10/10 Excellent
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11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Brighton
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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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Luxury Mansion Townhouse with Private Cinema sleeping up to 18
Family-friendly holiday home in Brighton
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18282 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Brighton Beach
- Place, Brighton Pier
- Place, Brighton Marina
- Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Basement Lounge
2 Double Futons
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
The Aqua Room
1 Queen Bed
The Bedroom in the Basement
1 Queen Bed
The Blush Room
1 Queen Bed
The Mulberry Room
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom in the Basement
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Ensuite Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Family Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Ground Floor Cloakroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Mansion Townhouse with Private Cinema sleeping up to 18
2 Portland Place is an impressive Grade II listed Regency mansion townhouse offering elegance, grandeur, opulence, luxury and comfort.
Whilst being a 200 year old historic building it has been fitted with all modern comforts and conveniences including a state of the art smart home automation system and a private cinema home theatre system.
Behind the stunning exterior of the Regency facade with its exquisite Corinthian columns, the interior has been carefully restored to feature the substantial array of impressive period features typical of this era, including detailed cornicing, marble fireplaces, polished wood floors, grand sash windows and high ceilings.
This beautiful period residence was in 2016 completely renovated and lovingly restored to exacting heritage-craftsman standards down to the finest detail, with the goal of combining the best of the old with the best of the new.
The Space
Arranged over five floors with up to 7 bedrooms (5 permanent with a further 2 on request) and three luxurious bathrooms, this magnificent Brighton residence offers the ultimate combination of city-centre living combined with Regency grandeur that's just moments from the beach.
Ideally situated in the heart of the ever-popular Kemp Town village with spectacular views out to sea, the house has been lovingly refurbished and faithfully returned to it's original splendour whilst offering an innovative and state of the art automation system for the ultimate in modern convenience.
Tastefully and stylishly decorated and furnished to the highest quality, the property offers everything that you will need to enjoy your stay in this beautiful and restful haven.
The impressive entrance hall leads in to the grand dining floor with it's large dining table, sumptuous velvet armchairs and working Regency fireplace.
This opens into the fully equipped, bespoke kitchen complete with conventional, steam and combination ovens, bean-to-cup coffee machine, induction hob and stunning marble countertops.
On the first floor, the opulent drawing rooms boast elegant chandeliers, working Regency fireplaces and rich and comfortable furnishings.
The original floor to ceiling French doors flood the rooms with light and allow access to the Juliet balconies, from where you can enjoy stunning and ever-changing views of the sea.
The Master Bedroom suite exudes restful elegance and enjoys a luxury ensuite with a feature double basin, rainfall shower and free-standing double-ended bath in which to relax and pamper yourself.
The 'family floor' has three beautifully furnished bedrooms with king sized beds. There is also a full bathroom with rainfall shower and free-standing double-ended bath.
The basement features a light and spacious lounge, delightful bedroom and a highly specified kitchen and bathroom.
It also benefits from a patio area which is a wonderful space to enjoy the fresh air with a glass of wine or two.
The Neighbourhood
Portland Place is a quiet, residential street of grand houses and elegant facades just a stone's throw from the sea. You cannot fail to be charmed by Kemp Town village and it's boutique shopping, quality cafes and fine restaurants.
Just a leisurely stroll will take you to Brighton Marina or Brighton Pier and on in to the city centre. Here you can explore the eclectic Old Lanes and North Laines areas, visit the Royal Pavilion or any of the galleries and museums or simply shop 'til you drop at all of the major high street stores. There are restaurants and bars, pubs and cafes, theatres and comedy clubs galore to keep you entertained during the days and nights.
Out of respect for our neighbours we ask that noise be kept to a minimum after 11pm and our policy is that the house is not available for stags or hens under any circumstances.
**The safety and comfort of our guests has always been our highest priority and we are committed to an enhanced cleaning protocol which was developed in partnership with experts and health expert in health and hospitality. We are doing everything we can to ensure that our property meets the latest guidance on hygiene, cleaning and sanitation. We have been awarded the UK-wide industry standard and consumer ‘We’re Good to Go’ mark to reassure our guests that the property adheres to Government and public health guidance.**
Whilst being a 200 year old historic building it has been fitted with all modern comforts and conveniences including a state of the art smart home automation system and a private cinema home theatre system.
Behind the stunning exterior of the Regency facade with its exquisite Corinthian columns, the interior has been carefully restored to feature the substantial array of impressive period features typical of this era, including detailed cornicing, marble fireplaces, polished wood floors, grand sash windows and high ceilings.
This beautiful period residence was in 2016 completely renovated and lovingly restored to exacting heritage-craftsman standards down to the finest detail, with the goal of combining the best of the old with the best of the new.
