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The Narrows Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Portaferry with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom
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Restaurant
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The Narrows Guesthouse offers a peaceful garden setting with a coffee shop for morning brews. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or enjoy family meals at the restaurant. Multilingual staff assist with questions, and free WiFi and barbecue facilities enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Economy Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View (R1)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View (R1) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View (R1)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Ensuite, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Portaferry is home to The Narrows Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Strangford and Lecale and Ballyquintin Point Nature Reserve, while Down Arts Centre and Down County Museum are cultural highlights. Exploris Aquarium and Clearsky Adventure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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10-12, SHORE ROAD, PORTAFERRY, Portaferry, Northern Ireland, BT22 1JY

What's nearby

  • Exploris Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Portaferry Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kearney Beach - 17 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Castle Ward - 21 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Killyleagh Castle - 33 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cuan - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dufferin Arms - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Paddys Barn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Saltwater Brig - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Table - ‬32 min drive

About this property

The Narrows Guesthouse

Property highlights
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Narrows Guesthouse. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Narrows Portaferry
The Narrows Guesthouse Portaferry
The Narrows Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
The Narrows Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Portaferry

Frequently asked questions

Is The Narrows Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Narrows Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Narrows Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Narrows Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Narrows Guesthouse located?

Situated in Portaferry, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Exploris Aquarium and Portaferry Country Market. Portaferry Castle and Strangford and Lecale are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Narrows Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
So well looked after at the Narrows by wonderful hosts. Highly recommended and our wee dog really appreciated being able to stay with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was over the top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dog friendly and owners very welcoming ,lovely location right on the waterfront, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned business that strives to meet every accommodation and dietary need. It was the perfect location for our itinerary; the very short ferry crossing was convenient and timely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great short break

We had a great stay in Portaferry and particularly enjoyed the food for both dinner and breakfast in The Narrows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

The views are fantastic!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Amazing views

Absolutley stunning views across the harbour. Accomodation basic but fine however the mattress was truly awful. Would be happy to stay again & invite others if they were upgraded. Staff were lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, lovely chap who runs/owns it, perfect for my bike trip around Northern Ireland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second stay here and it did not disappoint. Warm friendly welcome and a very comfortable room with a lovely sea view. Breakfasts were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short November Break

Loved it here. Good value for money. Food was amazing and really attentive service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family night away

Great one night away with the family. Paid extra for breakfast and it was definitely worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the seaside room was amazing the staff was very friendly. The town is walkable. The property is rustic in nature and has alot of charm .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Second visit and equally as good as the first! Beautiful views. Relaxed atmosphere. Extremely comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the water was very pretty from our room. The room had a fridge, tv and king size bed. The breakfast was great and included with the room and you order from their breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seashore
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and owners were great. Breakfast was wonderful. The views were incredible. Loved sitting out on the shore. Quiet and restful the only issue we had is that no restaurants were open after 7 pm. So we had to eat before heading back to Portaferry. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Christopher the host was wonderfully accommodating and considerate and gave us a lovely cottage instead of the room we booked
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit of a mixture, the windows had gaps, the shower pressure was not good and the bed soft.On the other hand great location, lovely views, good TV with catch up. The proprietor and his wife were helpful and friendly. The accommodation just felt a little expensive for what it was. .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikoletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% recommended

Lovely guesthouse, we really enjoyed our stay! Great service! Nice room with fridge included. There's a good sized garden as well where our pup could run about. I loved not having to get dressed and walk on the street at night to let her go to toilet before bedtime. Be careful with showers, if hot water runs out you need to wait for water to heat up again, but honestly it only takes a few mins. Breakfast was a huge portion and delicious, definitely recommend it! We had dinner at the portaferry hotel and it was gorgeous, we left stuffed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to bang on the window to get in as all locked up with no instructions on how to get in! Room was minging, sink hanging off the wall! Handle hanging off the kettle, no internet, no shower gel. And the bathroom (no bath) looked like a shower scene out of Papilon! I’m easily pleased but this is a Complete dump!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

r

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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