Dufferin Coaching Inn
Ok, to try this one, you’ll have to stay the night, but believe us, that’s no great hardship. Formerly the home of the village’s Ulster Bank, this charming guesthouse feels more like a boutique hotel. You’ll sleep very well, but the breakfast is what will make your stay memorable.
They don’t believe in small portions in this neck of the woods. Breakfast, Killyleagh style involves fluffy Tatty Bread rounds and soda bread fingers, sausages from the local award-
winning butcher.
The eggs are from chickens that are free to roam. They’re perfect with local smoked salmon, lemon and herbs. The Homemade Bircher Muesli with honey drizzled on the top and finished off with fresh fruit is a must in the summer months. Mmmmm.
If you want the ultimate celebrity chef endorsement , it should be enough to know that Rick Stein and Heston Blumenthal rate the place too. They’ve both stayed here while filming at nearby Strangford Lough.
