Clarence Parade

Clarence Parade is a two-bedroom top-floor flat on the edge of Southsea Common, sleeping four, with a lift, a parking permit included and sea views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Palmerston Road's cafés and restaurants are about two minutes' walk, and the beach is just across the Common.

Who it suits

Couples and friends on a seaside break, small families, and anyone staying a week or more for work or a change of scene; guests have stayed nine and ten nights and found it very comfortable. Watching the ships, hovercraft and sailing boats from the window is a favourite, and being on the top floor keeps it quiet.

Sleeping and bathroom

Both bedrooms have zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a king-size double or two singles, so it works for two couples, four friends or a family. There's one bathroom, with fluffy towels and toiletries provided.

Living and cooking

The living room has a smart TV with Netflix, Prime and Disney+ and a dining table. The kitchen has a large fridge with a separate freezer, a coffee machine and a washing machine, and there's an iron, a clothes airer, board games and children's books. A desk space with fast Wi-Fi makes it easy to work.

Around Southsea

Palmerston Road's shops, cafés and restaurants are about two minutes' walk and Southsea Castle about eight. The hovercraft to Ryde on the Isle of Wight leaves from Clarence Esplanade, around 15 minutes on foot, and Albert Road is about 14 minutes away. It's roughly a half-hour walk along the seafront to Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower, and the Historic Dockyard is about 10 minutes by car. Victorious festival takes place on the Common, right on your doorstep.

Parking

Parking is on the street, with one permit included in your stay.

Worth knowing

It's a top-floor flat reached by a lift through a shared entrance and hallway. This flat doesn't take pets. Stays of up to 89 nights can be booked online; for 90 nights or more, or for a company booking, please get in touch first. Booking here on our website gets you our best price, as booking sites add their own fees.