The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4.0 star property
Art Deco inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Balcony
Free daily English breakfast
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Children’s activities
Spa
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$244
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Comfort Double Room Single Use, Garden View

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Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

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Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 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 - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mount Stewart - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Mount Stewart House and Gardens - 18 min drive - 22.3 km
  • SSE Arena - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 21 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trait Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Down House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪TT Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 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
  • Luggage storage and a lift
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

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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Schoolhouse Inn on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$243.78, 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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