An award-winning, 5 star luxury, licensed guesthouse, nestled in County Armagh hills. From a romantic countryside getaway to a great place to spend time with family or even treat yourself to an escape on your own. Our focus is on providing luxurious interiors, beautiful gardens, sumptuous breakfasts, private fine dining and the most comfortable handmade Superking beds, filled with silk cashmere and wool.Â
We’re Edele and Alessio, and it’s our pleasure to share with you our beautiful country house nestled in the rolling hills of County Armagh. We strive to make every guest that comes through our doors feel right at home and part of the family.
A little bit about ourselves, we met working in finance in Switzerland. Alessio is originally from the Alps in Switzerland and Edele is a local from the area. After visiting some of the finest hotels in the world, we wanted to pursue our dream. So here we are, running a guesthouse immersed with Irish charm, plus the finer details of a Swiss hotel. With an added advantage of being fluent in four languages between us; English, German, Italian and French. We strive to ensure a five star quality is maintained at the property in everything, from the rooms, to personal service, to the fine dining cuisine served by candlelight.Â
Indulge in a delightful selection of freshly prepared treats, served in the charming elegance of Blackwell House.
EXCELLENT Based on 287 reviews Posted on Doreen SVerified A first class Afternoon Tea A magnificent Afternoon Tea experience from beginning to end. We had a wonderfully warm welcome and Edel catered completely for gluten and dairy intolerance and meat free. The whole experience certainly the best I have ever enjoyed in Northern Ireland. There was a finesse, delicacy and charm about the whole event. The quality of the food - all home made was first class, Service was excellent - always checking if everything was ok - without being intrusive. The layout of the afternoon tea was exquisite. Will definitely be back and Blackwell House raises the bar on how Afternoon Tea could be served in order to give an unforgettable experience for the recipients. DoreenPosted on Susan SVerified Outstanding Blackwell House is outstanding! The quality of the rooms, excellent food, and such a warm welcome by Edele and Alessio, is second to none. This was my second time staying at Blackwell House, and I can highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed!Posted on Luca HVerified Unforgettable stay at a great boutique hotel with 5-star experience We spent a long weekend of three nights at Blackwell House to celebrate my wifes's birthday and it was an exceptional experience. Upon our arrival we were warmly welcomed by the hosts, Alessio and Edele, whose hospitality was outstanding throughout our stay. Blackwell House is in our view the best boutique hotel on the island that offers genuine five-star service in every aspect. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The hosts take great care to ensure an exceptional guest experience. Alessio and Edele also accomodated special requests which we greatly appreaciated. The food was outstanding and Michelin quality in our view. Each dish was nicely prepared, presented and full of flavor. The five-course dinner is a highlight that recommend. The homemade brown bread deserves special mention. Our room was spacious, nicely decorated and had a very comfortable, high-quality bed. What distinguishes Blackwell House from other hotesl is its personal touch and meticulous attention to detail. Staying there felt like being hosted by friends who are extremely talented in what they do. We strongly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Northern Ireland and plan to return on our next trip to the island. Alessio and Edel, thank you for this great weekend. We had a really great time!Posted on Andrea KVerified Ein traumhaftes Guesthouse – einfach zum Wohlfühlen! Wir haben im Oktober als Familie im Blackwell House übernachtet und waren begeistert. Das Haus hat einen wunderbaren, luxuriösen Charme, und man spürt in jedem Detail, wie viel Liebe in die Einrichtung gesteckt wurde. Die Gastgeberfamilie ist unglaublich freundlich und zuvorkommend, wir haben uns sofort willkommen gefühlt. Das Frühstück war frisch, gesund und sehr lecker. Auf Wunsch wurde uns sogar ein typisch irisches Abendessen zubereitet, einfach großartig! Unsere Zimmer waren geräumig, gemütlich und mit einer kleinen Kitchenette sowie sehr bequemen Betten ausgestattet. Von hier aus ließen sich tolle Ausflüge nach Hillsborough, Belfast