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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Castlerock in County Derry

From £350 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car not necessary, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

The cottage is situated beside the National Trust Downhill Estate, two minutes walk from the beach and five minutes’ walk to Castlerock Championship Golf Course. To the front of the cottage are views of Castlerock beach with Portrush and Portstewart in the distance. At the back is an enclosed paved area with a BBQ, table and chairs overlooking fields and some of the features of the Downhill estate.

The cottage has 3 bedrooms, sleeping 5 very comfortably. It has an old styled lounge, with three 2 seater sofas with a cast iron open fire place. The TV is wired for Sky+ (bring your own receiver and card and Sky+ will be fully operational). We have the basic sky package in operation at all times and have access to wireless internet and a rate can be arranged.

The kitchen has a large Leather settee seating 6 and a range of new modern appliances such as a Dishwasher, Washing machine, Double Fridge Freezer, Oven & grill, 4 ringed Hob, Toaster, Kettle, Microwave, Blender, George Foreman, Coffee Percolator and has all the utensils for cooking and serving a full Sunday roast.

The bathroom has a toilet, washing bowl, bath and electric shower.
The cottage has had new flooring, new carpets, new bed linen, new outside furniture & a full re-vamp being decorated to a very high standard.

We have just had our annual Northern Ireland Tourist Board inspection on the 6th Jan 2011 and have been awarded our 4 Stars again which re iterates our claims that our Cottage is maintained to a very high standard.
We are also delighted to tell you that we have been voted into the top 10 Cottages on Holiday Lettings in the 2011 voters poll. A great achievement even if we do say so ourselves! This makes us very proud and once again allows you to see that we take great pride in our 12 Apostle Cottage.
Do not miss out on the best rental property in the Castlerock area.
Book now or you may be disappointed.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
The cottage was erected in 1882 using basalt stone by Sir Henry Harvey Bruce, owner of the Downhill Estate and is now a "listed" building because of its distinctive architectural style and charm.

At the back of the cottage there is an enclosed area which consists of a BBQ, table and chairs.

Further details

We require a £100 deposit preferably by cheque or paypal (cash is accepted and if using paypal we insist that you, the tenant, pay the paypal charge) on booking our property with the balance being paid in full by cheque 10 weeks in advance of arrival.

£100 deposit will be returned after the property is inspected and we are happy that the property has been left in the same clean manner as found on arrival with no damage having occurred. Damage to the property, soiled carpets etc will be deducted from the deposit. The deposit will be returned within 7-10 days on leaving the property.

When booking our property we will send you out forms that must be filled in, with all names, addresses and DOB of persons staying. These forms must be returned with your non refundable deposit.

We DO NOT let the cottage for weekends from 1st July to 1st September or at peak holiday times. Christmas, Easter etc.

Conditions

We have an airport transfer service available on request costing £85.

We have a toddler’s package which includes 2 stair gates, high chair, travel cot, toy box, child safe fire guard, bed guard on request. (Extra high chair and travel cot available)

Surfboards for hire (2 swell boards, bic 9ft, 6,3 swallow tail, 6,4 pin tail, 6,6 squash & 6,4 epoxy.

We can organise surf lessons.

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The front of the 12 Apostles

 

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Front lounge with cast iron fire place

 

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Kitchen with Leather sofa, table and chairs etc

 

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Sunset from cliff within 5 minutes walk from cottage

Awards

The County Derry region

Hezlett House in Castlerock, was built in 1690 and is a rare Irish example of 'cruck' construction. Originally a rectory, the house has no foundations but was built around a frame of curved timbers or 'crucks'. Hazlett House is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. Nearby, Castlerock has an interesting history linked to the development of the Londonderry and Coleraine Company who offered 10 years first class travel free to anyone willing to build a villa in the town. These 'villa tickets' proved popular and many of the older buildings such as Seawell House, Craiglea and Atlantic Lodge date from this period. Other interesting buildings include Rock Ryan originally built as a bathing lodge, the 12 Apostles (our cottage is number 9) a distinctive basalt terrace and Christ Church, Church of Ireland which dates from 1870 and was designed by Frederick William Porter. Castlerock railway station dates from 1873-75 and was designed by Charles Lanyon. At Downhill Estate there is a series of interesting buildings associated with Sir Hervey Bruce, Bishop of Derry.

The construction of Downhill Palace dates back to 1785 and at one time included a library and gallery with works by Raphael and Caravaggio. Unfortunately it was destroyed by fire in 1845 and only a romantic ruin remains. Bishop Hervey also built Mussenden Temple, as a summer library for his young cousin Frideswide Mussenden. Occupying a precarious cliff top site, the Mussenden Temple was modelled on the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli in Italy and an inscription inside reads "Tis pleasant safety to behold from shore the rolling ship and hear the tempest roar".
From here there are superb views of both Downhill and Donegal. Other interesting buildings built by Bishop Hervey during this period include both the Bishops and Lions Gates. All of these buildings are owned by the National Trust and access is available to the public. Bishop Hervey also commissioned a number of famine relief projects including the Bishops road which today provides a spectacular scenic route.

