Opening hours and contact information
Hardwood Flooring is what we do.
Oak Planks, Parquet Flooring, Herringbone, Basket Weave & Vintage
At Winchester Hardwood Flooring, we specialise in supplying exceptional hardwood floors for every style of project. From elegant oak plank flooring to intricate parquet patterns, including herringbone, basket weave, and Versailles panels, we offer designs to complement both classic and contemporary interiors. Our range also includes replica vintage hardwood floors and a full selection of flooring accessories, ensuring you have everything you need to bring your vision to life with quality you can trust.
We have pioneering expertise in compatible Underfloor heating for hardwood Floors
Winchester Hardwood flooring is who we are
We are a small, Winchester-based company located in Kings Worthy, proudly trading as Winchester Hardwood Flooring for over 23 years. Many customers also know us simply as Winchester Hardwood.
Our own hardwood flooring brand – Cathedral Flooring – has been manufactured in Ukraine since the very beginning of our business. It reflects the craftsmanship, reliability, and quality that have defined us from day one.
We’re aware that some businesses use our brand name without permission or trade under similar names. To avoid confusion, we always encourage customers to contact us directly if you are interested in Cathedral Flooring or any of our other hardwood flooring products and services.
Our business has grown through reputation, not pressure sales. We don’t think of ourselves as salespeople — our experience, integrity, and passion for fine hardwood flooring are at the core of everything we do.

We have been manufacturing in Ukraine for over 20 years. Winchester Hardwood Flooring stands with Ukraine.
Re-claimed Style Replica Floors
Pulled Oak – Distressed Boards – Vintage Oak
Due to our extensive experience specialising in restoration work on listed buildings and the need to address issues such as dry rot, we do not use or supply second-hand materials, as they may carry infestations. However, we offer a range of highly authentic flooring options designed to replicate the character and appearance of ancient reclaimed planks. This is achieved through specialist craftsmanship and carefully developed finishing techniques.
Parquet Flooring – The Rolls Royce of Flooring
Herringbone – Chevron – Bispoke
WHF Madeira Brown
WHF Hvar Brown
WHF Classic Oiled
WHF Brushed Invisible lacquer
WHF Drift White
WHF Cloud White
Long regarded as the Rolls Royce of flooring, parquet represents timeless elegance, precision, and craftsmanship. Traditionally handcrafted for grand estates and stately homes, its distinctive patterns — such as Herringbone, Chevron, and Basket Weave — have embodied sophistication for centuries.
Thanks to modern machining and advanced manufacturing methods, these classic designs can now be produced with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. This innovation reduces both production time and cost, making the beauty of parquet flooring more attainable to a wider range of discerning clients.
For those seeking something truly unique, we also offer bespoke parquet floors, individually crafted by skilled artisans. These floors involve a greater degree of craftsmanship, artistry, and hand-finishing —
Versailles Panels
Floors, Walls & Ceiling Design
Versailles panels are the ultimate statement in luxury interiors — the Rolls Royce of floor, wall and even ceiling design. With intricate detailing, classic textures, and timeless elegance, these panels bring the grandeur of French heritage.
As with parquet, using modern precision techniques, we can reproduce many designs efficiently, making this iconic style more accessible without compromising on quality. For truly exceptional interiors, our bespoke Versailles panels are handcrafted by skilled artisans, requiring greater craftsmanship and resulting in a premium, one-of-a-kind creation.
Blending heritage sophistication with contemporary precision, Versailles panels offer enduring beauty, refinement, and a touch of unmistakable luxury.
Contemporary – Classic – Rustic – Aged
A central feature of our showroom is this authentic replica Georgian oak floor. It provides a perfect foundation, complementing the lime brickwork and the replica stone fire surround, both of which were also designed, manufactured, and installed by our team. We believe this display effectively demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship and quality we deliver.
Wide Planks:Â The defining feature of early Georgian floors was the use of wide planks, often of varying widths, due to the availability of old-growth trees. Narrower boards became a status symbol later in the era as oak became scarcer, so wide, random-width planks offer the most authentic look for the period.
To achieve a historic, darkened look for our main showroom oak floor, we used a traditional method of ammonia fuming. This process reacts with the wood’s natural tannins to create a deep, rich color. Following this, the planks were tumbled to achieve a distressed, reclaimed appearance. Finally, they were treated with various colored oils for tone and protection. As is typical with this method, the flooring has developed an ongoing patina and continued to change color subtly over time.
Distributors of the Cathedral® Flooring Brand
We hold in excess of ten thousand m2 of floors in Winchester, ready to go, including a substantial colour range displayed in our extensive showrooms. You can be assured we have the floors and expertise to assist you from initial contact to the fruition of any project you put before us. We are often brought samples to colour match, a service we provide. Come to us for advice. It’s free, and we do not pressure sell.
If you call and we are not here, please leave your details and we will call you back.
01962 888577
We have plenty of stock on the ground that is ready for delivery.
Please note: We do not open over Bank holiday weekends.
Normal opening hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm – Closed Sundays
Why should you buy from us
Cathedral Flooring is an innovative approach for these modern times offering all the attributes of a traditional Oak floor but with the added bonus of superb stability.
