Located in the heart of Derry, Serendipity House features panoramic views of the city and its historic walls. Derry Cathedral is only a minute's walk away. Serendipity House offers comfortable, modern accommodations. All rooms include luxurious beds, power showers and individual decor. Free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities are also available. Serendipity has a spacious decking area and a dining room. Foyleside Shopping Center is an approximately 5-minute walk from Serendipity, while the city’s numerous bars, restaurants and shopping centers are less than 5 minutes away. Free on-site parking is also available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heather
    Canada Canada
    Location, staff, room was all great, thank you for all!
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms was very nice and clean but the tv is small about 24”
  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Close in to town with a short walk down/up the hill. Great back deck with bar overlooking the village.
  • Sherry
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly Staff, food was very good. View from restaurant deck was great.
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly staff . Comfortable bed and nice to have a bar on site .
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    The hostess was great; she met us at the door and was very helpful. After getting caught in the rain, we got drinks at the downstairs bar and were shown to a little heated shack with a great view of the city. Breakfast had good options. It was a...
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    breakfast was great. The room was spacious and the shower worked a treat
  • Caroline
    Canada Canada
    Great location, beautiful views, excellent breakfast options, comfortable beds, a family room available for 4 of us plus a good value single room available for our extra adult.
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Our stay in Derry was wonderful! The Serendipity House was awesome, the staff were very helpful and nice. Location was close to everything but far enough from everything too. Excellent food as well, just a great stay.
  • Miles
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was excellent to walk around the owner very nice

Host Info

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,721 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

we have worked in the hospitality industry for over 18 years and pride ourselves in delivering top quality service and standards to each guest we meet,

Property info

Serendipity is a family run town-house located just a short stroll away from the city centre, in its elevated position providing panoramic views of the city and famous bog-side, all of our rooms are designed with guests in mind to maximise comfort and ease of use, decorated to the highest standards and furnished with quality to make your stay just what today's travellers would want and expect, we offer free breakfast to each guest, free parking, and free wi fi,

Neighborhood info

Our guest house is located in an elevated position just above the famous bogside and city centre, just a 5 minute walk away, Marlborough street is a quiet residential street lined with trees and period town houses packed with charm and character,

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Jackson's
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Irish • Italian • Steakhouse • Local

Amenities of Serendipity House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Serendipity House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking, the hotel requests that you please specify an estimated time of arrival for your stay.

Guests are kindly asked to pay their reservation in cash where possible.

Please inform Serendipity House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Serendipity House

  • Room options at Serendipity House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Twin/Double
  • Serendipity House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Serendipity House is 0.6 miles from the center of Derry Londonderry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Serendipity House has 1 restaurant:

    • Jackson's
  • The prices at Serendipity House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Serendipity House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Serendipity House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.