If you are looking for a clean and welcoming place to stay with warm and helpful hosts this is the B&B for you. Ray and Hilary made us feel at home, and their recommendations on local restaurants and tour operators in Belfast were very helpful. We passed through Belfast on the last leg of our self-drive journey through the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. The location of Killead is ideal for those who have had little to no experience driving on the left side of the road and who may therefore wish to avoid inner-city driving. Killead is also convenient for travelers who are arriving or departing from Belfast International Airport.

Add to this already wonderful stay, a delicious full Ulster breakfast that will get you started on the right foot in the morning.

Thank you Hilary and Ray!

Three women from Oregon stayed at Killead for three nights in March. The Lodge was impeccably clean. Our hosts were wonderfully friendly, without being intrusive, and extremely helpful. The Lodge is very close to the Belfast Intl Airport, yet the sound of planes never disturbed our sleep. Beautiful landscaping and breakfast solarium, and we especially enjoyed the outdoor cats peeking in the windows as we enjoyed the great breakfasts.

My husband and I stayed with Hilary and Ray last week on our trip to Northern Ireland - the first time we've ever stayed at a B & B. The room was large and comfortable, with a tea service and beautiful views of their back garden and the cows on the farm next door. The queen-sized bed was comfortable and it was very quiet that night, allowing us to sleep soundly. Breakfast the next morning was amazing - a huge spread of food, including homemade breakfast bars, which my husband just loved. Ray and Hilary couldn't have been more welcoming, and we wished we were staying more than one night. I would definitely recommend staying with them if you have a trip that takes you to the Belfast area.

I travel to Belfast regularly on business and have tried a number of different accommodations, including Maddisons (ok) Tara Lodge (very nice) Sommerton House (give it a miss) and Benedicts (nice) However Killead Lodge is by far the best (and cheapest) of them all.
The accommodation itself is first class. Spacious modern rooms which have soft furnishings, a very comfy bed and is immaculately clean. As well as en-suite shower rooms there is a large bathroom so guests can have a bath if they feel like it. There's also a lovely sitting room with TV, games, books and maps.
The breakfasts are scrumptious, with freshly squeezed orange juice (and I mean freshly squeezed!) and fresh fruit salad, as well as a range of options for brekkie.
The location is not ideal if you want to walk to the pubs and clubs but it's only a 20 minute drive to Belfast centre, and even though it's next to the airport, I never hear the planes and feel as if I'm out in the country.
But the thing that sets Killead Lodge apart from all the others is all the small touches that Hillary & Ray add to your stay. Breakfast is served at a time that suits you, not the owners. Delicious evening meals can be prepared if required. I always like fresh milk when I'm drinking tea, and when Hillary noticed I had bought some milk for my room, she put a flask of fresh milk in my room each day. All of the other places I've stayed could learn valuable lessons from Killead Lodge (especially Sommerton House B&B!)
and I would highly recommend it.