Offering a garden and mountain view, The Porthole is located in Portstewart, 18 km from Giants Causeway and 2 km from Portstewart Golf Club. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Portstewart Strand. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views has 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portstewart, like hiking. Royal Portrush Golf Course is 6.2 km from The Porthole, while Castlerock Golf Course is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Joey
    Ireland Ireland
    The view was excellent the location was even better
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location and ample space in the bedrooms for our family. The views out across the water to the Donegal headlands was fantastic. The property was warm and comfortable. There was some high winds when we were there and so a bit of wind...
  • Rina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property location is amazing, right in the middle of the main road(promenade) where the view is amazing and ALL cafes, shops are at your doorstep. The rooms were clean and spacious, a welcome booklet informed us how heating worked and what we...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Barry

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9
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Barry
Right smack bang in the middle of Portstewart Promenade, The Porthole is the perfect base for your Portstewart holiday - whether you're here to see our famous sights, play some golf, visit film locations, enjoy the surf or spectate at the North West 200, theres no better place to stay. Being situated halfway up the prom away from the noise of the town’s nightlife you are guaranteed a sound nights sleep in any of our big sturdy beds.
Barry & Lauren are a funny couple. Lauren has a degree in fashion but turned to upholstery after being laid off from her fashion designing job in the economic downturn of 2008. She has her own workshop & show room in neighbouring Coleraine where you will find her sewing away between handovers. Barry works in the offshore oil & gas industry as a deep sea diver. Before Stella came along (8 months old at the time of writing) the couple would spend Barry's shore leave travelling across the world staying in many weird & wonderful places booked through Airbnb & Booking
The Portholes location is particularily spoilt for choice when it comes to eateries, cafes and nightlife. Restaurants are particularly competitive when it comes to quality & price. A bus stop is around 200 metres away & there are numerous taxi’s available at competitive rates. However with Portstewart on your doorstep most things within the town is accessible by foot.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Porthole
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Porthole takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    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

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Porthole

    • The Porthole can accommodate the following group size:

      • 11 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Porthole is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Porthole is 350 yards from the centre of Portstewart. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Porthole on this page.

    • The Porthole has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Porthole is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Porthole may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Porthole offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Horse riding
      • Beach