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The Merchant's House

Address: 16 Queen St., West Bank, Derry, BT48 7EQ
Phone: 028/7126-4223
Fax: 028/7126-6913
www.thesaddlershouse.com

Price range: ¢
Location: Derry

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Fodor's Review:

No. 16 Queen Street was originally a Victorian merchant's family town home built to Georgian proportions, then a rectory and bank, before Joan Pyne turned it into the city's grandest B&B. Garnet-color walls, elaborate plasterwork, and a fireplace make the parlor warm and welcoming. Little wonder the guestbook features some prominent names, including the late Hurd Hatfield, star of the movie The Picture of Dorian Gray. Joan also owns a similar but smaller building three minutes' walk away called the Saddler's House. Charming and cozy, this Victorian jewel of a home (who can resist its picture-gallery red iving room?) has been lovingly restored and is packed with interesting antiques and family portraits. It's also an excellent value for the money. Incidentally, many architecturally interesting homes occupy the neighborhood. Pros: graceful and elegant, this accommodation is great value considering everything that's on offer; for the discriminating traveler. Cons: rooms next to the kitchen are noisy in the morning; small bathrooms require tight elbow and knee maneuvering.

Hotel Details: 5 rooms in Merchant's House; 7 rooms with shared bath in Saddler's House
In-hotel: Wi-Fi hotspot.
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: MC, V

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