I have stayed Kate's B&B on a number of occassions and I think it is a great place. I have read some of the criticisms of the house and decor. Whilst taste is subjective I have to say it is always clean and comfortable. Also, it is the cheapest B&B in the entire area so I think people may have unreasibable expectations. Please don't be too hard on a place that does not charge high rates and therefore has little money to reinvest . Those who felt Kate and/or her husband were unfriendly I think must have caught them at a bad time or else misinterpreted their demeanour as I know them to be consistently genuine and helpful. They don't do plastic 'have a nice day' service but they are down to earth, trustworthy, nice people. It's not a palatial mint on your pillow place but it is cheap, clean and run by an elderly couple who try their best.

I have to write this as I am shocked and applaled at the treatment I received on December 15th by the male host of this B & B. He was aggressive towrads me from the moment I entered the hallway - I had a taxi driver waiting to take me to a function - the reason for which I was staying in Belfast in the first place. First he angrily refused to give me a key to my room until I had paid. I went up left my bag in the room and came down seconds later with cash. He had disappeared in the meantime and only after calling several times did he come out shouting at me. He then threw me out with several very aggressive remarks. I cannot understand this behaviour - to which the taxi driver was a witness. The time it took to find another available room in a hotel, meant I missed the function and my whole trip was ruined. The taxi driver was really helpful and suggested I report this man to the NI Tourist Board - which I have done. As I am from NI myslef I just want to warn visitors about this treatment, such as I have never received anywhere in the world. NI is such a friendly place - this treatment completley misrepresnets it. Single women travellers - be especially careful.

Contrary to negative postings, we had the best time at Kate's place. The homey ambience and genuine hospitality of Kate and her husband is such a wonderful experience. My sons were so at home with them and Kate went the extra mile to make them feel welcome. The food was great with large servings and they have the best brewed coffee.

Kate even helped us organized our trip and saved us a lot of £££ as tourist not knowing where and how to go, she helped us enjoy Northern Ireland's beautiful places and must see.

Thanks for the wonderful time in N Ireland, Kate.

Myself and my friend, Jaz, stayed at Kate's for one night. It was exactly what we'd hoped for and more! The B&B was so cozy and homely. Kate was lovely and welcoming, sort of motherly, and the room was amazing! It had sort of homely decor with free fruit and biscuits, a really comfy bed. Kind of like going to stay at a grandmother's house, a grandmother who is really kind and does her best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I would say it was one of the highlights of our stay! I've stayed in places all over the world, from the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, to the Inn at Harvard in Boston so have quite a good eye for nice B&Bs and hotels. Kate's has character and charm, it's none of your monotonous boring huge chain hotel crap, great value, beautiful location in the leafy suburbs of Queen's. Would go back without a doubt and recommend it to family and friends.