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The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Newtownards

At The Old Schoolhouse Inn, you'll be 10.4 km (6.5 mi) from Scrabo Tower and 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Rockmount Golf Club. Highlights at this beach inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, a picnic area and luggage storage. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Newtownards inn include Mount Stewart and Castle Park.
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What's nearby

  • Strangford and Lecale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Scrabo Tower - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Mount Stewart - 24 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 31 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 33 min drive - 36.4 km

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
  • ‪Cloud 9 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salt And vinegar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trait Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Old Schoolhouse Inn

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
  • Lift
  • 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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1926
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

The Old Schoolhouse Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Yep, The Old Schoolhouse Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

The closest beach to The Old Schoolhouse Inn is Ballyholme Beach (16.8 km).

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

No, The Old Schoolhouse Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Old Schoolhouse Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful,host are very welcoming,breakfast is superb,very enjoyable stay,will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Lovely place

The room was good, the restaurant was outstanding, - Expensive yes, But the food was the best I've ever had. The shower in the bathroom could have been better, but not in any way a negative. The staff and the owner were very welcoming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Short stay at Old School House Inn

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay - 2 nights. The staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Let down

The room was nice. staff pleasant. The main downfall of this place for me was the room service (lack of) I chose this hotel purely because it offered 24 hour room service. Knowing that my work day was going to finish quite late. I passed several hotels closer to where i was working and had chosen to drive an extra 8 miles for the option to eat when i got there. I was told that the website shouldnt say 24 hour room service and there was a Chinese place a few miles away. I ended up opting for my second tesco meal deal of the day. No breakfast either! as it dosent start until 8am. No offer of toast or cereal as a slightly earlier option. Disappointing Also ...please put some sort of light on the steps from the car park, it was pitch black and tripped while walking up them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely quiet location and ideal for the Castle Espie Wetlands Trust, just down the road. Our hosts, Terry and Avril, were super, they could not have been more friendly or helpful. Our room was very comfortable and the wonderful breakfast set us up for the day. We will happily stay there again, when we next visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and setting. Service very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice family run place

Nice place close to a couple of great restaurants, Poachers Pocket and Daft Eddies worth a visit if you are staying here! The hotel was tricky to see at night from the road as not lit up at all, we missed it twice, thank goodness for quiet country roads to allow for sudden stops and reversing manoeuvres! Breakfast was fantastic with lots of homemade stuff on offer and service was very quick. The bed was clean and really comfortable, but we did notice that the room and bathroom weren’t as clean as we would have hoped! The carpet was grubby and had some bits and pieces still on it so may not have been vacuumed and the bathroom had dust on the bottom of the sink and debris in the bath! There were also some opened biscuits in one of the drawers obviously left by the previous occupants! It wasn’t terrible but in these times of C-19 we really would have expected the room to be clinically clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020