Dufferin Coaching Inn

This is a fabulous place to stay. The host Is the best. Informative ,Great personality,very attentive and a great person. My wife and I spent our wedding anniversary here and what a great place it is . It was fully decorated for Christmas and the atmosphere and look in the building was akin to what uou would see on the front of a classic christmas card. Full marks for cleanliness food and fantastic accommodation. Janine had even booked us in for the Christmas party night package in the Dufferin Arms next door for a Christmas meal. My wife and I totally blown away by the place( excuse the pun as Storm Darragh was arriving) We went to the smugglers table bar after the meal just down the road .after the meal etc and a great little bar it was too.. By the way the breakfast at the Coaching Inn was to die for. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Janine for making our wedding anniversary so great. Len

From the friendliest welcome to the fantastic room and freshly cooked breakfast, featuring finest ingredients, this accommodation plus all the little extras has everything you need for a memorable stay in a picturesque village on the shore of Strangford Lough. The owner, Janine is such a special person who exceeds at hosting. Her knowledge of the area and helpful advice give great guidelines for sightseeing, eating out and activities.

Janine is an excellent host, lots of information on things to do and see. Sent email with list of restaurants which was very helpful to book in advance. Helped us book a taxi to get to restaurant. Breakfast was delicious, nothing is too much trouble. Bedroom with 4poster was really comfy. Will definitely be back as the location is perfect for visiting the local area.

Had a wonderful stay here for a wedding nearby. Absolutely beautiful. Charming and helpful hostess and exceptional attention to detail. Loved everything about our stay. So comfortable. Highly recommended. Also. There’s a cracking pub next door. 🫢

My wife and I had one night’s stay at Dufferin Coaching Inn – Saturday 12th August 2023 – and we were in room D. We booked for accommodation and breakfast on the morning of Sunday 13 August 2023. This coaching Inn is full of history and also full of character. It was easy to book and communication with Janine at the Inn regarding this booking was a stress-free, easy experience. Janine was from the very first a cheery welcome at the front door - everything any traveller wants whether looking to check on after a long or short journey: A GENUINE WELCOME! A bright, cheerful, fully focused host, who was genuinely delighted that we had chosen her Inn to rest, explore, eat and ensure we were fully replenished to continue our journey (in our case we were heading home). Everywhere I looked, every nook and cranny (that is every part of the place) was spotlessly clean and serviceable; evidence abounded of an active hand, an active focus, active care, active investment, ACTIVE host who ensured mirrors gleamed, that bathroom shower gel, soap, towels, flannels (face washers) were present, correct; an ACTIVE host in being there when you need them and discreetly vanished as and when appropriate. Our bed, pillows, duvet all bright, cheerful with the that lovely smell of having been freshly laundered, freshy pressed. Carpets in our room were deep piled and freshly hoovered. When closing the bedroom window shutters: perfect darkness and on our night, we were there, perfect silence; not a sound. Glorious rest. Here’s a puzzle for you re the windows in room D (if you stay there): Why are there slots like letter boxes either side of each window? Clue the windows are called ‘Sash’ windows; you go solve the riddle but don’t ‘weight’ around. (I was a third generation of a builder’s family so gleaned all manner of insights re long past construction methods). Breakfast was perfect plenty of choice and I had the ‘Ulster Fry’ (my wife had salmon and poached eggs and was most impressed and indeed recommends). The Ulster Fry which – I can promise you from experience – varies greatly in fat and greasy content elsewhere; this one was perfect in presentation not a spot of grease or fat visible: truly scrumptious; kept me going all day! So, by now, this sparkling review, should have you heading to the Dufferin Coaching Inn website as you plan your Northern Ireland / all Ireland trip. If it doesn’t….well I cannot be any clearer: this is a welcoming, homely, actively well managed inn giving good value, placed in a delightful, enchanting part of Northern Ireland; a place to rest, relax, recuperate, challenge your knowledge of historic buildings: in short – Delightful host, enchanting property, affordable….I recommend. Thank you, Janine, and all your staff for making our one night stay so enjoyable and so easy to recommend!

We stayed at the Dufferin Coaching Inn on Sat 12th August whilst attending a wedding nearby. From booking to checking out, Janine was amazing! Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast fry was delicious and the best we have had !! Janine also gave us a brief history of the Inn after breakfast which was fab!! Thank you Janine & Johnny, we will definitely be back! Sharon & Chris Innes xx