The Carrick 5 Dhu Varren Park, Portrush, Portrush, BT56 8EL, United Kingdom
#5 of 20 B&Bs and Inns in Portrush
Guests' ChoiceBased on 170 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 June 2024
Margaret
United KingdomWe liked everything
The property is in a quiet street with plenty of parking. Beautiful bedrooms. Very comfy bed, large bathroom. The host Scott was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Angela
United KingdomAll great thank you
Exceptionally good breakfast. Location excellent and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Deborah
United KingdomMade to feel very welcome. Great location to explore the area. Super breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Shirley
United KingdomScott is a very courteous host. Met us at the door and showed us to the room. Offered us a complimentary beverage..
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Chris
United Arab Emirates..
Owner was excellent, friendly, helpful, great breakfast … highly recommend..
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Caitriona
United KingdomVery comfortable stay, great location, friendly host - would definitely stay here again
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Lesley
United KingdomAlthough we were aware that the room we booked was at the top of the property up two flights of stairs, as one of us has a back problem the stairs were challenging. The owner was extremely helpful and carried our luggage up and down which was a great help.
The property was well situated within easy access of the center of Portrush and has been lovingly restored and decorated. Despite building work being undertaken at the nearby railway halt, we found the property was very quiet.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Lucy
United KingdomNothing
Very well equipped, homely, cosy, smelt lovely - would definitely stay again
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Phyllis
United KingdomNothing to complain about.
Breakfast was excellent. Everything you would need. Very tasty and lots of choice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Michael
United KingdomVery comfortable and clean
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Nicola
IrelandNothing.
The Carrick is a Gem! So pleased we chose here for our recent trip to Portrush. It's in a lovely quiet area and has a view back over the town. We were able to park easily and walked into the town along the west prom. Our room/suite had the bedroom, toilet and spacious bathroom (with free standing bath) off a little hallway once through the keyless entry door. Beautifully decorated in keeping with the period of the building as is the whole house. Scott is very welcoming and clearly very passionate, he was very attentive to our needs during our stay, couldn't do enough and gave us loads of recommendations and ideas for our day trips and evenings. Breakfast was perfect! There's an extensive menu to choose from with locally sourced quality produce, my poached eggs were perfect both mornings! Great coffee and again Scott made sure we had everything we wanted. Its in a great location to visit the town and to use as a base to visit the many nearby attractions, would definitely recommend and would love to go back.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Brian
United KingdomToo much light from Windows in early morning
Host excellent Great room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Thomas
United KingdomBreakfast was great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Aine
IrelandBeautiful spacious room with furniture and very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Carol
United KingdomThere wasn't anything not to like. Just wished we could have stayed longer.
From the minute left home in London we felt good vibes about the stay as Scott had txt us to find out a rough time of arrival and to say he was looking forward to welcoming us. Our flight was delayed which then meant our connection times for the train there were affected so we were later arriving and this was also not a problem. When we we arrived, Scott welcomed us, dealt with payment, showed us where breakfast would be and carried my bag upstairs which was very gentlemanly! He showed us all we needed to know about how to access the room, and other useful information about our stay. He offered us a drink and he quickly returned with a beer and a diet coke which went down a treat after our long journey. We were given a menu for breakfast and we're asked to let him know by txt before 7pm the night before what choices we would like. We made our choices and I asked if the full English could be adjusted and something else added which again was no problem. We was told to contact him by txt anytime day or night if we had any other queries. After an evening out in Portstewart, we arrived back late, I was thirsty. So although it was 10.30pm, I txt Scott to ask if there was a chance I could get a drink and within seconds he replied saying he would be 2 minutes. He then turned up with 2 diet Cokes. After the most fabulous sleep in a very comfortable bed we went down to breakfast, to find 3 tables in front of big windows overlooking a lovely garden. In the room was an honesty bar, fridge and a very comfortable leather sofa seating area. The starter menu on the table was an added bonus and a few things to choose from. Scott welcomed us and asked if everything was OK with our room etc. We were then served by Scott and his young daughter who were very efficient and friendly. I had an amazing breakfast which had been exactly as I had asked for and it was hot and filling. Large individual bottles of orange or apple juices with grolsh like bottle tops were an added addition.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Alison
AustraliaScott was a fantastic host. The location was quiet and convenient and beautifully decorated.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Julie
CanadaWe love everything! The host is amazing!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Ken
United KingdomThe owner is very friendly and helpful,the rooms were spotless.Breakfast was amazing,great quality and fresh.We were also offered a drink on arrival which was a first for us.We had a lovely stay overall.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Anton
IrelandNothing to dislike, it was all good!
Our host, Scott, was really friendly and helpful - good advice on local restaurants and attractions, etc. The room was larger than expected and very nicely decorated. Very comfortable bed! Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Val
United KingdomLovely welcome , beautiful location , excellent facilities.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Sophie
United Arab EmiratesAbsolutely nothing
Scott is just so helpful and happy and really thoughtful. I cannot recommend this place enough
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Barbara
United StatesNothing
Scott is an excellent host. He even arranged for us to get tickets to a hurling game in Dublin. He was very accommodating with serving breakfast whenever we wanted it. Drive us into town for dinner. I cant say enough nice things about this gracious host
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Vicky
United KingdomFrom the moment we arrived we felt so welcome. Scott was an excellent host, the suite was exceptional. Fantastic views, clean, excellent facilities and the breakfast was first class.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Mcswiggan
United KingdomN/a
The room was big the bed was comfortable everything was tidy and clean at arrival our time there couldn’t have been better the staff were amazing and very hands on which made the experience even better. The breakfasts were amazing and the presentation was even better. Definitely will go back
Stayed in July 2023
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