The Bowie

• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

The Bowie is a true ‘wow-factor’ retreat, authentically styled and themed in honour of the Starman himself. Set in the Hampshire village of Kings Worthy, the dazzling, innovative Smart House is a mere three miles from the historic city of Winchester.

A David Bowie superfan, proud owner David worked with a local team of architects to create his vision of a dream home: a sleek, sociable, and minimalist Smart House filled with impeccably stylish furniture, statement lighting… and his own collection of original Bowie memorabilia.

Among the captivating artwork, prints and magazine covers that adorn the walls – including Bowie’s 1975 police mugshot! – is a heady combination of detail-rich nostalgia and a mix of cutting-edge with old-school tech: true Conversation Pieces and with plenty of scope for photo-snapping whether you happen to be a Bowie fan or not.

As you might imagine, there’s also plenty of scope to listen to Bowie’s outrageously creative and versatile back catalogue, whether on the original Philips EL 3302 cassette player, the PrinzSound SM8 Spaceball 8 Track Cartridge player… or indeed, the spectacular Wurlitzer Niagara Jukebox from 1979, loaded with 80 Bowie vinyl singles.

Of course, this being a Smart House, all you’ll have to do is press the ‘Bowie Sound’ button and music will play through the ceiling speakers as if by magic – with a different Bowie album playing in each room! Yes, even in the bathrooms, where the lights also dim to a relaxing glow at the mere touch of a button.

There’s a dedicated cinema-style room, too, equipped with a 55” TV and a cosy sofa. Press ‘Bowie Vision’ and the TV turns on, the blind closes and the lights dim. So get ready to get gloriously lost in one of Bowie’s iconic movies, documentaries, live performances, or TV appearances. You can even tune into the radios and listen to some of Bowie’s audio appearances!

Meanwhile, the eye-catching red Ligne Roset Togo sofa is perfect for snuggling down in front of the 65” TV or reading Bowie’s interviews in one of the original copies of the NME, Melody Maker, Jackie or Look-in from the 1970s.

At a glance

• A stylish, David Bowie-themed Smart House, filled with detail-rich memorabilia and sleek tech elements.
• The house sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms – one superking master and two doubles.
• There are two wet-room-style bathrooms and a full kitchen – with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco chilling in the wine fridge!
• Listen to Bowie’s back catalogue on the 1979 jukebox, or head to the cinema-style room to absorb yourself in his many films, TV appearances, and documentaries.
• The house is situated in the ancient Hampshire village of Kings Worthy, on the outskirts of the cathedral city of Winchester.

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You’ll find the kitchen fully equipped for feasts of every description – with mod cons and treats that include an instant boiling water tap and a complimentary bottle of Prosecco chilling in the wine fridge. Savour a welcome glass out in the south-facing private garden or at the dining table, with adjustable lighting and flanked by framed copies of Bowie’s famed 1970s magazine covers.

Other delights include a Dyson Supersonic hairdryer with attachments, and models of Bowie-owned items that include a Brionvega radio.cubo and a portable Olivetti Valentine typewriter. Considered to be design classics, both items were auctioned by Sotheby’s in 2016 as part of a 350-strong collection of Bowie’s art and objects.

There are three sumptuous, luxuriously furnished bedrooms to choose from – one superking master room and two doubles – sleeping six guests in total. Two wet-room style bathrooms, one complete with a large stone resin bath and shower, and the other a state-of-the-art shower, mean there’ll be no awkward queues as you recreate that iconic Aladdin Sane album-cover look.

What to do in the local area? The cathedral city of Winchester is close by, and there are plenty of refreshing country walks to be taken, with friendly farm shops and historic sites that include the 13th century St. Mary’s Church.

Don’t worry if you’d rather stay put at The Bowie, however, as you’re sure to have a Brilliant Adventure without moving so much as a muscle!

Things to note

Pets and children under the age of 11 are not permitted. EV charging is available at the property. ‘From’ price excludes Airbnb fee and cleaning fee.