Used this guest house,having seen the favourable reviews,on our way back from France.The ferry was a little delayed,we did not arrive at the guest house until 10.45pm,due also to a little difficulty in parking.Our late arrival was brushed aside by Mark the affable owner who made us very welcome and showed us to a very clean,comfortable room,fitted to a very high standard.Breakfast was excellent,served with a friendly smile .Certainly recommend this place to anyone.The owners have clearly worked hard to reach a high standard accomodation.

My wife and I stopped for one night. Usually stop in hotels but this Guest House sounded so we good we had to give it a try, we were not dissapointed. The owners Mark and Sian were great, very welcoming, and the place is beautifull. An old Victorian house which has been converted in a tastefull and stylish way. The breakfast next day was great, the way the tomatoes were presented, unusual to say the least. We used it as a base to visit the Isle of Wight for the day, the Guest House being only a 10/15 walk from the Hoverport at Southsea, and about a 30 minute walk from Gunwarf Quay in Portsmouth on the way back. Parking is limited outside, but the area has a controlled parking zone, so you get a pass from Mark and it is no problem. This really is a gem.

What a wonderful place and what wonderful owners. The Retreat is beautiful, perfectly placed and wonderfully serviced. Mark and Sian could not have been more helpful. The rooms are superb, as was the breakfast. There are so many extra little touches that you simply don't find with other guesthouses.

I can't recommend the Retreat highly enough. You MUST stay here!

My wife and I stayed recently for one night on a Saturday when visiting our grandchildren nearby. We thought the room was very tastefully decorated and equipped and spotlessly clean. The owners were most helpful and friendly from when we arrived until we left. The breakfast was cooked to order and first class. I understand the present owners have had the place for about 18 months. The other 3 rooms were booked when we were there. I wish this couple every success and I am sure they will get many repeat bookings. They certainly will from us every time we come down from London to see our grandchildren.