Heart of Portsmouth.You'll find Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays within 2 miles (3 km) of this Portsmouth vacation home. University of Portsmouth and Fratton Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
University of Portsmouth - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Portsmouth Guildhall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Portsmouth International Port - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Gunwharf Quays - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Portsmouth Fratton Station - 7 min walk
Southampton (SOU) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
The John Jacques - 3 min walk
Efes - 5 min walk
KFC - 14 min walk
The Froddington Arms - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Purple Cloud Cottage
Family-friendly 3-star vacation home near Gunwharf Quays
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
4 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1875
Self-service laundry
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Smoking in designated areas
This vacation home offers 4 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Electrical adapters
Guidebooks
Iron/ironing board
Restaurant dining guides
Location highlights
In a shopping district
In the city center
Near a train station
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
General
2 floors
4 units
Built in 1875
Connecting units available
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
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
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 10455156
We should mention
One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Purple Cloud Portsmouth
Purple Cloud Cottage Portsmouth
Purple Cloud Cottage Private vacation home
Purple Cloud Cottage Private vacation home Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
How close is Purple Cloud Cottage to the airport?
This vacation home is 20.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Purple Cloud Cottage have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Purple Cloud Cottage to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi (13-min drive) from Southsea Beach and 1.9 mi (10-min drive) from Old Portsmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Purple Cloud Cottage offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Purple Cloud Cottage?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Purple Cloud Cottage?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Purple Cloud Cottage?
This vacation home offers free self parking.
Does Purple Cloud Cottage have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Purple Cloud Cottage have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Purple Cloud Cottage to downtown Portsmouth?
This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Portsmouth.
Purple Cloud Cottage Reviews
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Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Traveled with group
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great home and Location.
This home is great with four bedrooms and a nice backyard. Was a short walk to restaurants and pubs. A convenience store a few doors down made it easy to buy anything we needed from food, snacks and drinks including spirits and beer. Hosts when above and beyond our expectations for us to have a wonderful stay. After four days we left and forgot a few things at the home. Aushra send them by Royal mail, at our cost of course and made sure we received our items before we headed to our next destination. Thank you again.
Daniel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pete
Business traveler
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very clean and large
Great place for what we needed. Would definitely recommend
Pete
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Martin
Traveled with family
Dec 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great for larger familes
4 good sized bedrooms, very convenient to have the shower rooms and 1 bedroom on the ground floor as my mother would not have managed the stairs. Great facilities with lots of nice touches making it excellent value.