clean and great location.
Margaret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Esme gave us a warm welcome and had lots of advice and recommendations of where to eat and what to do. We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and to see the Christmas market. Winchester is a beautiful and historic city, with the cosy village atmosphere. We had such a lovely stay and will definitely return to Esme's as it was so warm and welcoming. Esme goes the extra mile with treats like chocolate, biscuits and even port! The bed was really comfortable, walk in shower was grest and the location couldn't be more convenient for the centre. Thank you
Jane, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The owner, Esme was very nice and accommodating.
William, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a single room for one or two people, in the front ground floor of a house. It is comfortable, safe, clean, and fulfilled all our needs. The location is within walking distance of the train/bus station and the city center. The host is super-friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend it!
William, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and Cosy
Esme welcomed me warmly upon my arrival, gave me good advice about restaurants and places to visit. Conveniently located, quiet, spacious and beautifully decorated, my room at Esme's was perfect for my stay in Winchester.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautifully clean, well positioned room. Esme is a wonderful host.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic 3 night stay. Esme is such a lovely, friendly lady, we were made to feel so welcome. The bed was extremely comfortable. All the lovely little extras in the room were fantastic, from milk, water and chocolate in the fridge, also sweets, biscuits and port. Lots of teas, coffee and hot chocolate etc. Esme has put a great deal of thought into making your stay relaxed and comfortable. Toiletries were also included. The house is in such a convenient location and only a 5 minute walk into the city centre, we absolutely loved Winchester. Would thoroughly recommended a stay at Esme’s. Kerry & Kirk
Kirk, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Excellent accommodation in great location. Everything was fantastic, comfy bed, plump pillows, great shower, spotlessly clean plus so many thoughtful touches. Esme made us feel incredibly welcome and even left us an Anniversary card. Perfect!
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Esme
Great location for town centre. Accommodation 5 star with lots of goodies and local information supplied. The room is accessed by your own door to the street so very private. Had a lovely stay.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Esma is a lovely lady and very helpful. The property was spotlessly clean. The only downside was no parking at the property.
Helen, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Esme’s - absolutely lovely
Thanks to Esme for a great night’s stay. Lovely room, personal touches and a superb location.
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So glad we found this gem!!!
We're so glad we chose to stay at Esme's! We received a text in advance, as promised, giving details on parking & access. The room was gorgeous, spotlessly clean with a wonderful bathroom - great shower! Its the other little touches that Esme had thought of which makes it special e.g. toiletries, biscuits, good coffee machine & tea-making facilities. Location was perfect, a few minutes from the Centre. (There's a fab tearoom/cafe at the other end of Parchment St doing not just tea,cakes but breakfasts too). There are absolutely negatives as far as our visit was concerned. It was lovely to meet Esme and her gorgeous dogs. We fully recommend & will definitely be returning. Thank you Esme!
Suzanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Disappointed non visit
You may well ask about stay; bearing in mind we have a health crisis going on. For that reason we obviously could not travel. However the times I spoke with Esme showed what a lovely and caring person she was. We do hope we get to visit in the future
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Central and Bijou
Esme place is perfectly located in the heart of Winchester in a street full of character. The accommodation is stylish, very comfortable and spotlessly clean with plenty of thoughtful touches. Esme was friendly and super-helpful. We had breakfast just down the street in one of the many independent cafes ( there would be only space for a breakfast tray in bed in the room) We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again and thoroughly recommend it.
Avril, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A little gem
Brilliant. Esme's place is a little gem in a great location. Esme was a fantastic host. Will definitely stay there again
Andrew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally Located Nice Accommodation with Parking
Lovely set up with a large bed and bathroom with shower in downtown Winchester just off the high street. It's within 5 min walking distance to most sites, although there is no breakfast option available but the area has a great selections of restaurants. The room is nicely decorated with relaxing aqua blue color and quality beddings, it is sparkling clean as well. There is coffee pod machine with even decaf option, there is first aid kit and some other emergency toiletry items. We arrived with car, Esme kindly provided a local parking permit which allow us to park on the local street for free. Will definitely recommend Esme's place.
Jing, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice little bed room and bathroom unit, very clean close to everything some nice touches. Esme was great and very helpful ull
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

La dame de cette maison est un ange. Parfait pour une dame seule.
Sylvie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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