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Providing a garden, School house Portaferry provides accommodations in Portaferry. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this apartment is 28 miles from SSE Arena, Belfast and 28 miles from The Waterfront Hall. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Some accommodations include a terrace and a cable flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the apartment complex, some units are allergy-free and soundproof. The area is popular for fishing and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the apartment. Titanic Belfast is 28 miles from School house Portaferry, while The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 31 miles away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 28 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Portaferry

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mckinty
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Fantastic accommodation, can't rate it highly enough!
  • Joyce
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    It was clean. Had everything we needed. Great views
  • Leilanie
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The host was lovely and we were greeted by his very sweet dog.
  • Anthony
    the United States the United States
    Delighted the owners turned my old Primary School into beautiful apartments. They are very modern and relaxing!
  • Jackie
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Exceptional all round. The host was very communicative and informative before our stay. The accommodation itself was beautiful. Very modern, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. I couldnt fault it in any way and would highly recommend to others.
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything about the school house is to be liked and enjoyed . Fantastic hosts who would go out of there way to help and make your stay more pleasant if that was possible. The apts are spotless and very comfortable Beds are so comfortable I took...
  • Mollie
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Everything was amazing had the best time we got a room upgrade and was amazing hosts was amazing. Will definitely be back again soon x
  • Dan
    Ireland Ireland
    High quality and standard of accomodation, nice location
  • Margaret
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    My 2nd time staying here and loved it as always, Elaine upgraded us to the new number 3 split level studio and everything was spotless and very comfy bed. Love all the we touches Elaine leaves for the breakfast we will definitely be back
  • Angela
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The property was very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed.

Managed by elaine

Company review score: 9.7Based on 591 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love having guests to stay, we have only been opened 2 months and already have had guests from Ireland, Canada, France, Germany and England who are coming to enjoy the stunning area of Portaferry and Strangford Lough. All our guests have had a great time, and we are happy to help you with restaurant reservations and activity ideas.

Property info

The schoolhouse is part of an ongoing restoration project, you will be staying in the modern (75 years old) part of the school. all rooms are ensuite and all guests have access to the interior courtyard and small library in the hall. Weather permitting the courtyard offers lovely setting for breakfast or just drinks. all rooms have heating controls etc and options to make food in the suite. It is possible to book the 3 no suites together for family or friend groups. additional bedding, towels, are all available. iron, ironing board, fan, travel cot and high chair all available for guest use. sometimes google maps give wrong direction - if you type in for St Patricks Chapel on Ballyphilip Road we are next building

Neighborhood info

Portaferry is at the tip of the peninsula, with its own micro climate and of course is an area of outstanding natural beauty. there are many local heritage sites - Mount Stewart, Castle Ward, Kearney Village, many beaches and outstanding walks.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of School house Portaferry
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/out

Miscellaneous

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
School house Portaferry takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform School house Portaferry of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about School house Portaferry

  • School house Portaferry is 2,950 feet from the center of Portaferry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, School house Portaferry is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at School house Portaferry may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • School house Portaferry offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
  • Check-in at School house Portaferry is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.