Had a recent stay at the B & B. My friend and I came from Los Angeles to visit family and Somerton…read moreHouse is only a few minutes away from my dad's house. Very welcoming & very friendly owners and staff. Breakfast each morning was delicious-especially the salmon! We chatted with other visitors from all over the world at breakfast in a nice, relaxed setting. Room was cleaned every day, with fresh towels & beds neatly made. Our room had a beautiful view of Belfast Castle and Cavehill country parkWould definitely recommend staying here

My Mum recently organised a reunion for her old work colleagues and this involved arranging…read moreaccommodation for her travelling guests, they had two main requests, they wanted serenity and comfort. With a whole host of hotels and guest houses in North Down meeting their requests was not a going to be a problem. My Mum enlisted my help to scour the internet, travel brochures and the local paper for somewhere suitable. But it was in fact driving home one night that signalled the end of our search. We chose Pinecroft Guest House primarily because of its location, it was within walking distance from the seaside and village amenities but also far enough away that my our guests could feel complete solitude. The guests finally arrived and felt right at home at Pinecroft B & B, they were put at ease by May Boyd who is the proprietor. One morning they even explained the reason for there visit and May encouraged them to invite us over for breakfast. Who could refuse such an offer? The breakfast was superb, everything you would expect from a great hostess. The house had a traditional country feel to it, the type of place you could you felt comfortable walking around in your bare feet as if it were your own home. The guests raved about the hotel and our search was not in vain.

Really kind staff. Really nice and affordable services. It's recommended to visit in Randalstown…read morefor breakfast.

Been here so many time now and that is because the service is good, the food is fantastic (apart…read morefrom one time on xmas day the food was not it's usual standard). We have happily bought friends and relatives here, as we know they will always be impressed. Happy to recommend Truffles on all levels.

From the owner: Hillview Lodge has spacious en-suite bedrooms comprising of Single, Double, Twin, Triple & Family…read more The rooms have been furnished in a modern open plan style. There are tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms. All of the hotel style en-suite bedrooms have Television, Wi-Fi Wireless Internet and Power Shower.

On a recent trip, my granddaughter and I called last minute to see if Pauline could fit us in. She…read morereturned our call within the hour and warmly welcomed us. What began as a one-night stay quickly turned into three and even then, it was hard to leave. The house is impeccably clean, and our room had so many thoughtful touches, such as chocolates, tea, and hot chocolate waiting for us. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable, and Pauline made sure we were familiar with how to use the shower. Our ground-floor room overlooked her blooming garden, a lovely, peaceful view to wake up to each morning. During our visit, the house was being reroofed due to storm damage, yet Pauline made sure the roofers didn't start too early so we wouldn't be disturbed. That attention to detail speaks volumes about the care she puts into her guests' experience. The breakfasts were truly exceptional - completely bespoke, with anything you want prepared just the way you like it. Enjoying a delicious meal served on crystal, china, and silver while gazing out over the lough felt like such a treat - elegant, relaxing, and deeply satisfying. An amazing way to start each day! Pauline goes above and beyond to help with anything you might want to do in the area. Whether it's arranging tea at the Merchant Hotel or booking tours of the Titanic exhibit, she takes care of it with enthusiasm and efficiency. Her recommendations of local businesses made our trip so much easier and she even arranged to have our laundry done! Her husband, Ambrose, is also a delight--charming, insightful, and a pleasure to chat with. Leaving Hargreaves House felt like saying goodbye to family. Both my granddaughter and I felt an immediate connection, as though we'd known Pauline and Ambrose for years. We left with full hearts and wonderful memories. We can't wait to return!

THE BEST B AND B IN NORTHERN IRELAND. Hands-down. Ernestine was SO welcoming...staying up late…read moreinto the night to welcome me after an 11:00 arrival from Belfast. The room was incredibly spacious. The best shower I've ever had outside the U.S. -- hot and with excellent water pressure. Great breakfasts as you'd expect (my personal recommendation is the French Toast with cheese and tomato). Golfers who've been to Bandon Dunes, it's like staying at The Inn, but with friendly, warm personal service. *Perfectly* positioned about a three wood and a nine-iron from the pro shop at Portstewart and only a 10-minute drive to Royal Portrush. Will DEFINITELY be back here with friends on our next trip.

Tom and Ernestine -- Kind, welcoming, accommodating, and helpful. Tom helped us book a round of…read moregolf and hire clubs at the Portstewart Golf Club, where the 2017 Irish Open was played. His son, Thomas, even took a day off work, came back from Belfast, to meet us and play golf with us! My husband and dad were thrilled! The accommodations at the Strand House are amazing. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The breakfasts are delicious and healthy. Ernestine's scones -- Oh. My. Goodness. So heavenly. The house is just far enough from the bustle of the town, and about 30 minutes from Giants Causeway and the Rope Bridge. You would be hard pressed to find better accommodations for the value. We definitely plan on going back.