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9.6/10Excellent380 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.6/10 9.6
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Neighborhood9.8/10 9.8
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About St John S Croft
St John's Croft is centrally located in Winchester, a 4-minute walk from Winnall Moors Nature Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from King Alfred the Great Statue. This bed & breakfast is 0. 3 mi (0. 5 km) from Winchester Guildhall and 0. 9 mi (1.
5 km) from Great Hall. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Stay in one of 3 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Detached private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature bathrobes and slippers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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St John's Croft is centrally located in Winchester, a 4-minute walk from Winnall Moors Nature Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from King Alfred the Great Statue. This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Winchester Guildhall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Winchester Christmas Market.
Stay in one of 3 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Detached private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature bathrobes and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
9:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
French
Nearby attractions
Winnall Moors Nature Reserve
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Winchester City Mill
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
King Alfred the Great Statue
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Winchester Guildhall
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Winchester Christmas Market
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Theatre Royal Winchester
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Winchester Cathedral
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
City Museum
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Winchester College
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Wolvesey Castle
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The Deanery
1 km / 0.6 mi
Westgate Museum
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Great Hall
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
South Downs Way
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 3
- bed and breakfast
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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Check availabilitySt John S Croft
Double or Twin TWO BEDS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- TWO BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBT.2B
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about St John S Croft
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Andreia
Absolutely fantastic place! I felt like a princess 👑 Super peaceful, very clean, amazing staff and delicious breakfast 🍳 Very convenient location in an amazing and beautiful house with amazing gardens! Can't wait to come back!
F
This was definitely the way to stay in Winchester, a lovely experience
Radhika
Excellent location. Beautiful place. Such kind hosts. Great accommodation. My room was upstairs. The view was beautiful. The whole place is amazing. My only complaint is that my kitchen isn’t as stunning as theirs. All around amazing is all I can say.
Brad
Thank you. Parking and breakfast a huge bonus - amazing breakfast too.
Anne
Good location friendly owners
Shaun
Absolutely superb place to stay and amazing hosts. Excellently located to stroll into Winchester. Parking available and Dotty couldn’t do enough for us, whilst giving us space to chill. Superb breakfast cooked to order too. Highly recommended
Stephen
A real English charm about this place in beautiful Winchester. Dotty was such a nice down to earth host. A memorable one night stay.
Julia
We had a lovely stay at St John’s Croft, it was everything we hoped for - perfectly situated for Winchester in a tranquil and picturesque setting. Our breakfast was lovely and our hosts were very welcoming and had thought of everything. We will definitely be back!
Ximena
We felt very welcomed by Dotty. The property is very central and super convenient. The room was very spacious and with a lovely view into the beautiful garden. Toilet is private but not ensuite. I enjoyed the breakfast chatting to other guests in the kitchen. It felt very human and connecting. Thanks Dotty we will visit again.
Philip
Characterful old house, nice room with view over garden, friendly welcome from owner, tasty breakfast at kitchen table.
Jerry
Our stay was for a couple of days to attend a Wedding in Winchester. St John’s Croft is ideally placed within 5 minutes easy walk of the town centre, with on site parking at the property. The property is a lovely grand farmhouse, in a very quiet raised spot, considering how close it is to everything. The property has a lovey, relaxed, arty/boho feel to it, with a warm atmosphere. Our room had a large double and single daybed, two very comfortable armchairs, coffee table, lots of side lamps and a TV. A good powerful shower in our private bathroom, with lots of hot water was most welcome. Dotty cooked us a marvellous breakfast around a large communal kitchen table by the AGA. I would more than happily stay here again. Thank you.
FIONA
Room was absolutely lovely, very homely and Dotty made us feel very welcome. We felt like we were at an old friends house for breakfast the next morning, it's a beautiful kitchen/dining area and Dotty made the best scrambled eggs. Would highly recommend.
Colette
Our hosts were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Great breakfast in the morning. Parking on site was much appreciated
Christopher
Very friendly and welcoming.