Further west the Martello tower at Magilligan is a well known landmark. Built between 1812 and 1817 to guard against a possible French invasion, it was one of 74 constructed in Ireland. In its day the Martello Tower would have included a cannon platform and quarters for 12 men and an officer. Evidence of more recent coastal defence works include a series of World War Two 'pill boxes', examples of which can be seen at both Castlerock and Portstewart Strands together with a radar and anti aircraft station at Magilligan.

Bellarena House, for many years the seat of the Gage family, was designed by the famous architect Charles Lanyon. So was Drenagh House, famous for its 70 acre Italian and English gardens, its conifer arboretum and rhododendron glen. Fruithill, commissioned by Robert McCausland, was the first house built on the Drenagh estate and dates from the 18th century. All three houses are still in use as private residences.

This area is amazing for cycling, walking, for families young and old. There is amazing surf on our door step, a superb and very challenging links golf course consisting of 36 holes, good food and pubs, a local fish and chip shop, local supermarket, bakery, butchers and coffee shop. If you want to escape the serenity of Castlerock then 1 hour 10 mins on the train and you are in Belfast City and 40 mins train ride to Londonderry City.

The Castlerock area

The village was also the holiday destination for the famous author C. S. Lewis. Born in Belfast, he holidayed in Castlerock as a child and took inspiration from Downhill House for some of his books including The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

The actor James Nesbit lived in Castlerock & has always spoken very highly about where he is from!

Local historical interest is concentrated on the 18th century Bishop of Derry's ruined palace, cliff-top Mussenden Temple and Black Glen set within the Downhill Estate, now owned by the National Trust. The palace and estate were created by Harvey Bruce Earl of Bristol and the Bishop of Derry in the 1780s. Our cottage was part of the estate (hence its LISTED BUILDING STATUS) and was used and lived in by the workers on the estate. The Mussenden Temple, with its precarious perch on the basalt cliff edge is one of the most photographed scenes in Ireland.

The 17th century Hezlett House is a thatched cottage with a cruck structure and is situated at the crossroads near the village. Built in around 1691 it was originally a rectory or farmhouse.

Close by attractions are Barrys amusement park 9km, Giants Causeway 15km, Migilligan foot and car ferry to Donegal 5km, Bushmills Distillery 12km, Bushmills steam train 12km, Royal Portrush Golf Club 12km, Royal Portstewart Golf Club 2 x 18 holes course, Castlerock Golf Club 1 x 18 1 x 9 holes 0.3km, Martello tower at Magilligan 5km.

How to get there

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City of Derry Airport.
Belfast International.
George Best Belfast City Airport.
P&O Irish Sea Ferry Troon, Cairnryan to Larne.
Liverpool to Dublin Ferry.
Stena Line Fast Ferry (Stranraer to Belfast).
Fleetwood to Larne Ferry
Liverpool - Belfast Ferry


Trains to Castlerock are on the Londonderry line connected to Dublin and Belfast.

Activities near Castlerock

Guestbook for Hawks Bay Cottage 12 Apostles

B McDonald and family. "What an amazing cottage, many thanks for ensuring our stay was one of the most memorable holidays we have had in Ireland"

Martin Dolan. "The most authentic calming cottage we have stayed in, many thanks for letting us stay. The cottage and surrounding area almost transports you back in time to what life would have been like in the 1800's. Truly breathtaking. We shall return very soon!"

William Davis and co. "Great house, great pubs, great food, great golf, great craic. My Sky+ worked a treat and i didn't miss the football!! We will be back next year. Thanks Steven & Emma."

Great cottage, amazing golf, we sampled the 'mighty craic' many many thanks. Hugh & Ellen Galloway, Croftgarbh, Scotland.

Wonderful place, wonderful cottage, amazing walks over Mussenden, thankyou Steven for renting to us and all your information on the area, eating houses, we didn't manage to surf but who knows, maybe next time, haha!! Gene and Gerry Mahwah

Superb clean cottage, with everything that you said it had on the advert, great town, perfect for our family holiday, we will return at some stage for sure. Thanks again Steven and congratulations for providing super accommodation at a realistic price. Brian Mayne & family.

If good weather could be relied upon, the coastline around the Giant's Causeway would be as popular as the Riviera. It is astonishingly beautiful and boasts miles of open, golden beaches which are gloriously free of the usual madding crowds.The cottage in "12 Apostles" combines the charm of traditional architecture and fittings with the convenience of a well-equipped modern extension. It compliments its environment and forms the perfect base for a holiday. A Young & Family.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Nov 11	21 Dec 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas Weeks	21 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	475£ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	6 Jan 13	1 Apr 13	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jun 13	22 Jun 13	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Prices:

Self Catering Mid-Week 3 Nights (Mon - Thurs) £275.

Self Catering Weekend (3 Nights) £295.

Self Catering Weekly Saturday - Saturday £350 - £495.

Price on application for all other holiday periods including Bank Holiday Weekends, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, New Year etc.

We accept cheques & PayPal. If you decide to pay by PayPal we insist that you the customer pay for any PayPal charges.

We DO NOT rent for 3 days July & August or at Easter, Halloween, Christmas etc.

Arrival time on change over day is 4pm. Leaving time on departure day is 10am.

We expect the cottage to be left in the same clean manner as found on arrival.

Availability

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1 years listed You are contacting Steven Hilditch Landline n/a Mobile +44 7702 166558 Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.

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