STAYCATION // SILVERBIRCH HOTEL
STAYCATION // SILVERBIRCH HOTEL
ACROSS N.I THERE ARE so many towns to explore and like many people I’m guilty of driving through them on route to somewhere and not taking time to discover what they have to offer. This staycation takes us to Omagh’s Silverbirch Hotel, a pleasant drive of 80ish minutes from Belfast. It’s away from the hustle and bustle though not too far for those not keen on travelling. Pride was spread across the town being their inaugural celebrations, I thought I’d not only join the festivities but also stay over and have a full experience of the town. We arrived with rainbow colours on at around midday eager to celebrate, Adrian the hotel’s GM was there to greet us, he was such a gentleman, giving us a glass of champagne with strawberries (of course), he told us about the hotel, gave us directions and invited us back to the hotel after our plans at the pride event to try a cocktail that the bar staff had created all in the theme of Omagh Pride. After a chinwag we headed up to our room, it was so spacious we were expecting a twin or double though they gave us a family room with both a single and double bed, the room had all the mod cons one would expect e.g., flat screen tv, phone though the decor had a traditional feel which was so in keeping with the surroundings. The bathroom also had a tub with shower perfect for a family’s needs.
EIGHTY FOUR // GNIMAG.COM
A little history and more info on the Silverbirch The Family-run hotel was established back in 1978 has an enviable reputation for fantastic food and accommodation. Benefiting from a winning combination of an excellent location and an experienced team, we have been providing guests with excellent service for over 40 years. Offering a home from home where guests can unwind and relax on the footsteps of the region’s famed Sperrin Mountains. Whether you’re staying on business, escaping for a romantic getaway, joining us for one of our popular country music nights or exploring the beauty of Northern Ireland with the whole family, they guarantee a truly relaxing experience in contemporary comfort. Whether away with the family, enjoying a romantic getaway, or visiting for business, they provide the perfect base for your trip to County Tyrone. With many family rooms, they can accommodate up to 145 guests, and also have a number of accessible rooms available. Their mantra is “Kick off your shoes and make yourself at home” -As we had engagements, we were away most of the day, we returned around 7pm with ample time to freshen up before heading for
food and drinks in Barreta Bar & Grill, it serves as a bar and entertainment room for both guests and the public. There was a great atmosphere and buzz around the place. The bar was full and there was a wedding taking place in the function room, in all we had a lovely evening, the food was tasty, the staff were friendly, and drinks were in full flow, what more could you ask for. We eventually retreated upstairs, not sure if it was the comfort of the beds or the access vino but we both slept like logs so much, so we slept in for Breakfast, sprinting down 10 minutes after last orders, thankfully there were no issues, the staff where more than happy to accommodate us with a needed fry up. It was so tasty. If you fancy a getaway to celebrate a special occasion or simply taking some time out with your nearest and dearest you should consider the Silverbirch Hotel. They are also taking bookings for Christmas party night Contact their team to learn more. Tel: +44 28 8224 2520 Email: reservations@silverbirchhotel.com www.silverbirchhotel.com Thanks so much for a wonderful stay Daniel May