Large room with comfortable bed. Bathroom not ensuite but across a hallway and is private for sole use.
All very clean
Lovely homely breakfast
Close to centre of Winchester
Large room with comfortable bed. Bathroom not ensuite but across a hallway and is private for sole use.
All very clean
Lovely homely breakfast
Close to centre of Winchester
Kelly
The accommodation was absolutely beautiful. Greeted by the lovely Rosie, she made us feel very welcome. Had a lovely breakfast cooked fresh with plenty of options. The room was very nice and over looked the beautiful garden. Perfect location, only 5 mins into the local town. Would definitely stay again.
Stuart
What a fabulous find. Perfect location to walk into the city. Such a beautiful building, full of charm. Room was clean and comfortable and very spacious. Very welcoming and a great home cooked breakfast. Definitely would return.
Katarina
Our weekend away at St Johns Croft was a dream. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the cosiness and uniqueness of the accommodation.
Breakfast was a treat each morning, fuellimg us for a day of walking amd sightseeing.
Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Breakfast was a treat each morning, fuellimg us for a day of walking amd sightseeing.
Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Susan
Dotty was at the property when we arrived and showed us our rooms. The rooms were lovely, big and had everything that was needed, hairdryer and robes included. The shower room was big, had toiletries and the towels were nice and fluffy. The whole building was fantastic and is a lovely home. Dotty was very informative and friendly making you feel like part of the family. The property was only a short walk from town and has parking. The breakfast in the morning was delicious and set us up for the day. I would definitely recommend this property and will definitely stay again.
Kim
Fresh breakfast, lovely hosts and fabulous big rooms.
Robert
The house is superb and location fantastic and owners very pleasant. The room was large and comfortable but what made our stay less comfortable was the fact that the room contained only a bath with no shower attachment. At my age with bad knees getting in and out of a bath is very difficult. The toilet (for our use only) was along the corridor from our room, again not at all convenient!
Maybe I missed these facts when booking but en-suite facilities are the minimum I expect when booking nights away
Maybe I missed these facts when booking but en-suite facilities are the minimum I expect when booking nights away
Gregory
Very neat and tidy bedroom, warm & friendly welcome, excellent location for Winchester centre, only a 5 minute walk.
St Johns Croft has a lovely quirky ambience, the whole place smells of lovely old timber, gardens are delightful, the breakfast wholesome, much of it locally sourced. All served with a smile and friendly chat from the hostess, Dotty
St Johns Croft has a lovely quirky ambience, the whole place smells of lovely old timber, gardens are delightful, the breakfast wholesome, much of it locally sourced. All served with a smile and friendly chat from the hostess, Dotty
Colin
What a fantastic place! Dotty & Nick were the perfect hosts.
Esther
Beautiful house, really great bed, super host, yummy breakfast.
Sue
Lovely B&B with very friendly owner. I stayed with my best mate and we had a huge room with lots of light. Comfy bed. Yummy breakfast. Beautiful building.
Diana
We enjoyed the fresh fruit and yoghurt and the smoked salmon and scrambled egg which we ate around a large table in a friendly kitchen. It was a beautiful house full of character.
Tim
Lovely room and stay. Homely atmosphere, excellent location with parking. We would definitely stay here again.
Nicholas
Superb experience and highly recommend
Deborah
Beautiful decor. Friendly atmosphere and delicious fresh breakfast. Excellent location close to the city with a great view. Gorgeous garden.
Gavin
One of a kind accommodation, friendly hosts and delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated 10 minutes walk from city centre but felt like you were in the middle of a quaint village! Cat was a bit aloof but it was a cat!!!
Gillian
A lovely place to stay - home from home.
Really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly hosts and liked the accommodation very much. Only drawback was that the wifi connection in my room was unreliable but I think the hosts plan to get that fixed. Really enjoyed the cosy informality. Definitely plan to return.
