One of UK’s ‘most historically important residences’ turned into holiday let

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6 Aug 2025 • 6:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Winchester Cathedral has opened its deanery for short-term holiday lets for the first time, with prices starting at £4,500 per week.
  • The historic 16th-century property, which accommodates up to 10 people, will be available for a limited period until a new dean takes residence next year.
  • Money generated from the bookings will directly support the maintenance and daily operation of Winchester Cathedral, which costs £14,000 per day.
  • Guests will stay within the Inner Cathedral Close, experiencing its historical features, including a 70-foot gallery and a Roman mosaic.
  • Georgia Metcalfe, founder of French Bedroom, a company that aided in the renovation, described The Deanery as “one of the most historically and architecturally important residences in the country”.

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