School house Portaferry

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School house Portaferry
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Historic schoolhouse apartment near Mount Stewart

Historic Setting: School house Portaferry in Portaferry offers a unique apartment experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features a private bathroom, kitchenette, and a comfortable bedroom. Additional amenities include a terrace, outdoor seating area, and free bicycles for exploring the surroundings. Convenient Location: Located 45 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Mount Stewart House (22 km) and Bangor Marina (38 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, comfort, and bed comfort, School house Portaferry ensures a pleasant and memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic modern accommodation in a historic building. Tranquil countryside location with pleasant short walk to Portaferry.”
  • Dolores
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved our stay and wish it had been longer. Facilities were excellent, everything was provided, and the apartment was spotlessly clean. The location was peaceful and relaxing, and Elaine and Pat were friendly and advised on places to eat and...”
  • Saulius
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful, cosy & modern studio! Stayed here for 1 night. Definitely recommending for staying in Portaferry”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is a great place to stay. Lovely and clean. Highly recommended. Good value”
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning property. Beautiful beaches within walking distance.”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A really lovely studio apartment with everything needed for a comfortable stay”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really good value. Quiet, clean and everything you would need”
  • Tanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Though not expecting it, I was delighted to find some delicious pancakes and fresh milk in the room….. perfect for breakfast! I also requested early room access to be able to change and freshen up following a long journey to attend a...”
  • Colette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Pancakes and coffee left for breakfast which is a nice touch.Comfortable bed”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “THIS VISIT WAS FOR A BIRTHDAY. IT ALSO WAS A NOSTALGIC REVISIT OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AS THIS BUILDING WAS MY PRIMARY SCHOOL OVER 50 YEARS AGO. VERY SLICK REFURB OF THE OLDER PART OF THE SCHOOL. ABOUT A 20 MIN WALK / 3 MIN DRIVE FROM PORTAFERRY...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by elaine

Company review score: 9.8Based on 690 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

School house Portaferry takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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