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Blue Sparrow House

3.0 star property
Units with kitchens, near Gunwharf Quays

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City House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lounge
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City House | 4 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Garden
Close to Portsmouth International Port, Blue Sparrow House provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 783 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • City view

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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.

Blue Sparrow House

Units with kitchens, near Gunwharf Quays
This vacation home features laundry facilities. All 4 homes have 4 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves.
Blue Sparrow House offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Travel crib

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: GBP 20 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guides

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

  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • Built in 1947
  • Renovated - December 2022

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Futon bed fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Sparrow House Portsmouth
Blue Sparrow House Private vacation home
Blue Sparrow House Private vacation home Portsmouth

About the neighborhood

Portsmouth is home to Blue Sparrow House. Portsmouth International Port and Southsea Hoverport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and Farlington Marshes. Pyramids Centre Portsmouth and Clarence Pier are also worth visiting.
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Map
260 Somers Rd N, Portsmouth, England, PO1 1PL

What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 6 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The John Jacques - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EFES Kabab & Pizza House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC Portsmouth - Commercial Road - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Connaught Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baffled Coffee - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Sparrow House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blue Sparrow House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Blue Sparrow House?

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

What time is check-out at Blue Sparrow House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Sparrow House located?

Situated in Portsmouth, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays, and Portsmouth International Port. Portsmouth Guildhall and Fratton Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Portsmouth Fratton Station is 6 minutes by foot and Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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