Shared Homestay with Resident Show Dogs

Hotels
8.7 (171 reviews)
45 Hillcrest Road , Portishead , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Hosts
Great Location
Cons:
Shared Facilities
Cleanliness Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues due to the presence of pets and shared facilities.
Service
9.7
Hosts are described as friendly, warm, and accommodating.
Location
9.2
Guests appreciated the proximity to the beach and coastal paths.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were described as comfortable, but some guests were surprised by shared facilities.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities were limited; kitchen availability was noted but cluttered.
Value for Money
8.7
Generally seen as good value due to hospitable service and location.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Hosts provided great coffee; no formal food service mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.7
Despite some drawbacks, guests felt at home and enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:27

Property Description

Picturesque Garden and Sea Views
Convenient Shared Kitchen and Private Check-in
Cozy Terrace and Fully Equipped Kitchen

To book your stay and experience these amenities firsthand, visit us in Portishead today!

Important information:

Please note: 8 adult Havanese dogs live at this property. They are friendly but will bark when greeting you. This property may not be suitable for guests with dog allergies or fear of dogs. Guests are not permitted to bring their own pets.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 171 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Pat • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location,view from house, although we were in a bedroom without the view.

Cons:

Although there was a big flat screen TV the owner did not have a licence, so we couldn't watch live TV. Being old we couldn't cope with the many Apps and streaming. Not being shown what we could use in the kitchen, which was rather untidy! Shared bathroom, but that was my fault as I hadn't read the small print!

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandar • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Dogs they are top :)

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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angus • solo_traveller • gb
8
Many thanks I hugely enjoyed my stay in this very special room
Pros:

Very friendly reception. The most extraordinary ever changing view of the whole of the Bristol Channel - very refreshing!

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • couple • pl
8
Pokoje, z dostępem do wspólnej kuchni i przemiłymi psami.
Pros:

Położenie, personel, super widok z jednego z pokoi na Kanał.

Cons:

Brak uwag.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
8
Ein herrlicher Aufenhalt!
Pros:

Tolle Lage! Sehr empfehlenswert. Eigentümer sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Die Hunde haben uns nicht gestört.
Bad prima.

Cons:

Keine Schelle an der Haustür!

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
6
Just as described but if you aren't keen on dogs, not for you! And shared bathroom which is OK for 1
Pros:

Lovely room in itself, lovely view. Comfy bed.

Cons:

We knew about the dogs and they were very well behaved but we wouldn't go back as the doggy aroma was strong (probably because of the heat). Also a door kept banging during the night and we couldn't work out what was going on. The hosts gave us free reign of the kitchen etc but we didn't feel comfortable. That's just us, though.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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deborah • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

The bed was excellent and view

Cons:

Too many dogs. Lots of hair. Kitchen not usable. Good value for sleeping only. Owner polite

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great for a shared accommodation
Pros:

Spectacular view from the bedroom. Comfortable bed and good room size. Lovely shower in shared bathroom. Able to use the fridge (and rest of kitchen though I only used the kettle and fridge!) Friendly couple, keen to accommodate guests and ensure that you're comfortable.

Cons:

The dogs bark for any visitor and when let out of their enclosed space crowd round, jump up and lick. They are quiet over night though and often contained with a gate over the living area in the day. Understandably some dog hair around though you can tell they work hard to hoover frequently.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Williams • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very welcoming hosts. Clean and bright space to stay whilst in the area

Cons:

No complaints

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Williams • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very comfortable property. Lovely hosts, very welcoming and friendly. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Cons:

No complaints!

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Williams • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The property feels very homely and spacious, it gives you a place to feel like you’re away from the rest of the house and just in your own place. Hosts are also very welcoming!!!

Cons:

No complaints

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Williams • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Hosts were fantastic, really made you feel at home and welcome. I am not a dog person but every single one of their dogs are so beautiful!

Cons:

Could not fault the property or the hosts.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Williams • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Love this property. Evan and Jane are amazing hosts and I could not fault them in the slightest.

Cons:

No faults!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Hotspur73 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Big room,large comfortable bed and amazing views

Cons:

No lock on bedroom door

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Tinka • solo_traveller • nl
1
The most horrible, rude and unhelpful host I ever met in a stinking dog-sty! Don't go there!
Pros:

Nothing. The host was very unkind from the start and in the end asked me to leave his house! Unbelievable rude, he was!

Cons:

The fact that When I arrived at seven p.m. after more than 60 miles of cycling, the host was angry that I arrived "too early" . He still had to clean my room and make my bed. He didn't allow me to put my e-bike in the garage and asked me to carry it all alone 20 steps of two stairs. When I asked him to help me, he said it was " your problem". Also , the whole house stank of more than twelve little dogs and the view from my room was not with the promised sea-view, neither with the balcony from the pictures. And absolute, disaster, that's what it was!

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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kalariya • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lalinder • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Evan was lovely. Bed sheets comfy. Nice view. Bedroom clean

Cons:

Kitchen was very dirty and lounge wasn't a usable space as the dogs were all there. (When i was checking out Jane was cleaning the kitchen - she'd been gone for a month and only returned the night before I left)
I love dogs but unfortunately the smell of 8ish dogs was overwhelming - I had to leave my bedroom window open at all times
Unfortunately I did wish I could have cancelled after checking in - would have been cheaper for me to have booked a hotel with ensuite but thought the pictures looked very nice.
No locks on the doors - Evan did explain with it being a family home, he would have a spare key so it would defeat the point. My only note on that is the spare key would be more for personal safety regarding other travellers there and to ensure personal belongings were safe when others were coming in and out.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
5
Hmmmm
Pros:

The cleanliness and comfort of the room and bathroom, the wonderful view. The host was friendly. The many dogs were no bother.

Cons:

I was surprised to find that the b&b seems to be run by a single man - I had expected a couple.
I was rather disturbed to find that my bedroom did not have a lock on the door. Being a single women I am aware of safety so I suggest that that is remedied as soon as possible.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Hakim • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Tres jolie vue. Evan est très accueillant et sympathique. Je recommande

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee