Newforge House

Great place to stay. The welcome was exceptional. We went as a couple and enjoyed chatting to other guests prior to and after dinner. Very enjoyable service. John and his team are warm, the right level of attentive and make the place.Great food, dinner on both nights was well executed and delighted to see constructed from local seasonal produce. Breakfast was good too. I think Lou's sourdough won the day for me, while Johns wheaten was my husbands choice.Beautiful house, lovely room, comfy bed.Would definitely return and whole heartedly recommend. Well done to all the team.

We spent a lovely couple of nights here. Exceptional and warm welcome and service from John and his team. Very comfortable bedroom, intimate dining room, and cosy fireside reading in the living room. Incredible food! Perfect spot to get away from it all and would thoroughly recommend for a quiet break. Many thanks!

What a treat. Beautiful hotel, perfect for a completely relaxing couple of days. The host and chef John went over and above expectations and catered for my dietary requirements, even made me gf granola which was delicious. Close to Hillsborough, Banbridge, Moira and Dromore, all lovely towns worth a visit.

Not cheap but very pleasant. Lovely quiet boutique hotel where the staff cannot do enough for you. The food is particularly good and I would recommend the evening dinner. Huge breakfasts.

Beautiful house with wonderful relaxing atmosphere and superb rooms. The food, especially at dinner is outstanding, and all staff are lovely and provide a top class service.

From the moment I spoke with John on the phone, I knew we would have a lovely, warm Irish welcome and, despite our very late arrival (11.35pm - long story!), he and Newforge House did not disappoint. Very sweetly, he threw another log or two on the fire in the drawing room, and offered us a cup of tea and some delicious homemade (by the man himself) biscuits on arrival before later escorting us up to the beautiful suite he so kindly upgraded us to.This suite certainly had the wow factor in the fact that the four poster bed and mattress, fabulous sheets and plumped up pillows provided us with the best sleep we have had in years! As we were travelling with our 15 month old, getting away at all was a treat, but we felt so well looked after by John, and were so grateful to him. The cot was all set up and looked so inviting for our little one and he, like us, slept so well.The bathroom was spacious and tastefully, yet simply, decorated with a walk-in shower and separate bath. Scottish bath products, I assume a nod to his wife's Scottish roots, had the most divine scent.After a wonderful sleep and shower, the next morning, we descended into the dining room where we had the most magnificent breakfast, all freshly prepared by John. Service was pleasant and professional. There was a small yet ample continental selection of dried and fresh fruits and cereals and a stellar breakfast menu that John cooks to order. I chose the kipper, which was served with the most delicious homemade bread and oven-roasted vine tomatoes (at my request). To say I was in foodie heaven would be an understatement.And, if things couldn't get any better or personal, on our departure, John thanked us for our custom and personally escorted us to the door. Everything about this accommodation is refined and understated class with warm, without being intrusive, hospitality. Without doubt, we will, most certainly, be back. Thank you, John. We loved every minute of our stay.Dara, Karan and Kian.

Our stay at Tranquil Lakeside Retreat was nothing short of enchanting. The peaceful lake views and the symphony of birdsong created a serene atmosphere. Our cabin was clean, cozy, and had a porch where we could watch the sun set over the water. The hosts were warm and provided excellent recommendations for lakeside activities. This is a place where nature whispers its secrets.

My husband and I recently spent two nights at Newforge House. John and his team run this delightful period home to a very high standard. All is welcoming, comfortable, elegant. John is an excellent chef and the food was wonderful! The service first class. Thank you to all concerned.We highly recommend this location to anyone wishing for a top class place to stay.

From initial contact with John to arrange a booking to the time we left, this was one of the best experiences with any hotel or guest house we have ever stayed in. A gorgeous building both outside and in, only matched by the high levels of attention and service from John and all the staff. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience. Everything was perfect from the first minute to the last. A place to really relax and enjoy the peace & quiet away from normal life. The praise Newforge house receives in all the reviews is well deserved. Highly recommended to everyone. We will definitely be back!