Featuring a garden and views of sea, Ardkeen House B&B is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Ardkeen, 39 km from SSE Arena. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with garden views, and every unit includes a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. A selection of options including fresh pastries and juice is served for the Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. The Waterfront Hall is 39 km from the bed and breakfast, while Titanic Belfast is 39 km away. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 39 km from Ardkeen House B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ardkeen
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  • John
    Australia Australia
    Stayed 3 nights. Owners very helpful ( BA lost our luggage). Great breakfast, nice spacious room, felt very comfortable and easy. Hope to come back sometime.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was truly exceptional. Jennifer and Phil are superb hosts and really made you feel you were part of their home. Breakfast was superb. Jennifer was always on hand to provide advice and assistance. Spending time with Brandy, Bailey and Eddie...
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jennifer was extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. She went out of her way to make suggestions of local places to visit and to eat at. Our room was a great size and very comfortable with a lovely view. Her breakfasts were the best ever....
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Ardkeen House B&B is mainly a Victorian building with parts dating back to the 1640's set in the quiet Ards Peninsula countryside overlooking the Dorn in the beautiful Strangford Lough with stunning views, also ideal for stargazing, fishing and cycling, situated between Portaferry and Kircubbin and located 25 miles from Belfast. Ardkeen House provides a cooked breakfast and free WiFi, all our bedrooms are ensuite. The guests have a large television lounge to relax and enjoy after a long day of golfing, sightseeing or cycling. We have 3 rooms available to rent: a double room, a twin room and a family room, all rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers and television. Unsuitable for under 16 year olds.
Jennifer and Philip took over Ardkeen House a year ago after working many years in hospitality and are enjoying welcoming guests into their home.
Ardkeen House is a set in a quiet area with beautiful views of Strangford Lough and a lovely walk up to the ruins where Ardkeen Castle stood and the remains of St Marys Church. We are close to Kirkistown Golf Club, Kirkistown Race Track and Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry as well as a good base for National Trust properties Mount Stewart House and Castle Ward.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ardkeen House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ardkeen House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Ardkeen House B&B 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 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Ardkeen House B&B

    • The prices at Ardkeen House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ardkeen House B&B is 1.4 miles from the centre of Ardkeen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Ardkeen House B&B include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • Check-in at Ardkeen House B&B is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Ardkeen House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Beach