Definition

Noun: 1. A separate house or building on the same property as a main house, used for accommodating guests. - A guesthouse is typically a smaller, independent dwelling located near a primary residence, designed specifically to house visitors or guests overnight.

Usage

• The primary function of a guesthouse is to provide private lodging for guests, separate from the main household's living quarters.
• It is commonly found on larger properties, estates, or in rural settings.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We have a small guesthouse in the backyard where our relatives can stay when they visit.
  • The estate includes a beautiful main villa and a charming guesthouse for visitors.
  • They converted the old cottage into a guesthouse for their frequent guests.

Advanced Usage

• "To stay in the guesthouse": To be lodged in the separate guest accommodation.
  • During the family reunion, the cousins all stayed in the guesthouse.

Variants and Related Words

• Guest room (n): A room within a main house reserved for guests. (Note: This is different from a standalone ).
• Lodging (n): A place to live or stay, often temporarily.
• Cottage (n): A small house, which can sometimes serve as a guesthouse.

Synonyms

• Lodgings: A place to stay, often in a private home.
• Annexe (or Annex): A building joined to or associated with a main building.
• Outbuilding: A smaller separate building on a property.

Related Phrases

• "Guesthouse facilities": The amenities or services provided in a guesthouse.
  • The guesthouse facilities include a private kitchenette and bathroom.

Noun

1. a house separate from the main house; for housing guests