Group Accommodation Bed And Breakfasts In Northern Ireland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Peter - Verified booking

  We unknowingly booked Sea Breeze during the 4 day Lammas Fair.

  We were informed only 3 days prior to arrival that it was happening and that road outside the property was to be closed Monday and Tuesday from 8am to 10pm and that we wouldn’t be able to move our car during these times. We were not informed that there would be a funfair in the park opposite playing loud, blaring music till 11pm over the 4 days. It was unbearable. My young daughter couldn’t sleep and we felt trapped. The freezer door was broken on arrival. I informed the owners but it wasn’t repaired whilst we were there. The sash windows didn’t lock properly so it was impossible to keep the noise of the fairground out. There was a strange, musty smell on the stairs. I often kept the front door open to air the area. The shower in the front room was stuck on hot - the thermostat wasn’t working. I managed to find alternative accommodation away from Ballycastle for 2 nights so my daughter could get some sleep but neither the owner nor Sykes were willing, as a act of goodwill, to reimburse me the extra expense. Will not be using again.

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• Caroline - Verified booking

  Wow, what a fantastic cottage!

  The hall as you enter is stunning. My 6 year old son said it looks like 1st class in the Titanic. The cottage is very spacious and feels bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. The kitchen is huge and very well equipt with everything you'll need for cooking. Having two bathrooms was very handy especially since two of the bedroom's are downstairs. All of the beds were comfy except the double upstairs which is quite hard. My children absolutely loved playing in the garden and we even had an Easter egg hunt out there. One bonus which we haven't had in other places we've stayed is the record player, we spent lots of time looking through the records and listening to some old favourites. The selection of games dvds and jigsaws was great and the children really enjoyed them The location of the cottage is fantastic. We visited Titanic, Mount Stewart, Castle ward the transport museum and Newtownards for shopping and coffee. I would definitely recommend this cottage tp friends and family, Many thanks

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• Tammy-jane - Verified booking

  Our holiday was originally booked for September 2023 but due to unforseen circumstances we had to push the holiday back to June 2024.

  I will say Sykes weren't very helpful but the owner was fantastic in helping with the rebooking for the new dates and very understanding. The house is beautiful, the entrance hall alone was amazing. The kitchen is lovely and big and the perfect communal area, even when preparing meals the rest of the family could sit around the table and chat and no one was getting in the way. Having the two sitting rooms was perfect because if anyone wanted to have some quiet time they could, my partner enjoyed listening to a couple records in there. The view is stunning and I loved just sitting by the window with a cuppa. There is a tesco less than 10 minutes away which was perfect as we done a large shop but still had to pop in most days for bits and bobs. We met the owners on the last day and they were very friendly. We will definitely be back again in a couple of years (would be sooner if we hadn't already booked somewhere for 2025).

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• Jian-guo - Verified booking

  It is a very nice cottage to accommodate 4 couples with 4 en-suit units.

  Fairly priced, convenient for car access and ideal for travelers to explore both Northern Ireland and the south. The kitchen and dinning area are also fit for purpose. The parking space within the gates is enough for 4 cars, more than the web stated 2 cars. We are very happy to be there for 6 nights. There are some recommendations for improvement: Some taps and toilet flushing switches are not functioning smoothly; Some central heating panels are not working (some of us felt a bit cold in the first two nights due to the temperature drop); Provide a fly-swatter if possible (a few flies tried to share the food with us and we could not find a easy way to get rid of them). Considering the price, we should not complaint about these minor flaws and we hope anyone reading this review would not be discourage to rent this cottage.

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• Clare - Verified booking

  This was a special place to stay for my mum's 80th Birthday, as she was born in the house in 1941.

  The house had been built by her Grandparents in 1939, who moved there from Court Square in Newtownards (they owned a wholesalers and soap factory in the town called Christie & Sons Limited). My mum can remember holidays spent here enjoying the garden, playing by the shore and visiting the neighbouring farms. The house was sold by the family after her grandfather died in 1946. Entering the house again offered my mum some familiar sights. The views for a start, but also the original panelling and fireplace as typical features of the period. The conversion of the original garage to a large kitchen/ dining room is a welcome modern addition though, with up to date bathroom and shower room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend The Hide as a perfect base to explore from.

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