Went for a pint after dinner and ended up staying late thanks to the hospitality of the regulars.read more

Stayed here for 2 nights in September 2013. The Room was spacious though the bathroom small. Was…read morenice to have the pub and the nice waitstaff so close. Seemed a tad pricey but I think maybe everything was in the area. Very close to Bushmills

Main attraction here are the folks running this B&B. They are retired farmers in their seventies…read moreand very nice and friendly. The room itself had a wonderful view over the bay. Everything was clean and modern and the room had it's own bathroom. There was no TV or water heater though. The room was 55£ for the two of us including breakfast. No credit cards accepted.

Family run guest house in portrush, We stayed here for my birthday with our baby, we booked the…read moretriple room with sea view , lovely room with a jacuzzi and the sea view was nice, the only thing was there was no lift and we were at the top floor but worth the hike when we got there, tea and coffee in room, staff were helpful and friendly, we got a fully cooked breakfast which was nice, waiters were friendly, will be back here again soon .

Nice place and very warm greeting from Mary. Recommended a…read moregreat place for dinner and was a short walk away. Close to all major attractions on the North Coast and would stay here again.

From the owner: On-Site Self Catering, Bed And Breakfast, Tea And Coffee In All Rooms, Televisions With Freeview…read moreChannels, Full Irish Breakfast, En-Suite Double Rooms, Interconnecting Suite, Traditional Hospitality, Guest House

We have just returned from a visit to Islay, and everything about The Lodge was perfect. Don is a…read morewonderful host, and The Lodge is very well located. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. It was quiet and cozy, and we slept wonderfully. We loved visiting Islay and only wish we had been able to stay longer. Additionally, Don is very attentive to dietary restrictions and needs. He went way above and beyond in accommodating our need for a gluten-free breakfast. So, if you have food restrictions or allergies, do not hesitate to stay here. Just let Don know, and he'll take of the rest. We hope to return to Islay, and we will certainly return to The Lodge.

We found the little 3 room lodge at Islay perfectly suited for a visit to those who will not be…read morebringing a car. The little kitchen is cozy and all set up for coffee, tea and toast. A plate full of cold cuts, etc are left in the fridge for breakfast. Two rooms are right on the front, harbor side. We had the room in back that overlooks a cute back courtyard and has a very nice, modern bathroom. The little Port Ellen market is a few doors down and the two restaurants that were open for dinner when we visited were within easy walking distance. Just around the corner, you'll find the Three Distilleries path, a walk to Laphroig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg with beautiful ocean views. It's also easy to catch a public bus to other points on the island...and we did have time for a visit to Bowmore, which was well worth it. Some people try to make it to all 8 distilleries on the island, but we were happy to visit four. We didn't meet our host Don in person, but the woman who was assisting him with keys, etc was friendly and helpful, and even made a phone call for us to get a restaurant reservation. Carol's taxi got us to and from the airport with ease. Our time in Islay was the highlight of our Scotland trip for both of us....and only one is a whiskey drinker. Hopefully we will be able to come back some time.

Best French Toast and Bacon in town. For ultimate satisfaction ensure you ask for both toast and…read morebacon to be well done, I ask for crispy. Utterly to die for. Coffee is good. Service bit slow tbh but food in general makes up for that. And staff are lovely. Seating difficult for those with mobility issues and the layout is not exactly stroller or car seat friendly but nothing a bit of manoeuvring can't fix. Parking limited however a little trick is to leave car to car wash on main Lisburn road beforehand, just opposite Maryville Park for valet and collect it after. Parking issue solved.

Came here with a Grab One deal from Dublin and was amazed--the rooms are really nice with great…read moresoft fluffy beds and pillows, decent TV selection, and great food and tea. The tea is all loose-leaf which I like better than the bags of tea so I was really excited about that. The breakfast was so good that we cleared it super fast--the Irish Breakfast and the Eggs Benedict. I think the sauce for the benedict is homemade as well because there was a mustard flavour in it that I am not used to. For afternoon tea we got sandwiches and scones (scones, by the way, are sitting on the first floor all day long so if you want one at 2am you can have one) and tones of cute desert items--meringue, two different types of cookies, and some moose. The staff were great and friendly and the whole place is very clean. If I come back to Belfast I would stay here again in a second!

This nondescript semi-Georgian facade, one of the first in a long row of many similar looking…read moreresidences opposite a modest commercial harbour, hides a very comfortable, eclectically appointed reception area where you are greeted warmly and helpfully by the proprietor. Don't worry if you have lots of luggage - if you can make it down the first short hall to the LIFT (elevator) your heavy luggage is not problem! Be warned though, the elevator is small, the door closes very quickly behind you, and unlike elevators in the States, it does not optically sense the presence of a lagging leg or arm and keeps closing until you physically hit it to stop it. Our room was spacious, with a medium to large TV, a mini fridge, a tea/coffee set (including Aero brand hot chocolate packets - a nice touch), and a very handy multi plug surge protector. We had a room without a "sea view" which overlooked an alley and the back of adjacent houses, but this was no big deal to us. The breakfast was ample, delicious, and served by a very friendly hostess who chatted us up when we asked her for her opinion on local activities, etc. She was very kind and approachable, and the food was excellent. Special note - We accidentally left behind a child's violin when we left Port Rush. I arranged for a courier service to pick it up and deliver it to our next destination in Dublin, which they did. But the courier service picks up the items "as is" and does not put them in shipping boxes. When the violin arrived, I discovered the Avarest folks had not only printed out and affixed the shipping label I faxed to them, but went to the trouble of expertly wrapping the violin in cardboard and bubble wrap to avoid any damage. They went the extra mile, we got a good night sleep, and this B&B is highly recommended. Why not stay at a place run by really good people?

From the owner: Avarest b&b offer clean cosy friendly accommodation in our own homeread more

Just lovely! I can see why Ann and Lyle Taggart are Northern Ireland Tourism Award winners for…read more2012. I was blown away by the well-appointed and decorated rooms. We stayed in both The White Park Room and The Causeway Suite. Both had skylights, great views of the countryside, and refrigerators. I really liked The Causeway Suite because it had a separate living area and a bathtub in addition to a shower stall. Very well done and my first choice when staying in the Bushmills area!

Our stay was wonderful! We felt right at home the minute we arrived. The rooms were kept up very…read morewell and very clean. The breakfast included is excellent. The extra amenities made such a difference. Even the view from our room was great. We watched the sunset and overlooked the vast fields of sheep, cows, and of course beautiful green northern Ireland country right from the comfort of our room.

We loved The Gregory. Quiet residential neighborhood but within walking distance of restaurants…read more Family-owned, nice people and peaceful rooms. Breakfast was so delicious and huge that we didn't eat lunch that day.

I was very disappointed. We were greeted very nicely and given water. But when we got back from…read moredinner, there was nobody around! I had trouble with the WiFi, trouble with the TV, and trouble with the electrical power strip in the room so my phone and laptop never got charged. Everyone knows how much we rely on our phones for navigation and information when traveling! Plus, I was charged extra because we were in the "family room" because it was the only room they had left, not because I asked for it. Not a good experience.