We inadvertently left a jacket and sunglasses in the closet when we left this friendly B&B. My husband was not optimistic that any B&B host would go to the bother to arrange to ship these back to Canada. However, when we emailed Shirley, she was relieved to hear from us. We had not completely filled in our home address when... More

I stayed at this B&B when visiting Northern Ireland. This quiet B&B is located near shops, trains and buses for easy access to Carrickfergus, Belfast and beyond. I found my room to be exceptionaly clean and tidy with a good sized en-suite. However the host, Shirley made this property into a very warm and genuinely welcoming place to stay. Shirley... More

The B&B is on the main road but it was quiet in room 4 facing the rear. We had a tiny room containing a toilet and basin off our bedroom (ensuite) , while the shower with clear sides was in the bedroom. The shower wasn't hot enough so I had to give up washing my hair and we had quick... More

My wife, granddaughter and I have just returned from a 5 night stay at the Loughside. The Loughside was perfect - the room was very comfortable with all the facilities one would require. The breakfasts were superb - always cheerfully presented by Shirley. She went out of her way to provide special treats for our 4 year old granddaughter. The... More

Quiet location within easy reach of the town centre, A visit to the very interesting castle should not be missed. A choice of town centre restaurants available besides possibilities on the road to town . The Windrose on the harbour side is good value with freshly cooked food..

The B&B is about a 15 min walk from Carrickfergus. The en-suite room was spotless, and a decent size. Breakfast was perfect, also it was served earlier than advertised to fit in with my travel plans. Overall, I was very impressed with Loughside and look forward toreturning in the future. Thank you Shirley!