Experience world-class service at Blackwell House

Blackwell House is located in the countryside bordering County Down and County Armagh, 5 miles from Banbridge. This beautiful country house offers lovely rooms, a restaurant and a garden. The individually decorated rooms at Blackwell House have elaborate design with features including fine wooden furnishings, large beds, fireplaces and embossed wallpaper. All rooms have 600-thread Egyptian cotton sheets, luxury bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers and toiletries, as well as free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. A range of traditional dishes is served in the elegant dining room, and you can also relax in the comfortable lounge area, or conservatory. The surrounding fields and waterways provide a great setting for walking and cycling. From the nearby, historic village of Scarva, you can access the canalside walking route. Belfast is 30 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, American

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    We loved Blackwell House. However, it took us a good 20 minutes to find it in the hills. There was no signpost at the end of the lane, which there should be. Even if they just had a sign there temporary while guests are due. We use SAT NAV all...
  • Louisah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Adele and Alessio were fabulous hosts. The room was beautiful and the surroundings. We stopping over on the way to visit family and Adele was so helpful booking us dinner nearby and with directions. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. High...
  • Emmet
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic hosts, beautiful location, delicious food.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 76 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A stunning country house set in the beautiful Armagh countryside, run by husband & wife team, Joyce & Steve. Seclusion, peace & quiet are a given and having travelled extensively we know that the small things are important to you so let us spoil you From the moment you arrive you'll feel the warmth, friendliness of an Irish Country Home. We pride ourselves on providing unrivalled customer service, supported by numerous awards - some of the most recent .....The Best Guest House in Ireland and the Best Irish Breakfast Award Cleanliness, attention to detail and superb food are of utmost importance to us and our guests. We are the ideal place for romantic getaways, retreats for business and leisure travellers as a central base to explore.  Activities: The Game of Thrones Experience (due to open in Autumn 2020) 7 miles away!  Book a Cookery Lesson with Joyce Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea Excellent walking and hiking paths or play a round of Golf, go fishing, horseback riding, cycling. Shop at Banbridge Outlet Centre, Belfast and Dublin Relax in our beautiful gardens,  Soak in our hot tub with a glass of bubbly or enjoy a special romantic dinner for two in our Garden Room.

Property information

“Had the best night's sleep ever, the bed was so comfortable that I had to ask the owner for the make.” Moni T. on Trip Advisor A warm welcome awaits you in this Award Winning Luxurious 5* Country House Hotel nestling deep in the rolling countryside of Co-Armagh. Giving a real sense of home away from home in an intimate and deliciously luxurious setting is what we do best. Each room is uniquely decorated with an eclectic mix of family heirlooms handcrafted furniture and antiques with a contemporary flair.  Every bedroom offers stunning countryside views, huge & comfortable super-king beds, luxury 600 thread bed linens, handpicked lush toiletries, fluffy robes and towels, spacious en-suites, free WiFi, flat screen TV, Tea Tray with freshly ground coffee and assorted organic teas, Joyce’s home-baked shortbread & fresh water. Special features Main House The Colonial Room, has a spectacular hand carved Indonesian teak four poster bed The Blue Room, huge clawfoot bath, spectacular views Lilys Room, a step into the glorious past, decorated in cool summer yellows Blackwell Cottage The Loft Suite has its own private rooftop terrace with beautiful seating area The Orchard Room includes indulgent double shower room with two shower heads for those romantic moments. The Charleston Room, a step back into the iconic 1920’s Each room in the cottage is equipped with a microwave, mini-fridge, kettle, toaster & everything you need to make your breakfast or simple meals on the go  Dining We love our food & cooking - we provide our guests with a delicious seasonal dinner menu using only the best of local produce from award winning producers and the freshest eggs from our own hens in the meadow with herbs and vegetables from our garden.  Tuck in to our award winning “Best Irish Breakfast” choosing from an extensive breakfast menu including local sausages, bacon, black pudding and Joyce’s own homemade Wheaten, Irish soda and potato bread. 

Neighbourhood information

Snuggling deep in the rolling countryside on a small country road bordering County Down and County Armagh if you like peace and quiet, then this is the place. Enjoy Joyce's wonderful homemade evening meals and a full breakfast menu using local produce Close to the quaint little village of Scarva, you have the opportunity to explore the Canal towpath which has lots of interesting stories to tell and offers an ideal place to take a stroll and a cup of tea in the tearoom.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Blackwell House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Squash
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    Business facilities
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    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
    Blackwell House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 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

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    £35 per child, per night
    2 years
    Cot upon request
    £35 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    £75 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £75 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

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

    Not all rooms are pet friendly, please check prior to booking.

    Pet fee is £30 per dog, per night, not included.

    Please inform Blackwell House 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.

    FAQs about Blackwell House

    • Room options at Blackwell House include:

      • Double
      • Apartment

    • Blackwell House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Blackwell House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Banbridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Blackwell House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Table tennis
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Squash
      • Pub crawls

    • Check-in at Blackwell House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • Guests staying at Blackwell House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Italian
      • Full English/Irish
      • American
      • À la carte

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackwell House on this page.