We deliberately booked the retreat as a result of the reviews here on trip advisor, it was wonderful, the house, and the owners were great, and even helped out with a special surprise for my wife. Five stars.
There is nothing I could fault them on.
And the breakfasts were superb! Very tasty and fresh.
Perfect location for all the sights of Portsmouth!

We stayed here for the Great South Run, and what a treat it was to stay in such a comfortable b&b with only a short walk to the start. We stayed in the Ward room, the bathroom was out of this world, a jacuzzi bath, which was just what you needed after a long run with tired legs. The room was huge, well decorated and spotlessly clean. Mark and Sian were the perfect hosts, and I feel REALLY guilty for not being able to sleep on the first night (that is what comes of living in a really quiet cul-de-sac where no traffic goes by) I did sleep perfectly the second night and would not let this stop me from booking the same room again. Probably one of the best b&b's we have stayed in, certainly the best in Portsmouth by far, keep up the good work Mark & Sian.

After so many positive reviews we can only confirm that this B&B is everything previous guests have said. Sian and Mark are gracious hosts and their B&B, a charming old English home, is tastefully decorated, very clean, light and airy and very comfortable. Great attention has been paid to keep the spirit of this house and it’s previous occupants lend their names to the 4 different bedrooms. We stayed in 2 of the bedrooms, “The Emmanuel” & “The Cooper”. The first is very big and has a bath and shower, the latter is more cozy and has a parquet floor, a plus for people with allergies. The little extra touches of cottonwool & cottonbuds in the bathroom and mineral water, biscuits e.t.c were very thoughtful and much appreciated.
I also enjoyed the guest lounge room which had the daily papers and some light reading.

Sian is very helpful and forthcoming with advice about restaurants and the various attractions in Portsmouth when asked. Portsmouth is reputed for it’s seafood and we ate very well at the “Abarbistro” and the “Relentless”. One could spend the best part of a day visiting the Historic Dockyards and shopping at Gunwarf Quays. B&B is well located in a quiet residential quarter but just around the corner from shops, restaurants and bars. In October, we had no trouble with parking and found a park each day opposite the B&B, Mark provided us with a permit. Their breakfasts are generous and varied and I particularly enjoyed the cut fruit platter. My hat off to you both Sian and Mark. If only all B&B’s had your professionalism, high standards and sense of hospitality!

Like others we've stayed in other B&Bs in Portsmouth and this is by far the best we've been in. The house is fantastic, the room we stayed in was first class, breakfasts are spot on and Mark and Sian the perfect hosts. We will be using it again. Highly recommended.