Kiltariff Hall Country House

Rathfriland town itself has a lot of potential with its market square and many properties closed up, but a central piazza style food court with outdoor dining would work well here as the square is large enough to catch the sun at different times. A museum would also add to the town. There is a modest 'market' of a few stalls on a Wednesday. It is an ideal base to explore the local countryside just as it is a focus for the local agricultural community. The house is a Victorian merchant's family home with all the original features plus 21st-century upgrades making for a vintage atmosphere which was curated expertly with a mix of family heirlooms and contemporary furniture and fixings. The decor was tastefully assembled so that the result was a cosy house full of interest. The breakfast was fresh fruit and cereal followed by cooked breakfast as directed by Katherine. She cooked the breakfast with very tasty local produce, all served on vintage crockery and cutlery. Katherine is the perfect hostess ensuring our needs were met, she even organised a booking at the local (and only) restaurant which turned out to be very nice. The house is a perfect base for tours of the Mourne Country but take your boots off before entering!

The home itself is lovely and in a scenic, quiet location, with an excellent restaurant just a few minutes' walk away. Our host Catherine was welcoming and friendly and gave us a lot of information about the house's history and ongoing community efforts to improve Rathfriland. She also is an excellent cook, and our breakfasts in the sunny front room were wonderful.

Catherine was a lovely host. Breakfast was exelent! All products were fresh and from local stores. What a lovely Bed and Breakfast room so big, so nicely decorated. Bed was very comfortable. Nice honesty bar with al kinds of drinks.

good location / breakfast was good and well presented - the shower and hot water was surprisingly great, which is always a bonus in an old property - it is a fine old building with real character, which the marketing photos described well and accurately, so we werent disappointed in any way with the experience.

Catherine is a super friendly host. House is very interesting with massive bedrooms. We needed an early breakfast as we were going to the irish open which was very handy to get to.