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Historic Hotels in Northern Ireland
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The Londonderry Arms. Carnlough, County Antrim
Dating back to 1848 when it was constructed as a coaching inn by the Marchioness of Londonderry, this historic old hotel was later owned by Sir Winston Churchill between 1921 and 1936.
Indeed, one of the executive rooms is that which the famous statesman would use when staying at the property.
The hotel is classically furnished and boasts 35 guest rooms in all.
Discover more and check availability through Booking.com and LateRooms
Indeed, one of the executive rooms is that which the famous statesman would use when staying at the property.
The hotel is classically furnished and boasts 35 guest rooms in all.
Discover more and check availability through Booking.com and LateRooms
The Old Inn. Crawfordsburn
This fascinating building is made up of parts from several different eras: the old thatched section being from around 1600, further 18th century additions, and a more modern Georgian-style East Wing.
A genuine coaching inn, it’s no surprise that the place has welcomed some notable figures traveling between England and Ireland. Although difficult to authenticate, the likes of Tennyson, Thackeray, Swift and Dickens are all reputed to have visited, although the 20th century literary icon C S Lewis certainly did.
Other famous figures reputed to have connections with The Old Inn include John Paul Jones, Dick Turpin and Peter the Great. How much truth there is in these claims is impossible to tell, but it remains a distinct possibility.
Read reviews and check availability through Booking.com
A genuine coaching inn, it’s no surprise that the place has welcomed some notable figures traveling between England and Ireland. Although difficult to authenticate, the likes of Tennyson, Thackeray, Swift and Dickens are all reputed to have visited, although the 20th century literary icon C S Lewis certainly did.
Other famous figures reputed to have connections with The Old Inn include John Paul Jones, Dick Turpin and Peter the Great. How much truth there is in these claims is impossible to tell, but it remains a distinct possibility.
Read reviews and check availability through Booking.com
More Period and Historic Places to Stay in Northern Ireland
Armagh
De Averell Guest House. Built in the latter half of the 18th century, this cosy guest house offers just five guest rooms in all, including a family room. Booking.com
Ballygally (County Antrim)
Ballygally Castle Hotel. Built in 1625 (with later additions being made in the mid 18th century), Ballygally Castle is almost certainly the oldest hotel in Northern Ireland. In fact, it is reputed to be the only 17th century building used as a residence in the whole of Ulster. A genuine fortress, it is known to have provided refuge to Protestants during the Civil Wars. Booking.com
Belfast
The Merchant Hotel. 5-
Carrickfergus (County Antrim)
Dobbins Inn Hotel. Alas, ascertaining and verifying the exact age of the property is difficult. However, it is said to be one of the oldest pubs in Ireland with a heritage reputed to date back to the 13th century. Booking.com | LateRooms
Londonderry
Beech Hill Country House Hotel. Located just a couple of miles from the centre of Londonderry yet within its own extensive parkland, Beech Hill is a grand residence dating from 1739. History travellers will no doubt prefer the old house to the newer part of the hotel, with the junior suites, standard rooms and some of the superior rooms being situated in the former (master suites in the latter). Interestingly, Bill and Hillary Clinton are both esteemed past guests. LateRooms
Portaferry (County Down)
The Portaferry Hotel. Offering 14 individually decorated en suite guest rooms, The Portaferry Hotel dates from the 18th century. TripAdvisor
Nights In The Past is a guide to historic and period hotels and accommodation throughout the UK, France, Italy, and Western Europe, including Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal and Germany. We focus primarily upon those hotels and inns with connections to famous historic figures and events, from the medieval period to World War II. Our aim is to provide information to those seeking historic places to stay be it for weekend breaks, heritage tours, romantic getaways, honeymoons or even business travel. Thank you for visiting.
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