1 room of 18m² in Portsmouth

🏠 COSY HOME IN THE HEART OF BAFFINS A peaceful, homely base in the heart of Baffins — perfect for contractors, NHS staff and professionals working daytime hours in Portsmouth during the week. Our semi‑detached home is calm, friendly and welcoming, ideal if you want somewhere quiet to unwind after work. We’re in one of Portsmouth’s greenest areas, just a 2‑minute walk to the bus stop, Baffins Pond, the local pub, parks and local shops. Southsea and the city centre are only 10 minutes away by car, with quick access in and out of the city via the Eastern Road — ideal for early starts. The guest room is located at the back of the house overlooking the garden, offering extra privacy and a restful night’s sleep. 🛏️ THE ROOM A cosy double room offering: • Fresh weekly bedding & towels • Clothes rail & single built‑in cupboard • Desk/dressing table & lamp • WiFi • Garden view • Comfortable double ottoman bed with thick mattress It’s a peaceful, uncluttered space designed for rest after a long workday. You’re welcome to leave your belongings in the room over the weekend, so you don’t need to pack up each time. 🚿 BATHROOMS • Upstairs shower room with a large shower (shared with hosts) • Separate downstairs toilet for convenience (located in the back lean‑to) 🍽️ KITCHEN Our compact, peaceful kitchen includes: • Brand‑new large Panasonic combination microwave‑oven‑grill • Kettle & toaster • Allocated fridge‑freezer space • Tea, coffee & milk provided • Plates, bowls, mugs, cutlery etc for your use Please note: electric hobs are not available for guest use. 🛋️ DINING ROOM / EVENING RELAXATION Guests are welcome to unwind in the dining room in the evenings, which includes: • Large comfy sofa • Smart TV with Netflix & Amazon Prime • Lovely west‑facing garden views A perfect place to relax after a long day. 🌳 GARDEN A sunny, west‑facing garden with an apple tree and visiting birds — especially lovely in spring and summer. 🚗 PARKING • Free on‑street parking available (no permits or restrictions) • Nearby roads also available if the street is busy • Driveway upgrade in progress — a dedicated space will be available soon Driveway parking may be available depending on your work pattern (small £10 weekly supplement). 🏠 THE HOUSEHOLD • Professional, friendly couple • Calm, respectful, clean home • Pet‑free and smoke‑free • Looking for a tidy, considerate, chilled Monday–Friday guest You’ll have your own private bedroom and shared access to the kitchen, dining room, shower room and downstairs toilet. The front living room is used by the hosts. A key is provided for your stay. 💼 IDEAL FOR • NHS staff, contractors, consultants, office‑based workers • Professionals with early starts or night shifts • Anyone wanting a peaceful, calm home to unwind after work May not be suitable for: • People who need to cook full meals daily using the hob (Panasonic microwave-oven-combo available) • Very noisy or late‑night social routines • Weekend stays 🧘 HOUSE STYLE We keep a calm, tidy home and find things run smoothly with a few simple courtesies: • Shoes off indoors • Quiet, relaxed evenings after 9:30pm • Hot meals enjoyed in the dining room (keeps bedrooms fresh) • Shared spaces left as you found them 💼 PRACTICALITIES • Two‑week deposit + first week’s rent upfront (refundable at the end of your stay) • Rent paid weekly in advance • Reference or proof of employment — whichever is easiest Stays of 3 or 4 nights are welcome: • 4 nights: £130 per week • 3 nights: £110 per week If this sounds like the right fit for your work‑week base, we’d be happy to hear from you. 🚆 Transport Links We’re extremely well‑connected for anyone working in and around Portsmouth. Buses • 2‑minute walk to the nearest bus stop • Direct routes to Portsmouth city centre, QA Hospital, Southsea, Gunwharf, Fratton, Cosham and Hilsea • Frequent services from early morning to late evening — ideal for daytime workers Trains • Fratton Station – 8 minutes by car or around 25 minutes on foot • Hilsea Station – 10 minutes by bus • Fast connections to Southampton, Chichester, Brighton, London Waterloo, Guildford and Fareham Road Links • Quick access to the Eastern Road (A2030) for getting in and out of the city • Easy routes to the A27, M27 and M275 • Perfect for contractors or commuters driving in from outside Portsmouth Local Area at a Glance • 2 minutes to Baffins Pond, parks and local shops • Quiet, green residential area with everything close by • Free on‑street parking (driveway upgrade in progress) Baffins is one of Portsmouth’s greenest and most peaceful neighbourhoods — a lovely spot for anyone who wants calm evenings after work and everything they need close by. We’re just a 2‑minute walk from Baffins Pond, local parks, the bus stop, and handy corner shops. The local pub and cafés are also right on your doorstep. Southsea, Fratton and the city centre are all around 10 minutes by car, making it easy to enjoy the seafront, restaurants and shopping without living in the busy part of town. For everyday essentials, you’re only a few minutes’ drive from: • Tesco Extra and Aldi at Pompey Centre • Byrfield’s Retail Park (B&M, Boots, fast food options, M&S Foodhall) • Lovely local walks straight from the house