Timothy
A lovely stay
St John's an amazing house with a quirky interior and a beautiful garden. Our room was very clean and comfy and the shower excellent. The breakfast at the communal table provided an excellent conversation with the other guests and the breakfast was very good. There was parking for the car and the location is very central, thoroughly recommended.
Janet
Wonderful host. Very comfortable beds. Convenient short walk to center of Winchester. Highly recommend.
Michael
Excellent accommodation and Dotty is super friendly and serves a delicious breakfast!
D A. C.
An amazing house and gardens in a perfect location within walking distance of the town centre. Lovely owners and a good breakfast. We'd definitely recommend.
Alison
Welcoming owners , great cooked breakfast and easy check in and out.
Jennifer
We had a lovely stay here--the room and breakfast were both delightful and we enjoyed the gorgeous garden. We especially appreciated how kind and welcoming Dotty was. The perfect place to stay in Winchester!
Jonathan
Very relaxed, nice welcome with good breakfast.
Judi
Dottie was lovely and her guests are treated like family.
The surrounding area of Winchester is like a quintessential English Village.
The surrounding area of Winchester is like a quintessential English Village.
IAN
Lovely property and host.
Miriam
This property is over 300 hundred years old! It is a treasure and has AMAZING character. Don’t expect ultra modern conveniences because owners are limited in what can be changed in historic properties, St John’s Croft is a quintessential old English home to be appreciated. Our room was bright and beds and linens were fluffy and cozy. Bathroom was two steps outside of our room. Five minute walk down the hill into Winchester. Nick and Dottie are wonderful hosts. Would stay here again.
William
The property is a bread and breakfast and family owned. The room was large and the bed comfortable. We were able to walk all around Winchester and see the sites while parking our car at the B&B. Very good breakfast.
Jeanne
Location was good. Property is charming. Breakfast was excellent.
Andrey
The hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. We enjoyed the gardens, the interior décor, the breakfast and the convenient location of the house.
Michael
A beautifull listed building and lovely gardens.
Only disappointment was no toilet in room,had own but down the landing.bath and sink in room….
Hosts were very nice.
Only disappointment was no toilet in room,had own but down the landing.bath and sink in room….
Hosts were very nice.
Pete
Truly stunning property, rustic, wonderfully decorated with love. Spacious, good parking and central location. It won’t suit everybody. My room only had a bath, my private washroom was down a corridor which made my mid-sleep loo break awkward. Plus it was impractical. A working stay for me which meant I had to go out to work as the WiFi was so weak. Breakfast 8:30 or 9:30am didn’t work as I was gone by 7:45am, although a grab and go was offered instead. Being so old, noise from doors closing and floorboard footsteps wasn’t great, although should be expected I guess in such an old place. I saw lots of great reviews and I see why, but for my personal criteria it was not a good choice.
Deborah
Beautiful buildings and garden. Overall it was excellent
Catherine
Lovely stay
Very friendly host. Lovely large, bright room. Ideal location being close to the centre of town.
Thank you for having us.
Thank you for having us.
Helen
Welcoming and uniquely decorated surroundings. Felt a true guest
Robert
Lovely period property
Lovely period property within walking distance of the city centre. Warm welcome and breakfast included.
Craig
Great host. Property close to the centre of Winchester.
Tim
Breakfast was excellent
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Sean
Very friendly family run business. Lovely quirky place. Large comfortable room. Only one thing, would have been nice to have dressing gowns, as the bathroom was across the hallway. Other than that, a lovely stay, highly recommend. Thank you Dotty
Gozde
Great hosts
Such a beautiful building
Such a beautiful building
Verified traveler
Awesome unique property. Shabby chic meets homely farmhouse. Tick.
Nateshwaran
Excellent stay. Thank you to the owners.
stacy
We loved every minute! Great hosts.
Verified traveler
Just a quick stop over but made to feel very welcome. A home away from home.
Maggie
A positive experience!!
