The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

April 24, 2023 Kiesha Cripe

Discover the best Specialty lodgings in Northern Ireland including Haslem Hotel, The O'Neill Arms Country House Hotel, Cloyfin B and B, Dream Apartments - Obel Tower, Tara House, The Pyjama Factory, Portglenone Garden Rooms, The Oldtown Inn, Drenagh, Lake Isle Retreats.
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1. Haslem Hotel

14 Lisburn Square, Lisburn BT28 1TS Northern Ireland
Excellent
43%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
12%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 58 reviews

Haslem Hotel

Two night break Lisburn

Reviewed By 123efan

Haslem hotel is a bright clean and well situated hotel in the middle of Lisburn shopping area. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room was clean and had comfy bed, bathroom was spotless and felt brand new, a spacious rain shower to refresh you after a day of shopping. A large TV with plenty of stations to pass a bit of time if required. Carpark access via hotel lift. Breakfast was nice and plenty of options again staff very helpful on duty. All in all good hotel.

2. The O'Neill Arms Country House Hotel

20-22 Main Street, Antrim BT41 3TQ Northern Ireland
Excellent
69%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

The O'Neill Arms Country House Hotel

The O’ Neill Arms Country House Hotel is located in the heart of Mid Ulster surrounded by a host of tourist attractions such as The Seamus Heaney Homeplace and much more. The O’Neills Arms Country House Hotel boasts elegantly decorated rooms, each providing a Complimentary wake-up call, Digital Flat Screen TV, Disabled facilities, En-suite Bathroom, Free car parking, Free WiFi and much more

Disappointing

Reviewed By SMcKernan

Upon arrival we were lead into a small lounge. Having asking staff if we could have our meal in the restaurant, she replied we were already in it. The hotel advertises chef quality meals, however, Sunday dinner was extremely poor (in fact, I had better school meals years ago.) Chicken supreme consisted of a very small breast with a leg bone, broccoli hard & undercooked, watery pepper sauce & small portional options of potatoes with mushy veg to complement. In summary, considering the overall standards of O'Neill's hotel many years ago, in 2022 it appears to have downgraded terribly. My guests & I left hungry & disappointed.

3. Cloyfin B and B

4 4 Cloyfin Park, Coleraine BT52 2BL Northern Ireland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

Cloyfin B and B

5/5 atmosphere and accommodation. Food was also great

Reviewed By Dreamer37918147893

Lovely couple. Was very accommodating to us as we didn't have a car. The hosts were nice and easy to chat to, didn't feel awkward or like a stranger. The breakfast was specified to us and tasted great and was well presented. The room was nice and homely, a genuinely great option for anyone looking for a BnB that is close to Colerain centre.

4. Dream Apartments - Obel Tower

64 Donegal Quay, Belfast BT1 3NG Northern Ireland
Excellent
46%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
31%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 323 reviews

Dream Apartments - Obel Tower

Obel Tower houses 49 fully serviced apartments overlooking the famous River Lagan in Belfast City Centre. These spacious one and two bedroom serviced apartments are complete with fully integrated kitchen units and beautiful bathrooms designed to provide a ‘home away home’ for both corporate and leisure guests alike.

Stranded!

Reviewed By 758PaulS758

Booked in June 21 for Queen concert knowing bookings for the May 22 weekend would be at a premium. Long story short arrived and claimed I had no booking. Even though I had hard 100 % proof as I had direct emails booking extras like car parking etc. Obviously gave my room out at twice the price due to demand and left me stranded. Absolute disgrace avoid at all costs. Never darken their doors again !

5. Tara House

14 Church Road, Ballycastle BT54 6EA Northern Ireland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 5 reviews

Tara House

Very clean, lovely Host, great location. Plenty of room space clean bathroom and toilet facilities. Town a sort walk, restaurant

Reviewed By Peter C

Loved place and location. Host was very helpful, parking and facilities were first class. The town was a short walk away and there are loads of bars restaurants and takeaway establishments. We chose breakfast with the host and we weren't disappointed! Great food ?

6. The Pyjama Factory

49-55 Woodvale Park, Bushmills BT57 8QF Northern Ireland
Excellent
43%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
14%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 7 reviews

The Pyjama Factory

VIP weekend

Reviewed By 900patd

We are just back from our stay in these lovely apartments. We stayed in No53, a three bedroomed apartment. Contrary to some reviews we found the proprietor Gary very helpful and easy to deal with. Everything was exceptionally clean and we were well provided for. We had everything we required for a very comfortable stay at the north coast. We would certainly highly recommend The Pyjama Factory as a base for any visit to this area. The local people were also very warm and welcoming to us. Lovely stay on a wet and windy weekend

7. Portglenone Garden Rooms

106 Kilrea Road, Portglenone BT44 8JL Northern Ireland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

Portglenone Garden Rooms

Amazing.

