A warm welcome awaits you at this luxurious country house nestled in the rolling Co-Down countryside near the historic award winning village of Scarva, Blackwell House is personally run by the owners, Joyce and Steve.
This peaceful country haven has a sumptuous mixture of contemporary furnishings and handsome family antiques intermingling to create a striking interior with a comfortable homely feel, a place where you can really relax and unwind.
We want you to feel at home at our table enjoying tasty food and great hospitality using the best local ingredients Northern Ireland can offer with comfortable night’s sleep awaiting you in any of the three opulently decorated super king bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms and uninterrupted views over the countryside.
Only 30 minutes from the heart of Belfast, an hour south to Dublin, north to Londonderry or Donegal and west to the beautiful Fermanagh lakes, and just 20 minutes east to the Mourne Mountains sweeping down to the beautiful east coast and the sea. Blackwell House is a superb central base to explore the North of Ireland.
I stayed at Blackwell House numerous times and will always return to the exceptionally warm welcome, superb food, and wine. I am so pleased I have found a place with superior customer service, international standards in the remoteness of Northern Ireland. Thank you Joyce and Steve!
Karl B
September - 2018
Fantastic Stayed there as was working in the area and wow. Work totally did us proud. The place is beautiful. Clean, the beds are so comfy. You could hear a pin drop at night if you were awake as again the beds are so nice. The breakfast was amazing. So much choice. The hostess cannot do more for you. If that silly B and B program where the people look under shower plug holes and ridiculous things like that went, they would be hard pressed to find a fault. Would stay on a break let alone with work.
drmtklly
August - 2018
"Perfect Setting, Location and Environment for a relaxing break" Stayed for 1 night with my girlfriend. We arrived tired in the afternoon greeted by snoozing cat and dog in the main hall. We were shown to our room which was immaculate. I'd mentioned in passing while booking that it was my girlfiends birthday and within 5 minutes of our arrival Joyce had wished her a happy birthday and given us a complimentary bottle of persecco. She also booked us a table at the Pot Belly (which is nice if a little pricey). We didn't have to think of a single thing while here. Joyce and her husband seem to have such an ambition and drive for this place. Very interested to see how the new development turns out. The environment they have created here is something you can't just buy. The thought and detail put into each room is beyond impressive. The breakfast was as good as I've ever had. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Edel C
August 2018
"Lovely Family visit" My three daughters, my husband and I had a lovely weekend in Blackwell. Joyce’s cooking is superb and herself and Steve did everything to make my daughters feel at home. The rooms are luxurious and comfortable. Joyce and Steve are great ambassadors for the local tourism. Highly recommended.
Dražen T
August - 2018
"Magnificent B&B experience" First of all Joyce and her husband are such a nice people and we had such a warm welcome that we knew straight away the stay is going to be great. Joyce's husband went through the dinner menu with us and his recommendations were spot on. We had some beef dish that cooked for 5 or 6 hours, needles to say it was delicious. The room had every little thing you could possibly need on a stay like this, they really thought of everything. For the breakfast we had the Ulster fry and it was the most delicious Irish breakfast since we came to Ireland two years ago. Home made banana bread and cranberry jam came as icing on the cake and we even wanted to buy a jar of jam but unfortunately they don't sell (one more reason to come back). To sum up, these people and the house and the surroundings will make you feel like a king and I can't recommend them enough. Truly a five star experience.
Olexiy76
May - 2018
"Incredible Irish hospitality!" It was a one of the best travels in my life! The hotel and place are beautiful - the real country seat which looks like from fairytale. I would like to thank you personally Joyce and Steven for perfect serves and hospitality! My family were so impressed that next year we will meet again obligatory!
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