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Battery House

3.5 star property
Cottage with kitchen, near Gunwharf Quays

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Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located near Battery House, which provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a playground are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Battery House

Cottage with kitchen, near Gunwharf Quays
This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and 5 bathrooms, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Portsmouth cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

Battery House Cottage
Battery House Portsmouth
Battery House Cottage Portsmouth

About the neighborhood

Map
12 Grand Parade, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2NF

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • HMS Victory - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Harbour Station - 15 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zizzi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪All Bar One - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Parade Tea Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Liquorist Portsmouth - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Battery House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Battery House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Battery House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Battery House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Battery House located?

Located in Old Portsmouth, this golf cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Square Tower and Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth International Port is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. Portsmouth Harbour Station is 15 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Battery House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Property is in a very good position over looking the Solent and walkable to Southsea or Portsmouth. Had everything we needed and particularly enjoyed the roof garden
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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