Set within the spacious grounds of an 18th-century manor house, the family-run Gardenvale Bed & Breakfast offers guests a comfortable stay in the heart of the countryside of County Antrim. The detached property features elements dating from the Georgian and Victorian eras and is located in 20 acres of its own grounds. All rooms have views of the stunning gardens and free WiFi is available in the shared lounge area. Free private parking is available on site if booked in advance. Upper floor rooms are accessed by stairs only. A continental breakfast is available each morning. The famous Dark Hedges Tree Tunnel is less than 5 minutes' drive away. Gracehille Golf Club is just over a kilometre from Gardenvale Bed & Breakfast, and the seaside town of Ballycastle is a 15-minute drive away. Several pub, restaurant and supermarket options are available within 10 minutes’ drive of the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Stranocum
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable bed and a very nice, huge bedroom.
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation, perfect location and a very warm welcome, would definitely stay again, thankyou
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building and grounds. Friendly people, good location. Very nice relaxing stay.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet, peaceful stay. Beautiful house with large rooms overlooking rural surroundings. Friendly hosts who made us very welcome and an excellent choice at breakfast..
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved the whole experience. Fantastic location and incredible house.
  • Hana
    France France
    The bedroom was really spacious and well decorated. The place is lovely and it’s really quiet around. Really relaxing.
  • Cyril
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very beautiful country house situated in a lovely part of Northern Ireland. If you want somewhere to relax and relieve the pressure of a busy world, this is it. Exceptional!
  • Joy
    Australia Australia
    Inge and Charlie were wonderful hosts, their manor house is stunning inside and the grounds are beautiful. Breakfast was lovely sitting in the sun coming in through the windows. The bedroom was very spacious and everything had been thought of for...
  • I
    Irene
    Ireland Ireland
    Absolutely everything, from the moment Inge welcomed us at the front door to the relaxed atmosphere and the casual chats with Charlie in the Breakfast Room. We were really interested in the history of the house, too. The King Room is vast, and...
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning property, we stayed in room nr 1 which was very comfortable and had a very large and modern bathroom. Beautiful period building tastefully decorated. A freshly cooked breakfast was included.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Inge and Charlie Irwin

Company review score: 9.6Based on 127 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm Ingeborg, part German part Swedish (hence the name) and I run the B&B with my husband Charlie, retired Solicitor. We do this primarily to meet lovely individuals from all over the world. We have lived in Gardenvale for over 30 years now and we love this area, our favourite place to go is The Dark Hedges as it's walkable. We love The Giant's Causeway too! When we want to spoil ourselves for food, Ballycastle is great and it's so close (less than 15 miles) and Bushmills is fantastic too. Ask us for moredetails.

Property information

Gardenvale features 20 acres of beautiful grounds and an 18th Century Georgian / Victorian Manor for that unique, rustic Countryside setting. We are aimed at individuals seeking a City Break or Country Retreat and are located in the heart of Northern Ireland's Tourist Spots – less than a mile away from The Dark Hedges and just 13 miles from The Giants Causeway! Our number one priority (and mission statement, if you will) is to make guests feel 'at home' throughout their stay.

Neighbourhood information

When staying with us it is a must to check out The Dark Hedges, it is less than 5 minutes away and a great photo opportunity. Of course, The Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle are must sees too. If you're looking for something a bit different I would definitely recommend going to Ballycastle for some grub then catching the ferry over to Rathlin Island for the day for a cycling trip. On a sunny day it's like paradise! Of course check out our coastal towns Portrush and Portstewart for an evening on the beach, afternoon tea or a meal out.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gardenvale Manor House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Gardenvale Manor House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note rooms are accessible by stairs only.

Please note the entire price of the reservation is to be paid in cash on arrival.

Early check-in is possible by prior arrangement with the property. Subject to availability.