Exclusive ‘Top Bargain’ Award for Belmore Court & Motel

Northern Ireland’s only 4 star Motel, Belmore Court & Motel is thrilled to announce it is has been recognised in TripAdvisor’s Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. Located in the heart of Enniskillen, in the beautiful Fermanagh Lakelands, Belmore Court & Motel has gained an enviable reputation for offering guests high quality accommodation at great value prices.

TripAdvisor travellers have confirmed the great value accommodation available at Belmore Court & Motel by crowning it number 18 in the ‘Top 25 Bargain Hotels’category (UK), in the annual Travellers’ Choice Awards, which have just been announced.

Belmore Court & Motel is the only Northern Ireland based property to be recognised in this category which encompasses all of the UK; a huge recognition for Fermanagh Lakeland region. Commenting on the award, Terry McCartney, Director said: “We are passionate about delivering the best experience for all our guests, whilst offering value for money. We continuously strive to improve the facilities and services available and our award winning team work incredibly hard to ensure all guests have a memorable experience during their stay with us. We would like to especially thank everyone who voted for us and for choosing to stay at Belmore Court & Motel.”

Now in their 13^th year, the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards celebrate some of the most outstanding properties in the world and are based on millions of reviews and opinions collected over the year. Belmore Court & Motel is proudly ranked number one accommodation in Enniskillen, on TripAdvisor with almost 1,500 TripAdvisor reviews.

A TripAdvisor traveller reviewing their recent stay at Belmore Court & Motel said: “A superb base for a break at the Lakes. The staff were really polite and helpful (especially Angie) with where to go and what to do in the area, everything was clean and nicely finished, the coffee machine in the room is a nice touch. Breakfast was tremendous, and we just really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. And it's right in the town. Will definitely be back, hopefully soon”.

With 60 rooms, Belmore Court & Motel offers guests a choice of high quality accommodation at great value prices. Choose to stay in a Motel Standard Room complete with kitchenette or upgrade your experience with a break in a Superior or Executive room. Guests also have the choice of a stay in Belmore Court & Motel’s sister property ‘The Lodge’ at Lough Erne Resort’ a luxury 3 bedroom property walking distance of the five star Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen.

Ideally located in the heart of The Fermanagh Lakelands in Enniskillen, Belmore Court & Motel makes the perfect short break destination. Whether you are planning a Romantic or Family Break or a getaway with Friends, there is lots to see and nearby.  With beautiful scenery and unique attractions including Enniskillen Castle, National Trust Properties, Belleek Pottery and Marble Arch Caves. Belmore Court & Motel's central location also makes it an ideal base for your corporate stays with a choice of purpose built meeting rooms, free parking & Wi-Fi.

To help celebrate making the Top 25 we are offering £25 off the Selling Rate for al Superior & Executive Rooms from now until the 12th March 2015. Click here to check availability and to book.

72 Hour 50% Off Sale*

SAVE 50% on a Short Break to The Fermanagh Lakelands!

www.motel.co.uk/sale

New Year Savings! From 3pm on Friday 2^nd right through until 3pm on Monday 5^th January 2015 we enjoy a MASSIVE 50% off stays throughout 2015!

This 50% Off saving is valid for 72 Hours only, for short breaks to Belmore Court & Motel, located in the heart of The Fermanagh Lakelands.

A one of kind destination, as Northern Ireland’s only 4 star Motel, we offer guests a choice of accommodation from Motel 1 and 2 bedroom units (which include Family Friendly options) to high quality Superior and Executive Court rooms and Suites. Enjoy 50% off all our room types throughout 2015 for 72 Hours only!

Our central location in the heart of Ireland’s only island town, Enniskillen means there is lots to see and do nearby.

 Apart from the obvious, massive 50% Off short breaks throughout 2015, we wanted to share with you why you would love a short break to Belmore Court & Motel!

·       We’re Northern Ireland’s only 4 Star Motel

·       Your guaranteed a warm Fermanagh Welcome from our Award Winning Reception Team
(Reception Team of the year- Hotel & Guest House Reception Team of the Year -Northern Ireland Hotels Federation 2014)

·       Enjoy our unique location in the heart of Enniskillen, Ireland's only island town

·       Proud winners of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2014 with thousands of 5 star reviews!

