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

The spacious property is finished with panelled walls and furnished throughout with English antique furniture, prints and engravings of Winchester — The spacious property is finished with panelled walls and furnished throughout with English antique furniture, prints and engravings of Winchester (GeorgaPead)

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”.

You can now rent Winchester Cathedral’s Deanery for a holiday stay — In full