I came to Southampton to work at the hospital for two weeks. Nicola was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble . My en suite bedroom was comfortable ,warm and cosy and most of all very quiet. Nicola kept the place clean and spotless and I always looked forward to coming down for a perfectly cooked breakfast, cereals, toast... More

It is very good guesthouse ,the rooms are very clean and tidy ,most important it's very comfortable, It's like being at home. I work near Southampton as a contractor ,and I enjoy staying here.Nicola Is alway very helpfully .

This is an unforgettable lovely place. I stayed at this guest house for 6 weeks while I was doing a post-doctoral training at the Southampton General Hospital. I stayed in a lovely en-suite double bedroom which was very pretty and comfy. Since I stayed for a long period of time, Nicola kindly offered me a small refrigerator and even cleaning... More

The best guesthouse I have ever been, which is now like my second home. I came to Southampton to work at the University for some months and couldn't find a decent room in any shared house so I decided to stay in this lovely B&B. My room was cosy, comfortable and tidy, the house is always clean and warm, the... More

I stayed at this guest house in February 2012 for 3 nights while I was doing a life support course at the Southampton General Hospital. Despite being alone, I was given a double bedroom which was quite spacious. I really liked the newly refurbished en-suite bathroom. The room was cleaned up on a daily basis and the complementary tea/coffee tray... More

Mum and I needed somewhere to stay while visiting a relative who was in Southampton General. We were made very welcome by Nicola and her Mum, nothing was to much trouble, they were both very caring and helpful in a difficult situation. Twin room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Very good breakfast menu and all cooked to perfection. Would... More

I stayed at the Ellenborough House for a month before moving into my own flat in Southampton. Nicola had been recommended to me by a couple of colleagues who had also stayed there. I was not going to be disapppointed. Nicola and her mum made me feel so at home accommodating my every wish. When i needed a fridge for... More

We just returned from a cruise, out of Southampton . We stayed at the Ellenborough House. Great place,small room but worked for us ,easy walk to Town,Water Front ,Old Town and two Pub,s/Restraurant in area,very good. Arrived early, and was greated by Nicolos Mother,warmly.went right to our room ,there.s a great ,Day room, Breaskfast was a Home made English one,... More

Moving back to Southampton, and familiar with the city, I booked into Ellenborough House on the strength of the reviews here and the fact that it is a pleasant 20-25 mins' walk from the University of Southampton Highfield campus. As others have mentioned, the place is kept spotless, and Nicola is an excellent host, is always happy to oblige, and... More