The Old Schoolhouse Inn

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Located close to Scrabo Tower and Mount Stewart, The Old Schoolhouse Inn provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Newtownards is home to The Old Schoolhouse Inn. Scrabo Tower and Mount Stewart are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rockmount Golf Club and Bangor Marina. Castle Park and Bangor Abbey are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Newtownards travel guide
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100 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Newtownards, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6EA

What's nearby

  • An ancient stone ruin with arches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
    Strangford and Lecale
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic building with a stone facade, a central entrance, and a symmetrical window arrangement.
    Mount Stewart
    25 min drive - 27.1 km
  • A nighttime marina with boats docked, a modern building with multiple floors, and a brightly lit hotel in the background.
    SSE Arena
    28 min drive - 28.5 km
  • A modern building with geometric patterns and illuminated signage.
    Titanic Belfast
    30 min drive - 29.5 km
  • A large historic building with a green dome and two towers.
    Belfast City Hall
    30 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Holywood Train Station
    17 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    10 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • Cloud 9
    12 min drive
  • Trait Coffee
    5 min drive
  • The Poacher's Pocket
    2 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
    • An elevator and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Old Schoolhouse Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Schoolhouse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Schoolhouse Inn located?

Situated in Newtownards, this 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Schoolhouse Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a relaxing few days. Great hospitality in the beautiful County Down countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely spot to break a business trip. Room was immaculate. Homemade shortbread was a lovely touch. Bathroom a little dated but shower was hot and powerful. Breakfast was superb and the welcome was phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gerry and Avril were most welcoming. The room was great, and the breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A spacious room, great service and a wonderful breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Outstanding breakfasts, great location, lovely room. Only down side was the wifi didnt work, but I was out from 8am to 8pm each day so didnt really have any. Impact on a great sfay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The guy who runs the place is fabulous, the breakfast excellent and a super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was first class and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rural area yet not far from Belfast . Charming rooms . Full Irish breakfast with homemade sweet Guinness bread!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great people and nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very peaceful,host are very welcoming,breakfast is superb,very enjoyable stay,will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

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Excellent hosts. Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

The room was good, the restaurant was outstanding, - Expensive yes, But the food was the best I've ever had. The shower in the bathroom could have been better, but not in any way a negative. The staff and the owner were very welcoming.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attempted to call the property as required in the booking details as we were going to be a few minutes after the 8:30pm arrival cut-off. No answer. Proceeded to the property anyway and arrived at 8:40pm since the booking said that the front desk is staffed until 10:30pm. There were absolutely NO lights on and the property looked abandoned. The single car in the parking area had flat tires. The reception door was unlocked so we went in. There were NO lights on again. Called out and there was no response. Rang the phone number again and could hear the phone ring down the corridor. No answer. Decided to leave before something tragic happened. Have attempted to contact Travelocity but have only been able to converse with an AI bot that has no idea what I’m trying to communicate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lieu très calme avec espace vert agréable, chambre très spacieuse, salle de bain avec baignoire, debit de l'eau moyen. Etit dejeuner complet et poir tous les gouts (salé et sucré). Séjour satisfaisant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026