60 Peartree Hill, Dundonald, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We loved the view out the window, the separate entrance to our bedroom, the spacious bathroom with the heated towel racks, the breakfasts were delicious and the common areas with fireplace were cozy and welcoming. Avril does a great job making people feel at home. We very much enjoyed our stay at the Pear Tree Hill B & B.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Avril on 30 Oct 2023
Hi DavidThank you very much for posting your lovely review of peartree Hill. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both and especially seeing you relax in the lounge after your busy days. Hope you both are well.Best wishesAvril & Ian
Peartree Hill is a haven where you can get away and relax. There are chickens on the property as well as a little koi pond. Avril and Ian take beautiful care of the house and grounds. The bathroom is modern and upscale. There is a lovely tub in the room we rented. The breakfast was delicious! We had to leave early the last day so Avril packed us a yummy picnic breakfast. I would highly recommend Peartree Hill. I hope to visit again soon.
Carrie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Avril on 16 Oct 2023
Hi CarrieThank you for posting your lovely review of Peartree Hill. We'e delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was very nice to meet you both and hopefully see you again. Best wishes, Avril
A wonderful and personal experience with the Peartree! A quick 15-20 minute ride into the city and a secluded retreat with unbelievable views. The hosts were exceptional. We truly enjoyed our time.
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Avril on 14 Aug 2023
Hi TimothySorry I missed meeting you personally but Ian & Fiona thought you were fantastic guests. Happy Birthday to you and your twin! Hope you have enjoyed a great birthday trip together.Thank you for reviewing Peartree Hill so nicely and I will pass it on to the staff! Glad they performed well in my absence. :) Best wishes, Avril
Excellent location close to all the action in Belfast but situated in a quiet country location. 15min drive to the city airport. Very well apportioned rooms with plenty of space, amenities and friendly helpful service from the owner.
Zahl
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Avril on 13 Aug 2023
Hi ZahlThank you for your lovely review and for taking the time to post it. A short visit from you but such lovely guests that we hope you will return some day.Kind regards, Ian & Avril
10/10 Excellent
Monica
3 Aug 2023
Monica
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Avril on 28 Aug 2023
Hi MonicaThanks for the 5 out of 5! Much appreciated.Best wishesAvril
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen
Travelled with family
22 July 2023
Beautiful views of Irish countryside, Irish Sea and British isles beyond . Breakfast was abundant delicious and beautiful to see. Averil is a talented and friendly hostess. Highly recommend!
Kathleen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Avril on 25 July 2023
Hi KathyThank you for posting your review evne before you left us! Thank you too for your very kind description of your stay at Peartree Hill. It was lovely to meet you both and I hope that your onward travels go well. Kind regards, Avril & Ian
Wonderful stay. Beautiful property inside and out. Superb and attentive host. Comfortable, quiet and safe. Outstanding dining recommendation. Breakfast was wonderful. Lovely area. Would be happy to stay here again.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Avril on 28 July 2023
Hi RobertThank you for taking the time to post your lovely review. Very much appreciated and especially your complimentary words. It would be our pleasure to host you again. Best wishes, Avril
Avril really set the bar high our first night in Northern Ireland. She was very kind and hospitable. Great breakfast and beautiful views from the home.
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Avril on 27 June 2023
Emily, your lovely review certainly put a smile on my face this morning when I read it. Thank you! I hope that your other accommodation hosts around Ireland kept the bar high too and provided you with great Irish hospitality.Lovely to have met you both. Best wishes, Avril & Ian
The property was immaculate and the owners were warm and inviting. It was nice to wake up each morning with a delicious homemade tradtional Irish breakfast. This place is a hidden gem and worth the commute for a restful nights sleep.
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Avril on 16 June 2023
Hi Chris,Thank you very much for posting your review on your stay at Peartree Hill. A pleasure to meet you both and to know that you enjoyed your stay and made the most of Belfast and the surrounding area.We hope the road to Galway was easy!Kind regards, Avril & Ian
Beautiful and peaceful with amazing views. Arvil was such a helpful host and breakfast was delicious. We love our stay and highly recommend it to our friends.
