The Blue Cottage

8 Oriel Road, Antrim, BT41 4HP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>216</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with a sink and a clock on the wall at The Blue Cottage in Antrim
a living room with a chair and a fireplace at The Blue Cottage in Antrim
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The Blue Cottage

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Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
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217 reviews

The Blue Cottage, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Antrim, 31 km from SSE Arena, 31 km from The Waterfront Hall, as well as 31 km from Titanic Belfast. This homestay offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. St. Annes Cathedral Belfast is 30 km from the homestay and Customs House Belfast is 30 km away. At the homestay, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a shared bathroom with a hair dryer, units at the homestay also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a patio. At the homestay, units come with bed linen and towels. The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 33 km from the homestay, while Belfast Castle is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Belfast International Airport, 7 km from The Blue Cottage.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Antrim
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hostess is delightful. Easy parking Spacious room Easy access to kitchen, welcome to share hostess‘ living room.”
  • Gale
    France France
    “Beautifully presented house with every possible attention to detail by Kathleen who was wonderful, so helpful and engaging, we had a lovely time.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owner Kathleen went out her way to make me feel comfortable and was always very helpful. The cottage is brilliantly placed as it's just a short walk from away from the bus centre and train station. It's also a short car journey from the airport.”

Hosted by Kathleen

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Kathleen
Please note the property has 2 rooms Guests share the bathroom, separate WC, living room, kitchen and laundry room. Breakfast is continental which you prepare yourself at whatever time suits you. Tea coffee and biscuits are free 24/7 Please inform me of any dietary requirements you may need.
The house sits back from a busy road with ample parking. I have an OUTDOOR cat called Cat.
The blue cottage is located in the centre of Antrim town with the train and bus stations a short walk to the top of the street. The location is Ideal for touring the north coast, or work. LOCAL BUSINESSES Technology Park, Randox Biosciences, The Junction, Enkalon Business Park, Antrim Enterprise Agency, Antrim area hospital Training solutions NI. SAMs And many more. Castle Gardens and lough shore are right on the doorstep. Antrim forum leisure centre is a 6 minute walk.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Blue Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Internet
Fast free WiFi 134 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Blue Cottage 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
    From 10:30 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 13 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

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per person, per night

    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.
    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

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

    Please inform The Blue Cottage 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.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about The Blue Cottage

    • The prices at The Blue Cottage 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 The Blue Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • The Blue Cottage is 800 yards from the centre of Antrim. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Blue Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Blue Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.