Saddler's House

Joan Pyne's lovingly restored Georgian guesthouse has the distinction of being the most centrally located B & B in the city. The immediate area around it could be said to be the most architecturally interesting in Derry. The building itself - a 19th-century townhouse - is of considerable historical interest. Visitors will find books and a television in each comfortably furnished room. Operated by the same family that runs Merchant's House, Saddler's House guarantees excellent quality and service, with courtesy home-made jam and fresh coffee provided. (The owner also rents an apartment on Crawford Square, which is perhaps a more independent alternative to her guesthouses.) Next door at #34 is Ogmios, a great store to buy Irish crafts, cards and music CDs. This is also restaurant land, with at least four good ones in the adjoining streets.