The Narrows Guesthouse

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Narrows Guest house in Portaferry offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and work desk. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, American, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. The on-site restaurant serves halal, kosher, and gluten-free meals. Leisure Activities: The property features a garden, terrace, and outdoor dining area. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area, while streaming services and a lounge provide entertainment. Convenient Location: Located 28 mi from George Best Belfast City Airport and attractions such as Mount Stewart House (14 mi) and SSE Arena (28 mi). Highly rated for its breakfast, convenient location, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American

  • FREE parking!

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Kitty
United States United States
“We loved our view of the lough and the main street. Breakfast was generous and came with the booking. The shower was strong and warm. The bed comfortable and big. We had free parking right out front.”
Judy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Simple accommodation but with all the essentials well covered - comfortable beds, good showers and an outdoor courtyard where we sat with drinks. Plenty of space for storing and charging bikes. Good breakfast.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hosts and Wow what a breakfast. Location is brilliant as well”
Williams
United States United States
“The Staff are friendly and very informative. They new the ferry timetables and opening and closing, of businesses near by. The breakfast was amazing. Love Portaferry and it's quaint small village warmth.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent value for money. Helpful and accomodating staff. Breakfast was very tasty. Highly recommend this place. Super close to the ferry as well.”
Maria
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the king size bed with a great view over the lough. Great location . A lovely breakfast.”
Eamonn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Picturesque location, good facilities,and great breakfast options”
Leon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My room was ready for me early, saving me trying to find a café seat somewhere in Portaferry on Bank Holiday Monday. Great view of the sunset over Strangford Lough in the evening and a great breakfast to see me off on the rest of my travels.”
Hanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were so lovely, view from the room was beautiful. Very happy”
Kitty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our second stay here. Great value.Great location. Warm , comfortable family room. Staff very welcoming and breakfast cooked to order which was great!!”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 590 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We, as a family, live in Portaferry since 2007, Krzysztof joined The Portaferry Hotel in 2005 and we joined Krzysztof two years later. Since 2009 , throughout number of venues we are independently providing accommodation and catering to our Visitors, . Our new project, The Narrows Guesthouse, started in October 2018 and we opened doors to our first Guests on 24th June 2019, providing extended services for B&B, private dining, cooking presentations, charity events, themed events, etc. 2020 and part of 2021 were a bumpy road in our industry, but we openly adapted to changing circumstances and our business is opened again. We are looking forward to welcoming you and serving you soon!

Property info

Located at the shore front of Strangford Lough, The Narrows Guesthouse consists of 6 en-suite rooms, with all of them overlooking the Portaferry Marina. Our comfortable beds guarantee a good night sleep, room amenities provide convenient leisure and our food is famous for its unique flavors and delicacy. Our service and its quality is highly recommended by our Guests and we live by a continuous promise we will strive everyday to do better.

Neighborhood info

Portaferry (from Irish Port a' Pheire 'landing place of the ferry') is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland, at the southern end of the Ards Peninsula, near the Narrows at the entrance to Strangford Lough. It is home to the Exploris aquarium and is well known for the annual Gala Week Float Parade. It hosts its own small Marina, the Portaferry Marina. The Portaferry - Strangford Ferry service operates daily at 15-minute intervals (8am to 11pm) between the villages.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Polish,Russian

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Narrows Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Until 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

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

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