Holiday homes & rentals in Portsmouth

Visit Portsmouth, England’s vibrant and beautiful island city. This amazing place in southern England is well known for its historic port culture, fascinating harbour front, and enchanting castles.

Come to the city of Portsmouth and rent your own comfortable accommodation from the wide variety of Portsmouth holiday lettings available, so you can experience this breathtaking place in your own time.

Here in this thriving, multicultural hub you can eat whatever you fancy. Experience traditional English cuisine with a touch of the sea in Portsmouth, or choose from a variety of other delicious cuisines, from Indian curry to sushi. Visit restaurants and cafés with beautiful sea views, or views of the historic surroundings of Old Portsmouth. Whether you're looking for a fancy evening out at a fine establishment or a cultural experience at one of the city’s many pubs and eateries, Portsmouth has you covered.

What to see during your Portsmouth holiday

The city of Portsmouth has a wonderful maritime culture. This amazing city, with its main district built on Portsea Island, has a true connection with the sea. Some of the city's renowned sights involve the remarkable harbour front, including its numerous museums. Many of these museums are situated in Portsmouth’s historic dockyard, an active Naval Base within the city. HMS Warrior is a Victorian built museum ship located in the dockyard. This impressive sight is a must-see location in Portsmouth. While visiting the dockyard, you can head to the Mary Rose Museum, an exhibition about the 16th century raised shipwreck.

If you really fancy history, visit the famed Southsea Castle, a 16th century military fort built on the city’s waterfront. The Portsmouth Cathedral is another delightful slice of history, dating back to the early 12th century.

If you're simply looking for a day out strolling along the beautiful Portsmouth Harbour, remember to check out the stunning Spinnaker Tower, a sail-like structure with amazing panoramic views. At the harbour you can enjoy the many waterfront cafés, restaurants and shops, and you can even take a cruise with one of the harbour ferries.

When you acquire your Portsmouth holiday letting you can explore the city and its sights at your leisure.

Portsmouth’s art and culture

The diverse city of Portsmouth always has a fantastic artistic and cultural experience available to you. Have a classy evening out at one of the city’s beautiful theatres, including the Kings Theatre, built in the early 20th century. Its velvety concert hall hosts a number of productions every week. The smaller New Theatre Royal is a wonderful Victorian built structure, and a great place to spend a night out.

If you enjoy art, visit one of Portsmouth's many art galleries, including the local Aspex Gallery. Secondly, take a trip to Portsmouth Guildhall, a famed historical building which hosts a number of galleries, music venues and comedy performances.

After an exciting outing to one of Portsmouth’s numerous artistic and cultural events, your Portsmouth holiday accommodation offers the perfect space to relax after a long day of exploring.

Things to see and do around Portsmouth

The Mary Rose Museum

Henry VIII's famous warship was raised from the ocean floor in 1982, and is one of Portsmouth's most-visited attractions. Step back in time to see life aboard this Tudor ship for yourself.

Spinnaker Tower

Take a lift to the top of the 170m high Spinnaker Tower and enjoy three different viewing platforms offering expansive coastal views. There's even a cafe at the top serving afternoon tea and drinks.

D-Day Museum

Discover the story behind the 1944 D-Day Landings at this state-of-the-art museum in Southsea. Audio guides help visitors maximise their understanding of the site.

Old Portsmouth

The narrow streets of this waterfront are Portsmouth's oldest, and there are many historic buildings here as well. Don't miss the Spur Redoubt, where Admiral Nelson boarded his ship for the Battle of Trafalgar.

Staunton Park

Staunton Country Park covers 1,000 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, with ornamental lakes, walled garden, glasshouses, a farm and a maze.

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