Location
Just 2 minutes' walk from the seafront, and perfectly located to enjoy Southsea and Portsmouth.
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The Cotswolds, Herefordshire, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire, The Peak District
The heart of the UK is scattered with medieval towns and villages that seem almost completely untouched by time. The region seamlessly combines great cities, such as majestic Oxford with rural gems like the Cotswolds and the Peak District.
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Mythical landscapes and immersive history compete for your attention in Ireland. There's no wonder it's named the Emerald Isle: a visit to the ever-changing vistas of Donegal or the grave beauty of Connemara will soon reveal why.
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Welcome to the epic North of England, home to a multi-layered history, ultra-cool, industrial cities and vast swathes of dramatic scenery. From the medieval city of York to the inspirational beauty of the Lake District, the North never fails to impress.
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Few landscapes on earth are as dramatic as Scotland: think eagles cruising through cloud-whipped skies, secluded lochs and atmospheric ruins atop dramatic hillsides. Marvel at Edinburgh's gothic architecture or lose yourself in the wilderness of the Highlands.
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Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, In or Near London
Escape to England's South East when you're craving a peaceful break. From Kent - the Garden of England - to Hampshire’s rolling countryside and maritime heritage, long stretches of ruggedly beautiful coastline meet national parks, quiet villages and pockets of wilderness.
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Welcome to Wales, where just a hop across the border from England feels like you've entered a new world entirely. This compact country boasts inspiring hills, formidable castles and moody coastlines of crumbling rock and golden sand.
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.
Just 2 minutes' walk from the seafront, and perfectly located to enjoy Southsea and Portsmouth.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Galene House is just a minute's walk from the seafront.
Yes! The house is well-suited to children with a cot and highchair available.
Yes, there is off-road parking available for up to 6 cars. Other car parking is available in the area (charges may apply).
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome, charged at £50 per dog.
Yes, while there is a well-equipped kitchen for self-catering at Galene House, we can put you in touch with some very good local private chefs that can cater for you and your guests for a special celebratory meal, or for every meal during your stay.
Yes, you can arrange for a local supermarket to deliver to the property any time during your stay. We ask that the time booked is after your check-in time, as it’s possible the house-keeper won’t be at the property before that time.
The nearest train station is Fratton (1.3 miles).
The nearest airports are Southampton (21 miles) and Heathrow (65 miles).
The check-in time is 4pm on the day of your arrival, and check-out is at 10am on the day of your departure.
The house is in a town centre location, meaning there are neighbours close to the property. For this reason, we ask that noise is contained within the house from 9pm until 9am the next morning. During this time, we ask that any music is kept to a level that can only be heard inside the house, and that clients don’t use the hot tub.
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,000 during your stay at Galene House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
You can book online or by calling our friendly team on 01242 352 747. When booking, we ask for a deposit of 1/3 of the total price, with the balance payable 3 months prior to your stay.