Craving a ✨seafront staycation✨ that fits the whole gang without skimping on five-star comfort? Windbrake House in Gosport (PO12 2LZ) is a gated, 10-bedroom Edwardian villa redesigned for modern luxury yet only 100 m from Stokes Bay. Picture vaulted ceilings, designer fabrics, super-king feather beds and a games room with table football that ends every family debate. Outside, a south-facing garden hides a private gate to the promenade—ideal for sunset strolls or an early-morning dip. With parking for seven cars, high-speed Wi-Fi and Sally’s legendary home-baked cakes on arrival, this is the large-group accommodation for Portsmouth city breaks, Isle of Wight day-trippers or milestone celebrations up to 20 guests.
Services
- 🛏️ Luxury Bedrooms: super-king or twin set-ups, Egyptian-cotton linen, Smart TVs, blackout blinds.
- 🍳 Cater-Ready Kitchen: two ovens, five-ring hob, American fridge-freezer, Nespresso machine; private chef hire on request.
- 🕹️ Entertainment: games room (table football, board-games wall), 65″ cinema TV with Netflix, Bluetooth sound system.
- 🌳 Garden & BBQ: furnished terrace, lawn games, Weber gas grill, secure side gate to the beach path.
- 🚗 Gated Parking: up to 7 vehicles plus EV charging point.
- 📚 Curated Guidebook: digital handbook packed with ferry times, waterfront pubs, paddle-board hire and Southsea must-sees.
- 🍼 Family Extras: two travel cots, highchairs, stair gates, baby monitor, plastic crockery.
- 🐕 Pet-Friendly: up to two well-behaved dogs by prior arrangement (miles of coastline to roam).
- 🎉 Event Support: balloons, private mixologist or marquee hire for birthdays, hen dos, micro-weddings.
- 🧹 Concierge Clean: mid-week housekeeping for 7-night bookings; daily refresh available.
Pros
⭐ Location – quiet cul-de-sac yet five minutes to the Gosport–Portsmouth ferry and Historic Dockyard.
⭐ Space – 620 m² of open-plan lounges plus breakout snugs = togetherness and privacy.
⭐ Accessibility – two ground-floor ensuite rooms, ramp access, wide corridors.
⭐ Eco Touches – solar panels, recycling station, refill toiletries, bee-friendly planting.
⭐ Host Magic – Sally lives next door; need extra champagne flutes or a taxi? Sorted in minutes.
Reviews
- “Spacious” – “Rooms huge, décor gorgeous, kitchen handled our group of 14 with ease; garden gate to the sea is genius.”
- “Homely” – “Felt like borrowing a stylish friend’s house: feather beds I didn’t want to leave and a handbook that answered every question.”
- “Spotless” – “Arrived to homemade cake, hotel-level cleanliness and high cleaning standards—reassuring in these times.”
- “Perfect” – “Short walk to ferry for Portsmouth & Southsea day out; back for BBQ in the garden. You won’t be disappointed!”
- “Welcoming” – “Sally stopped at nothing to make it perfect—breakfast was gorgeous and the resident cat cameo sealed the deal.”
Ready to trade crowded hotels for your own seaside mansion? Check live availability at windbrakehouse.co.uk, pack the paddle-boards and let Windbrake House turn your next gathering into an unforgettable coastal escape. 🏖️