Everything!!! Lovely converted house (I think) that had such a warm homely feel to it. Got a lovely welcome when we arrived, Sally (the host) told us about some nice places to eat nearby. Not to far from Derry centre but we had a car so can’t comment on how to get there with public transport. Our room was small but cosy & did what we needed for the night stay- clean room, bedding, towels & a comfy bed not sure what else you want tbh. Now let’s talk about the breakfast!!!! WOW is the best way to sum it up. I am a fussy eater & normally don’t do breakfast in hotels but it was hard to be fussy with the selection available. Different meats, cheese, fruits, yoghurts to name just a few, then you got offered a cooked breakfast again lots of options available. It was just bang on how we asked for it & was about delicious.

The smallest critique ever & it wasn’t really an issue was the shower in our room wasn’t the most powerful. More than enough for a general shower but my hair is quite thick & would have taken ages to wash. SAYING THAT - there is another bathroom on the landing which I think we may been able to use so I could of tried that but I didn’t need to wash my hair so just had a shower. It was warm enough & powerful enough to shower in.

We were greeted by host Heinz who was friendly and had great knowledge of the local area Beautiful old home with pretty gardens Our room had old-world charm and pleasantly decorated, high ceilings etc. Bathroom a but dated but functional, plenty of hot water for a good shower. Comfy beds Breakfast was really good with hot and cold options, cooked to order by Heinz We took an evening walk along the river to the old church and stone tower - history abounds!

Stairway up to room/ doorways at the top a little tricky to navigate, when hauling a heavy suitcase - take care Dog barking until after midnight (where it was I could not tell) hopefully just a one-off occurrence

We could not fault our stay at Arkle House. Everybody was so helpful and friendly - even offering a lift into town and organizing a taxi. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was spotlessly clean and our room was very comfortable and in the evening when it was a little cooler the central heating made it even cosier. Breakfast was fantastic with lots of choices. We were sad we could only stay two nights. I would highly recommend staying at Arkle House when visiting Derry. It is only a short ride via car into the centre.

What a great place to stay. We were warmly welcomed right from the start. The room was big, large window, and a private bathroom. We had access to a small kitchen and of course the breakfast was fantastic! My only regret is we didn’t stay longer. If you going to Derry then Arkle house is your best bet.

The room, the warm and friendly staff, the location and the garden. It was close to town but the garden and grounds made you feel as if you were out in the countryside. Very tranquil and beautiful

absolute Gem, perfectly situated with excellent family room beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean , really quiet and private but still really convenient, such a welcoming house with wonderful hosts, the lady that made our breakfast I think her name is Margaret was lovely, wow scrumptious food with everything you could possibly want, she was so attentive and kind, beautiful patio area with stunning gardens, I’d most definitely recommend Arkle house, and if I were to stay in Derry again I’d definitely try to book here, Ps is there any connection to the famous racehorse ARKLE

absolutely nothing to dislike

Good location if you don't want to be right in the centre of Derry as its just a 10min taxi ride. Beds were very comfy and suited our needs as a family. Great there was a single bed and seperate sofa bed so kids didnt have to share (or fight!). Hosts were very friendly and hospitable. Breakfast was tasty too. Great that there is a little kitchen diner, with microwave and fridge etc so you can independently make or store food and drinks. Perfect for when kids want snacks, but you want to avoid crumbs on beds.

The people managing the property made every effort to assist as required and provided kitchen facilities including communal fridge, microwave and table/eating area. Good internet

The room was a little smaller than expected, but we were not able to book our first choice for a double room, at the time we wanted it. Access to the property was off a busy road

Gorgeous breakfast with both a cold buffet and a full Irish cooked to order. The B&B is on lovely grounds with a very pretty garden. The hosts were very friendly and amenable. The room itself was very clean and reasonably priced.

The only slight let down is the shower pressure but that's not something that's easily fixed and it did not detract from the overall brilliant stay.

The breakfast is exceptional and unbelievable and the staff were so very friendly. The location is superb. Really enjoyed conversations with Terry and sorry we missed meeting Sally. The place is truly exceptional - perfect - and outstanding. It will remain one of the highlights of our 3 week Scotland/Ireland trip. My only regret is that we were only here for 1 night! I've got to return.

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This was our second time staying at Arkle House and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first time. The house itself is beautiful and the beds are really comfortable. The breakfast is great, plenty of choice (continental) followed by a fantastic fry. Only a 10 minute drive to the city centre, Arkle House is definitely worth a stay. Looking forward to going back.