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The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4.0 star property
Beach inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Old Schoolhouse Inn welcomes travelers with cozy spaces for unwinding. Soak up sunshine on the terrace, browse the library for a good read, or stay connected with WiFi throughout the property. Each morning begins with a traditional English breakfast.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Fridge
LCD TV
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
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Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
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Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
100 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Newtownards, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6EA

What's nearby

  • Scrabo Tower - 19 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mount Stewart - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Mount Stewart House and Gardens - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • SSE Arena - 26 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 28 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Marino Station - 18 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪North Down House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trait Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Herrons Country Fried Chicken - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Old Schoolhouse Inn

Upscale inn near Scrabo Tower
Located close to Mount Stewart, The Old Schoolhouse Inn provides free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Schoolhouse Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1926
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Old Schoolhouse Inn Newtownards
Old Schoolhouse Newtownards
The Old Schoolhouse Inn Inn
The Old Schoolhouse Inn Newtownards
The Old Schoolhouse Inn Inn Newtownards

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Schoolhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Schoolhouse Inn on 15 Nov 2025 start from NZ$233.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Schoolhouse Inn located?

Situated in Newtownards, this beach inn is within 12 mi (20 km) of Scrabo Tower, Rockmount Golf Club and Mount Stewart. Castle Park and Bangor Abbey are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities
A spacious room, great service and a wonderful breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Countryside night away

Very helpful about late check-in because we couldn't pick up the key earlier. The bed was very comfortable and the car park is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, this property is a shadow of its former glory days! Good price for a couple of nights & the location is quiet. It's beside Strangford lough so exploring the local area is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy overnight stop

Very welcoming hosts and a clean spacious room. Avril showed us round on arrival. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Great location for exploring County Down and Strangford Lough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything a B&B should be . Warm cozy rooms with all the amenities. Proper Irish breakfast .Directed us to a fantastic restaurant . Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schoolhouse wins !

It was extremely comfortable and we were made very welcome by our hosts. Rooms were clean and attractive. We can recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Quiet location. Convenient location. Pleasant, helpful and friendly owners. Good recommendation of local places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable room. Large bathroom. Hosts were so friendly and accommodating. Homemade breakfast in the morning had many tasty options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Lovely place to stay. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Close to plenty of amenities. Information provided by Avril on where to eat and landmarks to visit. Excellent cooked breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was first class and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy who runs the place is fabulous, the breakfast excellent and a super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality. Great breakfast. Relaxing, homely environment in a great rural location for exploring East Co Down, as well as being a short drive from all the attractions of Belfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful B & B

The Old Schoolhouse Inn was one of the nicest places that we have stayed at. It was in a beautiful and quiet area run by a lovely couple who couldn't do enough for us, they looked after us so well. we hope to return there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful place to stay in Newtownards

Very friendly and helpful hosts, good location, close to Belfast but very rural, comfortable room, fabulous breakfast, plenty of parking and exactly what we hoped it would be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful,host are very welcoming,breakfast is superb,very enjoyable stay,will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay at Old School House Inn

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay - 2 nights. The staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Let down

The room was nice. staff pleasant. The main downfall of this place for me was the room service (lack of) I chose this hotel purely because it offered 24 hour room service. Knowing that my work day was going to finish quite late. I passed several hotels closer to where i was working and had chosen to drive an extra 8 miles for the option to eat when i got there. I was told that the website shouldnt say 24 hour room service and there was a Chinese place a few miles away. I ended up opting for my second tesco meal deal of the day. No breakfast either! as it dosent start until 8am. No offer of toast or cereal as a slightly earlier option. Disappointing Also ...please put some sort of light on the steps from the car park, it was pitch black and tripped while walking up them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay. It is a lovely quiet location and ideal for the Castle Espie Wetlands Trust, just down the road. Our hosts, Terry and Avril, were super, they could not have been more friendly or helpful. Our room was very comfortable and the wonderful breakfast set us up for the day. We will happily stay there again, when we next visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and setting. Service very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice family run place

Nice place close to a couple of great restaurants, Poachers Pocket and Daft Eddies worth a visit if you are staying here! The hotel was tricky to see at night from the road as not lit up at all, we missed it twice, thank goodness for quiet country roads to allow for sudden stops and reversing manoeuvres! Breakfast was fantastic with lots of homemade stuff on offer and service was very quick. The bed was clean and really comfortable, but we did notice that the room and bathroom weren’t as clean as we would have hoped! The carpet was grubby and had some bits and pieces still on it so may not have been vacuumed and the bathroom had dust on the bottom of the sink and debris in the bath! There were also some opened biscuits in one of the drawers obviously left by the previous occupants! It wasn’t terrible but in these times of C-19 we really would have expected the room to be clinically clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming family run hotel, with wonderful hosts, a comfy bed and excellent breakfast. What more could you want. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed, a great start to the day with a tasty wholesome breakfast of fresh local produce and a wonderful host, a mind of information on what to do and where to go in the Ards Peninsula and Mournes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is situated in a nice quiet area not far from Strangford Lough. It is very scenic and you can take a lovely drive around the Ards Peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020