Where To Stay
Carrickfergus boasts excellent accommodation to suit all pockets, from luxurious hotels to country houses, town houses to cosy farm houses and is perfect for those who want to get the most out of their holiday - short breaks or days away. All tastes are catered for and you will always be made to feel very welcome.
Getting to Carrickfergus couldn't be any easier. At a mere half hour drive, the town is equidistant from both Belfast International and Belfast City airports and it's only 30 minutes (at most) to Larne. There are excellent bus and rail links with the rest of Northern Ireland, and beyond to Dublin and the south of Ireland.
For all your accommodation queries, please contact the staff at our Tourist Information Centre on 028 9335 8049.
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Acre's End
Self Catering
6 Neill's Lane
Greenisland, Carrickfergus
BT38 8UDTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9337 8330 Mob: 077 028 61690
Web:
Email: away-days@hotmail.com4* Luxurious detached house, situated off the Shore Road. Fully equipped to an excellent standard
4 bedrooms (2 en-suite) + full family bathroom
7 nights £595 and shorter stays as agreed
Manager: Maxine McMurtry
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Anchor's Rest (Apartment)
Self Catering
25 Maritime Drive
Carrickfergus
BT38 8GQTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 9997
Web: www.anchorsrest.net
Email: info@anchorsrest.net4*Luxurious ground floor apartment, overlooking Carrickfergus Marina. Fully equipped to excellent standard.
2 Double Rooms (1 en-suite) + Full bathroom
Manager: L.Orchin
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Anchorage
Self Catering
21 Horse Park
Boneybefore, Carrickfergus
BT38 7EDTel: Mob: +44 770 286 1690
Web:
Email: away-days@hotmail.comLarge detached house with stunning views of Belfast Lough.
2 Double Rooms & 1 Single Room
7 nights £495 & shorter stays as agreed.
Manager: Maxine McMurtry
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Apartment Marina
Self Catering
94 Rodgers Quay
Carrickfergus
BT38 8BETel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9337 8330 Mob: 077 028 61690
Web:
Email: away-days@hotmail.comLuxurious second floor apartment overlooking the marina, boasting stunning views of Belfast Lough, fully equipped to an excellent standard.
1 x King size and 1 x double bedroom with full family bathroom.
7 nights £450 and shorter stays as agreed.
Manager: Maxine McMurtry
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Beechgrove (Good 2* Rating under new NITB Quality Grading Scheme)
Bed & Breakfast
412 Upper Road
Trooperslane
BT38 8PWTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 3304

Web: www.beechgrovefarm.co.uk
Email: enquiries@beechgrovefarm.co.ukTea and coffee, hairdryer and towels supplied in this homely farmhouse with superb views. Free Wi-Fi Access.
Close to Carrickfergus with it's Castle and Church. Good home cooking and friendly
welcome assured.
6 Rooms - B&B £25.00 per person
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mrs. B Barron
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Blackhead Lightkeepers Houses
Self Catering
McCrea's Brae
Whitehead
BT38 9NZTel: +003531 670 4733 Fax: +003531 670 4887
Web: www.irishlandmark.com
Email: info@irishlandmark.comTraditional light house keepers accommodation on cliff top setting.
2 houses can be rented separately or together through interlinking basement. House 1 - sleeps 5: House 2 - sleeps 7
Rates from: £324 midweek low season to £973 one week high season
For all other rates and availability, contact Irish Landmark Trust
Proprietor: Irish Landmark Trust
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Clarion Hotel
Hotel
75 Belfast Road
Carrickfergus
BT38 8BXTel: +44 (0)28 9336 4556 Fax: +44 (0)28 9335 1620
Web: www.clarioncarrick.com
Email: reception2@clarioncarrick.com*3 hotel situated close to town centre.
66 Rooms
B&B Single Occupancy £60-£90 - Double/Twin £70-£110 - Triple £80-£125 - Family £90-£130
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast (special offers may apply)
Proprietor: Mr. Stephen Carson
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Daneil Farm
Bed & Breakfast
90 Hillhead Road
Ballycarry
Carrickfergus
BT38 9HETel: +44 (0)28 9335 3769 Mob: 079 1229 2342
Web: www.daneilfarm.com
Email: misshamiltons12@hotmail.comFarmhouse accommodation in rural location. 10 minute drive from Carrickfergus
2 Rooms
B&B from Single £30 Per Person Sharing £25
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor:
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Dobbin's Inn Hotel
Hotel
6-8 High Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7AFTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9335 1905
Web: www.dobbinsinnhotel.co.uk
Email: bookingdobbins@btconnect.com2* Historical Inn-house situated within the town centre.
