Occupying a Victorian townhouse in the charming seaside resort of Portrush on the coast of Northern Ireland, Avarest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of the town centre’s peninsula area. Rooms with tasteful decor and furnishings each feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TV with DVD player and ironing facilities. Selected rooms boast sea or harbour views. Spacious upgrade and family rooms are also offered. Amenities provided for guests’ convenience comprise a cosy guest lounge, laundry facilities, microwave and free Wi-Fi. The free breakfast comprises a buffet selection plus freshly-cooked Ulster fry options. Modern seafood restaurants and tapas bars are among the dining options nearby. Avarest House is about 20 minutes’ drive from the unusual coastal landscape of the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site and about ten minutes from dramatic Dunluce Castle. Royal Portrush Golf Club is less than two miles away.
Offering easy pedestrian access to beaches, town centre shops, the railway station and various dining options, this bed and breakfast won praise from reviewers for its convenient location in the picturesque heart of Portrush. For motorists, there was also straightforward access to sights and attractions along the County Antrim coast.
Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Portrush Harbour were admired by guests in certain rooms. There was also praise for the comfy beds. Reviewers largely said the rooms were clean and tidy, although some travellers were critical of the en suite shower rooms for being quite small.
Many reviewers said they experienced a friendly welcome from pleasant and obliging hosts who made guests feel right at home. Diners frequently said they were well-fed in the mornings, enjoying the plentiful and well-cooked Irish breakfast.
Although travellers appreciated the availability of free Wi-Fi access in public areas of this property, it disappointed some reviewers that the signal didn't cover all the guest rooms.
Maintenance issues like occasionally weak water pressure and tired-looking decor were noted by critics in some rooms. Cleanliness standards also attracted occasional criticism. Reported issues included dirty windows, stained towels, inadequately cleaned bathrooms and build-ups of hair and dust.
Plenty of visitors reported that they enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep at this property. However, light sleepers occasionally had their rest interrupted and blamed thin walls for enabling sound from adjacent rooms to travel too easily to other parts of the accommodation.
No, Avarest House doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Avarest House doesn’t allow pets.
No, Avarest House doesn’t provide parking.
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Avarest House is located in 64 Mark Street, BT56 8BU, Portrush, United Kingdom.