The Merchants House

Fiona welcomed us and told us to holler if we needed anything. We did, and she was right there. We had dinner in the adorable little restaurant downstairs, where Bernie, our lovely waitress, chatted with us and helped us choose the homemade meals. Fiona was the cook. The food was absolutely delicious, far better than photos could show. We had gluten-free coeliac haddock and chips. The chips were hand-cut and perfectly cooked, the batter was crispy, and the fish just melted in my mouth. The lamb tangine with rice and chips was gorgeous too: the rice was fluffy, the chips were the best hand-cut ones I've had, and the meat melted in my mouth with a gorgeous flavour. Everything was so reasonably priced for food this good. We had an outstanding dining experience, and were excited to settle into bed with hot chocolate and watch the waves from our window.

The bay views and sunsets were a real treat, and the B&B is lovely. Our room had all the basics we needed, including a kettle, hair dryer, TV and little extra radiator. The lady running it was so kind, and the restaurant food was delicious without costing much. Thanks for a great stay!

We didn’t stay overnight, so I can’t say anything about the rooms. But we had a lovely evening thanks to the good food, attentive service and friendly staff. A great little place, and I’d come back when I’m travelling to Belfast again.

The portions were generous, but I managed to save room for the sticky toffee pudding, which was a highlight. My wife and I had stopped in for dinner after our nearby B&B owner recommended it. The home-cooked food was excellent, the prices very reasonable, and the staff friendly in a cosy setting. I’m glad we went, and would recommend it.