- We tick all the boxes.
- 1 million m2 sold over the last 20 years.
- No failures over underfloor heating when fitted to our guidelines.
- Incredibly stable.
- Highly water-resistant.
- Suitable for kitchens & Bathrooms.
- Repeatedly specified by Architects.
- Available in two thicknesses.
- We are the manufacturer so quality is assured.
- High environmental lifecycle performance.
- Large stocks readily available.
- Supplied finished or unfinished.
- Can be supplied certified FSC.
- 15-year Guarantee.
- European Construction Products Regulation Compliant.
- European Timber Regulations Compliant
We hold in excess of Ten thousand m2 of floors ready to go including a substantial colour range displayed in our Winchester showrooms.Â
Designed and manufactured by us and now in its 21st year, our Cathedral brand of hardwood flooring was the first engineered board of its type making it the most stable hardwood floor available on the market and the most robust for use with underfloor heating.
Plank Floors
Cathedral Boards
21 mm ply based engineered plank flooring available in Oak and Ash.
Widths – Cathedral standard board face widths are 140mm, 160mm, 180mm, 200mm. Wider boards may be available made to order subject to a minimum order of one full pallet. Minimum lead in time of eight weeks. Lengths – Our standard packs are 2.4 m long containing four layers. Three layers are full-length boards with the fourth, a cut board. A pack might contain 3 x 2.4m boards, 1 x 1500mm board and 1 x 900 mm board. 75% long boards. Grades – Our Natural Grade has very few knots and those present are small up to 30 mm. The grain structure and colour has variation. Our Character Grade has filled Knots. Finishes – You have the option filled and sanded, unfinished for finishing on-site or pre-oiled in a natural oiled finish giving the classic golden oak appearance. We have a Colour range and also pre-oiled ammonia fumed and oiled.
Vicarage Boards
16 mm ply-based engineered plank flooring available in Oak and Ash.
Widths – Cathedral standard board face widths are 160 mm, 180 mm, 20 0mm. Wider boards may be available made to order subject to a minimum order of one full pallet. Minimum lead in time of eight weeks. Lengths – Our standard packs are 2.4 m long containing four layers. Two layers are full-length boards with two cut boards. A pack might contain 2 x 2.4 m boards, 1 x 1500 mm, 1 x 900 mm, 1 x 600 mm and 1 x 1800 mm. 50% long boards. Grades – Our Natural Grade boards may be available made to order subject to a minimum order of one full pallet. Minimum lead in time of eight weeks. Our Character Grade has filled Knots. The grain structure and colour has variation. Finishes​ – You have the option filled and sanded, unfinished for finishing on-site, or pre-oiled in a natural oiled finish giving the classic golden oak appearance. We have a  Colour range and also pre-oiled ammonia fumed and oiled.
Jumbo Plank floors made to order
Super long Engineered floors up to 4.8m in length & 450mm in width
For the connoisseur
Our extra-long engineered wood boards provide a unique and elegant flooring solution for sophisticated interior designs. Available by special order, these boards offer impressive dimensions that create a sense of scale and openness in any room. Customers can choose between durable Oak or distinctive Douglas Fir to suit their project requirements.
These boards are available in lengths up to 4.8 metres and widths up to 400 mm, offering a clean, expansive look with fewer seams. The construction is designed for stability and longevity, with a total thickness of 21mm, comprising a 15mm plywood base and a substantial 6mm wear layer. The planks feature a Character Grade finish, which highlights the natural variations and inherent beauty of the wood. This flooring is ideal for high-quality projects where a durable, large-format wood surface is desired.
How robust does our floor really need to be?
Hotel Chetzeron
Crans Montanor – Swiss Alps
The Brief was to supply a floor suitable for this exclusive Swiss hotel that would have the same appearance on opening day as it would after many seasons in a ski resort.
October 2009. This would need to be a distressed floor suitable to be laid over underfloor heating while at the same time capable of withstanding fluctuations in moisture conditions and of course, a guarantee would be expected. Overlooking the Rhone Valley and facing the most beautiful peaks of the Swiss Alps, This former gondola station was to be converted into an exclusive hotel and restaurant. Read on…
Nero Brewery, Architects Practice
Lyons-Sleam & Hoare
Old Buildings sometimes need a pragmatic approach when it come to certain inherent characteristics that are to be expected. Add to that the second flood in a two year period, the question is, Which floor do you choose to replace your existing damaged floor when you can not guarantee no damp issues remain? February 2009. Winchester Hardwood Flooring Ltd were contacted by the Architects for help and advice involving the replacement of flood damaged floors throughout the ground floor area of their own practice. Read on…
Winchester Hardwood Flooring Showrooms
Come explore our wide selection of hardwood floors and underfloor heating systems on display! Get a real feel for who we are and what we do. Our friendly and relaxed atmosphere ensures you’ll feel at ease and confident you’re in the right place.Â
Whether you’re looking for flooring or seeking expert advice on underfloor heating, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. No pressure, just professional advice to help you make the best decision for your home.





