Shelleven Guest House is a Victorian property with great charm and period features throughout, providing luxurious accommodations and dining in a warm relaxed atmosphere. The property was rated as 4-star accommodations by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Located in a quiet area, close to Bangor Marina, the promenade, and the town center. Shelleven is set back from the road, with gardens and private parking to the front. The front bedrooms have sea views over the bay and beyond. The 13 bedrooms feature a flat-screen TV and an private bathroom. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. The train/bus station is a 5-8 minutes' walk away, with direct links to Dublin and to Belfast city center and Belfast City Airport. Several golf courses are also nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelly
    Canada Canada
    Traditional BNB. Beautiful rooms. Location! Upper rooms have views of Marina and town. This is our go-to place to stay in Bangor
  • Kelly
    Canada Canada
    Traditional B&B experience. Location! Lovely hosts. Our second time staying.
  • Colleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful location--such an easy walk down to the town and pier where everything happens, then back up to the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Breakfast was good--made on the premises as you order. Very helpful owner, Sue.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A warm, friendly welcome from our host. Everything was perfect, very comfortable and quiet rooms, well furnished with everything you could possibly want. Breakfast was first class as well :-)
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, beautiful property and very walkable.
  • Bonnie
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, easy walk to downtown and train station. Lovely host Paul was very informative. House is well maintained and comfortable.
  • Phil
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful Victorian property with a comfortable room. My room was a walk up to the third floor, which was fine with me. The breakfast (an extra charge) was exceptional. Parking was easy and convenient, as I walked to the train station to explore...
  • Megan
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect commuting location to Belfast. Lovely room and newly updated bathroom. fast wifi. delicious breakfast. would highly recommend
  • Margaret
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was very comfortable; and well heated when we arrived; the bathroom was outstanding, large size in size, a separate tub & shower, a seat in the room, really nice! The WiFi was strong, along with several USB ports available and great TV...
  • Jochen
    Germany Germany
    Even without breakfast, they offered a coffee before leaving, these are the small +++ you'll remind. Thank you.

Managed by Shelleven House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 270 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

As owners of Shelleven House, we are delighted to welcome visitors far and wide to our home and business. We bring with us a wealth of experience from the hospitality industry but above all we bring to the business our enthusiastic and friendly personalities, who aim to please and love the opportunity to meet new people. We offer our guests comfortable, warm surroundings and hearty home-cooked meals and try very hard to ensure our guests have a memorable stay with us, whilst we enjoy having you in our establishment.

Property info

Welcome to Shelleven Guest House, Bangor's only NITB four star guest accommodation. The Guest House, has 13 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. They are tastefully decorated, with some having spectacular views over Bangor Bay and the Irish Sea beyond. Shelleven Guest House is a great place to relax during your visit to Northern Ireland. Our spacious, comfortable Residents Lounge is yours to avail of during your stay. Sit and watch the world go by or read some of our many books on local history, culture, and geography. The property is set back in quiet area away from the town with private parking. At Shelleven Guest House we have a wide variety of bedrooms to suit all needs. From our spacious, double, and twin rooms with views over Bangor Bay and Belfast Lough beyond, to our bright, cosy single bedrooms, which all have 4ft beds. We have a ground-floor twin room that is accessible for those with mobility issues and overlooks a lovely private courtyard. All our bedrooms are en-suite with tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen Smart TV's, and access to complimentary WiFi and Netflix (subject to availability).

Neighborhood info

Shelleven House is located in Bangor on the southern shore of Belfast Lough. The area has has so much to offer. Whether you are a culture vulture, historian, outdoor enthusiast or food lover, there is something for everyone: * North Down Coastal Path, one of the finest shoreline walks in Ireland * Pickie Fun Park with its Disco Ducks, Pedalo swans, Pickie Puffer, and crazy golf course * Local arts and music at the Courthouse * The award-winning Bangor Castle Walled Garden located in the tranquil grounds of Castle Park * Central to top quality Golf courses * A wide variety of award-winning restaurants, cafes, and pubs * Bangor Aurora, North Down's flagship aquatic and leisure complex situated in the heart of Bangor * North Down Museum, telling the history of the area from Bronze Age to present day * Bangor Abbey, an iconic church and graveyard at the top of the town * Sailing in Ballyholme Bay and Belfast Lough

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Shelleven Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Shelleven Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Shelleven House has a ramp to the entrance of the house and one accessible room on the ground floor. Please ensure you have specifically asked for this room if you have mobility issues, to avoid disappointment.

Early check in and out of hours check-in can be arranged with prior arrangement but late room check out is not available during peak season.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in this property (there is a designated smoking area outside the building). Guests caught smoking in the property will be charged up to GBP 200 cleaning fee.

Please inform Shelleven Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Shelleven Guest House

  • The prices at Shelleven Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Shelleven Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Shelleven Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Double

  • Shelleven Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Shelleven Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Shelleven Guest House is 1,800 feet from the center of Bangor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.