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Blue Sparrow House

3.0 star property
3-star vacation home near Gunwharf Quays

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City House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Front of property
Dining
Lounge
City House | 4 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7893 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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260 Somers Rd N, Portsmouth, England, PO1 1PL
  • Place, University of Portsmouth
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth Guildhall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsmouth International Port
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portsmouth

In Portsmouth .Stay at this Portsmouth vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Portsmouth and 2 miles (3 km) of Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth Guildhall and Fratton Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Portsmouth - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portsmouth Guildhall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kings Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gunwharf Quays - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Portsmouth International Port - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rebecca's Pantry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Big Breakfast Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪EFES Kabab & Pizza House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seavan Fried Chicken & Pizza House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The John Jacques - ‬2 min walk

About this property

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

Blue Sparrow House

3-star vacation home near Gunwharf Quays
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. A complete renovation of this vacation home was completed in December 2022.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1947
  • Self-service laundry
  • Smoking in designated areas
This vacation home 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.

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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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Sparrow House to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Sparrow House?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Sparrow House on Jun 28, 2026 start from $249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Sparrow House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Sparrow House to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi (9-min drive) from Southsea Beach and 11.4 mi (63-min drive) from Woodside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Sparrow House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Sparrow House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blue Sparrow House?

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

Is there free parking at Blue Sparrow House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue Sparrow House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Blue Sparrow House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Sparrow House to downtown Portsmouth?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Portsmouth.

Blue Sparrow House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

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