The Londonderry Arms Hotel

The Londonderry Arms Hotel Review

What awaits at this lovely, ivy-covered traditional inn are lovely seaside gardens, ivy-clad walls, gorgeous antiques, regional paintings and maps, and lots of fresh flowers—all time-burnished acccents well befitting an estate once inherited by Sir Winston Churchill. Located on Carnlough Harbour, this was first built as a coach stop in 1848. In 1921 Sir Winston inherited it from his great-grandmother; since 1947 it has been owned and run by the hospitable O'Neill family. Both the original and the rooms have Georgian furnishings and luxurious fabrics, and are immaculately kept. The restaurant serves substantial, traditional Irish meals that emphasize fresh, local seafood as well as rib eye of prime Irish beef, all simply prepared. The Coach House bistro offers a more informal and cheaper alternative with welcoming open fires. In 2010 the hotel began offering a series of creative workshops—including painting, lace making, and digital photography—and started a treasure trail around the area.