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Reviews of Brackenberry

185 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6JT, United Kingdom

#24 of 70 B&Bs and Inns in Belfast

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 276 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Oozes character.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots to put you off if you expect a hotel: creaking floorboards, old fashioned windows, no telly. Expect a few flushing attempts on the toilet😄

    Want a unique experience? This is the place! No sugar coating, just a quirkiness that reflects the owner's personality. Absolutely great breakfast!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Mary really made me feel at home, both friendly and most attentive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast top class, including home produced free range eggs, Mary is an excellent host, most accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities were great. Great and chatty host with a lovely stay. With very helpful coffee and wake up provided in the morning. Will stay again and highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable, and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old house with narrow staircase, hauling our suitcases up and down really was a bit of a chore (smaller suitcases needed). Needed the space heater to take out the damp feel… I have RA so dampness is a factor. Not sure any of us liked the shared bathroom routine.

    Mary was very helpful and bubbly. Beds were clean and comfortable. Location was great. Breakfast was lovely… thank you so much.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cleaning spacialy the carpet and antique furniture smells unlike 😕

    the staff very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Great family break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great property & we loved Mary, she was lovely & so helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    I'm already planning my trip back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you are looking for a very modern premises with very practical minimal plain decoration than this mightn't be the place for you. However, I loved the decoration and found it full of character. It was near where I needed to be but bear in mind, it is a little outside of the city, A taxi is only 10 minutes and the area is serviced be good bus routes, so nothing major.

    From the moment I was greeted at the door, Mary was the perfect hostess. I honestly felt like I was home! She served me a lovely cup of coffee on a tray in my room and gave me all the information I need about the location, taxis etc. The house itself is a beautiful quirky old Victorian house, situated on a lovely street with period furniture, antique Mirrors and chandeliers and a really interesting library filled with books in the dining room. For breakfast the following morning, Mary cooked fresh pancakes and there were homemade scones, pastries, bread, yogurts, jams etc and a large selection of teas or generous pourings of coffee. The best part was you could hear the chickens squabbling outside the window as you ate which I found very entertaining :) You can tell that the host loves welcoming people and puts her all into greeting them-she is so warm and friendly (As Belfast people tend to be) Mary, thank you for welcoming me into your home and I'm already planning my return.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Clean, comfy, convenient and convivial.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great spot. Close enough to the city and to where we wanted to be. Really great communication with warm and friendly host. Clean comfy beds, warm well ventilated homely rooms. Lovely breakfast, lots of choice of fruit pastries and cereal. The kids loved freshly made pancakes and the owner, Mary. We are looking forward to returning soon.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homey and warm

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Great location and great host. The shower temperature needs some work though
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower run hot and cold, literally, alternating every 12 to 13 seconds. I timed it so I can figure out when to step back.

    Mary is a really welcoming host. The lavender on the pillows was a nice touch, and I appreciated the variety of choices of tea. We got there very late and was happy to found several restaurants still open just 3 blocks walking distance.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay with the most kind, generous and thoughtful host ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    The stay, room, bathroom, breakfast were all great but what was truly memorable was the kindness and generosity of the host!! She went over and beyond and we are truly grateful for her hospitality. Highly recommended stay!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mary an excellent host!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Mary was frendly and accommodating. The house felt very homely and I have no complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mary was frendly and accommodating. The house felt very homely and I have no complaints.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some updating

    Marie very nice. Good breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Mary’s home was very welcoming and comfortable. It was close to public transportation too!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mary was a wonderful hostess. She immediately made us feel at home. Plus she prepared a tasty breakfast before we continued on our journey.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mary was the perfect host, made me feel so welcome. What a wonderful stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The host was super polite and very understanding.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Great location, easy acess very distinctive property
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything is perfect

    Everything about the facility and the personal attention of Mary

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Cosy and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we were unhappy with.

    Mary was sooo lovely and could not have done enough for us.....

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Quite a conducive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    None.

    The hospitality was awesome.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Thank you, Mary! We had the best time at your place in Belfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    10/10 hospitality from Mary at Brackenberry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mary is a wonderful host who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Excellent communication and a clean, spacious room. Good location with a bus straight into the city right outside. Couldn't recommend this bnb highly enough, felt like we were being welcomed home!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    Fine and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Share bathroom facilities.

    Did not have breakfast. My choice other things happening that morning.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Cliftonville Mary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm not great on my legs,and the toliet,was to floors below me which was a pain,getting up and down at 4am.

    Mary the owner top class host,nothing to much trouble,told me were to get a local pint Guinness,also phoned a cab for me,for the Liverpool ferry,a really nice person.

    Stayed in August 2023

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