Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Albany house provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this bed and breakfast is 2.5 km from Winterbourne House and Garden and 2.6 km from University of Birmingham. Broad Street is 3.5 km from the bed and breakfast and Brindleyplace is 3.7 km away. The bed and breakfast offers some units with garden views, and every unit includes a private bathroom. At the bed and breakfast, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Gas Street Basin is 4.2 km from the bed and breakfast, while Symphony Hall is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 18 km from Albany house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Una
    Ireland Ireland
    From the moment I arrived in harbourne I felt very relaxed . The room was so fresh and clean and even some pastries left there for your tea. Crissie is a wonderful person she made me feel like I was in my own home and goes over and beyond her...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host was very welcoming. Rom was immaculate and comfortable with lots of little extras. Breakfast was delicious.
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast Cleanliness Friendliness of the host Location Distance to town centre and transport links
  • Lenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a delightful, quiet and homely deluxe room with an en-suit and a large bed. The owner is lovely and welcoming. Walking distance from public transport and High Street with a variety of eateries and a large Waitrose. Very close to the Botanic...
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was among the best places I have ever stayed. The house and room were beautiful and impeccably clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the linens and towels were both soft and luxurious. Chrissie offered exceptional service, and her...
  • Greig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming lady. Made a lovely breakfast. We were delayed getting there which wasn’t a problem. Parking wasn’t the easiest as other people parked on nearby roads.
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A delightful Home From Home. Kind and thoughtful host, very comfortable room with many thoughtful touches, tasty and quality ingredients for breakfast. Lovely walk to the University. Very reasonably priced, considering the quality experience.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Chrissi was very welcoming even when we turned up a bit early. We had a welcome drink and cake. Everything was clean with some homely touches which we appreciated. We had a lovely breakfast and enjoyed the location near lots of places to eat.
  • C
    Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the Breakfast. It was of great quality, being well presented and tasty.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There's LOADS to like about this place. First of all, Christy is a lovely host who takes a lot of pride to give of her best. The room was really nice and for me touches like having a cafetiere and fresh milk for your morning coffee make this B&B...

Property questions and answers
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  • Good morning, couldn't see any photos of the bed- could you please confirm the size., both length and width. Many thanks Rod Man

    Hi ..Regarding bed it’s a double bed ..Chrissie
    Answered on 20 February 2023
  • good afternoon are there tea/coffee facilities in the room,

    Hello yes there are tea coffee ..Chrissie
    Answered on 14 April 2023
  • Can you please clarify if it is private or on-street parking?

    Hello , off street parking , but plenty of road’s available..Chrissie
    Answered on 24 September 2023
  • Hi there, i wanted to potentially book for a stay with my wife at the albany, but had some questions please - -is there free safe secure parking avai..

    Hello sorry for late response..There are no on site parking, only street parking .. But Harborne is an good Area so cars are pretty safe .. Regarding ..
    Answered on 7 March 2023
  • Is it possible to book the room without breakfast ? Thanks

    Hello , The price is regardless,But don’t mind doing you a sandwich for your lunch to take with you ..Chrissie
    Answered on 4 July 2023
  • Can i get a bus to the city centre

    Hello , yes every 15 mins at the top of the Rd
    Answered on 17 January 2023
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Hosted by Chrissie

9.8
9.8
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Host review score
Chrissie
Cosy and friendly clean Victorian house ..Just off Harborne high street with lots of restaurants and bars ..Check in between 3/4pm no early check in available sorry ..
Live on site with black Labrador called Brooke ..
15 mins to city centre . 40 mins NEC ..Airport 35 mins .. Also 15 mins walk to Hospital Q.E..
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Albany house
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Internet
Fast free WiFi 254 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Albany house takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Albany house

    • Check-in at Albany house is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Albany house offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Albany house include:

        • Double
      • Albany house is 3 miles from the centre of Birmingham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Albany house may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.