• Entire apartment
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Offering sea views, Portum -John St Apartment is an accommodation set in Helensburgh, 38 km from Glasgow Botanic Gardens and 39 km from University of Glasgow. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The apartment has facilities for disabled guests. The 2-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at Portum -John St Apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helensburgh, like hiking. Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology is 40 km from the accommodation, while Mugdock Country Park is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 37 km from Portum -John St Apartment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, comfortable single beds. Everything you need in the kitchen.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was very good for commuting to my temporary place of work and for access to local amenities and the street was very quiet.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect, size of the apartment was great, it was clean and the owner left a pint of milk in the fridge which I thought was great,(There was tea bags sugar and coffee plus other condiments.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score

This is a period property originally build in the 1800s and which has been recently renovated to provide a comfortable two bedroom apartment with main door access to John Street. It offers a Living room / dining area with a a fully equipped kitchen an dining table that seats four and can be further extended to seat six. The living room is provided with two comfortable sofas /beds which can be configured to sleep comfortably a further two adults . The flat is provided with a 47'' smart TV integrated with wifi to gain further access to BBC iPlayer / Netflix etc. A laundry cupboard is equipped with a 7kg washer / dryer and a steam iron and ironing board also available. The bathroom provides a full size bath with a separate over bath shower powered by a worcester boiler providing plenty of hot water for all guests. The property is provided with free wifi for all guests
Helensburgh is a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde and the eastern shore of the entrance to the Gareloch, the apartment is a 7 min walk to Helensburgh Central rail station which is then a 46min train journey to Glasgow Central station. It provides easy road access to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (10min) with many fine local golf courses and water sport activities to had all within close proximity as well as providing a base to explore further
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Portum -John St Apartment
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Sea view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Portum -John St Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30

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

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Portum -John St Apartment 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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Portum -John St Apartment

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

  • Portum -John St Apartment is 600 yards from the centre of Helensburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Portum -John St Apartment has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, Portum -John St Apartment is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Portum -John St Apartment offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Portum -John St Apartment can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Check-in at Portum -John St Apartment is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.