Below the thunders of the upper deep,
Far, far beneath in the abysmal sea,
His ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep
The Kraken sleepeth: faintest sunlights flee
Alfred Lord Tennyson - 1809-1892
Lounge
Cosy and comfy lounge with 65 inch flat screen smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime. Situated on the 1st floor, it has a bay window seating area and a spare bed.
Dinning Room
On the Ground floor, this room seats 6 around a large table. Decorated with maritime memorabilia, an experience not easily forgotten.
Kitchen
On the Ground floor, there is a well equipped kitchen. Kitchen appliances include electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and coffee machine.
Bedroom 1
A beautiful room with a comfortable Super King Size Four Poster Bed situated at the top of the Townhouse on the 2nd Floor.
Bedroom 2
A lovely, bright and airy restful space with comfortable singles (or linked King size bed) and TV.
Bathroom 1 and 2
A large spacious luxury bathroom with freestanding bath and a shower.
Separate walk in shower and toilet
About Kraken House
A place where history and mystery intertwine. Constructed in 1834 by Oxford University, Kraken House is not just a Grade II listed townhouse—it's a portal to a bygone era. Decorated with unusual furnishings that evoke maritime folklore, Kraken House modestly housed many a merchant ship Captain.
Imagine the stories of seafarers, echoing within these very walls.
Stories of mysteries and monsters that lurk in the depths of the ocean. Located just behind Oxford Street, and mere metres from dozens of cafes, bars, and minutes from WestQuay and the City Centre, Kraken House is perfectly situated for your exploration. Accommodating up to six people, it’s the ideal hideaway for those seeking a touch of history with a hint of the unknown.
Are you ready to unveil the secrets of Kraken House?
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Entire Townhouse with Free Parking
The entire house is accessible to guests, with everything in the house provided for guests to use including its own private and fenced garden.
The space is a Grade II listed, 2 Bedroom Terraced Town House, located just a few steps away from restaurants, pubs, cafes and within walking distance of the West Quay shopping centre, Ocean Village and the Docks.
Kraken House is decorated with unusual furnishings that emphasises its mysterious maritime folklore and fascinating features.
Getting Here
Kraken House
127 Bernard Street, Southampton, SO14 3DY, UK
Nearest Station
Kraken House is 1.5 miles from Southampton Central Train Station, which is an 8 min journey by taxi. Train operators are South Western Railway, Southern Trains, First Great Western and Cross Country Trains.
Nearest Airport
Southampton Airport is 4.2 miles away which is a 13 min taxi ride. Alternatively, trains run from Southampton Airport Parkway to Southampton Central Station on a regular basis.
By Road
Coming by car, the main roads into Southampton are via the M27, M3 and M271.
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