Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city located in the county of Hampshire on the southern coast of England, and is the UK's only island city. It is commonly nicknamed Pompey. The administrative unit itself forms part of the wider Portsmouth conurbation, with an estimated 442,252 residents within its boundaries[citation needed], making it the 11th largest urban area in England. At the 2001 census it was the only city in England with a greater population density (4,639/km² (12,015/sq mi)) than London as a whole (4,562/km² (11,816/sq mi)), although many of London's individual boroughs had a much greater density.
So while visiting Portsmouth why not experience the hospitality of Birchwood Guest House
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44 Waverley Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2PP
Tel: +44 (0)23 9281 1337; E-mail: enquiries@birchwood.uk.com
Welcome to Birchwood Guest House

Birchwood Guest House is a family run Bed & Breakfast owned and operated by Heather and Ken Cottrell in a friendly and informal style. The Bed and Breakfast Guest House was built in 1904, this Edwardian house has lovely bright rooms which are constantly being re-decorated and updated. Birchwood Bed and Breakfast Guest House is located in the heart of Portsmouth and is close to the sea front and award winning gardens.
Portsmouth is becoming increasingly popular with tourists from both home and abroad and is now renowned as a "world class" waterfront. Portsmouth is a famous and historic naval port with the added benefit of also having a seaside resort of Southsea. With so many attractions in the Portsmouth area we hope that this will encourage you to stay with us for either a short break or perhaps even longer.