und in ein nahegelegenes Outlet-Center unternehmen. Unsere Kinder haben es geliebt, im schönen Garten herumzutollen, und wir alle haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Ein wunderbarer Ort, an den wir jederzeit gern zurückkehren würden!Posted on Cathal BVerified Beautiful surroundings, excellent experience We're not long home after a very relaxing stay at Blackwell House. If you read no further, I can't recommend it highly enough. Edele and Alessio are the perfect hosts. Our room, the Lodge room, was cosy, warm and equipped with everything you'd need including a kitchenette, so while you are very welcome to use the communal spaces, there was no need until it was time for our delicious 5 course dinner (including plenty of home grown veg). That was served in front of a roaring log fire, which was the perfect setting! If you're looking for a break from the 9 to 5 rush, Blackwell House won't disappoint.Posted on Michelle MVerified Afternoon Tea I was very generously gifted an Afternoon Tea voucher for Blackwell House. The food and surroundings were beautiful. The house oozes luxury and the owners (and Reilly their dog) were very welcoming. All courses involved distinct fresh tastes and were delicious. Everything served was really fresh and delicately presented, with most of it (impressively) sourced from within the grounds. We were invited to walk around the garden afterwards - an impressive combination of raised vegetable beds, relaxing areas around a pond and the most healthy hens I've ever seen. Everything about Blackwell House is luxurious - it was a lovely treat.Posted on DougiepcVerified Lovely stay once again! My third time staying at the wonderful Blackwell House ,this time with four business colleagues. After our business meeting we all sat down to a fantastic three course dinner with excellent wine and service. Delicious starter of pate , main of marinated beef and delightful trio of deserts with gluten free options for me. All local products and you can really taste the difference. Accommodation was up to the very high standards experienced before, large comfortable beds , lovely bed linen , attractive decor, and generous bathrooms , bathrobes ,slippers etc . The hosts ,Edele and Alessio are exceptionally friendly and helpful , nothing is too much trouble and they arranged a local restaurant for our second night’s dining. Some of the group went off to play golf for two days including Port Rush while I went fly fishing. Breakfasts were wholesome and plentiful with an excellent choice on the menu. We had a wonderful stay , I will be back next spring to stay and fish whilst my colleagues talked of coming back to stay and play golf.Posted on marypoixVerified Perfect Countryside Retreat We booked a stay at Blackwell House because it was en route to where we wanted to be next. We can to discover it is a deserved destination in its own right. Our stay was pure perfection. We arrived at Blackwell House as our first stop following a red eye flight. Edele and Alessio greeted us with such warmth and shared with us a special place that exudes both relaxed ease and discerning attention to all the details. In less than 24 hours, we enjoyed several winding walks in the countryside and gardens, a romantic cream tea, a superbly outfitted barrel sauna, an exquisitely prepared and presented five-course dinner, and an awfully tasty Full Ulster Fry. The Loft Suite was beautifully appointed, with plenty of space to unwind and enjoy, inside and out. This was our first visit to Blackwell House and to the area. It certainly won’t be our last. Five stars all around.Posted on Maurice HVerified And evening to remember We experience the tasting menu at Blackwell house last night , what a amazing place , from we arrived to we left, the attention to detail was unreal , the hosts Edele and Alessio where very attentive and friendly, the quality and presentation of the food was outstanding, definitely worth experiencing can’t wait to return. Thank youPosted on Adrienne CVerified Amazing afternoon! Just home from an amazing afternoon tea with my friend at this lovely tranquil oasis in the country. The host Edele was so welcoming and her home is beautiful. We had a great table for the two of us looking over the patio area and the water fountain. The choice of "goodies" served to us was all homemade. Delicious!! The teapot was constantly replenished and we were never rushed to finish. Will definitely recommend this place and thank you Edele for a lovely time.
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