Marlagh Lodge has three bedrooms. You won’t find satellite TV or DVD players - we much prefer to relax with a good book, so each room has its own bookcase instead! Our bathrooms are full of luxurious little goodies from fluffy towels and bathrobes to indulgent lotions and potions guaranteed to make you feel truly pampered!

The Blue Room with its king-sized Victorian cast iron four-poster is especially popular. The ensuite bathroom has a rolltop bath (lovingly restored by Rachel!) and an interesting mahogany-framed blue sink dating from the 1920s.

The Chintz Room with its restful aquamarine and cream colour scheme features a cast iron double bed and spacious ensuite shower room.

The Print Room has cream and brass beds - either available as a twin or super-king - and is populated by cherubs! Its private bathroom (with more cherubs!) is just across the private landing.

The Drawing Room is full of books - we’re particularly interested in Ireland’s country houses, including those that are now in a state of ruin, so there are lots of books on that subject. We’re both musicians (Robert is an organist and pianist and Rachel is an opera singer) and those of a similar bent are welcome to play the piano in the Study. There are also some interesting old photos, including our ‘before, during and after’ collection which charts Marlagh Lodge’s journey from decaying wreck to elegant home!

Breakfast at Marlagh Lodge will certainly set you up for the day! There’s fresh fruit, fresh bread, cereals and muesli to start off with, then goodies such as ‘Marlagh Lodge Tummy Warmer’ - creamy porridge with Bushmills whiskey, brown sugar and cream. Of course, we only use the best ingredients in our Ulster Fry - local sausages and bacon, traditional soda bread and potato bread and local free range eggs. You may prefer something a little lighter - an omelette, perhaps, or Rachel’s fantastic scrambled eggs with our fishmonger’s own wonderful smoked salmon.