AirBnB Reviews


Bobby - 2-3 Dec

Overall rating 5 Stars

Lovely little spot. Very happily stay here again in the future. Thanks very much.




Jack - 20-21 Nov 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

Rory’s place is on the very pretty Main Street of Killyleagh. The house is peaceful and cozy. We had an amazing stay all due to Rory’s hospitality. We even got given some food for breakfast! Highly recommend!

  • Easy to find
  • Easy to get inside
  • Flexible check-in
  • Felt right at home
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Free of clutter
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen
  • Peaceful
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Great restaurants
  • Walkable



Fran - 13–14 Oct 2023

Overall rating  5 Stars

Public review

Really cute little place on the High St in Killyleagh just below the castle! Well equipped with everything you need. Great communication from Rory .. easy to find, park and access all ran super smoothly. Small narrow kitchen just off the street and big spacious bedroom and shower room upstairs. Spotless, and lovely clean bed, bedding. Slept really well :) The courtyard is completely secure and good for my dog. Killyleagh is on the lough, so easy to get the dog out for walks. Well located to get to Strangford ferry, and gorgeous Delamont parks for walks and I'd recommend Fodder nearby - busy but amazing cafe and farm shop.
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Walkable
  • Responsive Host
  • Clear instructions
  • Easy to find

David - 6–7 Oct 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

Excellent host, very friendly and helpful. 100% recommend.
  • Responsive Host
  • Easy to find
  • Easy to get inside
  • Flexible check-in
  • Felt right at home
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Free of clutter
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen

Sean - 15–16 Sept 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

Rory was a great host, very helpful, flexible and responsive.
  • Responsive Host
  • Clear instructions
  • Easy to find
  • Flexible check-in

Patrick - 18–21 Aug 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

Lovely place.
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen
  • Peaceful
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Looked like the photos
  • Matched the description
  • Had listed amenities & services

Darren - 11–13 Aug 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

From the moment we arrived until we departed Rory made us feel welcomed. Absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back again. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Loved it Rory and we will be back for sure.
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen
  • Responsive Host
  • Easy to find
  • Flexible check-in
  • Felt right at home
  • Peaceful
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Private

Megan - 25–26 Jul 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

I could not say enough nice things about Rory and our stay here!! Me, my husband and my 2 children were at a wedding locally - even before we arrived Rory was a kind and gracious host, helping us with taxis as we aren’t local. When we arrived he met us himself and gave us a tour. He was so lovely to our children and they apartment is beautiful. The kids settled to watch some tv and chill out while we unpacked the car and we had a massive selection of streaming services to use. The kitchen had some snacks and milk for coffees etc which was such a sweet touch. Unfortunately we had to leave early the next morning but it was a really lovely memorable stay and we will be back!! Really lovey wee find!!
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Walkable
  • Always responsive
  • Local recommendations
  • Proactive
  • Helpful instructions
  • Friendly

Trudy - 14–20 Jun 2023

Overall rating 5 Stars

We had a wonderful stay at Ivy Apt. Rory & Jill were experienced hosts - evident from their responsiveness & attention to detail in providing exactly what matters to travelling guests. The area is picturesque & the village is charming. An ideal location for visiting Belfast while staying in a more rural location. Thank you so much for a truly memorable visit!
  • Spotless furniture & linen
  • Free of clutter
  • Squeaky-clean bathroom
  • Pristine kitchen
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Private
  • Lots to do
  • Walkable

Sinead - 31 Mar – 2 Apr 2023

Overall rating 4.8 Stars

Great place to stay and house has everything you need, wonderful that it's dog friendly too! Jill and Rory were really helpful and responsive. We had a great stay and got in some nice hikes and walks nearby. Would definitely recommend a visit! Thanks again for our stay at the weekend, we really enjoyed the weekend in Killyleagh and great to meet you both!

Google Guest Reviews


Overall Rating 4.9 Stars Excellent


Angie Brown 5/5

Beautiful apartment in a fabulous location and with the most amazing hosts. Went out of their way to meet our needs
Highly recommend.
Thank you guys

Vivien Campbell 4/5
Lovely stay in a small but well equipped apartment. Our dog loved the enclosed courtyard. Some lovely little extras provided by Rory who was very helpful and next door if needed.

Trea Mcelhone 5/5 

Brilliant stay for a wedding - kind and gracious hosts who made every effort to make sure we comfortable.

