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The Briers Country House

Newcastle

Offering free WiFi, parking on-site and a garden, the recently renovated property of The Briers Country House, offers accommodation in Newcastle, 2.9 km from Newcastle Beach and 23 km from Down Cathedral. The property features mountain views, and is 34 km from The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman. The guest house has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Briers House was the best bnb we have experienced during our 2 weeks in Ireland. The host Darren was brilliant. His assistance and recommendations were spot on. He couldn’t do enough to make our stay great. Lovely quiet location only a couple of kilometres out of town.

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9.2
Superb
663 reviews
Price from
£113.05
per night

Pier 36 5 stars

Donaghadee

Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some accommodation includes a patio with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. I have never had a bad stay at Pier36. The staff are attentive. The rooms are so clean and comfortable. The view from our room was stunning!

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9
Superb
637 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Princetown Guesthouse

Bangor

Princetown Guesthouse is two Victorian mansions, with some rooms offering sea views. The property is located in a private enclave. There is free WiFi in all areas.

There is free off-road parking in front of house. The guest house is a 7-minute walk to the Bangor (Down) train station and is close to shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Everything was good! The location was great at 5min from the marina. The guest were very nice and very helpful. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Finally, the breakfast was great and at a very fair price.

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9.3
Superb
314 reviews
Price from
£80.50
per night

Dufferin Coaching Inn

Killyleagh

Boasting a shared lounge and views of quiet street, Dufferin Coaching Inn is a guest house set in a historic building in Killyleagh, 31 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this guest house is 33 km from The Waterfront Hall and 33 km from SSE Arena. The accommodation features a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests. Janine was a wonderful hostess and gave us lots of suggestions for places to visit in the area etc. The breakfast was wonderful and set us up for the day! I would certainly stay here again if I'm back in the area

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9.7
Exceptional
215 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Burford Lodge Guest House 3 stars

Ardglass

Set within 46 km of The Belfast Empire Music Hall and 47 km of The Waterfront Hall in Ardglass, Burford Lodge Guest House provides accommodation with seating area. This 3-star guest house offers a housekeeping service. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. We liked the old world charm, nicely done up to a contemporary and comfortable standard. The room and ensuite were super clean. The breakfast was perfect with a selection of cereals and a really nice fresh fruit salad followed by a great cooked breakfast and pot of tea or coffee. The staff were lovely, friendly and chatty. The location was right in a small quiet port town with fantastic historic buildings. We highly recommend Burford Lodge.

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9.5
Exceptional
811 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Seaview Guesthouse

Rostrevor

Located in Rostrevor, Seaview Guesthouse offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. The property features a bar, as well as a terrace with barbecue facilities, and provides guests with on-site private parking free of charge and bicycle rental services to explore the surroundings. The location is amazing and the hosts were so welcoming. Everything was spotless and the bed was so comfortable.

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9.8
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Clenaghans

Moira

All suites feature traditional rustic, stone-clad walls and sloped ceilings. They are equipped with a kitchen, which includes a dining area, a cooker and a fridge. The lounge area features a flat-screen TV and a leather sofa. The location was great. Just a few miles from the center of town and the train station on a quiet country road. The owner made us feel very welcome and the staff were very helpful. The room was really spacious.

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9.2
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
£64.80
per night

The Cuan Boutique Hotel 4 stars

Strangford

The Cuan Boutique Hotel is a family-run guest inn with good food and rooms with a digital TV and free internet. It is located in the conservation village of Strangford, on the shores of Strangford Lough. Excellent breakfast. Delicious dinner in the restaurant. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff is helpful and friendly. The location is perfect, in the center of the village and close to the ferry.

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9.2
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Shelleven Guest House 4 stars

Bangor

Shelleven Guest House is a Victorian property with great charm and period features throughout, providing luxurious accommodation and dining in a warm relaxed atmosphere. The property was rated as 4-star accommodation by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. This classic building has been lovingly updated with modern fixtures while preserving the detail oriented classic past.

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9.2
Superb
292 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Cairn Bay Lodge

Bangor

Cairn Bay Lodge is in extensive gardens overlooking Ballyholme Beach. The villa is ideal for visits to Belfast and Ards Peninsula.

Cairn Bay Lodge was named 'Guesthouse of the Year' in 2006 and 2007 by NI Tourism. The character of the house, its position overlooking the sea and the complete peace at night. We asked for an early breakfast on Sunday morning and it was served exactly on time and very cheerfully.

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9.4
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

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