I stayed here with 2 colleagues while on business in downpatrick, we only stayed for one night as our.original hotel was booked that night. It's literally in the middle of nowhere which is good for some but not for 3 people who.have just finished a 14 hour shift. House looks lovely in very nice gardens. Arrived to a older gent... More

Stayed 5 nights in late August and had a wonderful experience. John and Liz were very accommodating and helpful hosts with recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing in the Downpatrick area. These restaurants were very good. Liz's breakfasts were some of the best we had in Ireland including Liz cooking delicious gluten free bread for breakfast. Our queen bed was extremely... More

We stayed at the Swan during the same time as the previous reviewer. There was road work going on, which made it very difficult to get to the Inn. When we finally arrived we were tired and hungry. The hosts seemed rather distracted. We were concerned about getting out to get something to eat. The host said he could lead... More

Unlike arriving at all other B&Bs in Ireland, arriving at this B&B was horrible from the start. The woman of the house opened the door and didn't greet us at all. No hello. She might as well have said "I hate Americans. You should just turn around and leave right now because if you stay, you will have a miserable... More

Quite and remote, a good place to start exploring Downapatrick. Friendly hosts, nicely decorated rooms and your hosts take care of you well. The breakfast was exceptional for a B&B, with self made marmelade. Unfortunately, no hot shower after midnight (in case you arrive late). Would we come back? I think we would try something different (also the claimed 4* are based... More

We stayed in the delightful Swan Lodge back in August 2002 and we can see from other reviews that Liz and John are still providing excellent accommodation and service. From our travel notes at the time... "(Swan Lodge) was a little out of town, with a wonderful view overlooking the bay. On arrival, they gave us a cup of tea... More

On October 29 2011 my significant other, his parents and I arrived much later at night than the anticipated time we had told our host and hostess. John welcomed us and lit the fireplace so we could relax before we retired for the night. The water pressure in the shower and temperature were the best I had experienced during my... More

Nothing negative to say about this B&B at all!! Made to feel very welcome, very clean rooms, great views from property, great breakfast - especially the porridge! Highly recommended.

My wife and I arrived at Swan Lodge on 8 September 2011 for a 5 nights break. We were very pleased with our choice, which proved to be a comfortable, pleasant and very quietly situated bungalow. John and Liz made us very welcome, and one thing was soon apparent - that the "unfriendliness" criticised by a previous reviewer is nothing... More