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The Old Schoolhouse Inn

Name: The Old Schoolhouse Inn
Address: 100 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Newtownards, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6EA, Newtownards, GB

★★★★·9.1/ 10Excellent

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📍100 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Newtownards, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6EA · Newtownards ↗

Free breakfastGardenLuggage storageTerraceFree WiFiPicnic areaAll 18 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 179 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests highly praise the exceptional restaurant food and homemade breakfast, noting great flavor and value. Hosts and staff are consistently described as warm, professional, and helpful. The peaceful countryside location near Strangford Lough is a plus. However, some note dated rooms, minor maintenance issues, and occasional service hiccups, reflecting a cozy B&B atmosphere rather than a standard hotel.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.4

Service9.4

Cleanliness9.4

Rooms9.3

Facilities9.2

Value9.1

Surroundings9.0

Location8.9

＋ PraisedExcellent breakfast · Welcoming hosts · Comfortable and clean rooms · Quiet location

－ ComplaintsBathroom maintenance/mold · Dated facilities/layout issues · Occasional poor service · Dated room facilities

KEYIdeal for food lovers seeking a peaceful countryside stay with warm hospitality. Not recommended for those expecting modern hotel amenities; check room condition beforehand.

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Room types · 3

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedOverlooking the garden Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Low-height door lockNon-Smoking

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garden_viewClassic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

2 × Twin bedup to 2

2 Twin BedsOverlooking the garden Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Low-height bed, wheelchair-width doorways, phone accessibility kit, height-adjustable showerhead, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height door lock, low-height view port in door, low-height desk, height-adjusted amenities, low-height counter and sink, roll-in shower, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, raised toilet seat, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanityNon-Smoking

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garden_viewComfort Double Room Single Use, Garden View

Comfort Double Room Single Use, Garden View

1 × Twin bedup to 1

1 Twin BedOverlooking the garden Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and electric kettleSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phoneComfort - Daily housekeeping and heatingAccessibility - Low-height door lockNon-Smoking

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The Old Schoolhouse Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 3

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Comfort Double Room Single Use, Garden View

Facilities · 18

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