The Old Schoolhouse Inn - Comber

4-star award-winning inn in County Down countryside with plot-to-plate dining

Amenities & Grounds

The Old Schoolhouse Inn sits on well-maintained grounds in the County Down countryside, 5 minutes' drive from Comber. The property has a sun terrace and a picnic area with outdoor furniture. Guests can use the designated smoking area and the inn offers facilities for disabled guests with wheelchair access and grab rails.

Rooms

Each of the 10 rooms at The Old Schoolhouse Inn is named after an American President of Ulster descent, like the Jackson Bedroom. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with showers that have good water pressure. The inn provides home-made shortbread and a tea/coffee tray with options in each room.

Dining & Breakfast

The Old Schoolhouse Inn & Restaurant offers complimentary breakfast with a daily Ulster Fry and home-baked wheaten bread, scones, and jams. Breakfast also includes a rhubarb starter with granola and yogurt, often using produce from the property's own hedges. The on-site fine dining restaurant is celebrated for culinary excellence, and the inn is a pioneer of 'plot to plate' cooking with homegrown produce.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The inn is located within one mile of Castle Espie Wetland Centre and Strangford Lough, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mahee Island Golf Club is also close by, and central Belfast is a 25-minute drive away. The quiet rural setting offers views of Strangford Lough and peaceful surroundings for walks.

Services & Social Features

The inn offers complimentary receptions daily, allowing guests to mingle and socialize in a shared sitting area with an honesty fridge for beer, wine, and water. The owners provide local sightseeing suggestions and can accommodate gluten-free dietary needs by request. The hotel received the AA Guest Accommodation of the Year 2017/18 for Northern Ireland award.

• Awards: AA Guest Accommodation of the Year 2017/18 for Northern Ireland
• Dining: Pioneer of 'plot to plate' cooking with homegrown produce
• Rooms: 10 rooms named after American Presidents of Ulster descent
• Location: 1 mile from Castle Espie Wetland Centre and Strangford Lough
• Nearby: 5 min drive to Comber, 25 min drive to central Belfast