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Ardtara Country House

4.8(321)
Hotel

About

Ardtara Country House is a historic 19th-century estate blending elegant period charm with modern comforts, located within easy reach of Northern Ireland’s airports and scenic landmarks. The individually designed rooms feature antiques, original wooden floors, and fireplaces, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere ideal for intimate corporate retreats or executive stays.

The venue’s award-winning dining highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with menus that change daily to showcase fresh produce from the estate’s own gardens. Attentive service and a cozy bar area make Ardtara a distinctive choice for business dinners, team gatherings, or quiet client meetings in a refined country setting.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with historic charm
  • Intimate client dinners with award-winning cuisine
  • Multi-night stays near Northern Ireland business hubs

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
19th-century country house with original features
Built around 1896, the house retains original wooden floors and elegant antique furnishings, creating a warm, character-filled setting that feels more like a family home than a hotel.
Award-Winning Dining
Daily-changing menu with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
The head chef crafts a fresh daily menu using produce from the hotel's own gardens and local suppliers, delivering a tasting menu praised as spectacular and exquisitely presented with wine pairings.
Atmosphere
Cozy, intimate ambiance with open fireplaces
Rooms feature large comfortable beds and open gas fireplaces, while the bar offers a cosy, characterful space perfect for relaxing before or after events, enhancing the sense of a welcoming country retreat.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 321 reviews