Galene House The South East

Create holiday memories in this stunning seaside villa

A stone’s throw from Southsea Beach in Hampshire, Galene House is an immaculately restored Edwardian villa with accommodation for 20 guests. Bring the family - children very welcome - or escape with friends for a luxury seaside break.

Spacious, stylish and welcoming, this south coast retreat has everything you need for a memorable group holiday. The large kitchen-diner boasts an American-style fridge freezer, two ovens and a bean-to-cup coffee machine among many luxury details, and there’s room for a crowd around the table.

Relax in the lounge or discover the cinema room, flopping onto recliner sofas and enjoying Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon TV, a full Sky package, BT Sports and more, all on an 80-inch screen. On sunny days, head outdoors to enjoy a few beers or fire up the barbecue for some al fresco dining together on the decking or sink into the hot tub. Ten comfortable en-suite bedrooms, split over three of the house's four floors, are waiting at the day’s end.

When you’re not creating delicious meals in the kitchen, there are plenty of lovely restaurants within walking distance. Southsea is also full of exciting attractions or you can head further afield for a day out to Portsmouth Historic Docks, Marwell Zoo or the cathedral town of Winchester.

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Guest Reviews

Second year of having a Christmas weekend with friends at Galene House. Spotlessly clean, beds comfortable and all amenities needed for self catering, also happy to recommend any local restaurants or bars...nothing too much trouble for Pauline who showed us around the house...would definitely recommend.

Debbie, Totton

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Highlights Living Spaces Kitchen and Dining Bedrooms Bathrooms All

Lounge

Kitchen

Cinema Room

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Outside Dining

Lounge

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List of Bedrooms (PDF)

What to expect

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Galene House just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

Luxury bed linen and fluffy towels
Fast broadband & Wi-Fi
Hot tub (seats 8)
Charcoal BBQ (charcoal available on request)
Well-equipped kitchen with 2 ovens, microwave, large American style fridge, boiling water tap and coffee machine with bean grinder
Dining room can seat 18 (or 20 at a squeeze)
Cinema room with large 80 inch screen, DVD player, PlayStation (PS4), Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon TV, Now TV and Sky TV (including Sports and Movies)
Meeting equipment available if required

Location

Just 2 minutes' walk from the seafront, and perfectly located to enjoy Southsea and Portsmouth.

In the area

Events on the Common

Southsea has a huge expanse of green known as Southsea Common; just minutes from Solent House. It’s a great space to relax, but also home to a large number of events including the Southsea Show, Military Vehicle Show, Para Spectacular, Kite Festival, a variety of circuses, and the popular Victorious Festival.

Portsmouth by Night

If dancing and celebrations are in order, the bars and clubs of Gunwharf Quays come alive at night, with restaurants open until late and the bars open even later. Grab a drink or two overlooking the boats bobbing in the Solent, then head inside to dance away the wee hours.

Spinnaker Tower

Just a 5-minute drive from Southsea is Spinnaker Tower, offering breath-taking panoramic views, an incredible glass floor and a Sky Garden for an ‘on top of the world’ feeling. Why not book an afternoon tea experience, or for the more adventurous, a 100-metre abseil?

Island Hopping

Why not take a day trip to the Isle of Wight right from Southsea? There’s a hovercraft service that takes just 10 minutes to get to Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

Step aboard HMS Victory

Experience life on board the world's most famous warship in the nearby Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar.