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Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs…..

Family-friendly cottage in Downpatrick

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Exterior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Nestled in the heart of rural Co Down, this charming cottage offers a warm welcome. Relax by the woodburning stove, unwind with a BBQ in the private south-facing garden or explore walks around our woods and along the river.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs…..

Set in the heart of rural Co Down only 2 miles from Strangford Lough , this delightful cottage is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful area.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms , one double bedroom downstairs and two twin bedrooms upstairs. The downstairs bathroom has separate bath and shower. The kitchen is well equipped including electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided. The sitting room has a woodburning stove , TV and radio and a wide selection of books and games. The Hall/ dining area has French doors opening on to a patio area and a private south facing garden with lovely view over the surrounding countryside. BBQ and garden furniture make this an ideal setting for relaxing holiday . It is ideal for children and dogs are welcome. There are walks around our woods and along the river. A lockup outside shed is available for bicycles and sports equipment.
WiFi is available free
Good maps and information about the area.
Ample free parking space . Charge Point for an electric car.
Children and Dogs are welcome.
We have a Gold Green Tourism Award and are very eco friendly with solar panels and a wind turbine.
The farm is working under the Environmental Farming Scheme to encourage nature and birdlife and we have short walks for guests to enjoy our woods and view from the hill.
Come and enjoy a delightful holiday where you and your family will be made most welcome

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dog friendly

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child friendly

Events

Events allowed
Small private parties only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small private parties only
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Downpatrick, this cottage is in a rural area. Strangford and Lecale and Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downpatrick & County Down Railway and Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House. Travelling with kids? Consider Clearsky Adventure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Downpatrick Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Strangford and Lecale - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Delamont Country Park - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Killyleagh Castle - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Castle Ward - 20 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 33 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilden Station - 24 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bizzy Bee Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lineage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Bar & Country Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Balloo House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs….. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs…..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs…..?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs….. located?

This family-friendly Downpatrick cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Strangford and Lecale, Killyleagh Castle and Delamont Country Park. Glasswater Wood and Heron Lough are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Charming Country Cottage with private garden. We welcome children and dogs….. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Country cottage

Accurate property description and very friendly hosts. Location is also good if your looking for a rural stay with just a 40 minute drive to Belfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Enda k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely rural retreat

Great place to relax in nature with beautiful views of the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Lorraine F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Overall lovely location. Views and walks were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean Q., cork

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ideal geat away

This is a real jem very peaceful really relaxing holiday would love to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Downpatrick

Our stay was more than we expected. The view is beautiful and all of us took walks around the property to see the flora and the fauna. The kids had a great time wandering around as well. Very comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Co down

excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place to stay!

On our arrival we were welcomed by Kelsie and David, our lovely hosts. The cottage is well appointed and having a double bedroom on the ground floor was one of the reasons we chose the cottage. We were not disappointed and immediately felt relaxed and comfortable. The views are fantastic and the walks around the area are excellent and well marked. We stayed fir nearky 2 weeks and would have loved to stay longer..Can definitely recommend a stay expecially fir an older couple
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian and Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home away from home stay.

The setting of this quaint cottage is what mostly sets it apart, situated on a farm with cows and horses, and plenty of walking paths to enjoy it. The hosts could not have been more helpful, welcoming and wonderful, almost making us feel like extended family. They even invited us to their Christmas party. All in all, it was a glorious extended stay that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to visit the area.
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S., 67271 Neuleiningen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt Place ❤

I came as a stranger and was welcomed with so much warmth that it was almost like meeting family. The holiday home is very comfortable and has everything you could want. It was my first trip to Ireland and the World Trial, it was an incredible experience. The cottage offers enough space for traveling with dogs. When the weather is nice you can sit comfortably outside and when it rains you can let your gaze wander inside. Many sights are easy to explore, shop or simply unwind. Everything is possible I will definitely come back. Thank you very much, greetings Kirsten and the border collie.🐾🐾
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christianne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Charming

Idyllic stay in the country! Traveled with a one year old and three year old. Host provided a high chair and pack n' play for my one year old, which made everything that much easier. The house is perfect! Lots of space for a traveling family and ideal space outside for the littles to run. There was milk and eggs for us in the fridge, as well as cookies, coffee, tea, and sugar. We enjoyed walking around the grounds, seeing the cows, horses, and beautiful views. Host had excellent recommendation to get quick fix meals and all the information you need is available in the multiple binders, brochures, and maps provided. Looking forward to the next time we can visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Killeagh

Wonderful
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Verry nice place to stay

Die Vermieterin ist super nett und hilfsbereit. Das Haus hat viel Charme.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finlay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

Lovely place to stay, beautiful surroundings, great for a peaceful break
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., Northern Irealnd

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country cottage

We had a enjoyable stay in this cosy cottage. Owners are very friendly & helpful. Views are great. We all enjoyed the walks around the laneways & woodland especially our little dog who had the freedom to explore. Hopefully we will have the chance to return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful break

Great cottage, friendly owners, superb location, lovely walks… all lead to a relaxing, quiet holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in this rural location

We really enjoyed our stay - the outdoor space really makes this cottage something special. Looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Carrickfergus

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem of a cottage

Lovely hosts very helpful cottage is very comfortable and both us and the dogs enjoyed the walks around the farm.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country cottage

Property was exactly how it was described, private & lovely views. Owners very friendly & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Irish Break

We enjoyed our holiday. The area is superb and handy for all services. The weather was also good for the week. As for the dogs they thought it was fantastic many walks straight from the back garden.