STAYCATION

THE WALLED CITY

DERRY, LONDONDERRY,

THE WALLED CITY, however you refer to it GNI were invited along to stay at Waterloo House, restrictions not long being eased this stay cation was just want the doctor ordered.

Our stay was at the tail end of June though I remember it as it was last week, the weather was perfect, the opposite of what we have had of late, we parted Belfast around 12noon, picked up family on route and arrived in Cultural City around 3pm, just in time to catch up, explore and get ready before our planned night on the town.

Having already viewed images the property online we new what to expect, saying that in my opinion the pictures don’t do the place justice, the main living/entertaining area is amazing for groups, one end of the room with large smart TV and sofa, the central area has a wall length state of the art built in cooler and bar area and to the other end of the room was a dining table that converts into a pool table. The owners really have given a lot of thought into how to please guests.

The property is over three stories to the back of the main living area which I already mentioned was a kitchen complete with all the facilities you would need for cooking and storing food, we admittedly didn’t cook wanting to enough all the bars/restaurants though for guests who want to prepare meals the house has all you need. On the 1st floor there is 2 double bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet and shower then another room with a separate WC, being the only male staying with 5 females this added bathroom space was much needed lol. The top floor had a further 2 single bedrooms. In total the place can sleep 6 though if you are travelling with babies/ infants there is ample room for travel cots etc.

Each room was so fresh and modern you could tell of the recent refurbishment, so light

and tasteful exactly want guests in my opinion like to see.

The property is ideal for so many, be it a group of friends, those celebrating a hen/stag, birthday or even young families maybe wanting to get away for a few days the place will be right up your straight.

In terms of geography, it is located a few minutes from all the Bars, Cafe’s etc so no need for Taxi’s which is a massive bonus for any guest. Another thing that is being more common which I love is the safety key storage box at the door, these are so handy, no need for any one to meet to let you in, perfect during covid times though also it eliminates the need for people to be responsible for minding keys, you simply leave at the property.

In closing we had a wonderful two nights away, we could have easily stayed longer though work calls, thank you for the invite, being so accommodating with recommendations and of course the late check out, this was needed after a night of excess lol.

Review by Daniel May

You can book Waterloo House on via booking. com or Air bnb, here are the links abnb.me/ mSZfU7xWrib, booking.com/Share-vTSFeN