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Welcome to Asturias House (Self Catering Accommodation), Southampton the cost effective self catering alternative to a 4 star hotel. Fully serviced rooms with the attraction of a homely atmosphere. You can eat “at home” saving on eating out and have freedom of choice.  
 
Duncan and Helen Bendermacher offer high quality self catering accommodation. We are located within walking distance of the Southampton city centre, Southampton railway station and Southampton coach station. We are also conveniently located for the Southampton airport and University of Southampton. 
 
We can offer single self catering, double self catering or triple self catering rooms, all of an excellent standard. We can also offer on-site parking. Our privately owned, quality, self catering, serviced rooms are in the heart of Southampton and are ideal for short or long term stays. We offer better rates than a hotel with the benefit of privacy and comfort in a home from home environment. 
 
Our rooms are fully furnished and centrally heated. All self catering rooms are en-suite and equipped with colour T.V. Wireless internet is also available. There are two modern fully equipped kitchens as well as laundry facilities. 
 
Smoking Policy:  
To conform with Government Legislation it is illegal to smoke in the premises. There is an outside smoking area provided.  

Local area
  
People who live here will tell you that The New Forest is a lively, working landscape with many secrets to discover. The only way to reveal The New Forest’s hidden gems and truly appreciate the sights, sounds and smells of the forest is to get out there and explore. Try to escape from the confines of the car and head out on foot, bicycle or on horseback to get a more intimate feel of the forest, its coast and villages.

STONEHENGE: 
 
Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in the 
whole of Britain and has attracted visitors from earliest times. It stands as a timeless monument to the people who built it. 
 
The Stonehenge that we see today is the final stage that was completed about 3500 years ago, but first let us look back 5000 years.  

SALISBURY: 
 
Superbly situated in southern England’s rural heartland, medieval Salisbury is the perfect fusion of ancient and modern. The city lies at the confluence of five rivers and the awe-inspiring sight of the Cathedral, rising up from the water-meadows, has been described as ‘Britain’s best view’ by readers of Country Life magazine. 
Southampton is located on the southern shoreline of England, between Portsmouth (to the east) and the New Forest National Park (to the west). The city of Southampton is close to many main roads, which link it to more northerly cities, with the M3 being especially prominent and heading to nearby London, passing Eastleigh, Winchester, Basingstoke and Farnborough along the way. 

WINCHESTER: 
 
Modern day visitors to Winchester can’t help but soak in the history as they wander through the ancient streets of this small city. Few however may realise that some of Winchester’s first settlers arrived there more than 2,000 years ago. 
 
The first permanent residents of Winchester appear to have arrived in the Iron Age, sometime around 150BC, establishing both a hillfort and also a trading settlement on the western edge of the modern city. Winchester would remain the exclusive home of the Celtic Belgae tribe for the next two hundred years or so. 

PORTSMOUTH: 
 
As a significant naval port for centuries, Portsmouth is home to the world's oldest dry dock still in use and also home to some famous ships, including HMS Warrior and Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory. Although smaller than in its heyday, the naval base remains a major dockyard and base for the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commandos whose Headquarters resides there. There is also a thriving commercial ferry port serving destinations on the continent for freight and passenger traffic. 
 
The Spinnaker Tower is a striking recent addition to the city's skyline. It can be found in the redeveloped former HMS Vincent, an area of retail outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars now known as Gunwharf Quays.  Why The Name Asturias? 
We are a new business in Southampton and are adjoined to the Alcantara Guest House which offers excellent 4 star Bed & Breakfast. The Alcantara and Asturias were sister ships that sailed out of Southampton so it is appropriate that we are called Asturias House. 
 
Asturias' Claim To Stardom: 
In 1957 the Asturias was sold for breaking but before her final voyage she was to play her starring role. The breaker, Thomas W. Ward lent her to the Rank Organisation to use her as the Titanic in the film “A Night to Remember”. This was filmed at Faslane. Her port side was used to depict the lifeboat-lowering scenes whilst the ship breakers were at work on the starboard side and when the film was completed so was the demolition. 
 
History: 
The Asturias was built in 1925 by Harland & Wollf, Belfast and when she was launched she was the largest motor ship in the world. The Asturias was the first Royal Mail passenger ship with a cruiser stern her forward funnel being a dummy. She made her maiden voyage to Argentina (River Plate) on 26 February 1926 with Commodore E.W.E.Morrison in command. 
 
It was reported that she suffered severe vibration as well as being slow so her diesel engines were replaced with two Parsons Single Reduction Geared Turbines, she was also fitted with new propellers and had her bow reshaped. Her increased horsepower was 20,000 SHP and she had the height of her funnels increased due to problems with soot as well as aesthetic purposes. The Asturias represented the Royal Mail at the Silver Jubilee Spithead Review in 1935 for George V and Queen Mary. 
 
At the outbreak of war Asturias was converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser for South Atlantic patrols with her fore funnel and mainmast removed to improve capabilities of anti-aircraft guns. She was torpedoed by an Italian submarine in 1943, whilst serving in the South Atlantic, and towed to Freetown by the Zwarte Zee. She lay in Freetown for two years with her engine room flooded and was eventually towed to Gibraltar, again by the Zwarte Zee, for temporary repairs. She was then towed to Belfast for an extensive refit when she became a Government Emigrant ship, mainly to Australia, and in 1953 she took the Essex Regiment to Korea. After further refurbishment in 1954 she emerged in full trooping colours. 

Tel 023 8022 3372 

www.asturiashouse.co.uk

 

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