An award-winning, 5 star luxury, licensed guesthouse, nestled in County Armagh hills. From a romantic countryside getaway to a great place to spend time with family or even treat yourself to an escape on your own. Our focus is on providing luxurious interiors, beautiful gardens, sumptuous breakfasts, private fine dining and the most comfortable handmade Superking beds, filled with silk cashmere and wool.Â
We’re Edele and Alessio, and it’s our pleasure to share with you our beautiful country house nestled in the rolling hills of County Armagh. We strive to make every guest that comes through our doors feel right at home and part of the family.
A little bit about ourselves, we met working in finance in Switzerland. Alessio is originally from the Alps in Switzerland and Edele is a local from the area. After visiting some of the finest hotels in the world, we wanted to pursue our dream. So here we are, running a guesthouse immersed with Irish charm, plus the finer details of a Swiss hotel. With an added advantage of being fluent in four languages between us; English, German, Italian and French. We strive to ensure a five star quality is maintained at the property in everything, from the rooms, to personal service, to the fine dining cuisine served by candlelight.Â
Indulge in a delightful selection of freshly prepared treats, served in the charming elegance of Blackwell House.
EXCELLENT Based on 281 reviews Dougiepc2025-09-25Verified Lovely stay once again! My third time staying at the wonderful Blackwell House ,this time with four business colleagues. After our business meeting we all sat down to a fantastic three course dinner with excellent wine and service. Delicious starter of pate , main of marinated beef and delightful trio of deserts with gluten free options for me. All local products and you can really taste the difference. Accommodation was up to the very high standards experienced before, large comfortable beds , lovely bed linen , attractive decor, and generous bathrooms , bathrobes ,slippers etc . The hosts ,Edele and Alessio are exceptionally friendly and helpful , nothing is too much trouble and they arranged a local restaurant for our second night’s dining. Some of the group went off to play golf for two days including Port Rush while I went fly fishing. Breakfasts were wholesome and plentiful with an excellent choice on the menu. We had a wonderful stay , I will be back next spring to stay and fish whilst my colleagues talked of coming back to stay and play golf. marypoix2025-09-23Verified Perfect Countryside Retreat We booked a stay at Blackwell House because it was en route to where we wanted to be next. We can to discover it is a deserved destination in its own right. Our stay was pure perfection. We arrived at Blackwell House as our first stop following a red eye flight. Edele and Alessio greeted us with such warmth and shared with us a special place that exudes both relaxed ease and discerning attention to all the details. In less than 24 hours, we enjoyed several winding walks in the countryside and gardens, a romantic cream tea, a superbly outfitted barrel sauna, an exquisitely prepared and presented five-course dinner, and an awfully tasty Full Ulster Fry. The Loft Suite was beautifully appointed, with plenty of space to unwind and enjoy, inside and out. This was our first visit to Blackwell House and to the area. It certainly won’t be our last. Five stars all around. Maurice H2025-09-22Verified And evening to remember We experience the tasting menu at Blackwell house last night , what a amazing place , from we arrived to we left, the attention to detail was unreal , the hosts Edele and Alessio where very attentive and friendly, the quality and presentation of the food was outstanding, definitely worth experiencing can’t wait to return. Thank you Adrienne C2025-09-10Verified Amazing afternoon! Just home from an amazing afternoon tea with my friend at this lovely tranquil oasis in the country. The host Edele was so welcoming and her home is beautiful. We had a great table for the two of us looking over the patio area and the water fountain. The choice of "goodies" served to us was all homemade. Delicious!! The teapot was constantly replenished and we were never rushed to finish. Will definitely recommend this place and thank you Edele for a lovely time. Mark H2025-09-07Verified Great stay There has been a change in management since we last stayed here. This matters not one jot. Alessio and Edele are fine hosts and the food and accommodation have been maintained to a high standard. Thoroughly recommended . Rosie7572025-08-31Verified It’s all about the attention to detail! Booked the Orchard Room and The Loft Suite with 3 friends for a local staycation. We didn’t want to go too far from home and found Blackwell House on Rory’s Travel Club. An amazing nights stay which included a 5 course meal and breakfast the next morning. I requested a few extras which included a hot tub and it was fantastic. Edele and Alessio were fantastic hosts and their attention to detail in the rooms, main building, food and service is fantastic. We all said we would love to go back. The food was amazing and we were all in agreement that the pork dish was the best. A lot of food is homemade and from their gardens, the jam is a must try. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The bathroom in The Orchard Room was stunning. Highly recommend staying here whether you are local or from further afield. You will have a fantastic time. Wilton22025-08-26Verified An Excellent Stay Had a lovely 2 night stay with Alessio and Edele who are wonderful hosts. On arrival we were offered tea/coffee and scones (£10pp).The scones were lovely and warm and served with clotted cream and homemade preserves. Our room was downstairs in the adjacent cottage. It was nicely furnished and had an incredibly comfortable bed. In addition, there was a fridge with fresh milk and there was a selection of teas and coffee. The bathroom was large and had a bath and standalone shower. Bathrobes and slippers were provided. We had the 5 course tasting menu each evening (£75pp). The courses were well thought out with lovely presentation and tasted just superb. The 2nd night's dinner included some of our favourite ingredients - a lovely touch! A small but varied wine list gave a rounded selection of wines. Pricing was reasonable and Alessio is a font of knowledge. Breakfast was to the same high standard as dinner with a good range of options. Loved the rural location and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the countryside. Thanks for a lovely stay. Donna F2025-08-21Verified The Blackwell House is Awesome!!! This is a wonderful place to stay!! The room had everything, it was beautiful with a really comfortable bed and luxurious Bathroom. There were adapters in the room & a mini bar for coffee, tea & water. The breakfast was plentiful & delicious! The most delicious coffee I’ve had! Alessio, Edele, their 3 beautiful daughters & of course Riley the dog made us feel like family! I would definitely stay at Blackwell House the next time I come to Ireland!!! Karen S2025-08-16Verified Total Relaxation with Wonderful Food We had an excellent time being pampered by Edele and Alessio for two nights! Highlights include relaxing on the sun loungers by the pond, enjoying the sounds of nature, and watching the Perseids meteor shower from the Loft Suite's hot tub. The 5-course dinners were outstanding, with much of the produce coming directly from the house garden and a well-curated wine and spirits menu. Edele thoughtfully prepared the courses with local fish and meats. Overall, our experience left us well rested. We look forward to coming back for high tea so we can further enjoy Edele's fresh out of the oven scones and breads! Resort7986012025-08-16Verified Luxury, comfort, and the kindest hosts you could hope for We had the most wonderful stay at Blackwell House in Scarva! From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome — nothing was too much trouble. The house itself is absolutely beautiful, full of charm and character, with every little detail thought of to make guests feel at home. The food was incredible (and plentiful!) and the rooms were spotless, cosy, and luxurious all at once. It’s one of those rare places where you can truly switch off and relax, and yet still feel utterly spoiled. A huge thank you to the hosts, whose warmth and hospitality made our stay so special — we honestly didn’t want to leave. We’ll definitely be back!
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