15 Rooms
B&B from £52 (single) £76 (double)
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Derek and Maureen Fallis
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Drumgart
Bed & Breakfast
48 Hillhead Road
Ballycarry
BT38 9HETel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9335 3507 Mob: 07801 375 918
Web: www.drumgart.com
Email: drumgartbb@aol.comDetatched house in rural village setting. 10 minute drive from Carrickfergus.
3 Rooms
B&B Single £30 Per Person Sharing £25
Proprietor: Mrs. Eleanor Loughridge
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Drumgart Cottage
Self Catering
48 Hillhead Road
Ballycarry
BT38 9HETel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9335 3507 Mob: 07801 375 918
Web: www.drumgart.com
Email: drumgartbb@aol.comDetatched cottage in grounds of Drumgart B&B. In rural village setting. 10 minute drive from Carrickfergus.
2 Rooms (wheelchair accessibility) Sleeps 6
1 Week - £280 (low season) £380 (high season)
Proprietor: Mrs. Eleanor Loughridge
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Fools Haven Thatched Cottage
Self Catering
33 Boneybefore
Carrickfergus
BT38 7EQTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 3880 Mob: 07866 239 705
Web: www.fools-haven.com
Email: info@fools-haven.com4* traditional thatched cottage very close to Andrew Jackson Cottage and good public transport links. Bicycles available for your use.
Fools Haven is where two local children, orphaned by the Titanic tragedy, were brought up. They had been sent to live with their Aunt when their father sailed onboard the Titanic as an Engineer on that fateful maiden voyage to New York in April 1912.
(sleeps 5) - 1 double room, 1 twin and 1 single room with en-suite and electric shower (bathroom, with bath, located downstairs)
Rates from: £355 (low season) to £445 (high season) per week
Further rates available on request for weekend and midweek breaks
Proprietor: Robbie & Alison Brennen
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Hillcrest (Excellent 4* Rating under new NITB Quality Grading Scheme)
Bed & Breakfast
66 Bellahill Road
Carrickfergus
BT38 9DBTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 7342

Web:www.hillcrestireland.co.uk
Email: info@hillcrestbb.plus.comModern bungalow 5 minute drive from town centre.
2 Rooms
B&B from £35 (single) £25.00 per person sharing
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mrs. Norma Clark
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Hillcrest Cottage
Self Catering
66 Bellahill Road
Carrickfergus
BT38 9DBTel: +44 (0)28 9336 7342
Web: www.hillcrestireland.co.uk
Email: info@hillcrestbb.plus.comBeautiful dwelling in rural setting, adjacent to Hillcrest B & B
2 Rooms
From £280 per week Low Season to £425 per week High Season
Proprietor: Mrs. Norma Clark
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Knockagh Lodge
Hotel
236 Upper Road
Greenisland
BT38 8RPTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9086 1444
Web: www.knockaghlodge.com
Email: info@knockaghlodge.comNewly opened Dec 2008 with luxury en-suite bedrooms. Free Wi-Fi in all bedrooms and most areas of the hotel. Meeting and Conference Rooms available.
31 Rooms
Double Room B&B £65.00
Single Room B&B £57.50
Room Only £50.00
Accommodation and Meal Deal -1 Night Stay plus 3 course meal with with 2x1/4 bottles of wine only £79.00 per couple
Early Bird Offer - Monday to Thursday between 5.30pm-7.30pm. Look out for selected main courses with a smiley face from ourNew Grill Menu for Only £8.50.
Manager: Mr. James Wilson
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Leafield House
Bed & Breakfast
56 Larne Road
Ballycarry
Carrickfergus
BT38 9JRTel: +44 (0)28 9337 8692
Email: leafieldhouse@talk21.comDetached house in rural setting. 10 minute drive from town centre.
3 Rooms
B&B £30 single £25 per person sharing
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mrs. Easton
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Loughside
Bed & Breakfast
69 Larne Road
Carrickfergus
BT38 7NBTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 8102 Mob: 07794 668215
Web: www.loughsidebandb.com
Email: info@loughsidebandb.comModern detatched house on A2 with safe off-road parking and close to all amenities. Free wi-fi, sat. tv and hospitality trays in all rooms.
2 Rooms (en-suite)
B&B from £25 per person sharing
Proprietor: Mr. & Mrs. J. Hinchey
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Loughview Apartment
Self Catering
5 Donegall Avenue
Whitehead
Carrickfergus
BT38 9NBTel: Mob: 07969 749 495
Web: www.arconholidaylets.com
Email: Arcon45@hotmail.comA luxury 4* self contained two bedroom first floor apartment with superb balcony sea views.
2 twin bedrooms (1 with en-suite), lounge with 2 sofa beds. Kitchen/dining room, sitting area and bathroom.