Dotty and Nick were very accommodating. Situated close to the town centre and all amenities. A lovely breakfast feeling very homely. Thank you 😊
Dotty and Nick were very accommodating. Situated close to the town centre and all amenities. A lovely breakfast feeling very homely. Thank you 😊
Laurence
Charming B&B and short walk to town centre.
soumitra
It's been a great stay!
Judith
Wonderful B&B in a great location. Parking on site is a bonus as the centre of Winchester is easily walkable in a few minutes.
Lovely comfy beds and great bedlinen.
Breakfast was delicious too. We would recommend the Croft and look forward to staying again.
Lovely comfy beds and great bedlinen.
Breakfast was delicious too. We would recommend the Croft and look forward to staying again.
Nicola
Gorgeous house. Room and bathroom lovely and clean. Plenty of room for everything. Hosts very welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast delicious. Walkable to city centre. Would thoroughly recommend and won’t hesitate to rebook if I am visiting Winchester again.
Kevin
the property was fab but it would of been nice to know the toilet was down the corridor before arriving and thankfully they did supply dressing gowns
Wilma
A beautiful property, very comfortable and a real home. Recommended.
Alexander
Really lovely room and excellent hosts. My second visit and I’ll be back. Thanks!
Susan
Delightful house, friendly, convenient location, excellent breakfast
Sheri
Nice hostess!
Quick in and out stay, but very helpful hostess!
JULIE
A very old, interesting house, close to city centre. A warm, friendly host provided great breakfasts and information.
Michael
All round great visit
An amazing historic house and home. Hosts made us welcome, great breakfast, large room, great shower, super location, loved the experience.
Michele
Listed building so it was a novel experience. My toilet was down the corridor and I had a bath but no shower. Owners were very friendly.
Tatjana K
Good Atmosphere
Had a great sense of well being in that place. Very comfortable and nice.
Plus the hostess was most accommodating.
Plus the hostess was most accommodating.
Helen
The bed and breakfast was good. The room was large and warm. Nice big windows and a desk. The internet worked well. There could have been an improved TV and Remote. A few more teas, coffee and biscuits. A refreshed tray. The bathroom was large and nice as well. Three guests could have slept in the room. It had a couch and (2) chairs. Dottie and her daughter were very nice. I enjoyed my stay for (2) nights. Helen DeVries
Jane
Loved its querkiness and creativity. And central location was a very big plus,
Verified traveler
A real find
A really charming place to stay with extremely welcoming hosts. Very comfortable room and excellent breakfast.
shalini
Weekend get away
Really good location within walking distance to town. Beautiful property with lots of quirky features that added to character. Our hosts were really nice and had a good chat with Rosie during breakdown. I would say the only negative was the bed. I found it a bit too hard for my comfort level and struggled to sleep but it was only for one night so was ok ; )
Christopher
The property was in a fantastic location
Parking was convenient
The owners of the property were lovely and very accommodating
Would stay again
Parking was convenient
The owners of the property were lovely and very accommodating
Would stay again
Alan
Good location in a quiet spot with very helpful owners. Spacious room with everything you need.
Rustic feel to the place with some interesting and curios decor. Good breakfast, though not a full English.
Rustic feel to the place with some interesting and curios decor. Good breakfast, though not a full English.
Anastasia
We absolutely loved our stay at St. John's Croft! Such a dreamy setting for a very lovely home. Our room was gorgeous and had a beautiful view of the garden and town beyond. Zoe's breakfast was delicious! Winchester is one of my favorite places and I know we will be back--and now we have found the perfect place to stay.
Jennifer
Large unique room, comfortable pillows and bed. Strong cigarette smell downstairs. Friendly engaging staff.
Ruth
We found the double bed to be rather small and the mattress too firm for our liking but our room had an additional more comfortable single bed which we got made up.
Bron
We had absolutely no complaints except for the lack of en suite, although the bathroom was private and a short distance from our room.
