The Portland Guest House in Cheltenham Town Centre Review
They invited me to try out the new Portland Guest House in Cheltenham, a new venture. I jumped at the chance for a night away to coincide with a trip out to Cheltenham.
The guest house is on Portland Street, near the town centre, and I found it easily. Check-in was painless, and they quickly showed me to my room and gave me a great welcome. Sadly for the dog, Portland wasn’t dog-friendly, so he couldn’t get his night away.
The Portland B&B in Cheltenham Town Centre
This establishment is a new option for people to stay in Cheltenham. This is what they say about themselves.
Set in the heart of Cheltenham, Portland Guesthouse invites you to a warm, luxurious stay in a property steeped in history. Spend a relaxing, restful time in one of our beautiful rooms and then start your day with a delicious breakfast in our impressive dining room. We provide you with the best that Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire countryside have to offer.
As a social enterprise, The Portland will educate vulnerable adults to develop skills in the hospitality industry and offer on-site training that results in an official qualification.
The Room
The room they gave me suitably impressed me. This was very comfortable and nicely decorated. It was one of their larger rooms, comfortably furnished, especially the bed. The room had a TV and free Wi-Fi, which was fast.
The bathroom was nice, with a good, powerful shower and nice toiletries, including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and a shower cap.
The room had a kettle for tea or coffee. They served this up with a jar of delicious chocolate brownies, a pleasant touch.
However, the bed was very comfortable, and I slept like a log.
Other Rooms
They showed me around the entire building, and the rooms are of a top standard and come in many configurations. The Portland has family-compatible rooms, twin rooms for those who work away, and other bigger double rooms. They decorated them in a unique style with high-quality auction-house furniture.
Breakfast
In the morning, they serve breakfast for all guests in the breakfast room. I opted for their full English breakfast, which went down well with a few glasses of orange juice.
The breakfast included bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, toast and beans. Other options included an array of cereals, croissants, and other Danish pastries. The breakfast set me up well for the day ahead, mainly further exploring Cheltenham, including a walk in the nearby Pittville Park.
Review of The Portland B&B in Cheltenham
A nice luxury bed-and-breakfast in the town’s heart, with great staff and a hearty breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble, and I would highly recommend it.
Contact
Website – www.theportlandchelt.co.uk