Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn - Aghadowey

Family-run country inn with golf course, pet-friendly cottages, and live music

Accommodation

Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn Aghadowey offers four-star self-catering cottages within the hotel grounds, each equipped with a kitchen, open fire, and private garden. The hotel also provides spacious double rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the golf course, bath and separate shower, and seating area. All cottages and rooms are serviced daily and include accessible options for guests with disabilities.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves generous portion sizes across menus that change daily, using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast is served until noon and includes a full English or Irish breakfast, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Evening meals feature dishes like Banoffee pie and homemade wheaten bread, with the bar hosting live music events several nights a week.

Pet-Friendly

The Brown Trout welcomes up to two dogs per room, with no extra charge for well-behaved pets. Dogs are allowed in the bar and restaurant areas, and the hotel provides pet baskets and bowls on request. The grounds include a 9-hole golf course walk that is safe for dogs to explore off-leash during quiet hours.

Location

Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn is set in Aghadowey, 29 km from Giants Causeway and 13 km from Mountsandel Fort. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Portstewart Strand and 39 km from City of Derry Airport. The Ulster American Folk Park and Glenariff Forest Park are within 30 minutes by car.

Activities

Guests can walk the on-site 9-hole golf course, which is open to hotel residents at no extra cost. The Brown Trout Inn participates in local community events, such as the Aghadowey Show and charity golf tournaments. The hotel also offers a resident lounge with a wood-burning stove and board games for quiet evenings.

• Accommodation: Four-star self-catering cottages and spacious rooms
• Dining: Restaurant with generous portions, local ingredients, and breakfast until noon
• Pet-Friendly: Up to two dogs per room, pet baskets, and dining areas
• Entertainment: Live music events and themed evenings
• Landmarks: 29 km from Giants Causeway, 21 km from Portstewart Strand
• Golf: On-site 9-hole golf course