Roderick
Great place for a city break
Lovely old grade 2 listed Georgian house with large rooms, comfortable furniture and beds and great hosts. We stayed for a night, meeting up in Winchester with a friend. Ideally placed - the hosts allowed me to park my car early so we could just walk in to the city centre less than 10 minutes away. Zoe cooked us a great breakfast on Sunday morning and provided gluten free food too. Highly recommended.
Adam
We had a great stay here and have to give a massive shoutout to Zoe who looked after us, cooked a fantastic breakfast each morning and was just a delight to speak to. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Winchester.
Also recommend visiting Winchester Cathedral, taking a walk down the river Ichen to St Catherines hill and taking in stunning views of the City.
Also recommend visiting Winchester Cathedral, taking a walk down the river Ichen to St Catherines hill and taking in stunning views of the City.
Perry
I had an absolutely fantastic stay at St. John Croft! The room was beautifully decorated, and the attention to detail was evident in every corner of the house. The stunning view from my room left me in awe, and the lovely garden provided a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The owners were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the breakfast spread offered a delightful variety of options. I can't wait to return for another visit.Highly recommended!
Jamie
Great property with very friendly family. The breakfast was perfect too, highly recommended.
Peter
Good old fashioned hospitality delivered informally.
Ian
Enjoyed our brief stay. Helpful and accommodating, fun talking with Nick and the other guests over a fresh cooked breakfast.
Irene
Something different
A lovely quirky house with lots of nooks and crannies. Our host couldn’t have been more accommodating. The room looked over a lovely garden and breakfast was plentiful. We had a private shower room but it was across the hall from the bedroom. However it didn’t detract from our enjoyment. The house is ideally placed for exploring Winchester.
Lisa
A lovely spot with nice folks. Just be aware your room may not have a shower and bathrooms, while private, are not necessarily attached to your room.
Andrew
We arrived early and hosts allowed us park on the property. Easy walk into Winchester. Building is currently undergoing renovation(exterior) so scaffolding on the road side.
Slight one-time smell of what I imagine to vape pen and another briefly like traditional cigarette - otherwise rooms smell great, clean and nicely appointed.
Host was even so kind to lend us a UK adapter for my US plugs because I forgot to buy one in town
Slight one-time smell of what I imagine to vape pen and another briefly like traditional cigarette - otherwise rooms smell great, clean and nicely appointed.
Host was even so kind to lend us a UK adapter for my US plugs because I forgot to buy one in town
Brian
Handy for Winchester city centre. It is an old house which is untidy and the kitchen where breakfast is served is messy. No real offers of breakfast food made and a begrudging attitude towards providing any type of hot food. I called out for attention twice during our stay. Once to enquire about breakfast food and then for dry towels. Nobody came. A poor attitude to customer service. Not recommended.
Verified traveler
No ensuite
I hadn't realised the rooms were no ensuite, otherwise it's a nice property.
Carole
St Johns croft is a beautiful building with lovely gardens and views. Excellent location for exploring the historic city of Winchester. Dotty is a lovely host and was very helpful and accomodating. Our room was large and comfortable and we would definitely love to stay here again.
Paul
Truly outstanding
I love staying at St John's Croft. A lovely relaxed atmosphere within a beautiful family home. Always made to feel so welcome.
Kieran
Beautiful accommodation, very friendly hosts. Shame about about the cigarette smoke wafting about the house
Paul
Large room with roll top bath. Listed building. Furniture in keeping. Good breakfast. Friendly owners. Parking on site. Short walk into Winchester near water mill.
Jan
We received an excellent welcome from the proprietor and enjoyed our stay in a large family room. Breakfast was hearty and healthy. This listed building is ideally situated for walking into Winchester town.
Sarah
This property was magical and the hosts were wonderful. We stayed in Room 1 and loved it. Wish we could have spent more time there!
Elizabeth
Property was quirky and very interesting in view of its age and cool owners. More like being at home than staying in a B and B. Would have preferred en suite but bathroom was for our use only. Lovely shower. Beds super comfy. We would definitely go back.
DIANE
cant fault The Croft
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