Vivi
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Avril on 29 May 2023
Hi ViviThank you posting your lovely review. A pleasure to have hosted you both and we hope that you are enjoying your trip around Ireland and saw plenty of the Game of Thrones venues. Best wishes for the next 25 years! Avril & Ian
Excellent stay and the breakfast was fantastic. Will be booking again when we’re back in Belfast
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Avril on 6 May 2023
Hi ChristopherSo nice to have been able to host you both on such a special occasion. I'm afraid that I didn't get the photos so if you could resend that would be wonderful. Wishing you every happiness. Avril & Ian
A wonderful and beautiful B&B ran by a lovely couple. Right from the moment you arrive until you depart, you will love this gorgeous place. Thanks Avril for your warm hospitality.
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Avril on 29 Nov 2022
Hi JoshuaThank you for your fantastic review of Peartree Hill. You were a delightful guest and I hope that you will return the next time you're in Belfast. Safe sailing and enjoy Antartica.
Best Ulster countryside stay minutes from the city
From outside the front door, through the detail of our room, our hosts were very Covid-aware and respectfully sensitive. Yet the welcome was still as warm as we would expect from Ulster hosts, and the food miles were minimal which made it all the more delicious. We wanted for nothing. The attention to detail is obvious, and is so worth it. The views are amazing and the peacefulness was just what we needed.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Avril on 11 Oct 2021
Hi
I am so sorry that we don't know who you are for us to thank you more personally for the fantastic review. We are delighted that your stay was just what you needed.
Please visit us again some time.
Kind regards
Avril & Ian
Hi Holly
Many thanks for posting a review and it was a delight to host you.
A difficult time for you to travel for work at present but we are very pleased that you chose Peartree Hill and enjoyed it so much.
Hopefully you will come back to stay again with us.
Best wishes and keep safe.
Avril & Ian
Hi Mairead
Thanks for full marks! Hope the rest of the Christmas shopping was successful.
Looking forward to hosting you again in the summer.
Kind regards
Avril
I've never had such a great experience on a stay like in these 2 days at Peartree Hill.
The host is really looking after you and wants to comfort you during the entire stay, never had such a quick and great service.
The breakfast ingredients came from the local suppliers, which were always really high quality and freshly prepared; I can really recommend the pancakes with the Marple syrup at this point ;-) !
Especially the bed and pillows were really comfortable which will make you sleep through the entire night an morning.
Since this experience, i would rather choose a bed & breakfast over a hotel, because you would never receive this intense care and attention or selection of high quality furniture or food in a comparable establishment in City Center Belfast.
We're looking forward for our next stay!
Jan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Avril on 26 Nov 2019
Wow Jan! What a fantastic review for us. Wonderfully comprehensive feedback and a very enjoyable experience for you both obviously.
We just love it when guests take in so much of what Peartree Hil has to offer. You were both a delight to host too.
Come back ...and soon. :)
Best wishes
Avril & Ian
Beautiful room on par with the best hotels, reminded me a bit , of the g hotel in galway!! Breakfat amazing couldn't recommend it highly enough! Yes it's a bit pricey but it's also a bit special!! Don't be worried that it's a b and b!! It is more private and quiet and beautiful than any hotel!!
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Avril on 20 Nov 2019
Hi Richard
Very pleased that you found Peartree Hill so pleasing and so private and quiet. Looking forward to having you return.
Kind regards
Avril
A paradise place, hosted by the kindest couple we’ve ever seen, the view is better than on the pictures, the amenities are perfect, a really good place to go even for a night, it’s something to see and to live !!
Laurie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Avril on 27 Oct 2019
Hi Laurie
Such a kind review and thank you for your lovely comments about Ian and I. We thoroughly enjoy hosting young couples like you and seeing you enjoy your room and stay so much at Peartree Hill.
Please come back again sometime and thank you for the little note too which was very touching.
Best wishes
Avril & Ian
Beautiful room, peaceful setting, helpful and lovely host, could not have been better!!
Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Avril on 16 Oct 2019
Hi Jane
Thanks for your review and delighted that Peartree Hill couldn't have been better!
Hope you saw the Northern Lights and enjoy those grandchildren.