The Space
Arranged over five floors with up to 7 bedrooms (5 permanent with a further 2 on request) and three luxurious bathrooms, this magnificent Brighton residence offers the ultimate combination of city-centre living combined with Regency grandeur that's just moments from the beach.
Ideally situated in the heart of the ever-popular Kemp Town village with spectacular views out to sea, the house has been lovingly refurbished and faithfully returned to it's original splendour whilst offering an innovative and state of the art automation system for the ultimate in modern convenience.
Tastefully and stylishly decorated and furnished to the highest quality, the property offers everything that you will need to enjoy your stay in this beautiful and restful haven.
The impressive entrance hall leads in to the grand dining floor with it's large dining table, sumptuous velvet armchairs and working Regency fireplace.
This opens into the fully equipped, bespoke kitchen complete with conventional, steam and combination ovens, bean-to-cup coffee machine, induction hob and stunning marble countertops.
On the first floor, the opulent drawing rooms boast elegant chandeliers, working Regency fireplaces and rich and comfortable furnishings.
The original floor to ceiling French doors flood the rooms with light and allow access to the Juliet balconies, from where you can enjoy stunning and ever-changing views of the sea.
The Master Bedroom suite exudes restful elegance and enjoys a luxury ensuite with a feature double basin, rainfall shower and free-standing double-ended bath in which to relax and pamper yourself.
The 'family floor' has three beautifully furnished bedrooms with king sized beds. There is also a full bathroom with rainfall shower and free-standing double-ended bath.
The basement features a light and spacious lounge, delightful bedroom and a highly specified kitchen and bathroom.
It also benefits from a patio area which is a wonderful space to enjoy the fresh air with a glass of wine or two.
The Neighbourhood
Portland Place is a quiet, residential street of grand houses and elegant facades just a stone's throw from the sea. You cannot fail to be charmed by Kemp Town village and it's boutique shopping, quality cafes and fine restaurants.
Just a leisurely stroll will take you to Brighton Marina or Brighton Pier and on in to the city centre. Here you can explore the eclectic Old Lanes and North Laines areas, visit the Royal Pavilion or any of the galleries and museums or simply shop 'til you drop at all of the major high street stores. There are restaurants and bars, pubs and cafes, theatres and comedy clubs galore to keep you entertained during the days and nights.
Out of respect for our neighbours we ask that noise be kept to a minimum after 11pm and our policy is that the house is not available for stags or hens under any circumstances.
**The safety and comfort of our guests has always been our highest priority and we are committed to an enhanced cleaning protocol which was developed in partnership with experts and health expert in health and hospitality. We are doing everything we can to ensure that our property meets the latest guidance on hygiene, cleaning and sanitation. We have been awarded the UK-wide industry standard and consumer ‘We’re Good to Go’ mark to reassure our guests that the property adheres to Government and public health guidance.**
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Brighton
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Kemptown, a neighbourhood in Brighton. While the natural beauty of Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina.
Travelling with kids? Make time for Brighton Pier, or head to an event or a match at American Express Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Brighton, ENG
What's nearby
- Brighton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Brighton Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Brighton Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Brighton Dome - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Brighton Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Peabodys - 5 min walk
- Yellowave Beachsports - 6 min walk
- FIKA Beach - 9 min walk
- Bison Beer Beach Bar - 8 min walk
- Hand in Hand - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Brighton on remember
Lisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rudi K.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rudi K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ludo C.
6 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Ludo C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy R.
2 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Kathy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tigest Debessay
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tigest Debessay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tabitha M.
28 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Outstanding
Tabitha M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lucy P.
2 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect weekend!
Lucy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily G.
14 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Weekend Away
Emily G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hannah C.
27 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Corporate retreat
Hannah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Simone L., London
18 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house in Brighton
Simone L.
10/10 Excellent
Alice T.
5 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant!!
Alice T.
10/10 Excellent
M C.
1 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant house for seeing Brighton and the English Channel
M C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
4 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in great location
Catherine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
29 August 2018
Beautiful large property.
Andrew W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Pete P.
5 September 2017
Amazing home to match great location
Pete P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
About the host
Hosted by Faye Phillips
Faye is your host and looks forward to welcoming you to 2 Portland Place, Brighton. Originally from London, Faye made Brighton her home in 1997 to enjoy the diversity and vibrancy of the ever-evolving open and friendly ‘London city by the sea'. She has a passion for period properties and creating comfort and beautiful aesthetics for her guests to enjoy. She loves to create the perfect guest experience.
