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Ardtara Country House

4.0 star property
Hotel in Maghera with free breakfast and restaurant

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Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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8 Gorteade Rd, Maghera, Northern Ireland, BT46 5SA
  • Place, The Quadrangle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Maghera Library
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sperrins
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Upperlands

At Ardtara Country House, you'll be 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from The Quadrangle and 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Maghera Library. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Maghera hotel include Mullagh Bridge Picnic Area and Tobermore Golf Centre.

What's nearby

  • The Quadrangle - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Maghera Library - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mullagh Bridge Picnic Area - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sperrins - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Seamus Heaney HomePlace - 21 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosy Corner Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Friels Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café 3121 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O'Briens - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ponderosa - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Ardtara Country House

Hotel in Maghera with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Ardtara Country House also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Maghera hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ardtara Country House offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. This Maghera hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
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 available for GBP 25 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ardtara Country House?

Ardtara Country House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ardtara Country House?

Yep, Ardtara Country House has a free self car park.

Does Ardtara Country House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ardtara Country House?

No, Ardtara Country House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ardtara Country House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ardtara Country House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ardtara Country House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Ardtara Country House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
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

Garth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
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

Howard

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled with partner
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

matthew

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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melia

Travelled with group
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

Mait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

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

jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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