Regards
Avril
Thisiew incredible was easily the best accommodation on our ten day trip through Ireland. The room and facilities were 5 star and far exceed most 4 and five star hotels. Our host was very helpful and served an artisan breakfast of local food. The room was large, the bathroom excellent and the v
Eddie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Avril on 30 Sept 2019
HI Eddie
Thank you for posting your review. Giving our guests a 5 star experience is priority to us and we're delighted that you enjoyed Peartree Hill so much. To get top from your visit to Ireland is wonderful...Big thank you.
Rregards
Avril & Ian
We were greeted on arrival by Avril, who is a superb host. Avril gave us the tour of the property and some fantastic local knowledge. Once we were settled in to our beautiful room that met all our needs and added a beautiful rural view. The location allows for a very peaceful stay and in the morning we started our day with a delicious breakfast. There was not one thing about our stay we could fault. We would certainly stay here again.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Avril on 25 Sept 2019
Hi Dave
Thank you for reviewing Peartree Hill. Delighted that you enjoyed Peartree Hill and the local area so much. It would be very nice to host you again for more delicious breakfasts!
Many thanks
Avril & Ian
Lovely house in a beautiful setting in the countryside! The welcome was more than expected with tea made after a long journey. Breakfast is easily the best breakfast I’ve ever had on an overnight stay and I’m a very busy traveller! I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone!
Aileen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Avril on 19 Sept 2019
Hi Aileen
Thanks for the great review and taking time out of your busy schedule to post one.
It was a pleasure to host you and I hope that you can stay with us again each time you're up North.
Best wishes
Avril
Amazing location, service, attention to detail & the BREAKFAST, oh my. Many, if not all of the items Avril serves for breakfast are either locally (like right across the street) produced or grown right on the property. My hostess was extremely helpful w recommendations for places to dine & which areas would be interesting to see. This place REALLY lived up to the high marks & 10 out of 10 rating it recieved on Hotels.com. I would love to stay here again someday. I highly recommend Peartree Hill.
George
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Avril on 7 Sept 2019
Hi George
So pleased we didn't dispapoint you when you're expectaitons were so high when you arrived! It was lovely to meet you and we hope that you have enjoyed Scotland also.
Regards
Avril
Avril our host was extremely nice and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble, the views were exceptional, would highly recommend this place and would love to return, mick and Jenny
michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Avril on 28 Aug 2019
Hi Mick and Jenny
Thank you so much for taking time to do a review especially when you're still on holiday.
You were lovely guests and made the most of seeing the local area. Plenty more to see so please do return.
Best wishes
Avril
Unlike many other B&Bs that are crowded with antiques, this one had a modern flair. Updated ensuite bathroom with separate shower and tub, double sink. The room itself was quite large and had a comfortable loveseat in it. Also there was a small fridge in the room so the water was ice cold. For breakfast this morning there was a avocado, tomato and bacon on toast with eggs. The tomatoes were heirloom and the eggs were fresh free range. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Avril on 10 Aug 2019
Hi We really appreciate you taking time to review Peartree Hill especially when you're still on holiday. Thank you for your comprehensive comments on Ballymaglaff room and on breakfast. Ian is delighted that you enjoyed his tomatoes! Enjoy the rest of your trip and if ever back in Ireland please do come back to Peartree Hill. Best wishes, Avril & Ian
One of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed! I will stay much longer the next time I return to Belfast! Avril made sure all the arrangements and a beautiful breakfast were set...for my very early flight home. Wonderful Magical Location!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Avril on 20 July 2019
Hi Thank you so much for posting your review. We hope you will return some day to Peartree Hill and soon! Glad you got your flight in plenty of time . Kind regards
Avril
Room is spacious with large bathroom and includes a great view of Comber. Breakfast was sensational with a great deal of local produce.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Avril on 18 July 2019
Thank for your review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the breakfast so much. We are privileged to have such wonderful local produce and now Ian's produce from the garden is starting to appear on the table. We do appreciate you taking the time to review Peartree Hill.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 July 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Avril on 15 July 2019
Thanks for 5 out of 5. Glad you enjoyed Peartree Hill.
