Earlier reviews are spot on! Bill & Barbara great hosts, relaxed and welcoming; fabulous cooked breakfast (10/10) at whatever time suits you; extremely comfortable bed and all trimmings great (lots of pillows and cushions, milk for tea and coffee on demand...or actually before demand!); we were in upstairs room...generous size, and en suite bathroom (power shower not bath which suited... More

We travelled to this part of Ireland to meet with a large group of biker friends and discovered The Retreat on the Internet. Our initial enquiries were quickly and helpfully responded to by Bill and Barbara and our welcome on the drive was warm and welcoming .... as was the rest of our stay. Nothing was too much trouble for... More

Fantastic place with great food and great company. A real piece of the peaceful countryside in Northern Ireland.

We visited the area as I am researching my family who originated from Belfast and the surrounding area. Barbara and Bill are outstanding at running this B and B, after staying 4 nights we felt as though we had known them for years. Their home is beautifully located, Bills cooking is excellent and they certainly know how to look after... More

That's what Bill Rush told me during our email exchange booking my stay and boy was he right. I stayed three nights had a wonderful time. Bill and Barbara are excellent hosts. The house is beautiful. The rooms are bright, clean and spacious. I had a hearty cooked breakfast every day by Bill and didn't need to eat again until... More

The Retreat is in a lovely country setting, but you are very close to some villages. Bill and Barbara are outstanding hosts. We had tea when we arrived and warmed ourselves in front of the log burner. Our room was lovely- large, great beds, and the bathroom was huge with many lotions and potions. The breakfast was great and serve... More

Barbara and Bill are excellent hosts, They make you very welcome. The rooms are fabulous, bright modern and clean, Bill did us cooked breakfast which was to die for, nothing is too much trouble, I asked for low fat, there was not a sign of any grease and the food was great.Barbara offers massage and reflexology.We will be going back... More

There are so many nice things to say about Barbara and Bill's Retreat, that there is not enough room on here for them all. A true oasis while on your traveling journey, Barbara and Bill will treat you with a warm and cozy atmosphere and truly welcome you into their home. My family and I were a group of eight,... More

Bill and Barbara made us feel at home immediately we arrived. Our room was luxurious and so comfortable. We spent time with Bill and Barbara getting to know them and relaxing in front of the log burner. Breakfast was excellent and it was nice to know that had we more time we could have enjoyed a massage/relexology to really make... More