The Portland Guesthouse

As a social enterprise, we will be taking the property full circle to its original purposes of a Guesthouse and ‘School’. Whilst providing high quality accommodation, The Portland will be educating vulnerable adults to develop skills in the hospitality industry and offer the opportunity of on-site training resulting in an official qualification. Working closely with the full time team, confidence can be regained and skills re-established during their training with us. The Portland Guesthouse is a project of Aim Up (registered charity number 1111403), a Gloucestershire based charity steeped in history and was renovated in 2020.

The Portland Guesthouse, occupying 51 Portland Street’s Grade II listed building was established in 2020 and is ideally located in the heart of Cheltenham. The property boasts seven uniquely decorated en-suite bedrooms across 4 floors of the Late Georgian building, retaining many of the original features. Our full breakfasts are served in the remarkable breakfast room stretching the length of the building for you to start your day off right. Ideally located for all the events our stunning festival town has to offer venues including Cheltenham Racecourse, the Town Hall and the Everyman Theatre are all within walking distance. The boutiques and bars of Montpellier and the Promenade are also just a short walk away. As a social enterprise, we will be taking the property full circle to its original purposes of a Guesthouse and ‘School’. Whilst providing high quality accommodation, The Portland will be educating vulnerable adults to develop skills in the hospitality industry and offer the opportunity of on-site training resulting in an official qualification. Working closely with the full time team, confidence can be regained and skills re-established during their training with us. Please note, we offer the Basement King at this reduced rate as the room is located underneath the kitchen, being an old building - we have some creaky floorboards and this room can be noisy as we prepare for breakfast in the mornings. The NCP Car Parks which are located opposite The Portland Guest House are NOT included in the parking permit, and there is a possibility of being fined if guests use it to unload and check in without paying for parking.

Ideally located in the centre of Cheltenham our guests are just minutes' walk from the famous Cheltenham Racecourse and event locations such as the Town Hall and Pittville pump rooms. The Brewery Quarter, home to cinema, mini golf, bowling and bars and restaurants is just a 5 minute walk away. The high street is also just a short walk