Marlagh Lodge

B&B in Antrim, Northern Ireland

3 reviews
3 bedrooms
From: £45 nightly

Property Overview

Magnificent listed property

Rescued by Robert and Rachel Thompson in 2003 this listed country house now provides elegant accommodation in the heart of County Antrim.

Whatever the reason for your visit on holiday or on business Marlagh Lodge combines the best of the old - elegant antiques the finest bedlinen lots of books and interesting objets - with all the requirements of the 21st Century guest.

There are three spacious bedrooms and although guests may prefer to relax with a good book the little 'essentials' of modern life are still there - discrete TVs direct dial telephones and Wi-Fi internet access.

Our bathrooms are full of luxurious goodies from fluffy towels and bathrobes to indulgent lotions and potions guaranteed to make you feel truly pampered!

Breakfast at Marlagh Lodge will certainly set you up for the day! Theres fresh fruit fresh bread cereals and muesli to start off with then treats such as Marlagh Lodge Tummy Warmer - creamy porridge with Bushmills whiskey brown sugar and cream.

We only use the best ingredients in our Ulster Fry - local sausages and bacon traditional soda bread and potato bread and local free range eggs (usually from our own hens).

Marlagh Lodge is just three miles from the centre of Ballymena with its excellent transport links and only a short drive from both Belfast International Airport Belfast City Airport and the ferry ports of Belfast and Larne.

Marlagh makes the ideal base from which to explore the very best that Northern Ireland has to offer.

The stunning North Antrim Coast and the famous Glens of Antrim are less than 30 minutes away. The scenic Coast Road with its breath-taking views leads to Northern Irelands only World Heritage Site - the Giant's Causeway.

All of the Province's other major tourist attractions can easily be enjoyed in a day from Marlagh Lodge - and you'll still be back in time for dinner!

Marlagh Lodge has three spacious bedrooms. Although guests may prefer to relax with a good book (each room has its own bookcase) the little "essentials" of 21st Century life are still there - discrete TVs and Wi-Fi internet access.

Our bathrooms are full of luxurious little goodies from fluffy towels and bathrobes to indulgent lotions and potions guaranteed to make you feel truly pampered!

Guests are welcome to relax in the Drawing Room with its plentiful supply of books books and interesting old photos including our before during and after collection charting Marlagh Lodges journey from decaying wreck to comfortable home.

On sunny days (we get lots of them in Northern Ireland!) guests can enjoy our courtyard garden - a secluded sun-trap behind the house. You may be joined on your steamer chair by Dido or Belinda (our hens) or Tertia or Septimus (our duo of cats).

Marlagh Lodge is in a countryside setting just three miles from the centre of Ballymena. The town enjoys excellent transport links to the rest of the Province and is well-known for its wonderful shopping.

It is only a short drive from both of Northern Ireland's airports and ferry ports. Only a few miles away are the spectacular Glens of Antrim and the scenic North Antrim Coast Road.
  • Bed & Breakfast Features
  • From: £45 nightly
  • Magnificent country house
  • Elegant and comfortable accommodation
  • In the heart of Antrim
  • Bright and spacious rooms
  • Close to spectacular coastine
  • Scrumptious local cuisine
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  • Bed & Breakfast Features
  • From: £45 nightly
  • Magnificent country house
  • Elegant and comfortable accommodation
  • In the heart of Antrim
  • Bright and spacious rooms
  • Close to spectacular coastine
  • Scrumptious local cuisine
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enjoyablehols2015 Earl Shilton, United Kingdom
September 2016
“Lovely Place”

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights. We could not have picked a better place to stay. Our room was perfect and breakfast was amazing (Porridge with local whiskey, who'd have thought!?) Absolutely worth a visit. We will definitely be back!!!
Fishsharon
August 2016
“Amazing Little Find!”

I have literally just checked out of this wonderful little place. If you find yourself in this area I would highly recommend. I stayed with my partner and our adult daughter, there are only 3 rooms so we took two of them. All the rooms are very spacious and decorated to suit the character of the building. Lots of attention to detail has been made when decorating the rooms. The beds are really comfortable and of a good size. I got to stay in two of the rooms as we needed to move, this was due to myself extending our stay and Robert was very accommodating. We moved to blue room which was amazing with its four poster bed and roll top bath! Our original room 'The Chintz' was amazing and I did not think it could be beaten but 'The Blue' room just tipped the edge. Our Daughter stayed in 'The Print' room which was of equal high standard and she was as equally amazed with her stay.
We were made to feel very much at home and Robert was very helpful, he could not of tried any harder to make our stay as relaxed and wonderful as it was. Whatever your needs Robert was there to accommodate. The house operates an old servant bell system which Robert said we should use if we needed anything. I felt a bit awkward about ringing a bell to gain assistance but I am sure Robert would not have had any issues with its use. We did use it to let Robert know we where on our way down for breakfast.
Breakfast!! What can I say, absolutely amazing. I was able to sample most of the options available over the course of our stay and was not disappointed by any of them. This morning I reluctantly tried the porridge option which is served with Brown Sugar, cream and a local whiskey. I was a little dubious about what adding whiskey would do as I am not a whiskey fan. I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious. I have to give a special mention to the Plums poached in clove and cinnamon, this was available every morning with the cereals and was my favourite thing. Again Robert was very pleasant and accommodating during breakfast.
Overall a delightful place with a wonderful thing called 'Robert'. I was a little sad to have to leave this morning and we will endeavour to return regularly. We have family in the area so finding an excuse to return will be easy.
emmaandmich
Stayed July 2016, travelled as a couple
“Outstanding”

We recently stayed here to attend a wedding in the Tullyglass. We were greeted to a very happy welcome from the owner/manager.

He showed us to our room (The Print room). O my what a beautiful spacious room. We had our own private bathroom across the hall which was beautiful.

Great touch was that we were provided with bathrobes. The room was spotless and bed was very comfy.

Breakfast in the morning was gorgeous. Again the gentleman had a quick chat with us and served everything we wanted.

Can't express how beautiful this house/lodge is. The location was ideal for anyone attending the Tullyglass. Only wished we stayed more than one night.

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