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Spacious 5BR Southsea House. Great value for groups, families and work crews.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 9 130 sq m
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Southsea / Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Place, Gunwharf Quays4 min drive
- Place, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard5 min drive
- Place, Portsmouth International Port5 min drive
- Airport, Southampton (SOU)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious 5BR Southsea House. Great value for groups, families and work crews.
Francis House is all about space and value. With 4 double bedrooms and 1 single, it sleeps groups comfortably. There’s a kitchen/dining area for shared meals and a simple courtyard garden. The seafront is around a 15-minute walk, and Gunwharf Quays is just 2 miles away. Perfect for families, groups of friends or work crews needing a practical base. Affordable, flexible, and pet-friendly (deposit applies).
We are available by phone or message to answer any of your queries and assist with recommendations. Our office hours are;
Mon-Sun: 10:00-19:00pm
IMPORTANT
If you have an emergency outside of these office hours please leave a message on the answerphone with your name, property you are staying and details of the issue. Answerphone messages are checked and we will respond to emergency situations. If it's a non-emergency issue or question, please send a message via Airbnb.
This is a great neighbourhood. You are close to lots of bars lovely independent shops, bars and restaurants on Albert Road. Just a few minutes walk to the seafront area where you will find plenty of other activities too, such as;
• Canoe Lake & recreational park
• Tennis courts
• Pitch & putt
• Model village
For craft beer lovers there are a couple of awesome options nearby. The Merchant house is just 5 mins walk and has a huge selection of craft beers and some amazing street food style dishes. A 15 min walk in the opposite direction will take you to Staggeringly good brewery. Fantastic cool warehouse venue where they brew there own beers and also offer pizza.
Entire property.
A character filled, large Victorian house, coupled with high ceilings and large bay windows in the living room and front bedroom. Enjoy your morning coffee in the outside courtyard or in front of your high windows while taking in the ocean sun.
GROUND FLOOR
Comfortable Living room with Sofas, cozy fireplace and Smart TV.
Double Bedroom with fireplace, high ceiling, hanging space for clothes.
Downstairs toilet with basin.
A kitchen/dining area with plenty of character. You will also find a large fridge, freezer, washing machine lots of cooking utensils and appliances.
Outdoor courtyard with dining table and a quirky outside toilet!
FIRST FLOOR
Three spacious double-bedrooms with fireplaces. One single-room with wardrobe.
Bathroom with Shower & toilet.
Taxis are cheap and plentiful. You also have Uber in the area.
There are plenty of buses that run along Albert/Highland Rd and Fratton train station is just a 15 walk away.
A travel cot and/or highchair can also be purchased in advance via the Marketplace in the guidebook and we will ensure they are there for your arrival.
Please be mindful of quiet hours between 11pm – 8am.
Dogs are allowed at the property for short-stay only.
We charge an extra £100 pet deposit.
All of our properties are non-smoking as the comfort of our guests is very important to us. If a property has been smoked in we will need to carry out a deep clean to remove the smell which will incur a minimum charge of £100.
PLEASE NOTE - IF BOOKING FOR 28 DAYS OR MORE A REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT OF £800 WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY TO THE HOST SEPARATELY & THE CLEANING FEE WILL BE INCREASED TO £170.
For your convenience, we provide a starter supply of essential consumables, including toiletries, toilet rolls, and kitchen basics, to help you settle in comfortably. If you require additional supplies during your stay, we kindly ask that you purchase these as needed.
We are available by phone or message to answer any of your queries and assist with recommendations. Our office hours are;
Mon-Sun: 10:00-19:00pm
IMPORTANT
If you have an emergency outside of these office hours please leave a message on the answerphone with your name, property you are staying and details of the issue. Answerphone messages are checked and we will respond to emergency situations. If it's a non-emergency issue or question, please send a message via Airbnb.
This is a great neighbourhood. You are close to lots of bars lovely independent shops, bars and restaurants on Albert Road. Just a few minutes walk to the seafront area where you will find plenty of other activities too, such as;
• Canoe Lake & recreational park
• Tennis courts
• Pitch & putt
• Model village
For craft beer lovers there are a couple of awesome options nearby. The Merchant house is just 5 mins walk and has a huge selection of craft beers and some amazing street food style dishes. A 15 min walk in the opposite direction will take you to Staggeringly good brewery. Fantastic cool warehouse venue where they brew there own beers and also offer pizza.
Entire property.
A character filled, large Victorian house, coupled with high ceilings and large bay windows in the living room and front bedroom. Enjoy your morning coffee in the outside courtyard or in front of your high windows while taking in the ocean sun.
GROUND FLOOR
Comfortable Living room with Sofas, cozy fireplace and Smart TV.
Double Bedroom with fireplace, high ceiling, hanging space for clothes.
Downstairs toilet with basin.
A kitchen/dining area with plenty of character. You will also find a large fridge, freezer, washing machine lots of cooking utensils and appliances.
Outdoor courtyard with dining table and a quirky outside toilet!
FIRST FLOOR
Three spacious double-bedrooms with fireplaces. One single-room with wardrobe.
Bathroom with Shower & toilet.
Taxis are cheap and plentiful. You also have Uber in the area.
There are plenty of buses that run along Albert/Highland Rd and Fratton train station is just a 15 walk away.
A travel cot and/or highchair can also be purchased in advance via the Marketplace in the guidebook and we will ensure they are there for your arrival.
Please be mindful of quiet hours between 11pm – 8am.
Dogs are allowed at the property for short-stay only.
We charge an extra £100 pet deposit.
All of our properties are non-smoking as the comfort of our guests is very important to us. If a property has been smoked in we will need to carry out a deep clean to remove the smell which will incur a minimum charge of £100.
PLEASE NOTE - IF BOOKING FOR 28 DAYS OR MORE A REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT OF £800 WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY TO THE HOST SEPARATELY & THE CLEANING FEE WILL BE INCREASED TO £170.
For your convenience, we provide a starter supply of essential consumables, including toiletries, toilet rolls, and kitchen basics, to help you settle in comfortably. If you require additional supplies during your stay, we kindly ask that you purchase these as needed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Portsmouth
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth. South Downs National Park and Farlington Marshes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Clarence Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fratton Park, or consider a night out at Wickham Estate.

Southsea / Portsmouth, Hampshire
What's nearby
- University of Portsmouth - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Portsmouth Guildhall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Portsmouth International Port - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Merchant House - 4 min walk
- Hunter Gatherer Coffee - 3 min walk
- The Lawrence Arms - 6 min walk
- Leopold Tavern - 3 min walk
- The Golden Eagle - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Places To Be

I'm the founder of Places to be, an independent and community focused property management company in Southsea. We value making things easy and accessible for our guests and showing you the hidden gems that our beautiful city by the sea has to offer.
We lovingly look after all our properties which are well equipped from kitchen equipment to games and most other things you will need for your stay.
Our properties are conveniently located near shops, restaurants and great places to visit and we love to provide recommendations to our favourites! We are always on hand to help you throughout your stay to provide advice, tips and recommendations so you can live like a local whilst you’re here.
Whether you’re here to sightsee, visit family or are working in the area. We can provide accommodation for you, offering stays anywhere between 1 day to 3 months.
We lovingly look after all our properties which are well equipped from kitchen equipment to games and most other things you will need for your stay.
Our properties are conveniently located near shops, restaurants and great places to visit and we love to provide recommendations to our favourites! We are always on hand to help you throughout your stay to provide advice, tips and recommendations so you can live like a local whilst you’re here.
Whether you’re here to sightsee, visit family or are working in the area. We can provide accommodation for you, offering stays anywhere between 1 day to 3 months.
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