Rates from: £275 (low season) to £550 (high season) per week
Further rates available on request
Proprietor: Mr A Sampson
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Parklands
Bed & Breakfast
320 Upper Road
Trooperslane
Carrickfergus
BT38 8PNTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 2528
Web: www.parklandsfarmhouse.co.uk
Email: info@parklandsfarmhouse.co.ukTraditional Farmhouse on B90. 10 minute drive from town centre.
3 Rooms
B&B from £30 (single) £22.50 per person sharing
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor:Mrs. Eunice Sherratt
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Premier Inn
Hotel
The Harbour
Alexander Pier, Rodger's Quay
Carrickfergus
BT38 8BETel: +44 (0)28 9335 6420 / 0870 850 6308
Web: www.premierinn.com
Email: carrickfergusnorthernireland.pti@whitbred.comSituated next to harbour and Marina and close to town centre
49 Rooms
Room rate from £60 (Mon-Thur) £54 (Fri-Sun) subject to event pricing
Breakfast not included
Manager: Mr. Chris Vance
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Rose Cottage
Bed & Breakfast
160 Shore Road
Greenisland
Carrickfergus
BT38 8TTTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9086 3367 Mob: 078022 79793
Email: bandbrosecottage@gmail.comA Georgian-style home filled with character where a warm welcome is assured. With spacious gardens, a cosy ambiance and views of Belfast Lough and Knockagh Hill, it overlooks our family farm with resident dog Jess and Larry the Llama!!
(on A2 coastal route to Giant's Causeway + Royal Portrush Golf Club / Belfast City Centre 15 minutes, 8 miles (13 kms) norther of Belfast: 2.3 miles (3.7kms) south of Carrickfergus, Bus-stop 50 metres/Train 1 mile)
3 Bedrooms: 1 double/1 single bed (ensuite) £35 pps, 1 double/1 single £30 pps, 1 single £30
Proprietor: Dorothy (Dot) Allen
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Seascape
Bed & Breakfast
59a Quay Lane
Whitehead
Carrickfergus
BT38 9SSTel: +44 (0)28 9337 3828 Fax: +44 (0)28 9337 2287 Mob: 07887 844 983
Web: www.seascapecountryhouse.co.uk
Email:enquires@seascapecountryhouse.co.ukBeautiful family run bed and breakfast with superior accommodation and panoramic views over Belfast Lough to the County Down Coast.
Seascape is situated three miles from Carrickfergus and fifteen miles from Belfast. Free wi-fi is available.
3 Rooms
B&B from £35 (single) £27.50 per person (double)
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mrs. M. Purdy
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The Keep
Bed & Breakfast
93 Irish Quarter South
Carrickfergus
BT38 8BWTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9336 7007 Mob: 07981 202 169
Web: www.thekeepguesthousecarrickfergus.co.uk
Email: thekeepcarrick3@aol.comTraditional townhouse close to town centre, bus and rail stations. On A2 coastal route, which runs by the front door and provides an excellent mid-way stop for Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf. 10 miles from Titanic Belfast (15 mins drive).
4 Rooms
B&B from £35 (single) £25 per person sharing
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mr. Raymond McCollum
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The Watchtower
Self Catering
5 Coastguard Cottages
Whitehead
Carrickfergus
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The Wee House
Self Catering
Ballystrudder Road
Whitehead
Carrickfergus
BT38 9NYTel: 07887 988331
Web: www.antrimcoastcottage.com
Email: isabel@sprint-print.co.uk3* Terraced Character Cottage for four: quaint and cosy with traditional touches (you can bring 2 pets)
2 Bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Proprietor: Isabel Campbell
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Whiteford Lodge
Bed & Breakfast
75 Shore Road
Greenisland
Carrickfergus
BT38 8TZTel: +44 (0)28 9085 1704
Email: whitefordlodge@hotmail.co.ukDetatched bungalow on main A2 Road. 10 minute drive from town centre. Exclusive sea views. Private parking.
2 Rooms
B&B £30.00 per person per (one night) or£25 per person (if booking more than one night)
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mr. & Mrs. D. Eakin
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Woodbine Farm
Bed & Breakfast
98 Carrickfergus Road
Ballynure
Carrickfergus
BT39 9QPTel/Fax: +44 (0)28 9335 2092
Traditional farmhouse in rural setting, 15 minute drive from town centre.
3 Rooms
B&B from £25.00 (single) £22.50 p.p. sharing
All the above rates are for Bed & Breakfast
Proprietor: Mrs. M. Crawford
For further information please contact:
Tourist Information Centre
Telephone: 028 9335 8049
E-Mail: touristinfo@carrickfergus.org