Reviewed By Z2554SHadamw

This place was a bit of a spontaneous booking for me and my other half. I expected a very basic stay but was very pleasantly proved wrong. We arrived and Teresa (the host) was lovely, and very welcoming, for such a small price we were spoiled. Fresh orange juice, fresh milk, fresh bread and butter, cereals, tea, coffee, shower gels etc on arrival to name a few. Rooms were spotless and well organised. Will definitely use again and hopefully soon, thanks for a lovely experience :) forgot to grab a photo of the bathroom!

8. The Oldtown Inn

29 Oldtown Street, Cookstown BT80 8EE Northern Ireland
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

The Oldtown Inn

Oldtown- new apartment

Reviewed By Reganlefay

Situated on the main street in Cookstown, the Oldtown Inn offered a two,bedroom apartment with continental breakfast in room for an astonishingly reasonable rate. This was exactly what we were looking for as we were attending a late night event in the area and did not want to either face a two hour drive home or have to be careful not to disturb the people in the next room of a hotel.As the event was expensive we were also keen to find budget accomodation. We booked and were told to pick up the keys at the Inn as the apartment was numerically a few doors away. On arrival we were a bit dubious as the Inn itself did not have a reception and we had to ask the barmaid for the keys. This proved to be no problem and she led us through a side entrance and across a car park to the entrance to the apartment. This was a door with the legend ‘Tax accountantl above it, leading upstairs to the apartment. This was indeed two bedroomed, with a small but well equiped kitchenette, shower room, table, and ferociously efficient heating and air conditioning unit.The small bedroom had the table and chairs in it along with a single bed. The very large second bedroom had a double bed,tv, wardrobe etc,and strip lights which seemed to suggest the place was in the throes of being converted from an office. Towels and bedding were provided. The kitchenette had a kettle, toaster,microwave , and a selection of cereals, juice ,bread and spreads. Secure parking was available behind the Inn and effectively outside the apartment. The only hiccup we faced was that check out was advised as being between 9and 11 am and we wanted to leave at 9. However , the Inn was locked until 11... We managed to contact the owner by phone and were told to post the keys through the letterbox at the Inn. This may seem obvious but we wanted to make sure. We were told at this point that the apartment was a work in progress, but it as absolutely ideal for our trip.

9. Drenagh

17 Dowland Road, Limavady BT49 0HP Northern Ireland
Excellent
94%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 106 reviews

Drenagh

Drenagh is a beautiful neo classical Georgian Country Estate set in 1000 acres of parkland. Drenagh offers its guests an extraordinary venue that is created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and magnificent features all in one great location. Add great service to this and the result is an extraordinary experience that will make memories of Drenagh long and lasting ones. Due to its prime location, Drenagh is a short distance from a host of visitor attractions including The Giants Causeway, Glens of Antrim, Bushmills Distillery, the beautiful north coastline and several famous Links golf courses including Royal Portrush. Drenagh is a Grade A listed house with superb guest facilities including luxurious en-suite bedrooms, fine linens,cinema room and beautiful private grounds.

Unforgettable!

Reviewed By Daydream30617443723

At a loss for words to describe how perfect this place is. From start to finish everything was absolutely perfect, every single one of the delightful staff went above and beyond our expectations (not that our expectations were any less: we knew already from our first meeting and constant contact over the months leading up to the big day, that this dream team had thought of everything, and with so much experience and every ounce of professionalism, there was no doubt that we were in the very best hands!) it is just that, it was so much MORE fabulous, and MORE perfect, than anything we could have ever imagined. It was an absolute dream, and they made every single one of us feel like royalty. Our guests were saying they felt like they were in real life 'Bridgerton', and that it was like some kind of fairytale. The food was delicious, from the canapés to the incredible dinner. It was honestly the best day of our lives and we will never ever forget it. A huge thanks to the entire Drenagh team - they are nothing short of sensational, and this is one hell of a venue! If you are considering having your wedding at Drenagh, I can only say, do it! It is the best decision you will ever make :)

10. Lake Isle Retreats

Geaglum Road Upper L.Erne, Derrylin BT92 9GN Northern Ireland
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 78 reviews

Lake Isle Retreats

We are a group of friends who run a retreat centre in Ireland, close to Upper L. Erne. We are situated across from Inish Rath Island, a 22-acre wooded lake isle. The island is home to the main Krishna (ISKCON) temple in the country. [This is a Vedic temple, or a mandir associated with the world-faith known as Hinduism, also referred to as Bhakti Yoga] Spiritual, meditation, yoga and vegetarian cookery retreats are offered, with aromatherapy massage and other therapies available. We've been hosting retreats from 2006. We visit Inish Rath by ferry boat or rowing boat (5 minute crossing) We love to host our guests and provide for them an enlivening holistic time.

Detox Weekend

Reviewed By frankk990

A lovely weekend, Yoga, Meditation, theripies, chanting, great food... company of other participants super too... as a solo voyager it was so easy to "mingle, mingle, mingle" as Top Cat used to say !! Thanks to Tim, Sunanda, yoga teachers and all the background crew...

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