Whether you are looking for an interest packed family holiday or break by the seaside with friends, The Old Barber's Shop would be the ideal place for your summer break.
This early 1800’s property is within the Castle Road conservation area on a charming street of quirky multicoloured period houses and within 20 mins (a mile) walking distance of all the main local attractions - Gunwharf Quays, the Historic Naval Dockyard, D-Day Museum, Southsea Castle and Common, Southsea Skatepark, the beach, Old Portsmouth, the King's Theatre and the New Theatre Royal.
For a day out to the Isle of Wight, the ferries and Hovercraft are similarly close to hand.
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Whether you are looking for an interest packed family holiday or break by the seaside with friends, The Old Barber's Shop would be the ideal place for your summer break.
This early 1800’s property is within the Castle Road conservation area on a charming street of quirky multicoloured period houses and within 20 mins (a mile) walking distance of all the main local attractions - Gunwharf Quays, the Historic Naval Dockyard, D-Day Museum, Southsea Castle and Common, Southsea Skatepark, the beach, Old Portsmouth, the King's Theatre and the New Theatre Royal.
For a day out to the Isle of Wight, the ferries and Hovercraft are similarly close to hand.
Entering the property via the tall stone steps there is a cosy sitting room to the front of the property with comfortable seating for 6 people and a smart TV. To the rear of the property there is a dining area with further seating area which is partially open into the kitchen. The kitchen itself is well equipped so you can comfortably self cater for your stay including microwave, dishwasher, 8 ring gas hob with double electric oven, toaster, kettle, large fridge and freezer. For supplies the local Co-op is 2 mins away but there are also pubs, cafes and restaurants aplenty in the vicinity.
Back into the hallway you take the stairs down to the basement where you will find two bathrooms; one with shower cubicle and WC and the other with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC. Up to the first floor there is a double bedroom. The second double bedroom is to the rear, this bedroom is a real feature with a lovely sunny balcony with seating tor two. Up to second floor there are two further bedrooms, one double to the front and one single to the rear with an en suite WC.
Parking is on street and the hosts will make permits available for 2 cars.
The house has been thoughtfully prepared by the hosts so you will have a comfortable stay at this charming home.
Upcoming Special Attractions -
30 June to 3 July - Ports Fest - arts and cultural festival
16th to 17th July - Southsea Food Festival
16-31 July - Festival of Archaeology
25 - 19 Aug - Holiday Club - multi activities for 3-11 year olds at Portsmouth High School (5 mins away)
30 - Summer Family Festival
30-31 August - International Kite Festival (Southsea Common)
26-28th August - Victorious Festival
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