·       Unique experiences & attractions nearby

Explore The Fermanagh Lakelands by boat… MV Kestrel – this waterbus departs from near the town centre, heading through the Fermanagh  Lakelands to the monastic site at Devenish Island

Marble Arch Caves The first international Geopark in the world. One of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. A 'Game of Thrones' film location.

Unique Retail Therapy  Visit Belleek Pottery, one of Northern Ireland's oldest and most fascinating attractions - Winner of NITB Best Visitor Experience 2014.

National Trust Gems; one of our favourites is nearby Castle Coole, a majestic 18th century house a National Trust.

Atmospheric  Drinks! Relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of nearby 'Blake's of the Hollow', one of the most famous pubs in Ireland.

*72 Hour, 50% Off Sale 3pm 2.1.15 – 3pm 5.1.15 50% off selling rate only. 50% off selling rate on Superior & Executive room types. Advanced purchase T&C apply. Valid for stays throughout 2015 subject to availability. 

Belmore Court & Motel - Cleans Up

Housekeepers from throughout Northern Ireland gathered at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel last night (12th March 2014) to discover who had cleaned up in this year’s Hotel & Guesthouse Housekeeping Awards. The event, which was hosted by UTV’s Pamela Ballantine, saw the Belmore Court & Motel, Enniskillen win the Under 90 Rooms category and the Hilton Belfast awarded first place in the 90 Rooms and Over category.

The awards, organised by the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation, are held on an annual basis and have been designed to showcase the important role of housekeeping and reward the excellence achieved by housekeeping staff. This is the fifth year they have taken place.

Mandy Patrick MBE, President of the NIHF commented, “This competition is really about giving recognition to and rewarding the often unsung heroes & heroines of the accommodation industry - the housekeeping teams. I know that I rely heavily upon my own team and without them our guests would not have the excellent stay they currently experience.” 

“This event has been greatly supported by our industry partners and we see this as a key element in its own going success. The Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Bunzl Rafferty Hospitality Products, Gilchrist and Soames along with Ecolab have sponsored this event since its inception five years ago. Their support is testament to their commitment to the industry and ensuring recognition for the housekeeping staff within the sector.”

The 2014 competition included a team assessment day with 56 housekeepers undertaking a range of tasks evaluating the skills they use everyday. This was followed by a surprise on-site inspection for the nine shortlisted finalists. The judges were looking for cleanliness, attention to detail and a good overall guest impression. The objective of the competition is to raise standards in the industry whilst recognising the superb job that housekeepers perform on a daily basis.

The results of the competition.

Under 90 Rooms

WINNER

Belmore Court & Motel, Enniskillen

RUNNER-UP

Galgorm Resort & Spa, Ballymena

90 Rooms and Over

WINNER

Hilton Belfast

RUNNER-UP

Holiday Inn Express, Belfast

The Hotel & Guesthouse Housekeeping Awards are organised by the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation. The event is in its fifth year. The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. It was founded in 1999 to represent the interests of the hotel and guesthouse industry. It lobbies Government, provides a range of services to Members and strives to ensure that everyone in Northern Ireland gains from the tremendous economic and social benefits of a growing tourism sector.

Samson v Golaiths in the Housekeeping Awards

The Belmore Court and Motel are pleased to announce that our housekeeping team are finalists in the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation's annual Housekeeping Awards. Now in its 5th year the awards aim to find the best housekeeping team in Northern Ireland.

Some of the housekeeping team at Belmore Court & Motel

The awards have two categories 'Under 90 Rooms' and 'Over 90 Rooms'. The Belmore Court and Motel are finalists in the 'Under 90 Rooms' category and face some stiff competition in the form of the big boys up the motorway: Malmaison, Ten Square Hotel, Clandeboye Lodge Hotel and the Galgorm Resort & Spa.

We are the only representative from Fermanagh and the only representative West of the Bann left in the competition!

To qualify as finalists two members of the housekeeping team (Diana and Vilija) made the trip to Belfast for an assessment of their skills.

Diana and Vilija's day in Belfast began with Ice Breakers, followed by an explanation of how the day would work, those who scored the highest would be short-listed. The first challenge was to service a bedroom in 10 minutes, this included all the usual housekeeping tasks such as tidying the bed and ensuring the tea tray was fully stocked and clean.

