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Ardtara Country House

4.0 star property
Hotel in Maghera with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Experience rural charm at Ardtara Country House, where a warm welcome awaits with a cooked-to-order breakfast and picturesque garden views. Relax on the sunny terrace or unwind in the cozy bar and restaurant, enjoying WiFi at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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8 Gorteade Rd, Maghera, Northern Ireland, BT46 5SA

What's nearby

  • Seamus Heaney HomePlace - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Roe Valley Country Park - 41 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 45 min drive - 53.1 km
  • The Dark Hedges - 49 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Giant's Causeway - 57 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Ballymoney Station - 31 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café 3121 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Friels Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ponderosa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Manor - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop Maghera - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ardtara Country House

Upscale hotel in a rural location
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ardtara Country House. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardtara Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ardtara Country House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ardtara Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ardtara Country House?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Ardtara Country House located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Quadrangle, Maghera Library, and Mullagh Bridge Picnic Area. Tobermore Golf Centre and Sperrins are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Ardtara Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Everyone was so very kind and we’d love to come back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service from Sean the General Manager was personal professional accommodating and courteous at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic stay! Beautiful property with fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful food and ambience. Attentive staff. Fabulous stay. Can only recommend a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very attentive and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surroundings in the grounds tranquil plus nice to walk around the different areas. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the food was excellent and we really enjoyed the experience and were very impressed by the quality and friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was first class and the dinner is the best meal I've ever had anywhere. Breakfast was also excellent. Sean and the team made us feel very welcome and we had a beautiful, relaxing evening in a wonderful property. Ardtara was a real treat for us and we will definitel be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent a great small friendly country hotel no fuss friendly staff and excellent food. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding. Lovely big bed. We did have a room over the restaurant but once it got past 11pm it was so quiet we had a great night’s rest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful period property overflowing with character whilst subtly including all the modern convenience needed for a favourable stay. Enjoyable, serene gardens that are well worth discovering, and probably the friendliest most welcoming check-in I have ever experienced. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Stay

Stayed for one night! Staff under a lot of pressure with crowd for barbecue/dinner ! They coped very well and our meal was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Ardtara House is amazing. Friendly atmosphere from the forst second with Sean. Room beautiful. Bed so soft. Food out of this world. Small lounges lovely. Drinks first class including their own special blend gin. Breakfast gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful welcoming stay in a spectacular house

Such a lovely stay with the added personal touch from all staff. The house is beautiful and Sean gave us a tour around with great knowledge of the history. We were able to order from either bar menu or restaurant menu and food was amazing. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails after dinner in the small cosy bar were Valerie was very attentive. Bedroom was gorgeous and breakfast was so good the next morning. All in all we had such a welcoming stay for one night in a spectacular house steeped in history
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ardtara is a wonderful, unique gem of a hotel. Full of individual charm and character, with spacious well-equipped rooms, common areas and marvelous gardens, all set against a backdrop of silent Irish countryside. The food is marvelous and the restaurant serves excellent local produce, cooked and served to perfection. Above all the team makes any stay at Ardtara feel special. Sean and Lee Anne made us feel genuinely welcome and the warmth, courtesy and professionalism of all the staff really add the 5th star to our 5 star rating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a super stay at Ardtara on the 13th September. Leanne greeted us on arrival & we were so impressed with her friendliness & knowledge. Lovely rooms, very quiet, just what we needed. Stunning location. Breakfast was just right. Plenty of selection. The man who served us was v cheerful & chatty even though he seemed v busy. I would thoroughly recommend & definitely be back in Winter when we can avail of fire in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ardtara Nordirland skal besøges

Vidunderlig sted med fantastisk service. Som at komme tilbage i tiden med alt hvad vi ønsker i nutiden. Er I i Nord Irland skal Ardtara besøges. Fantastisk restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything lovely from moment we arrived. Food especially was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024