This home is so thoughtfully planned out and has everything you need. The hosts are warm and really, this place is wonderful. Out of our two week stay in Ireland and Northern Ireland, this was our favorite. We stayed in some 5 star hotels in the cities and none of them compared to Avril's & Ian's wonderful home.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Avril on 10 June 2019
I wish I knew your name to thank you personally for such a lovely review. Ian and I are thrilled that you enjoyed our home so much and to be compared against 5* hotels around the world and score above them is a wonderful compliment. Thank you !!
Hi Ian
Thank you for the 10 out of 10. Much appreciated and we're delighted at the score. Wishing you and your new Fiancee every happiness. Best wishes, Avril
Wonderful stay. I would stay here in Belfast. The hosts are very accommodating. Everything is top notch from the food to the rooms. We stayed here 3 nights, and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The B&B is so peaceful at night. The location is very convenient to downtown Belfast, a short bus ride.
CAROL
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Avril on 22 May 2019
Hi Carol We were delighted that uou stayed and we got to meet you both. Really enjoyed our chats and we're very pleased that you appreciated the quietness of Peartree Hill. If we're ever in Toronto we'll definitely make contact. Hope the golf was good. Best wishes Avril & Ian
Avril and Ian were great host and very helpful. Their home is quite lovely with a great view of the Irish country. Breakfast was great each morning. We would recommend Peartree Hill to anyone. Avril goes above and beyond. My wife forgot her scarf and Avril mailed it to Dublin where we were staying.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Avril on 18 May 2019
I'm so glad the scarf got there on time. We hope that the remainder of your trip was wonderful and thank you for the review. It was delightful to meet you and hope all goes well in Tennessee .
Regards
Avril
Avril was very welcoming and accommodating to us during our stay at Peartree Hill. We loved our stay. The room was presented very nicely, as well as the rest of the property. The breakfast service was very personalized and added a special factor to the overall experience of staying here.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Avril on 29 Apr 2019
Hi I'm sorry I can't identify you personally but thank you for taking the time to write your very nice review. We're very p[leased that you enjoyed the experience of Peartree Hill.
Regards
Avril & IAn
This was a fantastic break in five star luxury accommodation. Avril and Ian have thought of everything you could possibly need right down to the beautiful Elizabeth Earle shower products and hot water bottle if ever needed!
The bed has to be one of the most comfortable we have ever slept in and we were blown away by the bottle of bubbly that was chilling in the fridge for my birthday. That meant such a lot Avril, thank you so much. Breakfast was amazing and being foodies ourselves, felt as if we were in a michellin star restaurant.....Fabulous!!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Avril on 26 Apr 2019
Hi
Special birthdays deserve special treats! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay so much and especially the Bed and the Breakfast. You certainly didn't need the hot water bottle as you got fabulous weather which I'm sure just added to your celebration. Enjoy the family get together in Spain. Best wishes for 28th May. Avril & Ian
Such a warm welcome and what a view! Fresh milk and a kettle to make a cuppa is such a treat as were the biscuits in the room. Breakfast is of such a high quality.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Avril on 28 Mar 2019
Hi
I'm sorry not to be able to identify you to thank you personally but I'm delighted that you felt such a warm welcome at Peartree Hill . We do our best to produce our own ingredients or source the best from local artisan suppliers for breakfast and it's great that it is appreciated by our guests. Thank you.
Regards
Avril
Loved Peartree Hill , Avril was lovely and made the most amazing breakfast. Room was very big , comfy bed , modern bathroom. Everything we needed. Some lovely touches of baked goodies every day & tea / cakes on arrival .
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Avril on 17 May 2019
Hi
We appreciate you taking time to do a review and we're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, the room and the breakfast.
Many thanks
Avril
This was our second stay at Peartree Hill. As before, the attention to detail that Avril and Ian put into every aspect of the business is astonishing. I frequently travel around the UK in the course of my business, usually staying in similar establishments. Nothing else comes close.
Geoff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Avril on 9 Jan 2019
How kind of you Geoff! It was so lovely to host you both again . We always hope second visits are as good as the first . We look forward to the third. Regards Avril