We had cousins visiting IOM for a couple of days, we thought they might enjoy a cozy B&B rather…read morethan a large hotel. Raymond's B&B is situated in a Victorian home on Hutcherson Park, the owners have set up two guest rooms with a lovely lounge equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There are stairs so not accessible for those with mobility issues. But it is near the Douglas Promenade an awesome place for a morning run or walk. Our cousins stayed in the larger room which seemed equivalent to a USA queen. As is the case in older lodging the toilet is in a separate room however the walk-in shower and separate tub are top notch. The owner Lorraine prepares a full made to order English breakfast with jams, home made bread, fruit, yogurt, tea and coffee. She truly cares about her guests.

For our short trip to the Isle of Man we looked for good accomodation, not too expensive, close to…read morepublic transport and more or less in the middle of Douglas. What we found was this very friendly and relaxed place up the hill in a quite residential area just a few minutes away from the promenade, shopping streets and all the transport options. So it was not necessary to hire a car to start exploring the island from here. Our room was small but very well furnished with a big comfy bed, a very big window and a small bathroom. Everything was very clean but some fixtures could have been better applied. There is also a small TV but if you want a bigger screen there is also a TV Lounge with a huge TV and comfortable sofas on the first floor. Great Place for watching the Rugby World Cup ;-) Some rooms here have a communal bathroom and we had a chance to look at it - and honestly, it was brand new with a nice shower and toilet. Everything was spotlessly clean and very well maintained for shared facilities. A full cooked breakfast is included in the price and is served in the big breakfast room right next to the entrance. If you are no big fan of english sausages you can order a vegeterian version that comes with baked beans, hash browns, tomatoes and fried mushrooms. I really liked every part of it. Nothing fancy but a good start for the day. The owner of the Guest House is very friendly and uncomplicated. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it for anybody who wants a good value option in Douglas to explore the Isle of Man.

Overall a good experience. Hotel was convenient and offered an amazing view of the water. Staff was…read morefriendly. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Could use a little updating as the carpet and sofa were worn and some of the furniture looked like it came from Ikea. Ate dinner in the restaurant both nights. The mushroom soup was excellent as was the hamburger (yes, a hamburger. But it had a local twist). The Irish breakfast was tasty and extremely filling.

Had a lovely 4 nights stay at the Mereside and couldn't fault the place. Room was spacious, clean,…read morecomfortable and well maintained. Also had a sofa and a partial sea view. En suit had a walk in shower with great water pressure. The hotel is in an excellent position, one road behind Douglas seafront and it has a lift. I was booked on a bed and breakfast basis and there was a good choice of tasty food and large portions. There is a restaurant/ bar and each evening of my stay I ate dinner there. The food was delicious and there was a good choice on the menu. Veggies were well catered for. The staff were excellent consistently friendly and very welcoming.

I just returned from a weekend stay at the Falcons Nest hotel in Port Erin. I was very impressed…read morewith the hotel and service and can not believe that it is only rated at two stars. Surely it deserves a higher rating. It is an older hotel and probably needs a paint job, but there is a great historical feel to the place. After an extensive search, researching all the hotels and bed and breakfasts on the Isle of Man, we decided Port Erin would be the most ideal place to stay. Douglas was a bit too busy, Port Erin was a nice and relaxed seaside town and best of all, it was right at the end of the steam train line. The hotel is only a block past the train station. The location is directly in the middle of the Port Erin Bay. Perfect for getting down to the beach. We stayed in room 1, which is on the first floor above the bar area. I would highly recommend this room as it has breathtaking waterfront views of Port Erin Harbour and is on the corner so you get the views from the side as well. This room had a huge bathroom and despite being a one bedroom also had this smaller little walk-in closet sized room with an extra single bed and a window. It was perfect for our small son staying with us. There was some noise from being directly over the bar, but even on a Saturday night, it didn't go too late. Service was great and all of those I encountered from the bartender, to the breakfast server, maintenance and the front desk people were all especially friendly. The breakfast which was included in served buffet style and has all the regular English breakfast items (eggs, black and white pudding, bacon, sausage, potato cakes as well as toast, cereals, yogurt and multiple juices). I have recommended this hotel to quite a few friends and encouraged visits to the Island based on a great stay which I had.

Ordered at 12:38 (as my receipt says) and it is now 1:32 and no meal in sight. Still waiting. We…read moredid have our appetizer, but that was 30 mins ago. We were ordering when another two people came in, and they were told by the lovely (in appearance, not demeanor) waitress who worked at the counter to sit down and she will bring them menus. We sat at our table for 20 mins and received and finished our appetizer while they sat getting upset that she never did bring them their menus. I asked my partner if it would be odd if I went and brought the two bored and frustrated folks some menus (I knew where they were and had grabbed some on my own for us when we came in as no one was around), and he said, yes, that would be odd, so I didn't, haha. The large group next to us have also just received their meals (after they also asked for menus several times and eventually grabbed their own) and they came in a half hour after us. We had also asked for water. Never got it. So an hour here and no one to check on us, bring us a glass of water, and let us know that our order was at least in the often. Will update when/if we get our food.

A good clean hotel in a…read more Grade 2 listed building. Freindly staff, good banter great pies and the beer aint bad either plus the scenery of the west lakes.

Very friendly and efficient staff, really good food and drink and high quality accommodation at…read morevery fair prices. I highly recommend this gem in the heart of some of Englands most beautiful and peaceful countryside.

Looking for a lovely B£B in Northern Ireland, make a stop in Bangor. Studio 101 has it all…read more Affordable, friendly, clean and comfortable. You will want to cone back!

A precious, very efficiently organised B & B with everything you could want,…read moreIt is within an easy 20 min walk of downtown Whitehaven. The rooms are immaculate, clean, thoughtfully decorated. The couple who run it, are friendly and solicitous. Breakfast is ample, fresh and hot. You have to put in your preferences the evening before. They have their own parking area.

This B&B is located right in the center of Portaferry. We got here by being referred by another B&B…read morethat was already full. Otherwise we would never have noticed it. There is no sign about it at the door or anywhere else - no way to stay here without knowing about it. It is run by an old lady and very simple/old fashioned but clean. We had a room with it's own bathroom. The room had a queen size double and a single bed. There was a water heater with complimentary tea and coffee, no TV though. Operating the shower was an adventure in itself. It kept going from ice cold to burning hot. This B&B is comparably cheap, we payed just 42£ for the double room including breakfast.