Blackwell House

We stayed in Blackwell house with my family. Our room with ensuite was beautiful with stunning views. The breakfast, Afternoon Tea and dinner set in Festive surroundings were sumptuous especially The Afternoon Tea the attention to detail! Alessio & Edele were fabulous hosts. We will definitely be back! Thank you

My daughters treated me to afternoon tea in Blackwell House. Perfect. Beautiful surroundings, lovely mulled wine and amazing food. The very best afternoon tea I’ve ever tasted. Had been there some years ago for afternoon tea and this time it was the same excellent standard thanks to Edele and Alessio.

We’ve enjoyed a few stays at Blackwell House in recent years under the previous owners, so it was great to be back and find that new owners Edele and Alessio have not only maintained the high standard, but brought a whole new level of freshness and warmth to the experience. The 5-course tasting menu for dinner was the highlight, with each course exquisitely prepared and beautifully served. Flavours and portion sizes were perfectly judged, leaving us comfortably satisfied. And if you’re a vegetarian, well you’re in for a treat! Highly recommended for a relaxing break.

We were very much looking forward to returning to Blackwell House having spent many wonderful times there with Steve and Joyce in charge. Edele and Alessio have maintained the extremely high standards of accommodation and food with impeccable service and warm , friendly hospitality. Our son and his partner came with us and they are vegans, but that was no problem at all and the vegan food was lovely and a very high standard. We had a wonderful stay and are looking forward to returning next year.

A beautiful stay, with great food, vintage decorated but modern rooms, a lovely garden to stroll through with chickens and warm hospitality. Would love to point out the high tea is amazing (scones and jam made local) and their 5 course dining experience is amazing!!! The private chef is so kind and talented (you must try her potato dishes…). The dinners feel very romantic and intimate. Which is rare to find! A bit thank you to Alessio and his charming wife for the fantastic stay. Highly recommend 🙂 They really care for your needs! I would say this is a perfect countryside retreat if you’re looking for a home away from home. There are many nice natural sites to visit here. Worth a stop by for sure!

My wife and I spent 2 days at Blackwell House for a quick break and had a fantastic time. We stayed in the Loft Suite which was very spacious, with a huge comfy bed, great bathroom and a hot tub on the terrace overlooking fields. Like the whole house, it was spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed. On the first night we had the 5 course dinner which was lovely - all the food was very fresh, tasty and well presented - Edele is an excellent cook. On the second night we had Swiss dishes suggested by Alessio, cheese fondue and raclette - this was a great experience, and we are now sourcing out our own raclette equipment! The breakfasts each morning were gorgeous as well. They use as much of their own home or locally grown ingredients as possible, and you can tell in how everything tastes. Edele and Alessio are impeccable hosts and really make you feel special. For anyone looking to have a couple of days away or use it as a place to explore Northern Ireland I would really recommend Blackwell House. We will certainly try and get back in the future, it's a real 5 star experience.