The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4.0 star property
Art Deco inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Balcony
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Spa
Children’s activities
Free daily English breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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100 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Newtownards, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6EA
  • Scrabo Tower
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mount Stewart
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mount Stewart House and Gardens
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room Single Use, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Newtownards

At The Old Schoolhouse Inn, you'll be 10.4 km (6.4 mi) from Scrabo Tower and 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Rockmount Golf Club. Highlights at this beach inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a garden, a picnic area and luggage storage. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Newtownards inn include Mount Stewart and Castle Park.

What's nearby

  • Scrabo Tower - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mount Stewart - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Mount Stewart House and Gardens - 18 min drive - 22.3 km
  • SSE Arena - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 21 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Marino Station - 18 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trait Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Down House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪TT Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Schoolhouse Inn

Art Deco inn with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Old Schoolhouse Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Newtownards inn.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1926
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Old Schoolhouse Inn offers 12 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Newtownards inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1926
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Old Schoolhouse Inn Newtownards
Old Schoolhouse Newtownards
The Old Schoolhouse Inn Inn
The Old Schoolhouse Inn Newtownards
The Old Schoolhouse Inn Inn Newtownards

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

The Old Schoolhouse Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Schoolhouse Inn on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$243.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Yep, The Old Schoolhouse Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

The closest beach to The Old Schoolhouse Inn is Ballyholme Beach (16.8 km).

Does The Old Schoolhouse Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

No, The Old Schoolhouse Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Old Schoolhouse Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Schoolhouse Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.