Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews of Cul-Erg House & Kitchen

4 out of 5
Cul-Erg House & Kitchen
9 Hillside, Atlantic Circle, Portstewart, Northern Ireland

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless. On arrival JJ showed us around and to our room. Room was ideal and we had a sea view. Great breakfast selection. Looking forward to the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Immaculate clean room with unsuite and gorgeous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent,would definitely recommend. Clean and friendly ,we'll book again for a stay in Portstewart .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding bed and breakfast
The bed and breakfast was first class standard. JJ and Marie were exceptional in their care. The attached coffee shop was ably headed up by James who had the same standard of care and attention to detail. The available use of a little kitchen for storing food or having snacks was very much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Marie on 2 Sept 2020
Thank-you

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place To Stay
Great place to stay, the people who run this B and B were very nice and extremely helpful, rooms were comfortable and clean and also breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Marie on 29 Oct 2019
Thank-you Michael for your kind comments. JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved our room #12!! Amazing breakfast choices and easy walking distance to some great restaurants. Great to have a washing machine available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 8 Oct 2019
Thank-you for your comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We do like to advise our guests that the washing machine in our kitchenette is only for use of small items of laundry. Thank-you Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and J.J. is an excellent host. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Marie on 20 Sept 2019
Thank-you for your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Marie on 19 Sept 2019
Thank-you

8/10 Good

Debra L.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was limited. We had hoped to leave our luggage before check in time as many places allow but no one answered the door and a sign stated check in time at 3- it was a very nice stay, small but very nice. Everything was very clean and a comfortable stay. Looking online I saw laundry facilities available but not really. A local laundry would do laundry for a cost. The breakfast was very good and our hosts were pleasant and attentive. I would recommend this B/B highly w/ the exception that laundry is not available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 11 Sept 2019
Thank-you Debra for your comments. It is disappointing that you appear to have more negative comments regarding your stay than positive ones. Re parking we have off street parking and private parking at the back of the property. Check-in is from 3pm as we have a large number of rooms this time is required to allow housekeeping staff to prepare rooms for guests arriving. If JJ or I are here then we have no issue with guests leaving luggage with us before the 3pm check-in time. Re- rooms you had actually booked our cheaper Standard rooms but you were upgraded to a Deluxe Double as it was available and you appear to have found that room small. Your issue with Laundry, you rang me the evening before you arrived and asked about laundry. I informed you that we are happy to do small items for guests if needed. When you arrived you had 4 large bags of Laundry and JJ was happy to advise you were you could get this done. We no longer advertise as having Laundry facilities.. Thank-you

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Vestal, NY

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 3 nights at Cul Erg House, along with the 2 other couples. We all had a fantastic stay! Marie and JJ were wonderful hosts. The rooms were wonderful, the breakfast was amazing- a large menu, gluten free options as well. The location was perfect for walking to the promenade (about a 10-15 min walk) where there were shops and restaurants. JJ always had great information on where to go to eat and what to do. There was parking on the street and also a driveway around back. We would highly recommend a stay at Cul Erg House!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 11 Sept 2019
Thank-you Sherry for your kind comments. We are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay with us. JJ & Marie

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was very close to down town. The breakfast was great but there was little information on what to do and see. The room was small but clean Had a good nights sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 5 Sept 2019
Thank-you for your comments.. All our rooms have information packs with all local information and tourist leaflets. JJ is also always available to readily provide any assistance he can give as other guests regularly comment on. Regarding your room as you opted to be anonymous I am not able to see what room you are referring to. Our rooms do vary in size and price depending on the room type you choose at the time of your booking. Thank-you JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cul-Erg House was perfectly located for our three day stop In Portstewart to take in the sights and scenery of Northern Ireland’s beautiful Causeway Coastal Route. The friendly owners (JJ and Marie) are second to none and run a great B&B. They set us off on our travels each day with a delicious breakfast and provided us with numerous local knowledge travel tips. We can highly recommend the Cul-Erg House! PS. JJ’s sharp wit is priceless! Cheers, Ian and Deneen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 5 Sept 2019
Thank-you Ian & Deneen JJ only happy to be of assistance and provide travel tips to our guests. Thank-you for your lovely comments. JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, family run B&B. Good location if you stay in Portstewart.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Marie on 29 Aug 2019
Thank-you Kim for your kind comments.. JJ & Marie

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice B&B but a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Marie on 20 Oct 2020
Sorry Geoffrey that our accommodation didn't meet with your expectations. We like to market ourselves as a traditional but modern B&B.

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 29 Jun 2019
Thank-you for your review. Marie Maguire

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to supper,the sea, and convenient for the coastal highway attractions. Jj was so helpful with great tips for seeing the sites and where to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 29 Jun 2019
Thank-you we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Marie Maguire

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly service with little extras
Amazing B&B with an excellent helpful couple who go over and above with extra touches to make sure your trip is enjoyed in every possible way. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Marie Maguire on 29 Jun 2019
Thank-you Heather for your kind comments and for recommending us. JJ & Marie

8/10 Good

FrequentFlyer19, Maryland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to all the major attractions in the area and within walking distance to restaurants and the city center. The hosts are very friendly and very helpful. The only downside was the non-working heater. By the time we found out it wasn't working it was in the middle of the night and we didn't want to wake up the owners. That was a mistake on my part, because my friend caught a cold as a result.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from mac on 16 May 2019
Thank-you for your review.. Sorry you found your room cold but the radiators in the room are very easy to adjust..It was a shame you didn't make us aware of it.. Our guests overall comfort is extremely important to us.. Marie

