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A serene hideaway nestled in the Itchen Valley, moments from the South Downs and Winchester

Hand built A-Frame Retreat

Island A-Frame

Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

4 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

Welcome to our hand built A-Frame cabin retreat. This is a traditional Airbnb in the garden of a large residential house. It’s ideal for those who appreciate low impact environmental design and the natural environment. The cabin is nestled in the chalk streams of the Itchen Valley with easy access to the South Downs Way and Winchester City Centre. Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.

Good to know

Accommodating up to four guests, the cabin features two double bunk pods, these are accessed via a small hatch door on each level. The beds are very cozy and quirky, however we don't recommend this cabin for people with mobility issues. Adjacent to the main cabin, you'll find a separate outdoor kitchen next to the stream, fully equipped with: - BBQ and firepit - Wood-fired Pizza oven - Two ring hob - Sink - Fridge/freezer - All cooking equipment needed for 4 people If you love outdoor cooking this is the place for you!

Other Details to Note

The toilet is composting with separate solids and liquid. This means men have to sit to pee i’m afraid! Each room is accessed by a small hatch door so it’s only really suitable for those with good mobility.

What this place offers

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Wifi

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

What this place offers

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Wifi

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock

Kitchen and dining

  • Kitchenette

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Guest Access

You'll have full access to the cabin, river and outdoor kitchen spaces during your stay. Our house is opposite the cabin but its still very secluded (due to the trees in summer and blinds in winter). Access to the cabin is via a path around the side of our house. Parking space for one car.

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Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

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Reviews

Deborah
June 2026
Stunning location, great hosts, eco-friendly, on a stream with a plunge pool. so amazing to have during the recent heatwave. Trees, birds and wildlife - song thrushes, dragonflies and beautiful trees. Incredible relaxing and lots of places to sit (inside and out ) to enjoy the surroundings. Outdoor kitchen with a fire pit/pizza oven. So much fun and a great place to relax and socialise. Getting and in and out of the bedroom bunks took a bit of practice but we got used to it very quickly.
Laurence
April 2026
Loved the cabin. A great base to explore Winchester The cabin itself is really well designed. You have to climb through a hole-in-wall to get into bed, but we enjoyed the quirkiness of the property. The surroundings are peaceful, waking up to the sound of birds was really special. The cabin is in the garden of a house where the hosts live, who are lovely people! The cabin has a little stream running in front of it and is round the corner from an outdoor kitchen you can use Everything was great
Tom
September 2025
Location was excellent, we loved the open kitchen the cabin was fabulous. We all swam in the river which was crystal clear and the weather was stunning. Amazing place. Nothing, the whole trip exceeded our expectations.
Barry
July 2025
An amazing and unique place to stay, set in a gorgeous garden and nestling amongst the trees. Very quiet, the birdsong woke me. Superbly located for exploring Winchester and the South Downs. Very eco-friendly, the property is the ideal base for a family looking to have a more adventurous activity break, with access to a barbecue in the evenings, or for someone looking to spend a few days writing and relaxing. And a wonderful outside deck to enjoy the evening. Wish I could have stayed longer! Having to leave!