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Magherafelt is a bustling little town in Mid-Ulster. Hard to believe the population is less than 10000 - it certainly FEELS bigger; traffic is busy and there is a supriseingly good array of shops and eateries. Not a lot to see in the actual town, although it's pleasant enough. But the Sperrin Mountains are close by and Lough Neagh is only a few miles away. And the Seamus Heaney Centre is only three miles away, in Bellaghy. Belfast and Derry and within easy reach, as are Portrush, with its magnificent beaches, and the Giant's Causeway. There are buses to Ballymena, Antrim and Cookstown. And you can catch a bus to the Castledawson Park& Ride to hop on buses to Belfast, Derry and even Dublin. The town itself isvquite compact; although there is a town service, it's easy enough to walk around. Lots of places to eat; we tried Slim's, Bob & Berts and the Inperial Palace(Chinese) - all highly satisfactory. Istanbul does a nice chicken kebab. And Ditty's in Castledawson, two miles away, is good for breakfast, lunches or just a cup of coffee. Don't forget to take home a loaf of their amazing brown wheaten bread! There sre many other tempting-looking places to grab a bite - these are just a few we've tried. Interestingly, Magherafelt came 3rd in a 2021 Sunday Times list of Best Places to Live in Northern Ireland, and it's easy to see why

The hosts were the highlight of our stay and that is saying a lot as the location was great, the brekky fabulous and the place absolutely spotless. Parking was included. We were warmly welcomed, assisted at every turn and excellent advice given on local eateries, highlights and transport.

Although it is a lovely spot with very decent choice of small guest houses and restaurants, but also of really welcoming and charming locals and residents. Please, please be aware of a female parking warden, who is a real temperamental b***tch. Last time when in Magherafelt I got fined for parking (not longer than 10min.) on a loading bay during dropping goods to a local restaurant (Sizzling Smokehuse on Market Street).