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 Portsmouthโs best attractions.
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๐ณ Blue Puffin Stays Short Lets & Serviced Accommodation ๐ณ
๐ 5 Bedrooms โ Sleeps Groups Comfortably
๐ Bedroom 1 โ Double Bed
๐ Bedroom 2 โ Double Bed
๐ Bedroom 3 โ Double Bed
๐ Bedroom 4 โ Double Bed
๐ Bedroom 5 โ Single Bed
๐ Spacious Living Room with sofas, fireplace & Smart TV
๐ Kitchen / Dining Area for shared meals
๐ Fast Wi-Fi throughout
๐ Fully Equipped Kitchen
๐ Bathroom with Shower & Toilet
๐ Additional Downstairs Toilet
๐ Enclosed Courtyard Garden with seating
๐ Character features including fireplaces & high ceilings
โช Top Reasons to Book This Beautiful Property
โ Welcome to Francis House, a large and character-filled Victorian home managed by Blue Puffin Stays. Designed with space and practicality in mind, itโs ideal for group stays where comfort, value, and location matter most.
โ With four double bedrooms and one single bedroom, the house comfortably accommodates families, groups of friends, or work crews, with flexible sleeping arrangements throughout.
โ 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.
โ Step outside into the private courtyard garden, perfect for morning coffee or winding down in the evening.
โ Just a 15-minute walk to Southsea seafront and close to Albert Roadโs independent shops, bars, and restaurants.
โช Comfortable Bedrooms
โ All bedrooms feature comfortable beds, fresh linen, and storage, offering a restful nightโs sleep after exploring Portsmouth or working locally.
โช Bathroom Facilities
โ Family bathroom with shower and toilet upstairs
โ Additional downstairs toilet for added convenience
โ Fresh towels and a starter supply of toiletries provided
โช Spacious Living Area
โ Bright living room with high ceilings and large bay windows
โ Comfortable sofas and Smart TV
โ Ideal for relaxing, socialising, or quiet evenings in
โช Well-Equipped Kitchen & Dining
โ Fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and cooking essentials
โ Dining space ideal for group meals
โ Starter supplies of tea, coffee, toiletries, and kitchen basics provided
โช Business or Leisure?
โ Francis House is perfectly positioned for both.
โ Close to Albert Road, Southsea Common, Canoe Lake, and the seafront
โ Easy access to Gunwharf Quays (approx. 2 miles), Historic Dockyard, and Portsmouth city centre
โ Great transport links for contractors and business travellers
โช Long Stays
โ Ideal for longer stays, relocations, and work projects
โ Discounts available for extended bookings
โ Fully furnished with everything you need for a home-from-home stay
โช Exclusive Use
โ The entire property is yours โ no shared spaces
โ Relax and enjoy the house entirely on your own terms
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OPEN FOR LEISURE & BUSINESS BOOKINGS
โ Sleeps large groups comfortably
โ Pet friendly (short stays only โ ยฃ100 pet deposit)
โ Fast Wi-Fi
โ Smart TV
โ Fully equipped kitchen
โ Courtyard garden with seating
โ Close to Southsea seafront & Albert Road
โ Ideal for families, groups & contractors
โ Long-stay discounts available
โ We look forward to hosting you at Francis House, a spacious, practical, and welcoming home in Southsea.
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