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The Retreat Guest House

35 Grove Road South | Southsea, Hants, Portsmouth PO5 3QS, England
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The Retreat Guest House
Ranked #3 of 32 Portsmouth B&B and Inns
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Corse Lawn, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Retreat with a couple of friends over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. The Retreat was recommended by the owner of another guest house in Portsmouth where we had stayed last year but unfortunately couldnlt accomodate us this time. Well - what a find! Sian and Mark were perfect hosts, the rooms in this lovely Victorian house... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Very friendly welcome from very helpful hosts at this lovely place with very clean and comfortable rooms, car parking permit included, great breakfasts in a lovely Victorian mansion - would strongly recommend.

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Somerset, England
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights the weekend before Christmas, so that we could visit our daughters who live in Portsmouth. We'd booked 2 nights earlier in the year but had to cancel when my husband contracted bronchitis. We were very disappointed not to be able to stay there in July when it was fully booked, so were... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

If you want a place to stay in Portmouth, you cannot go wrong with the Retreat guest house!! Came to Portsmouth to go to the Victorian Christmas Market, looked at a number of hotels and plumped for the Retreat, so pleased I did. The rooms are exactly as pictured, the bed was comfy, the area was quiet, but close enough... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

My husband and I stayed one night so that he could go to a gig at the Wedgewood Rooms. We just loved it. The house is beautiful and everything is so well cared for and loved. Breakfast was fantastic. Can't recommend it highly enough. We stayed in the Franklin Room and is was peaceful and relaxing. I think it is... More

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Honiara
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

The Retreat is a quiet, friendly and inviting guest house or bed and breakfast in a suburban street in Portsmouth. Walking distance down to Southsea Common and a longish but comfortable walk to the rest of the City. I would agree with the other recent reviews and have no hesitation in recommending The Retreat as a worthwhile place to stay... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

This is one of the best places we have ever stayed. Rooms are exactly as they appear on the website. The house is amazing, the welcome so very friendly and the location excellent. My other half tells me breakfast is amazing also. Extremely good value for money, exceptionally clean and a wonderful ambience. I want to move in!

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Thanks to Sian and Mark for making our two night stay a memorable one. The house is large and spacious with great history. Each of the three rooms that our group of 6 had were different and unique, but without doubt, of high quality. Spacious with spotless facilities, it was impossible to find fault. The docks and shops were within... More

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Hailsham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

We stayed here for a romantic break, just for the one night. The house itself is lovely, the rooms are exceptionally tasteful and your host, Mark, is very approachable and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and its location is perfect for the town centre. I would strongly recommend the 'Wade Room' as to us it appeared to be the... More

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Dawlish, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2012

We only stayed one night so we could go to a gig at the Wedgewood Rooms, but Mark and Sian were lovely and nothing was too much trouble..our room was gorgeous, spacious and the attention to detail was perfect. The breakfast was delicious, with something for everyone. I had a great nights sleep, which for me is unheard of anywhere... More

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Address: 35 Grove Road South | Southsea, Hants, Portsmouth PO5 3QS, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Hampshire > Portsmouth
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Ranked #3 of 32 B&Bs / Inns in Portsmouth
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Grade II listed building in the heart of Southsea’s conservation area, this Victorian house has been extensively modernised and now offers contemporary comforts whilst retaining its original character.Carefully restored and sensitively refurbished, this beautiful original Victorian building now houses 4 spacious en suite rooms, each of which is individually designed in a unique boutique style. Every stylish and attractive room features great modern comforts and facilities, including LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. A generous full cooked English breakfast is included in the price and is complemented by fresh cafetière coffee and speciality teas.The Retreat Guest House offers the best of all worlds: beautiful period character and charm, alongside contemporary comforts and amenities. The guest house also has a superb location, tucked away in a quiet street in the heart of Southsea, close to all that the area has to offer. ... more   less 
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