A warm welcome awaits you in this Award Winning Luxurious 5* Country House Hotel nestling deep in the rolling countryside of Co-Armagh. Giving a real sense of home away from home in an intimate and deliciously luxurious setting is what we do best. Blackwell House offers countryside seclusion on a peaceful and seemingly private winding country road, surrounded by beautiful traditional and contemporary gardens to relax in, a small orchard and lake to sit and contemplate next to, all set in the middle of Irish farmland. We are only 15 minutes away from the main Dublin to Belfast motorway and also from the Portadown / Craigavon Business Centres. Service and Awards
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, supported by numerous awards, the most recent being Best Guest House in Ireland and the Best Irish Breakfast Award. Quality, unparalleled service, cleanliness, attention to detail, superb food are of utmost importance to us and our guests. We are the ideal place for romantic getaways, retreats for business and leisure travellers or a central base to explore. Rooms
We provide 6 rooms, each uniquely decorated with a different mix of family heirloom, handcrafted furniture, antique and contemporary flair.
“Had the best night's sleep ever, the bed was so comfortable that I had to ask the owner for the make.”
Moni T. on Trip Advisor
Stay in individual rooms or opt to stay in our signature Blackwell Cottage only a few steps from the main house. Every bedroom offers stunning countryside views, comfortable super-king beds, luxury 600 thread bed linens, handpicked lush toiletries, fluffy robes and towels, well appointed and spacious en-suites, free WiFi, flat screen TV, Tea Tray with freshly ground coffee and assorted organic teas, Joyce’s home-baked shortbread & fresh water. Special features
The Colonial Room has a spectacular hand carved Indonesia teak four poster bed
The Loft Suite has its own private rooftop terrace and beautiful seating area - perfect for sundowners or your daily exercise routine. The Orchard Room includes indulgent double shower room with two shower heads for those romantic moments. Each room in the cottage is equipped with a microwave, mini-fridge, kettle, toaster & everything you need to make your breakfast or simple meals on the go
Dining
We love our food & cooking - we provide our guests with a delicious seasonal dinner menu using only the best of local produce from award winning producers and the freshest eggs from our own hens in the meadow with herbs and vegetables from our garden. Our breakfast buffet includes home made Irish breads, fresh fruits, cereals, preserves, bottled fruit juice and freshly brewed coffee. Joyce makes hot food to order from our extensive breakfast menu on the Aga Stove, including her award winning traditional Ulster Fry with the best award winning local sausages, bacon black pudding and her own Irish soda and potato bread. Activities:
Things to do around Blackwell House and beyond
Visit the Game of Thrones Experience (due to open in Autumn 2020) only 7 miles away! Just stop and relax in a quiet spot in the Garden Room or sink into a comfy sofa in front of a blazing fire in our Sitting Room where you can forget about the world outside. Get lost in endless collection of charming books or a game of chess
Chill out and relax in our beautiful garden during the day, or
Enjoy the sunset drink by our lake with an option of marshmallow toasting around our cosy fire-pit (wrapped in one of our fluffy tartan rugs)
Soak in our hot tub with a glass of bubbly
Book a cookery lesson with Joyce - if you would like to learn to cook your own Pancakes or Irish Soda Bread on Great Aunt Maggie's 100 year old Griddle
Treat yourself and book an afternoon tea if you are staying over Saturday, tuck into scrumptious, hot, freshly baked scones with ‘lashings’ of fresh Irish cream and homemade raspberry or strawberry preserves. Book a special romantic dinner for two in our Garden Room filled with candles soft music and food to die for. Excellent walking and hiking paths among very scenic fields full of sheep and endless bike routes all start directly in front of the Blackwell House. Book a round of Golf, go fishing, horseback riding, cycling. Shop at the nearby Banbridge Outlet Centre or Belfast City Centre. Just us know your interests and we will happily design a daily itinerary for your stay. We look forward to meeting you,
Joyce and Steve
