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Ardtara Country House

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8 Gorteade Road, Upperlands BT46 5SA, Northern Ireland
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Ardtara Country House
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4.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
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Eatonton, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

A wonderful old estate home with excellent Service and Accommodations. The staff is so welcoming and the quality of the meals was unexpected. Would make a special trip to Ireland just to stay here.

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Belfast
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Recently stayed here for a wedding. Valerie & all the rest of the staff couldn't have been anymore helpful. Valerie made a point of wanting to know our names & we were only wedding guests!!! Everything ran so smoothly. Food was excellent, with a fantastic big ulster breakfast in the morning with as much or as little as you wanted,... More

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Londonderry
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

My wife and I stayed in Ardtara last night for the first time. The title should say it all. Upon arrival we were met by Valerie who showed us into the hotel. The building is beautiful in lovely grounds. Inside the interior is traditional and lovely. We were then showed to our room, big, clean and beautiful. The fire was... More

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FL
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We have stayed at cookie-cutter 5-star hotels many times, but I would prefer to spend my time with real people in a real setting any day of the year. When you secure a booking with a Victorian-era country house you should do so knowing that it will not be the same experience as a corporate lodging. What you WILL get... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

What stands out most at Ardtara is the quality of service: the sort of welcome for which Ireland is renowned, at its very best; service that puts you at your ease. It is, like others have said, as if you are a guest at an elegant country house. The manager and staff always have time for guests and work the... More

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belfast
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Ardtara Country House while in a lovely setting left us somewhat disappointed following the reviews we had read. While staff were very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was somewhat lacking. Menu was limited, fish, meat, chicken same vegetables were presented the second night just in a different sauce, Same menu second night with very little variation. Our bedroom whileclean& large... More

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Bangor.N Ireland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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We booked to stay at Ardtara Country House on the strength of the reviews on tripadvisor;but only stayed one night of the two as we found it impossible to sleep in the room provided. We found the place slightly strange from the outset;beautiful surroundings,but when we tried to open the front door nothing happened until it was opened suddenly from... More

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Valerie Ferson, Manager at Ardtara Country House, responded to this review
April 11, 2012

We sincerely regret your dissatisfactions. By way of explanation, the front door only opens when the doorbell is used to call us (a standard security practice) and we can only address complaints if brought to our attention at the time. Since you made no comments at the time, we had hoped you enjoyed your stay. Happily, we receive few complaints... More

Cle Elum, Washington
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

We stayed at Ardtara last year with a small group that we were taking around Ireland. We liked it so much that we can't wait to come back this year! The house sits in 8 acres of its own grounds which provides a beautiful and relaxing setting to unwind and enjoy. The house itself is beautiful and very nicely furnished... More

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012
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Wonderful stay here, beautiful surroundings, fantastic dinner and good breakfast, room had a beautiful fire lit on arrival as it was very cold outside. Staff were fantastic.

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Ennis, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

This is our fourth stay at Ardtara and each time it's been absolutely spectacular. A wonderful place to stay or dine with very welcoming and thoughtful staff. Thank you for a perfect Valentine. Cheers, Sharon

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Address: 8 Gorteade Road, Upperlands BT46 5SA, Northern Ireland
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