Why they chose this property
Until the summer of 2015, the Regency Society had nominated 2 Portland Place as one of the most at risk buildings in Brighton and Hove.
With peeling paint and a crumbling facade, the house looked unloved and neglected – a fact that could not have been further from the truth.
The previous owner, who had actually been born in the house, felt so strongly about it that he chose to take on the labour of love that restoring the building would entail.
Sadly, after a decade of meticulous stripping back the project stalled when the sheer scale of the task became overwhelming and the house was put up for sale.
It is rare to find a Regency townhouse that has not been converted in to flats and our dream was to continue the renovation in a manner and style befitting such a building and to return it to it's former glory.
It's location in the heart of Kemptown village makes it the ideal base for exploring Brighton and it's surroundings or getting your friends and family together for a gathering to remember!
With peeling paint and a crumbling facade, the house looked unloved and neglected – a fact that could not have been further from the truth.
The previous owner, who had actually been born in the house, felt so strongly about it that he chose to take on the labour of love that restoring the building would entail.
Sadly, after a decade of meticulous stripping back the project stalled when the sheer scale of the task became overwhelming and the house was put up for sale.
It is rare to find a Regency townhouse that has not been converted in to flats and our dream was to continue the renovation in a manner and style befitting such a building and to return it to it's former glory.
It's location in the heart of Kemptown village makes it the ideal base for exploring Brighton and it's surroundings or getting your friends and family together for a gathering to remember!
What makes this property unique
PRIVATE CINEMA HOME THEATRE
The basement lounge also houses the private cinema home theatre system. At the touch of a button, the 2.5 meter-wide projector screen descends from the ceiling, the lights dim and change colour, as your chosen movie begins to play, brought alive by the 3D 4K high-end projector with immersive surround-sound Dolby Atmos 7.1 cinema sound system.
STATE OF THE ART SMART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM
2 Portland Place, whilst being a 200 year old historic building, has been fitted with a state of the art smart home automation system, which controls the heating, lighting, security and entertainment systems, easily-operated via mobile iPhones, dedicated remote controllers, and fixed wall-mounted tablets, all provided for guests to use around the property.
Many rooms are equipped with studio-quality ceiling loudspeakers that can play any audio or video from the in-house entertainment system or from any guest phone, tablet or computer. The speakers seamlessly blend into the interior decor to faithfully reproduce the sound of a concert hall or movie theatre.
Each room's speakers can be set to play the same or different sources. For example, a movie can be screening in the cinema, while cooking and dining to your favourite music, as relaxing bath music plays in the master en-suite. Alternatively the same music can play in all rooms.
With the included Apple Music subscription, you can enjoy losing yourself in 60 million songs, with unlimited streaming ad-free. You can sing along with displayed lyrics and listen live to radio stations around the world. Tap into new music or your favourites with curated playlists from Apple's editors. Ask Siri to search for songs, even by lyrics.
The in-house security system allows that when visitors ring the doorbell, the fixed wall-mounted tablets and mobile iPhones provided for guests around the property communicate video and audio from the caller, allowing the opening of the door at the touch of a button.
The basement lounge also houses the private cinema home theatre system. At the touch of a button, the 2.5 meter-wide projector screen descends from the ceiling, the lights dim and change colour, as your chosen movie begins to play, brought alive by the 3D 4K high-end projector with immersive surround-sound Dolby Atmos 7.1 cinema sound system.
STATE OF THE ART SMART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM
2 Portland Place, whilst being a 200 year old historic building, has been fitted with a state of the art smart home automation system, which controls the heating, lighting, security and entertainment systems, easily-operated via mobile iPhones, dedicated remote controllers, and fixed wall-mounted tablets, all provided for guests to use around the property.
Many rooms are equipped with studio-quality ceiling loudspeakers that can play any audio or video from the in-house entertainment system or from any guest phone, tablet or computer. The speakers seamlessly blend into the interior decor to faithfully reproduce the sound of a concert hall or movie theatre.
Each room's speakers can be set to play the same or different sources. For example, a movie can be screening in the cinema, while cooking and dining to your favourite music, as relaxing bath music plays in the master en-suite. Alternatively the same music can play in all rooms.
With the included Apple Music subscription, you can enjoy losing yourself in 60 million songs, with unlimited streaming ad-free. You can sing along with displayed lyrics and listen live to radio stations around the world. Tap into new music or your favourites with curated playlists from Apple's editors. Ask Siri to search for songs, even by lyrics.
The in-house security system allows that when visitors ring the doorbell, the fixed wall-mounted tablets and mobile iPhones provided for guests around the property communicate video and audio from the caller, allowing the opening of the door at the touch of a button.
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