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The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4.0 star property
4-star beach inn with free breakfast

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Children's activities
Free daily English breakfast
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception hall
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

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100 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Newtownards, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6EA
  • Place, Strangford and Lecale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Stewart
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Titanic Belfast
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Comfort Double Room Single Use, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newtownards

Newtownards retreat .At this Newtownards inn, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Scrabo Tower and 12 miles (20 km) of Rockmount Golf Club. Mount Stewart and Castle Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Strangford and Lecale - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Stewart - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Queen's University of Belfast - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Belfast City Hall - 31 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 33 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Holywood Train Station - 17 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt And vinegar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trait Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4-star beach inn with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Old Schoolhouse Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Newtownards inn.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1926
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Old Schoolhouse Inn offers 12 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Newtownards inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Old Schoolhouse Inn Newtownards

Old Schoolhouse Newtownards

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Inn

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Newtownards

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Inn Newtownards

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Schoolhouse Inn to the airport?

The Old Schoolhouse Inn is 12.1 mi (33-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Schoolhouse Inn.

How close is The Old Schoolhouse Inn to the beach?

This inn is 14.7 mi (39-min drive) from Ballyholme Beach.

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn offer free breakfast?

The Old Schoolhouse Inn offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn have a pool?

The Old Schoolhouse Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Old Schoolhouse Inn to downtown Newtownards?

The Old Schoolhouse Inn is 0.6 mi away from Castle Espie.

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Barbara, Akron

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attempted to call the property as required in the booking details as we were going to be a few minutes after the 8:30pm arrival cut-off. No answer. Proceeded to the property anyway and arrived at 8:40pm since the booking said that the front desk is staffed until 10:30pm. There were absolutely NO lights on and the property looked abandoned. The single car in the parking area had flat tires. The reception door was unlocked so we went in. There were NO lights on again. Called out and there was no response. Rang the phone number again and could hear the phone ring down the corridor. No answer. Decided to leave before something tragic happened. Have attempted to contact Travelocity but have only been able to converse with an AI bot that has no idea what I’m trying to communicate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Outstanding breakfasts, great location, lovely room. Only down side was the wifi didnt work, but I was out from 8am to 8pm each day so didnt really have any. Impact on a great sfay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gerry and Avril were most welcoming. The room was great, and the breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Quiet location. Convenient location. Pleasant, helpful and friendly owners. Good recommendation of local places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Countryside night away

Very helpful about late check-in because we couldn't pick up the key earlier. The bed was very comfortable and the car park is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable room. Large bathroom. Hosts were so friendly and accommodating. Homemade breakfast in the morning had many tasty options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, this property is a shadow of its former glory days! Good price for a couple of nights & the location is quiet. It's beside Strangford lough so exploring the local area is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Excellent stay

Lovely place to stay. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Close to plenty of amenities. Information provided by Avril on where to eat and landmarks to visit. Excellent cooked breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
A spacious room, great service and a wonderful breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Schoolhouse wins !

It was extremely comfortable and we were made very welcome by our hosts. Rooms were clean and attractive. We can recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything a B&B should be . Warm cozy rooms with all the amenities. Proper Irish breakfast .Directed us to a fantastic restaurant . Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was first class and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Comfy overnight stop

Very welcoming hosts and a clean spacious room. Avril showed us round on arrival. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Great location for exploring County Down and Strangford Lough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy who runs the place is fabulous, the breakfast excellent and a super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality. Great breakfast. Relaxing, homely environment in a great rural location for exploring East Co Down, as well as being a short drive from all the attractions of Belfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

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

A wonderful B & B

The Old Schoolhouse Inn was one of the nicest places that we have stayed at. It was in a beautiful and quiet area run by a lovely couple who couldn't do enough for us, they looked after us so well. we hope to return there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Delightful place to stay in Newtownards

Very friendly and helpful hosts, good location, close to Belfast but very rural, comfortable room, fabulous breakfast, plenty of parking and exactly what we hoped it would be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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