Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus
Overview
Dobbins Inn Carrickfergus offers a comfortable setting a 5-minute walk from Shaftesbury Park and Carrickfergus Mill Ponds and features 24-hour reception, late check-out, and express check-out. Boasting a location just a few steps from Carrickfergus Castle, this inn offers 15 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.
Location
Saint Nicholas Church is 0.7 km from the comfortable hotel, and Flame The Gasworks Museum of Ireland is situated about 400 metres away. Also, the Dobbins Inn is within a 35-minute drive of Portpatrick.
This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Mill Ponds a 7-minute walk away. Just moments from Knockagh Monument is a perk for guests staying at the 3-star Dobbins Inn.
For those travelling from afar, George Best Belfast City airport is 21 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Ironing facilities, along with coffee and tea makers, provide in-room convenience at this Carrickfergus hotel. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hair dryers and towels.
Eat & Drink
The budget property is just around the corner from the café Nix.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Free off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Free breakfast
Business
- Meeting room
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Whiskey TastingGuests can take part in a whiskey tasting session with the hotel's knowledgeable staff, sampling some of the finest Irish whiskies such as Bushmills and Midleton.
Medieval BanquetExperience a traditional medieval banquet in the hotel's atmospheric 13th-century vaulted cellar, complete with roaring fireplaces and period costumes.
Ghost TourJoin the hotel's resident storyteller on a spine-tingling ghost tour around Carrickfergus Castle, one of the oldest and most haunted castles in Ireland.
Traditional Irish Music NightsEnjoy live traditional Irish music in the hotel's bar on select evenings, featuring local musicians and singers.
Afternoon TeaTreat yourself to an indulgent afternoon tea in the hotel's elegant Tea Room, with a selection of sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Private Dining in Boutique Wine CellarExperience a private dining experience in the hotel's intimate boutique wine cellar, featuring a specially curated menu and wine pairing.
- Whiskey and Food Pairing
- Artisan Cheese and Wine Tasting
- Whiskey and Cigar Lounge
- Gin Masterclass
- Foraging Walks
- Cocktail Making Classes
- Historical Tours
- Traditional Irish Dance Classes
Location
*Situated in the historic town of Carrickfergus, the inn is near Carrickfergus Castle, St Nicholas' Church, and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. *The area boasts rich cultural heritage, offering attractions like Andrew Jackson Cottage, Carrickfergus Museum, and traditional Irish pubs with live music. *Carrickfergus Harbour, Fisherman's Trail, and Marine Gardens make the neighborhood ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs.
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