The second challenge was to put together a basket to go into rooms celebrating Valentines Day. The teams had everything they would need set out in front of them as well as a variety of gifts, which they could choose from to include in their baskets. They also had ten minutes to do this. The Belmore Court and Motel's team included a teddy, champagne with two glasses, a candle and a towel, which they shaped like a swan to set off their romantic theme. The ladies assure us their swan impressed everyone on the day!

The third challenge set to the teams was a room inspection with a difference. They had 7 minutes to find 20 hair clips (the same colour as the carpet) and to point them out to the adjudicator without moving or lifting them. Diana and Vilija were proud to have spotted 17 out of 20.

Their team work was also assessed albeit in a less formal way. The ladies were tasked with making a giraffe from Sellotape and newspaper. Diana and Vilija confess that whilst their giraffe might not have been the best in the room it was the most comedic and brought the rest of the room to laughter as it looked pregnant!

Their day in Belfast was followed up by a secret inspection of the Belmore Court and Motel. The inspection included bedrooms, public toilets, bins, the corridor, the lift and the housekeeping team's laundry room. The team impressed the judge so much so that the inspector asked if she could take Diana home! We're not parting with her anytime soon though.

The winner will be announced at a gala dinner on 12th March in the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel; Wish us luck...

UPDATE

We Won - Check it out --- http://belmorecourtmotel.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/belmore-court-motel-cleans-up.html

Belmore Court & Motel Is Up For Recognition

There are some industries where picking upon industry rewards and recognition is par for the course and often little more than a backslapping exercise. However, there are some industries, notably the tourism industry, where being recognised by your peers and leading authorities can be hugely important to a business. This industry, especially in Northern Ireland, is hugely contested and there are a lot of great motels, hotels, B&Bs and accommodations working hard to provide their clients with a friendly service and hospitable welcome. This is why any hotel that is recognised on a regular basis by their peers and industry experts is worth taking note of.

The motel aims to excel on every matter

The Belmore Court & Motel is no stranger to receiving an award for their rooms, service and features but they are not the type of place to rest on their laurels. When it comes to finding a good value enniskillen hotel or guest accommodation, this is an option that is always going to provide value and interest to customers. The Belmore Court & Motel is located in the heart of the town of Enniskillen, which is viewed as being the gateway to the lakes of Fermanagh and to the coastline that runs along the North West of Ireland. This Motel has long been considered as one of the best accommodations to stay in this part of the world and it is has been nominated for three awards in the upcoming Fermanagh Herald Business Awards, which takes place in the Manor House Hotel on Friday the 11^th October 2013.

While the Belmore Court & Motel faces stiff opposition in the all three categories it has been nominated for, all of the management and staff are proud that their motel in Enniskillen has been put forward for recognition in three separate categories. In the Best Tourism Service Provider award we are up against The Enniskillen Hotel and the Westville Hotel.

The categories are:

·       Best Tourism Service Provider Award, sponsored by Fermanagh Lakelands;

·       Excellence in Marketing Award, sponsored by CaraPharmacy;

·       Excellence in Business Practice Award, sponsored by Fermanagh District Council

The fact that the Fermanagh Motel has been nominated in three separate areas is extremely important to the hotel staff. This is because they know that there are many different strands to running a successful hotel or motel and they believe that they are being recognised in three areas where they have worked hard to provide a strong service to customers.

The heart of the business is the tourism element and the motel welcomes new guests on a daily basis. Whether it’s businessmen and women looking to find reliable Enniskillen accommodation while they host meetings and meet clients or if it’s a family enjoying a well-earned break in the area, there is a need to meet and cater for different needs.

The company knows that there is a need to appeal to clients and to make sure that people know exactly what the hotel has to offer. This is at the heart of the marketing work carried out by the Belmore Court & Motel and the marketing team are extremely honoured to have been nominated in this category. However, no matter what individual teams or departments do, there is a need to provide a comprehensive and overall service and this is why the Belmore Court & Motel is delighted to have been nominated for displaying excellence in business practice.

Industry recognition is always nice to receive but the team at the Belmore Court know that they are only able to be recognised by their peers and local businesses due to the service that is provided to clients and guests on a regular business. In an era when many in the tourism sector are struggling, the Belmore Court & Motel has managed to maintain a high quality of service to all customers. This has helped the motel compete with other Enniskillen hotels and to withstand many of the pressures that are prevalent in the modern day Northern Irish tourism sector.

The whole team are looking forward to the Gala Awards on the 11^th of October but whatever the outcome, they look forward to serving guests for many years to come.