The Beech Hill Country House Hotel is a beautiful period country house accentuated by lush, extensive gardens. Located on the main Belfast-Derry route, two miles out of town, this sophisticated house is a grand affair, with origins in the 17th Century. The interior echoes historically authentic values. The furnishings have aesthetic qualities yet are inviting as well as comfortable and all the rooms are individually decorated to mirror the hotel's four-star rating. The Ardmore Restaurant deserves its good reputation for fine food and the perspective from its windows. A fitness suite with steam-room and jacuzzi is on-site. For more information, talk to Michelle Simpson, the Marketing Manager.
On the banks of the River Foyle, the modern 4-star Everglades Hotel has free on-site parking, a bar and an award-winning restaurant. It overlooks the rugged hills of County Donegal. Hastings Everglades is next to a golf course, and a 5-minute drive from the centre of Derry. Everglades is also within reach of beautiful beaches and the superb Sperrin Mountains. Fresh local ingredients are prepared in the award-winning Satchmo’s Restaurant. You can also enjoy a snack or a pint of Guinness beside the fire in the Library Bar. Why not stay for Sunday Lunch in the beautiful Grand Ballroom?
With an award-winning restaurant and leisure centre, this 4-star, family-run hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Best Western White Horse Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Derry centre, just 3 miles from Derry Airport. All rooms at White Horse Hotel have tea/coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. The leisure club features a large swimming pool and fully equipped gym. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room, and there is also a children’s pool and aerobics studio. 68 Clooney Restaurant serves a modern British menu, featuring seasonal and local produce. 68 Clooney Bar offers classic cocktails and light meals, and has live music on weekends. The hotel is centrally located for exploring North West Ireland, and is within easy reach of Derry's ancient walls, the North Antrim coast and the Sperrin Mountains.
For a backpacker, or any visitor on a budget, this is a great place. The hostel is in a house built in Victorian times, and the location could hardly be better, on the coastal road between Limavady and Coleraine. You will be near bus and train services. You will also have easy access to attractions like Hezlett House, Mussenden Temple, and of course the globally famous Giant's Causeway. There are kitchen and laundry facilities and free tea/coffee. The beach-strand at nearby Castlerock is one of the best in the area, though it is only one of several top-grade beaches around here. The house is open all year.
Situated in picturesque Buncrana, The Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers a luxury spa, a 20-metre pool, and a modern Irish restaurant. With colourful bedrooms, the hotel has wonderful views of Lough Swilly and guests can go golfing for free at Buncrana Golf Course right next to the hotel. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated with rich fabrics and ornamental cushions, and all feature a work desk, tea and coffee facilities and a modern en suite bathroom. Room service is also available, and most rooms have scenic lake views. The Loughview Bar serves a light lunch and traditional evening menu, and the Peninsula Restaurant serves creative cuisine using local produce in more formal surroundings. The grand Lisfannon Banqueting Suite offers a popular Sunday cavery. The Seagrass Wellbeing Spa features a sauna, indoor swimming pool and wellness centre, with an extensive range of indulgent beauty treatments available. The Inishowen Gateway offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi, and overlooks the Buncrana golf club. Just 15 minutes’ from Derry, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is also only 30 minutes from Letterkenny. Glenveagh National park can be reached in an hour, and there are a number of golf clubs within 15 minutes’ drive, including The North West Golf Club and Greencastle Golf Club.
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Buncrana town centre, The Lake of Shadows Hotel offers free access to a local gym and free parking. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach of Lough Swilly, guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts. The warmly furnished rooms at The Lake of Shadows all include an en suite bathroom, as well as a flat-screen TV/DVD player and tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfasts are cooked to order each day, and the Lake’s restaurant serves hearty food made with local, seasonal produce and daily specials. Lunch is also served in the bar. Buncrana’s centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk away, while Buncrana Golf Club is only 5 minutes away by car.
You will enjoy a royal stay at the 19th century Drenagh. This privately owned house has now been turned into a holiday house. Known for its intricate interiors and elaborate architectural style, the castle is located in Limavady in County Londonderry region of Northern Ireland. The castle is flanked by a huge garden that encompasses a golf course. Inspired by a Roman Villa, Drenagh is nothing short of a royal villa. The drapery and furnishings are gorgeous giving you a perfectly regal experience. Check website for more information on bookings.
On the outskirts of Ramelton village (about seven miles from Letterkenny) lies Frewin House. This grand Victorian building is situated in the middle of established mature woodland. Owners Thomas and Regina Coyle have lovingly restored Frewin. And they like their guests to enjoy the atmosphere, which is relaxed, subtle and quiet. Its nearness to Ramelton is a great advantage. A quirky, very likeable place, it is a great access point into the wilder, coastal parts of the county, for example, Gweedore. Rathmullan Beach, one of the best in the entire area, is only 10 miles away. This accommodation is open all year round; and wcities recommends it.
Set in the quaint village of Malin, overlooking the unusual triangular common, is the Malin Hotel, which is the oldest one in Inishowen. This is a family-run hotel, renowned for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and good food. Accommodation consists of 12 bedrooms, all ensuite and tastefully decorated. Hotel guests have the opportunity to avail of the Village Stables. The hotel is close to golf clubs, angling and beautiful beaches. All kinds of excursions and day trips can be arranged by hotel staff, who are only too happy to help.
For a backpacker, or any visitor on a budget, this is a great place. The hostel is in a house built in Victorian times, and the location could hardly be better, on the coastal road between Limavady and Coleraine. You will be near bus and train services. You will also have easy access to attractions like Hezlett House, Mussenden Temple, and of course the globally famous Giant's Causeway. There are kitchen and laundry facilities and free tea/coffee. The beach-strand at nearby Castlerock is one of the best in the area, though it is only one of several top-grade beaches around here. The house is open all year.
Now here's an original and worthy idea: accommodation that will appeal to all visitors - but especially American ones with connections here. Owners Nuala and Michael Duddy spent 20 years in Philadelphia. While there, they ran a guesthouse that was a home away from home for Irish folk. The house is a tribute to Irish-American links, with old-style colonial furniture everywhere. Your hosts are keen not only to make you feel welcome but also free to ask about the local attractions. To get to the house, follow the directions on the elaborate brochure.
The Beech Hill Country House Hotel is a beautiful period country house accentuated by lush, extensive gardens. Located on the main Belfast-Derry route, two miles out of town, this sophisticated house is a grand affair, with origins in the 17th Century. The interior echoes historically authentic values. The furnishings have aesthetic qualities yet are inviting as well as comfortable and all the rooms are individually decorated to mirror the hotel's four-star rating. The Ardmore Restaurant deserves its good reputation for fine food and the perspective from its windows. A fitness suite with steam-room and jacuzzi is on-site. For more information, talk to Michelle Simpson, the Marketing Manager.