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Places to stay in Maghera

Compare Maghera Main Street and nearby Upperlands country-house stays for inland Mid Ulster heritage, woodland walks and Sperrins outings.

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Choose Maghera in County Derry/Londonderry for an inland Mid Ulster stay with local heritage and outings towards the Sperrins. A Main Street room at Walsh’s supports a town evening and time around the centre. Ardtara Country House is a different choice in nearby Upperlands, suited to making dinner and the hotel itself part of the visit. Upperlands is a separate base, so plan the journey into Maghera rather than treating it as a town-centre address. For a short stay, pair the town’s heritage with one woodland outing. A broad Northern Ireland road trip can wait; this guide is about finding a useful local base, not adding long drives to every day.

St Lurach’s old church and churchyard in Maghera, County Derry/Londonderry · Photo credits

FIND YOUR BASE

Choosing your base in Maghera

Maghera Main Street for a town evening

Walsh’s puts the accommodation decision in the town itself. This suits visitors who want to look around Maghera and arrange an evening without building in a separate return from another village. Confirm whether the booking is for a hotel room or one of the apartments.

Good for: Visitors prioritising town-centre meals, local heritage or an event in Maghera.

Before you choose: The operator has several accommodation types and venues. Ask about the exact unit, parking and any music or functions affecting the night.

Nearby Upperlands for a country-house stay

Ardtara offers an alternative when time at a country-house hotel and a reserved dinner are central to the break. It is in Upperlands, not on Maghera Main Street. Arrange the visit to town or a walking area around the accommodation rather than assuming everything is outside the door.

Good for: Couples and visitors who want the hotel and dinner to be a main part of the trip.

Before you choose: There is a separate journey to Maghera. Confirm dining arrangements, room floor and bathroom before booking.

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ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP

Our researched picks in Maghera

Researched accommodation shortlist

Two researched choices for different ways of spending the stay. Compare the exact accommodation, access and evening arrangements.

Hotel · Maghera

Walsh's Hotel

For a Main Street base with the exact room or apartment and event arrangements confirmed.

Hotel rooms and self-catering apartments are distinct choices.
The hotel includes a bistro and bar.
Weekend live music and function spaces are described.

Before you book: Confirm whether you are booking a hotel room or apartment, the exact beds and private bathroom arrangement, and the complete entrance and lift route. Ask about parking and event noise; the combined accommodation page does not establish identical facilities in every unit.

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53 Main Street, Maghera, BT46 5AA

A Main Street hotel in Maghera for an inland County Derry/Londonderry stay, with separately offered self-catering apartments.

Sources checked 2026-09-17

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Hotel · Upperlands

Ardtara Country House

For a country-house dinner stay in nearby Upperlands, accepting the separate journey into Maghera.

Classic, Superior and Master room categories are offered.
The Master room has a king-size bed.
The Master room is on the first floor and has a bath with shower.

Before you book: Ask for the precise floor, bathroom arrangement and entrance route. Reserve dining and check its operating days separately; a bedroom booking does not establish a table.

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8 Gorteade Road, Upperlands, County Derry/Londonderry BT46 5SA

A nearby Upperlands country-house alternative for a stay built around dinner and time at the hotel. This is a separate village base, requiring a journey into Maghera.

Sources checked 2026-09-23

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ROMANTIC BREAKS

Choose where you want to spend the evening

A town supper and a country-house dinner lead to different accommodation decisions. Resolve that first, then keep the daytime outing manageable enough to return without rushing. Book the meal explicitly rather than assuming a room reservation includes it.

FAMILY BREAKS

Build the day around a manageable trail

Drumnaph Nature Reserve offers graded trails through varied habitats. Choose a route for your group and allow for a shorter outing rather than committing to a long hill day. Confirm family beds in the accommodation separately from the walking plan.

A LITTLE ROOM TO EXPLORE

A short break in Maghera

Give the town’s heritage its own time, then add one nearby nature outing while keeping the evening close to the base you chose.

Arrival: find the town’s local story
After checking in, explore the centre using the heritage trail information. Include St Lurach’s Church and the Walled Garden only when access and opening arrangements allow, then return for the evening.
Full day: choose a woodland outing
Plan a visit to Drumnaph and select a trail from the reserve information. If a longer Sperrins walk is your priority, plan its route and access separately instead of treating the whole region as a single walk from town.
Departure: leave room for what you missed
Use a spare part of the morning for the town heritage or garden if it was closed on arrival. From Upperlands, allow the separate journey into Maghera and enough time for your onward connection.

Less time? For one night, choose a local heritage visit and one meal as the core plan. Add a short nature outing only if it fits the weather and travel schedule; save the longer Sperrins day for another stay.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

A few useful details

Which Maghera does this guide cover?

Maghera in County Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland: an inland Mid Ulster town near the Sperrins. It does not cover the Maghera beach and caves area in County Donegal.

Is Ardtara in Maghera town centre?

No. Its address is in nearby Upperlands. Choose it for a country-house stay, then arrange transport to Maghera and any walking destination separately.

Can I visit the Walled Garden at any time?

No. The council publishes seasonal opening arrangements and warns that weather alerts can close access. Check the current days and hours before making it the centrepiece of an arrival or departure day, especially on a Sunday.

What matters for a car-free arrival?

Check Translink for the actual service and stop. Maghera Park and Ride is a different arrival point from a town-centre stop, and Upperlands adds another leg. Agree that final transfer and the evening return before booking.

How should I choose between a Walsh’s room and apartment?

Confirm which unit is offered, its beds and bathroom, and whether self-catering space is important for your stay. Ask about the complete access route and events; the combined accommodation page does not make every unit equivalent.

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How we put this guide together

The base comparisons and plans are editorial judgement informed by the linked sources. We have not stayed at or inspected the properties. Confirm current arrangements directly.

Sources checked 2026-09-23. Check current arrangements before travelling.