Elphinstone Homeshare - Portsmouth
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Portsmouth homestay with on-site minimarket and shared kitchen
Accommodation & Amenities
Elphinstone Homeshare Portsmouth offers a homestay experience with a shared kitchen and a minimarket on the premises. Guests can use streaming services, a washing machine, and a work desk during their stay. The property also provides an ATM/cash machine on site, along with fire extinguishers and security alarms.
Location & Surroundings
Situated on Elphinstone Road, the Homeshare is a 12-minute walk from Southsea Common Beach. Portsmouth Harbour is 2 km away, with Portsmouth Cathedral and the University of Portsmouth each within 1 km. Guests find the location convenient for city trips and visits to local restaurants.
Room Types
Elphinstone Homeshare offers Standard Double Rooms and Budget Double Rooms, both with access to a shared bathroom. Each room includes a work desk and streaming services for guest use. The Budget Double Room has carpeted floors and a dining area in the shared kitchen.
Guest Favorites
Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, convenient location, and the property's suitability for city trips. A solo traveler rated the Standard Double Room 8/10 for cleanliness and location, noting easy access and good communication from the owner. Another guest highlighted the neat kitchen and excellent transport links.
Practical Information
The property has a designated smoking area and is non-smoking throughout the rest of the building. Parking is available on site but with charges and requires arrangement at least 24 hours prior. Guests also benefit from a minimarket, heating, and a shared kitchen with a dining area.
- Location: 12-minute walk to Southsea Common Beach, 2 km from Portsmouth Harbour
- Rooms: Standard Double Room and Budget Double Room with shared bathroom
- Amenities: Shared kitchen, minimarket on site, ATM/cash machine
- Guest Feedback: Well-equipped kitchen, convenient location, solo traveler rating 8/10
- Practical: Parking with permit charges (arrange 24 hours ahead), designated smoking area
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
9 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
12 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
7 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
On-site car park
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Shared kitchen
Flat-screen TV
No smoking on site
Services
- Shops/Commercial services
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Elphinstone Homeshare
| 💵 Lowest room price | 27 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 34.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Southampton, SOU |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
Reviews of Elphinstone Homeshare
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