Georgina Robinson 5/5

We had an excellent pet friendly stay at the Ivy Apartments Killyleagh. Rory and Jill couldn’t have been more helpful and we had a lovely time.

Stephen Panchal  5/5

We had a wonderful stay. Rory was very kind in sharing his local knowledge. We were especially grateful for the supply of groceries which made things easy after a long journey. Thank you again!

Megan 5/5

Lovely apartment with everything you would need for a stay in the delightful village of Killyleagh. Rory and Jill are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Lovely touches such as wheaten bread, eggs, milk and beans plus snacks and even dog treats! There is a lovely courtyard to have breakfast in. Bed really comfy. The apartment is on 2 levels with quite a steep stairwell so maybe something to bear in mind for accessibility. All in all a perfect place for couples / small family and dog friendly! Also there is hepa filtration so covid safe! And spotlessly clean.
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Tara Magee 5/5 Stars

Great stay! Cosy little apartment, conveniently located in a great area.
Very modern and has all the things you need for great stay. I loved the little added touch of having fresh eggs and wheaten bread ready for the morning. Would stay again. Highly recommend.

Facebook Reviews

Overall Rating 5 Stars


Angie Brown - 2nd September 2023

This apartment is very well presented. In a beautiful location. And has fabulous hosts. Highly recommend.


Trea Mitchell - 5th August 2023

A wonderful night spent with my family here for a family wedding. Kind and gracious hosts, beautiful space and lots of very thoughtful touches made by Jill and Rory - thank you both again x

  • Thoughtful amenities

Kate Gamble - 8th July 2023

The apartment is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and contained everything I needed for my short stay, as well as little extra touches such as nice tea, really good butter and even dog treats.

  • Thoughtful amenities

Marian Fitzpatrick - 11th June 2023

We had a wonderful weekend stay at the Ivy Apartment. Rory & Jill are super hosts and very welcoming. They had even laid on a wee treat & card for my husband’s birthday which was very much appreciated. Everything in the apartment has been carefully planned and it is very tastefully decorated. We had our dog Mia with us and she enjoyed exploring the outdoor area to the rear of apartment, which was all secure. We visited local tourist venues on Saturday, Fodder & Finnebrogue Wood, Daft Eddys for refreshments & The Oak in Darragh Cross for a great meal. Lovely breakfast in the Picnic cafe just up the street from the apartment on Sunday. Able to eat outdoors at all of these as doggy came too.

  • Thoughtful amenities
  • Historic building
  • Spacious rooms

Rhona Hammal - 13th April 2023

We have recently stayed at Ivy apartments and from the moment we contacted the owners to the day we left the experience was truly wonderful. Rory and Jill were very helpful and accommodating and the apartment is very tastefully decorated with all the mod cons that you could wish for. There is a lovely outside area, quiet and private and a sun trap…yes there is sunshine in Killyleagh! It truly is a great apartment and we would not hesitate to return. The hosts are meticulous and left lots of lovely touches such as milk, eggs, bread to see us through…just in case. The location is prime smack bang on the main thoroughfare fare with the Dufferin Inn across the road in case you get thirsty. Parking was not an issue either and everyone was so helpful.


Beth White - 9th February 2023

Extremely charming apartment with a gorgeous seating area out back. Fully equip with everything you’d need. Clean & extremely friendly hosts. Will definitely be returning and recommending!


Félim Gibbons - 15th November 2022

A splendid apartment with the friendliest most efficient owner hospitality you could imagine. 110% satisfaction guaranteed. Can’t wait to get back.


Dan Heald - 10 February 2023

10/10 hospitality in a perfect location, right down the road from Dufferin Arms pub. Would definitely come back and 100% recommend to anyone visiting!


Elain Dawson - 14 November 2022

A+. 110%. Our stay The Ivy Apartment in Killyleagh was simply wonderful! All of our needs were catered for. The apartment is beautiful with fresh tasteful decor and so comfortable, we just wished we could have stayed longer. Situated directly across the road from the Dufferin Arms, staying in the Ivy allowed us to come and go at our leisure. We loved every minute of stay.

  • Historic building
  • Thoughtful amenities
  • Spacious rooms

Fakhruddin Bandukwala - 11 November 2022

Love the solar roof and well renovated.

  • Historic building
  • Spacious rooms
  • Thoughtful amenities