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Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden

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End cottage, next to the pub/opposite Jane Austen Museum
Coming into the lounge, kitchen back door in distance
Inglenook fireplace. Free to view TV & comfortable corner for reading & rest
Original paintings & fittings
Cosy snug

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden

Renovated in June 2019, the house is a real haven ideally located in the heart of Chawton village and surrounding Hampshire. Farthings was built circa 1700 for the workers of the Squires big house, which is now the Jane Austen Library in the centre of Chawton. The writer's home, now a museum, is directly opposite the house and it's said that Austen family members stayed in Farthings when they ran out of room. They certainly smoked hams for Squire Knight's guests in the inglenook fireplace.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alton

Located in Alton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Whitehill & Bordon Leisure Centre and Birdworld are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lion and Lamb Yard and Viables Crafts Centre. Farnham Leisure Centre and Herne Farm Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chawton, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jane Austen's House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of St Lawrence - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Allen Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Curtis Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 8 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ten Tun Tap House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Departure Lounge Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swan Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ivy House (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden on 20 June 2026 start from AU$295, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farthings - genuine Austen charm cottage & garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Jane Austen's House Museum and South Downs National Park. Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katharine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Stay

A very homely and comfortable house. And the location is perfect. Enjoyed our stay very much. We explored Chawton for a couple of days and were very happy to return to Farthings each day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

juliette w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

We loved staying at Chawton with the greyfriars pub, tearooms and Jane Austen house museum all within a few yards of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with nice walks and lovely museums, cafes, church etc within walking distance. Host was helpful and accommodating as well as a good communicator. House was clean and beds comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.We also recommend the Sunday roast at the Rose and Crown in Upper Farringdon. Delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage experience

This was a wonderful week in a darling cottage. This cottage had everything we needed and was a delight. It was in the perfect location to explore the area. Being opposite Jane Austen's house was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family History

Farthings was a great place to stay, allowing us to walk the countryside from village to village and a short walk into Alton for supplies.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HISTORIC VISIT

Excellent old cottage nearly opposite Jane Austen's house, very well equipped and warm. Excellent communications with host beforehand. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aboustly AMAZING

Thoughle enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Nadya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

I loved this cottage - it's in the perfect place for doing everything Jane Austen. Love the ambience and lovely garden to enjoy the sunshine. Checkin was very easy, WiFi good and homely decor. The only reason that I haven't given it 5 stars is that one of my daughters found her bed very uncomfortable and so got very little sleep. The rest of us were fine however.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning cottage

Very enjoyable week in this beautiful old cottage. Well equipped & comfortably furnished, felt like a home not a holiday venue. Local pub few steps away, Jane Austen’s house over the road….we enjoyed watching 3 of her films in the evenings, box set thoughtfully provided by owner, Louise. All in all, would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a holiday in this beautiful area of Hampshire.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oldy worldly cottage

Farthings has all the character of a Victorian cottage but with the benefit of all necessary modern appliances and still retains the charm associated with a workers cottage. Loved the fireplace and enjoyed many an evening reading by the fire.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

This historic cottage is cozy and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need and the bath is up to date. The beds are comfortable For those with mobility issues, be aware of steep narrow stairs. Also ceilings are low. These are part of the cottage's character. The hosts answered every question quickly and provided lots of information about the area. Nice pub and tea shop a few doors down.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage, perfect for a girl's trip!

We were lucky enough to stay at this cute cottage on our recent Jane Austen trip. I traveled with my two sisters-in-law, and we really loved this sweet cottage! The hosts were very good at explaining everything about the cottage, and the lockbox made entrance really easy. It was located right across the street from Jane Austen's cottage, and just a door down from a nice pub and a tea room. It also has easy access to get quickly on the highway for sight-seeing. The cottage was very comfortable for us. The front room was inviting, and had space to sit, visit, and watch TV. The kitchen has been updated and served us very well. There is a nice washing machine, but you will need to hang up your laundry on a drying rack, so plan ahead for that. The ceilings are quite low, so great for us ladies, but it would have been uncomfortable for our husbands. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, which are outfitted well. The beds and pillows are decently comfortable. The bathroom is good, but the toilet is awful! Just be warned, we had to flush many times to even get paper to go down. Not fun for those middle of the night bathroom trips. The garden is also sweet, but the one day we could have made use of it, the gardeners were there all day working on it. It is really charming though. All in all, we're very happy we chose this cottage. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

MARION G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Very clean all the amenities and equipment you need for your stay however short or long. Very easy and good communication with property owner who gave us all the information we needed without having to ask well beforehand so no hassle at all. Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful venue in a lovely location.

We enjoyed staying in this comfortable and historic property is such restful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Melvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really appreciate cottage ,and I love my stay and pub was really nice ..

My experience with Lou was truly lovely..she was really helpful and informative ..I took her advice and pop into pub for a half of Guinness..and if I had longer I would of done more .. next time I will be better my 1st holiday cottage..and I will return soon and I loved the quite and relaxing RR.. parking is good ..I really appreciate not being bothered because I was injoying the cottage and my experience / explore..the cottage is really cleen and tidy..and the the fresh flowers and cake and everything else..it was perfect I will remember it as a great memories of a great 2 days ..It was a really like a home I treated it as my own and i injoyed it..and I slept well and it was so amazing..Lou is fantastic I would consider her a fantastic friend and a great host of cottage..I feel happy I had the opportunity to stay there ..and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐..I have stayed in 5 star hotels and this is just as good..so I would consider it the best cottage in area farvings is fantastic..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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4/10 Poor

David B.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Louise Herbert

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English, French
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