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. Situated in a quiet area, close to Bangor Marina, the promenade, and the town centre. Shelleven is set back from the road, with gardens and private parking to the front. The front bedrooms have sea views over the bay and beyond. The 13 bedrooms feature a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. The train/bus station is a 5-8 minutes' walk away, with direct links to Dublin and to Belfast city centre and Belfast City Airport. Several golf courses are also nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Butler
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is excellent in all aspects. Comfort. Cleanliness, Menu, staff friendliness and location. Highly recommended and lives up to it's reviews. Will use again without hesitation.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely quaint, homely place. The hosts are absolutely fantastic and very helpful which makes the stay that little bit more enjoyable. I used the wheelchair accessible room which had a lovely wheel in shower and separate tub with plenty of space...
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous rooms, great facilities, easy parking, good breakfast, terrific welcome!
  • Stott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely facility and location. Room was excellent with great view. Staff very friendly and helpful.
  • Daoiri
    Ireland Ireland
    wonderful comfortable place and a very warm welcome. I will stay again.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful and welcoming hosts in a well situated property that was clean and very comfortable.
  • Loren
    Canada Canada
    A delightful B&B a short walk above the marina and into town.
  • Mitchell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely guesthouse in a great location. The hosts were friendly and helpful. My room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Parking was no problem. The breakfast was excellent.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the coziness of the building and the location
  • Lwandzile
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was perfect It was in walking distance of everything

Managed by Shelleven House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 271 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

As owners of Shelleven House, we are delighted to welcome visitors far and wide to our home and business. We bring with us a wealth of experience from the hospitality industry but above all we bring to the business our enthusiastic and friendly personalities, who aim to please and love the opportunity to meet new people. We offer our guests comfortable, warm surroundings and hearty home-cooked meals and try very hard to ensure our guests have a memorable stay with us, whilst we enjoy having you in our establishment.

Property information

Welcome to Shelleven Guest House, Bangor's only NITB four star guest accommodation. The Guest House, has 13 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. They are tastefully decorated, with some having spectacular views over Bangor Bay and the Irish Sea beyond. Shelleven Guest House is a great place to relax during your visit to Northern Ireland. Our spacious, comfortable Residents Lounge is yours to avail of during your stay. Sit and watch the world go by or read some of our many books on local history, culture, and geography. The property is set back in quiet area away from the town with private parking. At Shelleven Guest House we have a wide variety of bedrooms to suit all needs. From our spacious, double, and twin rooms with views over Bangor Bay and Belfast Lough beyond, to our bright, cosy single bedrooms, which all have 4ft beds. We have a ground-floor twin room that is accessible for those with mobility issues and overlooks a lovely private courtyard. All our bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen Smart TV's, and access to complimentary WiFi and Netflix (subject to availability).

Neighbourhood information

Shelleven House is located in Bangor on the southern shore of Belfast Lough. The area has has so much to offer. Whether you are a culture vulture, historian, outdoor enthusiast or food lover, there is something for everyone: * North Down Coastal Path, one of the finest shoreline walks in Ireland * Pickie Fun Park with its Disco Ducks, Pedalo swans, Pickie Puffer, and crazy golf course * Local arts and music at the Courthouse * The award-winning Bangor Castle Walled Garden located in the tranquil grounds of Castle Park * Central to top quality Golf courses * A wide variety of award-winning restaurants, cafes, and pubs * Bangor Aurora, North Down's flagship aquatic and leisure complex situated in the heart of Bangor * North Down Museum, telling the history of the area from Bronze Age to present day * Bangor Abbey, an iconic church and graveyard at the top of the town * Sailing in Ballyholme Bay and Belfast Lough

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shelleven Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Shelleven Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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

Shelleven House has a ramp to the entrance of the house and one accessible room on the ground floor. Please ensure you have specifically asked for this room if you have mobility issues, to avoid disappointment.

Early check in and out of hours check-in can be arranged with prior arrangement but late room check out is not available during peak season.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in this property (there is a designated smoking area outside the building). Guests caught smoking in the property will be charged up to GBP 200 cleaning fee.

Please inform Shelleven Guest 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Shelleven Guest House

  • Guests staying at Shelleven Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

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

  • Check-in at Shelleven Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Shelleven Guest House is 600 yards from the centre of Bangor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Shelleven Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Double

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)