House in Portsmouth
Reasons to book
About this house rental
Welcome to Francis House, a spacious Victorian home in the heart of Southsea, offering fantastic value, generous space, and a superb location close to the seafront. Sleeping large groups comfortably, this practical and character-filled house is ideal for families, friends, contractors, and work crews looking for a flexible and affordable base near Portsmouth’s best attractions.
The Space:
★★★★★
🏳 Blue Puffin Stays Short Lets & Serviced Accommodation 🏳
🗝 5 Bedrooms – Sleeps Groups Comfortably
🗝 Bedroom 1 – Double Bed
🗝 Bedroom 2 – Double Bed
🗝 Bedroom 3 – Double Bed
🗝 Bedroom 4 – Double Bed
🗝 Bedroom 5 – Single Bed
🗝 Spacious Living Room with sofas, fireplace & Smart TV
🗝 Kitchen / Dining Area for shared meals
🗝 Fast Wi-Fi throughout
🗝 Fully Equipped Kitchen
🗝 Bathroom with Shower & Toilet
🗝 Additional Downstairs Toilet
🗝 Enclosed Courtyard Garden with seating
🗝 Character features including fireplaces & high ceilings
✪ Top Reasons to Book This Beautiful Property
➞ Welcome to Francis House, a large and character-filled Victorian home managed by Blue Puffin Stays. Designed with space and practicality in mind, it’s ideal for group stays where comfort, value, and location matter most.
➞ With four double bedrooms and one single bedroom, the house comfortably accommodates families, groups of friends, or work crews, with flexible sleeping arrangements throughout.
➞ The kitchen and dining area provides a sociable space for shared meals, while the generous living room offers a cosy setting to relax after a busy day.
➞ Step outside into the private courtyard garden, perfect for morning coffee or winding down in the evening.
➞ Just a 15-minute walk to Southsea seafront and close to Albert Road’s independent shops, bars, and restaurants.
✪ Comfortable Bedrooms
➞ All bedrooms feature comfortable beds, fresh linen, and storage, offering a restful night’s sleep after exploring Portsmouth or working locally.
✪ Bathroom Facilities
➞ Family bathroom with shower and toilet upstairs
➞ Additional downstairs toilet for added convenience
➞ Fresh towels and a starter supply of toiletries provided
✪ Spacious Living Area
➞ Bright living room with high ceilings and large bay windows
➞ Comfortable sofas and Smart TV
➞ Ideal for relaxing, socialising, or quiet evenings in
✪ Well-Equipped Kitchen & Dining
➞ Fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and cooking essentials
➞ Dining space ideal for group meals
➞ Starter supplies of tea, coffee, toiletries, and kitchen basics provided
✪ Business or Leisure?
➞ Francis House is perfectly positioned for both.
➞ Close to Albert Road, Southsea Common, Canoe Lake, and the seafront
➞ Easy access to Gunwharf Quays (approx. 2 miles), Historic Dockyard, and Portsmouth city centre
➞ Great transport links for contractors and business travellers
✪ Long Stays
➞ Ideal for longer stays, relocations, and work projects
➞ Discounts available for extended bookings
➞ Fully furnished with everything you need for a home-from-home stay
✪ Exclusive Use
➞ The entire property is yours — no shared spaces
➞ Relax and enjoy the house entirely on your own terms
★ OPEN FOR LEISURE & BUSINESS BOOKINGS
✓ Sleeps large groups comfortably
✓ Pet friendly (short stays only – £100 pet deposit)
✓ Fast Wi-Fi
✓ Smart TV
✓ Fully equipped kitchen
✓ Courtyard garden with seating
✓ Close to Southsea seafront & Albert Road
✓ Ideal for families, groups & contractors
✓ Long-stay discounts available
➞ We look forward to hosting you at Francis House, a spacious, practical, and welcoming home in Southsea.
Guest Access:
★★★★★
🗝 Living Room
🗝 Bedrooms
🗝 Bathroom
🗝 Kitchen
🗝 Garden
➞ This property is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.
Other Things to Note:
★★★★★
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➞ By completion of this reservation you agree to the following:
➞ A £300 pre authorisation deposit will be required to secure your booking and released on checkout, as stated in accordance by the rental agreement and conditions of the booking.
➞ Agree to rental terms and conditions.
➞ I acknowledge that I will be required to provide a copy of a valid ID for verification.
Interaction with Guests:
The Blue Puffin Stays Team is always on hand to offer assistance as & when the guest needs us.
