Laurel Villa
Northern Ireland
📍 60 Church Street, BT45 6AW
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Kenneth Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Specialist facilities for ancestry and family history research
- Direct historical association with poet Seamus Heaney
- Unique Seamus Heaney poetry collection on site
- Guided half-day tours of Heaney's home ground available
- Located in Magherafelt town centre
Laurel Villa is a guesthouse in the heart of Magherafelt town centre, Northern Ireland, dating back to 1874. It offers specialist facilities for those researching ancestry and family history, and is renowned for its direct association with poet Seamus Heaney, including a unique poetry collection on display. The guesthouse arranges a guided tour of Heaney Country, led by a local Blue Badge guide, exploring the places that inspired his work. It's just a 10-minute drive from the Seamus Heaney HomePlace Visitor Centre in Bellaghy, and family history tours are also available for guests tracing their Irish roots.
How far to…
- Seamus Heaney HomePlace Visitor Centre
- 10-minute drive
Accommodation on site
- Guesthouse rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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