Elegant and classy, a wonderful property to stay in! The resort is an intricate maze of stairs and…read morehallways with the rooms being decorated with dark wood and walls. I had a lovely view of the sea. The breakfast at the hotel is also delightful! The service is very responsive and professional as well. I would absolutely love to revisit!

Loved this hotel so much, we took advantage of the spa services and it was one of the best…read moredecisions I've made. I love the new redesign of this hotel as it feels more luxe and cozy. This bed was so comfortable and the pool was also amazing! The views are beautiful even if you're not in ocean front as you have a very beautiful view of the Mourne Mountains & just beautiful greenery. We ended up adding a night here because we forgot to book a hotel for one of our nights & I'm so glad we did. I would come back just to come back here. Staff was super friendly & the food and drinks here were exceptional.

Lovely little stay by the sea. We had a friends' wedding ceremony in Portaferry and very much…read moreenjoyed our weekend at the hotel. The restaurant has a simple, enjoyable menu with daily specials and the staff is friendly and accommodating. We ordered room service a few times, which was always prompt and piping hot. The only let down was the desserts. We didn't have more than a bite from the two we ordered. Sickly sweet and tasted as if they had just been thawed after a long life in an old freezer, but the meals are so hearty you there isn't really room for dessert. We will definitely pop back by if we ever find ourselves in Portaferry again.

Staying in the hotel for the weekend, and what a surprise! It's a real little gem spotlessly…read moreclean, with a very attentive staff, fantastic food in the restaurant (and the pub grub looks great too), and what decor! There is antique furniture everywhere each room is individual ( we have a 4 poster bed!) The only problem is that it is pouring rain outside otherwise a walk along the main street would be nice. Can see the ferry coming and going from our bedroom. This is lovely!

Nice hotel in a nice location. Set in the Co. Down countryside this place is perched up a driveway…read morewith beautiful views around and appears to attract all the local wedding parties. We stopped off in the restaurant/bar for a bite to eat which is divided into two halves. One side is casual with a T.V and lounge type seating, the other is fancier with white linen tablecloths and wine glasses. So depending on how you are feeling (or dressed) you can jump into either. The menu is the same for both places. I had the seabass which was cooked very well and top marks for presentation. It was pretty, I like pretty. However couldn't say the same for the burger, the cheese on top looked and tasted like it had been double deep fried and most definitely wasnt pretty. Cheese aside, the food was nice, the wine glasses very full and the service was very good.

We stayed at the millbrook for a friends wedding. The hotel itself has recently been done up. The…read moregrounds, although small were gorgeous and the wedding breakfast was held outside on the lawn, was a perfect setting for a wedding. It is small with only 15 or so rooms, though you would never think to look at it. The Millbrook was easily able to cater for over 100 people who were at the wedding. It is close enough to Belfast to suit most people, but far enough away to have a country vibe. The room itself was clean and comfortable and the staff were more than happy to let us have a late check out. My only complaint would be the staff at the breakfast who were less than helpful. We had to be asked twice in the half and hour that waited on breakfast what we had actually ordered. The staff forgot about us and served several other couples first. When I brought this to their attention there was not so much as an apology. Never the less, the cooked breakfast that we ordered finally arrived and it was fine.

After much faffing about I finally got round to booking a hotel in Newcaste County Down for my…read morefriends wedding - the only problem was that due to my faffing hotel rooms in the seaside town were few and far between. This led me to The Avoca Hotel. They had one room left and it was 'basic' which is their terminology for a single room with an in room sink and a shared bathroom. Although this sounds a little but grim it was anything but - The Avoca isn't the most aesthetically pleasing hotel in the world, and the exterior could definitely do with a lick of paint, but it does it's job nicely. The reception staff are excellent - friendly and accommodating even when rushed off their feet. The Avoca is a bit of a maze inside so make sure you listen to the receptionist when they are directing you to your room. The rooms are 'basic' but as I was told this when booking I was not shocked - I was actually quite impressed with what was on offer for such a minimal price. Rooms come equipped with a sink, tea and coffee making facilities and mine came with a beautiful sea view that would rival views at the 5 star hotel up the road. The Guest information books says that you must pay for wifi but when I asked at reception they gave me the password without charge. You can opt to have breakfast included in your package, which I would highly recommend. I was served with a full fry up, 4 slices of toast, orange juice and a pot of coffee. Overall I can't say a bad word about the Avoca Hotel - although, as mentioned, the building and facilities could do with a face lift their customer service has stood the test of time and this makes all the difference.

This building is in dire need of renovation. We barely slept that night due to the noise of other…read morepatrons. You can hear every step, every snore, every word. The blinds did not block the street lights. The carpeting turned our socks brown. Also, I'm not entirely convinced the sheets were clean. The "en suite" bath facilities were old, dirty, and in need of caulking. Overall, we highly considered leaving in the middle of the night, but being from the US, we had no idea where we would go. I consider our stay here a waste of £99, and I will urge others to avoid the premises, even though the one employee running the bar, restaurant, and hotel reception was a very nice person.

We came here for a wedding and it was incredible. Each room has a unique feel to it and with over…read more100 people at the event it felt very comfortable. We stayed upstairs in room 11 and it was really pleasant. Newly remodeled and clean. Highly recommend checking this place out for an event or just to stay and admire the castle!

When one of my best friends told me he was going to get married in a castle in Ireland, I was…read moreimmediately pumped for the trip. And Bellingham Castle was the chosen venue and boy it exceeded all expectations. I even got to stay here for one night and they had such a pleasant hospitality. We ended up getting the "Kevin" room, which had a balcony view of the garden and patches of greenery that stretched as far as the eye could see. The place was really peaceful and my New York State of mind was completely gone, although temporarily. I really felt like a little kid when I went on to explore the different rooms in the castle. The furnishings and designs are things you would expect to see in films. My favorite rooms were probably the Bottlery (wine room) and The Buttery (the kitchen). Their castle dog, Ri, was super adorable and roamed around as if he owns the place. Some castles can feel intimidating but this place felt very intimate and homey. If only I could live there forever....

Stevie at the bar and Conner in the restaurant are second to none. Not realizing the hotel is the…read moreplace to go for locals to celebrate they both went out of their way to ensure we were served and were able to get dinner. I would recommend the place just because of them and the service they provided.

The 4 star hotel is a country club and spa, situated in County Down. The deal we got was £90pp and…read moreincluded bed, breakfast, a four course dinner each and access to the leisure facilities. We had booked 3 twin rooms and were pleased to be shown to 3 rooms right next to each other. The rooms were a good size and each had a double and a single bed. We settled in before heading down to the leisure club. There, we went into the 12-metre swimming pool, the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. We didn't try the spa but treatments include massages, scrubs and facials. That night we headed to the hotel restaurant where we selected our four courses. I went for the ravioli to start, the chicken/chorizo main served with champ, cheesecake for dessert and a cup of tea to finish. We were advised the cheesecake was caramel and chocolate, but when it came it was mixed berry. When we asked, we were advised they had run out of the caramel cheesecake and were very apologetic that we hadn't been informed. They even offered us a second dessert- so very good service. After dinner we stayed on and enjoy a few drinks while watching the residents and locals jive the night away to the live music! A good bit of old-fashioned craic! (I think that's the joy of the Burrendale- it's a homely and comfortable hotel, rather than being "show-offy".) It was a lovely break and we all enjoyed our time away! It's only an hour outside Belfast but felt like we were getting away somewhere further!

We only stayed for one night, but we made so many lovely memories! The owners could NOT be any…read morekinder, they were so wonderful. My husband said it was the best Irish breakfast we had in the whole 2 weeks we stayed in Ireland and Northern Ireland. My personal favorite was the rhubarb from their garden! Amazing. Would highly reccomend.

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The hotel was nice with plenty of space, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Friends and I got…read morethe feeling that this hotel caters to an older crowd. And events at the hotel can be loud when you're looking for some peace and quiet in Dundalk. Breakfast was included with our room but it wasn't very impressive - some fried eggs gone cold on a buffet, limited healthy choices otherwise. Unfortunately, I had some bad luck when it came to my stay. When my plug adapter went missing, the hotel provided one. However, it didn't work. By the time I figured that out, it was too late at night to roll down to reception for another one so I just made do. A wedding at the event space meant that drunk partygoers were roaming the hotel grounds, singing and yelling, until the wee hours of the morning. Although I had booked a non-smoking room, and although I was thrilled that the window and balcony door could be opened to let in fresh air, my neighbor decided to smoke on his balcony (continuously) until 3 am. In a desperate attempt for sleep, I called the front desk. Once, the call rang without answer. And on the second try, they hung up on me. Great service and help, guys. I probably wouldn't stay here again.

Beautiful property, impeccably clean. Bed and breakfast on a larger scale. Spacious rooms full of…read morenatural light recently redone and quite modern. The bathroom alone is larger than most rooms-particularly my last room in the UK. The gym was decently equipped and there is a wonderful heated indoor pool, with a jacuzzi and sauna. It would be nice if there were access to sound on the TV in the gym. I arrived after 11:00 pm and the front desk was there and ready to check me in. It only took a few minutes. I passed by a very lively bar area that goes until midnight I'm told. About to try the food. Breakfast was buffet style but everything replenished regularly and very fresh and delicious. Freshly fried eggs available how you like them. I have to mention that with all the positives, a couple of caveats. There is a golf course and working farms in the area. I was awakened each morning quite early by noises from surrounding properties. Lastly, I had the Di Not Disturb sign in my door but housekeeping went in anyway. I was told that calls to the room were made, a manager was notified and a supervisor accompanied the cleaning person. I was told this was policy. So, lesson learned. Let the hotel know in advance that you will not want room to be serviced.