Title: NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83790419&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight Holiday home with kitchen, near South Downs National Park ## Photo gallery for NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight ![Exterior - NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight (Alresford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83790500/83790419/w5786h3526x0y85-6747d4f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight (Alresford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83790500/83790419/660db425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books - NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight (Alresford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83790500/83790419/be742671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight (Alresford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83790500/83790419/1ef8ddab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight (Alresford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83790500/83790419/c9077eee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet spot, this two-bedroom house offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. With its own garden haven, complete with bay-leaf trees and a variety of wildlife, you can unwind in nature just a short walk from Alresford town centre. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight Relax with the whole family/friends at this two bedroom house with separate study area, perfectly located a five minute walk into Alresford town centre and The Watercress Line. Perfect for steam train enthusiasts. The garden is a haven for birds, bees and all in between! Our bay-leaf, japonica, fig, paper bark maple, vine and cherry trees which provide privacy and shade. Just refurbished, with fully equipped kitchen. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Alresford is home to this holiday home. Jane Austen's House Museum and Avington Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Winnall Moors Nature Reserve. Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium and The Deanery are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking. [Visit our Alresford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alresford.dx6145387) [View more Holiday homes in Alresford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alresford-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6145387-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.086235,-1.158546&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:atyvH%7CgaF%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40WBW%40Y%40WBWBWBY%40WBWDWBWDUBWDWDWDUDWDUFUDUFUDUFUFUFUHSFUFSHSHSFSHSHQHSHQJQHSJOHQJQJOJQJOHOLMJOJMLOJMLMLKJMLKLKLKJKLKNILILILINILGLGNGLGNELGNELENCNELCNCNCNCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDNFLDLFNFLFNHLFLHLHNHLHLJJJLJLJLJLLJJLLJLLNJLJNLLHNJPLNHNJPHPJPHPJPHPHRHPHRHRFRHRFRFTHRFTFTFTDTFTFTDTDVDTDVDTDVDVBTBVDVBVBV%40XBVBV%40VBX%40V%40V%40X%3FV%40X%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAV%3FVAXAVAXCVAVCVCXAVCVCVEVCVCVETEVEVETEVETETGTGVETGRGTGTIRGTGRIRGRIRIRIRIPIPKRIPKPINKPINMPKNINMLKNKNMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJKJMJMHOHMHMHMHOFMFOFMFMDOFODMDODOBMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMGOGMGMGOIMIMIMIOIMKKKMIMMMKKKMMMMKMMMKOKMMOIOKOKQKOKQIOKQIQKSIQIQISISGSISISGSGUISGUGUGSEUGUEWGUEUEWEUEWEWCUEWCWEWCWAWCWCYCWAWAWCYAWAY%3FWAW%3FYAW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vpreII5MLqBK2jZP-YGgWGXybcY=) Alresford, England ### What's nearby - ![Beachy Head featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092017/9d5d943c-1c47-41df-8adb-359e41c442b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) South Downs National Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Winchester Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092087/ff73f055-5c52-4237-a7f2-d954af36dc4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Winchester Cathedral 13 min drive \- 9.5 miles - Alresford Library 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Itchen Valley Brewery 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - The Green 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Southampton Airport (Parkway) Station 19 min drive - Southampton (SOU) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Castle Of Comfort 8 min drive - Costa Coffee 25 min drive - Burger King 14 min drive - The Milburys 8 min drive - Costa Coffee 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight? ### What time is check-in at NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight? ### What time is check-out at NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight? ### Where is NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NEW! Cosy house, a train spotter's delight Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### AJ R. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, quiet, peaceful, comfortable beds - Home from home in ideal location for Watercress railway, Jane Austin house & village & lovely walks ##### AJ R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Midweek stay Spotlessly clean. Convenient location ##### Sarah C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia B. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Walking distance to sation and town Fully equiped , comfortabl and clean. Enclosed garden and next to bridge to watch the trains ##### Julia B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris C., Helotes, TX 12 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay with light show Absolutely a wonderful home with all one needs for a stay. Well stocked kitchen and ample room. Had a small issue with the heat on first day, but the owner immediately responded and fixed. It is very close to town with a 5 min walk via path. The train light show was very nice. The trains stop at 10 pm so no overnight rumbles. ##### Chris C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne T. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage, felt like home Very homely, beautifully decorated with interesting art work throughout, spotlessly clean, comfortable beds.We thought it might be noisy because the trains were near but it was not at all- a very quiet and peaceful location with great walks nearby. The town of Alresford with it's independent shops and plenty of choice for eating out is lovely. We ate well and reasonably at The Bell as recommended by our host. We visited Winchester using the cheap and efficient Park and Ride system. Wonderful Cathedral, interesting museums and a vibrant shopping area. . We can highly recommend the property and the area. We hope to stay again. ##### Anne T. 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