Chawton Holiday Cottages

Pretty and tranquil, Chawton in Hampshire could be a great choice for a cottage break.

What Chawton offers for Cottage Breaks

Boasting ample country charm and wide leafy streets, along with pretty thatched cottages, timber-clad houses and historical properties, Chawton is a lovely place to relax and unwind on holiday. As well as being home to some quaint cottages, Chawton is also home to a village hall and a gastro pub.  

The village’s claim to fame is that it is home to Jane Austen house (where Jane Austen once lived) ; this property is now a museum.  The village is also home to Chawton House, a substantial historic Manor House that once belonged to Jane Austen’s brother.

Chawton lies within the South Downs National Park, an area popular for walking, hiking and wildlife watching.

For shopping and day trips out, the cathedral city of Winchester is just 16 miles away and the historic city of Guildford is just 21 miles away.

With its connection to Jane Austen, a cottage holiday in Chawton would be a great choice of destination for keen literary buffs.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Chawton, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Hampshire.