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B in good location. Excellent service
Very nice stay with great breakfast. JJ was super helpful with advice about local area and made a booking at Harry’s Shack for dinner. Delicious food. Also ate at the Anchor where food was great but atmosphere was a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from mac on 16 May 2019
Thank-you for taking the time to review us and for your comments.. Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are lovely and extremely helpful, even wrote us a suggested itinerary for our drive to the next stop, it was great. Rooms are lovely and comply. The location was great. Parking is on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from mac on 16 May 2019
Thank-you for your comments and we are pleased that you enjoyed staying with us.. We also provide private parking at the back of the property. Marie

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

LEAH

Very enjoyable stay! The room and location were good for the price. Breakfast was delightful and much appreciated! Host gave local knowledge of area. The only thing was the bathroom door in the room didn’t close properly. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Marie Maguire on 5 Jan 2019
Thank-you Leah for your comments. Apologies regarding the issue with the door. You should have made us aware of the problem and we could have easily resolved it for you.. Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from mac on 7 Nov 2018
Thank-you for taking the time to review us. Delighted you enjoyed staying with us. JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

ann, leesburg, florida usa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best B and B
Owner, JJ, was gracious and extremely helpful. He went beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from mac on 25 Sept 2018
Thank-you Ann delighted you enjoyed staying with us.. JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

Kelli, Whitehall, Michigan U.S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host was amazing. We arrived very late and he greeted us with a brilliant smile. He offered us drinks and carried our heavy luggage up to our room. The breakfast was outstanding and the bed was the most comfortable of any on our vacation. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from mac on 30 Jul 2018
Thank-you for taking the time to leave a review and for your lovely comments. Marie Maguire

10/10 Excellent

N, Clontarf, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JJ and Marie were excellent hosts. The breakfast was excellent. The facility was conveniently located and just minutes to the Port Stewart promenade. The room was good but got stuffy under 70 degree weather. A fan would have made it a lot more comfortable. Car parking in the back of the facility was great. JJ also provided great advice on places to visit and/or skip. Overall, I highly recommend Cul Erg House.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from mac on 11 Jul 2018
Thank-you for your comments..Yes we were experiencing some very warm weather that was unusual for us.. In Ireland fans are generally not required.. Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a wonderful place to stay on our first night in Ireland. JJ and the whole family were extremely friendly and accommodating. A delicious Irish breakfast was served to being our day exploring the beautiful Giant's Causeway. We would love to visit again and highly recommend Cul Erg House!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Marie Maguire on 11 Jul 2018
Thank-you for your comments.. Marie

10/10 Excellent

Bea, Washington, D.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the Cul Erg B&B! I'm VERY picky about beds and their comfort. I slept very well at Cul Erg. The room was clean. Breakfast was great! Marie and JJ were absolutely wonderful! JJ gave us great recommendations as we continued on our road trip around the island. I would definitely recommend this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Marie Maguire on 11 Jul 2018
Thank-you for your kind comments.. Marie

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, very friendly owner, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in Portstewart, Northern Ireland
The place was comfortable and clean, the owners Marie and JJ were delightful. Would definitely say here again in a future trip to NI.
Response from mac on 6 May 2018
Thank-you Wolfgang.. It was lovely to meet you both and we hope you get the opportunity to return.. JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A night in Portstewart
Cul Erg was beautiful, well located in walking distance to the beach, shops and eateries. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious, nice hot shower and comfortable bed.
Response from Marie Maguire on 1 May 2018
Thank-you for your lovely review...

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place right near the water
My dad and I needed a place to stay for a night while exploring Northern Ireland. We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay! The rooms were pristine and incredibly comfortable. The couple running the BnB are so welcoming and helped us plan part of our trip in NI, and their suggestions were some of the most beautiful places we saw on our trip. I would definitely recommend Cul Erg to anyone, it couldn’t have been any more amazing than it was.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Maguire on 1 May 2018
Thank-you for your positive feedback on your stay.. JJ & Marie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant stay
Staff was wonderful. Very pleasant. Facilities were fine. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful B&B close to the ocean
Such a darling gem of a B&B. Mary and JJ take a personal interest in making their guest feel comfortable and have a wonderful visit. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacation
Perfect in every way! Food, hospitality, location. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B & B close to golf and restaurants
Exceptional B & B. Owners very friendly and willing to share places to see and things to do. Warm ambiance. Walking distance to 10 restaurants and pubs. Close to many golf courses including Portstewart ad Portrush.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect!
Marie and JJ are amazing hosts, nothing is too much trouble. Everything is high end, spotlessly clean and immaculate. Perfectly located for touring and easy walking distance to the beach. Don't miss out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
Wonderful in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice...Very Close to Ocean
Very nice B&B near the ocean (2 minute walk tops). JJ, our host, was quite nice and very helpful, the B&B was clean and well kept overall, room was plenty big enough, bed was comfortable, breakfast was outstanding. Our only regret was that we stayed only one night. Would stay here again if in the Port Stewart area in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Happytraveller, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A restful time
You are guaranteed a friendly welcome, the room was very comfortable and clean. The overall experience of the accommodation was of a high standard. The breakfast was 5 star. I cannot fault this accommodation in any way, J.J. Was very helpful with local advice and you can pick up through the conversations that this is not only a business but their life. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking a calm relaxing break.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JJ is a great host - helpful with a sense of humor. Parking is easy. Easy walk to the strand and town.