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Manor House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Cloughey in County Down

From £450 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious beach house situated on the sea front in the tranquil village of Cloughey, situated in Cloughey Bay near the tip of the Ards Peninsula, just 45 minutes drive from Belfast (40 minutes from Belfast City Airport). It is an ideal weekend or summer base to escape to the sea and explore the wonders of the Ards Peninsula, and it is only 4 miles from the charming sailing village of Portaferry. All rooms are centrally heated (oil fired) with an Aga in the kitchen, have a breathtaking view of the beach and are beautifully furnished in a traditional style. 4 star Tourist Board approved.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Originally built in the 1920s , this very spacious house has recently being restored, retaining much of its original charm, with beautiful pitch pine flooring and woodwork features throughout.Two Large Lounge Areas - Open fireplaces in each with ample seating, TV/DVD player, games and library. The second reception room has a pine dining table, with charming pitch pine dresser and additional seating. Magnificent views of the beach from both. Extensive solid pine kitchen with dining area, includes traditional Belfast sink, Aga, gas hob and electric cooker, washer/dryer, dish washer, microwave and fridge/freezer. Large, comfortable bathroom, with enamel bath and electric power shower, and ample storage areas. Additional shower room and toilet on the ground floor. Two spacious double rooms and two triple room comfortably sleeps 8 to 10, with traditional pine beds, drawers & wardrobes in each room. All sleeping accommodation is situated on the second floor accessible by the main stair case to the first landing and a second set of stairs to the second landing. This is an important consideration for guests with accessiblity issues.

Further details outdoors:
The house has extensive secluded, sheltered gardens (half an acre) to rear which catch the glorious afternoon and evening sun, complete with picnic table and barbecue area and sporting equipment. Ample parking facilities and gardens are also available to the front of the property, situated in front of the extensive 2 mile beach at Cloughey. A beautiful swimming pool, gym, sauna and jacuzzi facility is available for group hire just over 5 minutes drive from the property.

Further details

The property is normally let on a weekly basis - Saturday to Saturday. Other requests will be considered outside high season. Additional accommodation may be available for guest numbers over 8 if required. Credit Card booking facility is available.

Conditions

The House is Strictly Non-Smoking. Smoking facilities are available in the back courtyard.

Pets are usually welcome at the property (maximum 2) as long as they sleep in the kitchen at night time and guests ensure the place is left as they find it.

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The Manse On The Beach - Front View

 

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Large enclosed walled garden to rear

 

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Beach View

 

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Large comfortable kitchen with Aga

The County Down region

The towns and villages of Mourne country are exciting destinations in their own right, also good bases for discovering the magic of the mountains and the sea.

The Ards Peninsula has many wonderful attractions, with Strangford Lough as it's main centrepiece. Coastal towns include Bangor, Donaghadee, Groomsport, Millisle, Portavogie and Portaferry. The Penisula is also home to two very popular National Trust properties as well as the beautifully restored National Trust village at Kearney.

Other popular resorts include Newcastle, where Slieve Donard really does 'sweep down to the sea' offers family fun, plus the bonus of mountains and championship golf (Royal County Down) on your doorstep. Nearby Bryansford and Tollymore are centres for outdoor adventure - from the sublime to the extreme. There is pony-trekking, bouldering, canoeing, abseiling, hillwalking and even Ireland's only mountainboarding facility! Both Tollymore and Castlewellan have outstanding forest parks. Silent Valley, inland from restored harbour hamlet, Annalong, is another gem. Big plans are afoot for the Mourne area - soon to be designated a National Park. Round the rocky coast, past busy fishing port Kilkeel, to Victorian Rostrevor. Its park begins as manicured lawns, but as you climb it becomes an arboretum, river walk and finally a mountain trail offering views across Carlingford Lough.

The Cloughey area

Nearest Shop (Large Centra) and mobile fish and chip shop: 5 minutes walk
Maud's Icecream and Sweets Parlour: 10 minutes walk approx.
Ardminnan 9-hole Golf Course: .5 mile
Ardminnan Equestrian Centre: .5 mile
Kirkistown 18-hole Castle Golf Club (with bar): .75 mile
Kirkistown Castle: 1 mile
Poo, gym, sauna, jacuzzi facility for private rental: 5 minutes drive from property - excellent hourly rates
Portavogie fishing village (renowned Quays Bar and Restaurant): 1.5 miles
Kearney – Beautifully restored village owned by the National Trust: 3 miles
Portaferry Marina with restaurants and bars: 4 miles
Exploris Aquarium: 4 miles
Greyabbey: A must for antique enthusiasts: 8 miles
Mount Stewart House and Gardens: 9 miles
Newtownards: Nearest large town: 11 miles

The village’s primary role today is geared to relaxation. It has a wide beach and acres of sand dunes. On the landward side, an excellent 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and children’s play facilities provide a focus for the visitor, as well as the families who arrive at weekends to occupy the homes that are a feature of the area. Of historical interest is Kirkistown Castle, built around 1622 and now open to the public during the summer.

Clean Coast Award winning beach

Sand dune system supporting a full range of wildflowers

Kirkiston Castle Golf Club with 18 holes and Ardminnon Golf Course with 9 holes

At the Cloughey Pavilion you will find newly refurbished floodlit tennis courts and an outdoor bowling green

Recently opened Children's Somme Memorial Garden with excellent playground facilities in the area

Three caravan sites catering for caravans and camping

Kirkiston Short Circuit Racing Track with either car or motor cycle events most weekends of the visitor season

The Nora Watson Jewelry premises and workshop

The Built Heritage dept. of DENI maintain a number of archaeological sites in this area of the Upper Ards, including Kirkiston Castle, and the ruins of The White House said to be an early mid 17th century Plantation defended farmhouse

How to get there

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Nearest airport is Belfast City Airport. Take the A55 Outer Ring to the town of Newtownards. Follow the Newtownards bypass on to the Portaferry Road and then travel through Greyabbey and Kirkubbin. Once through Kirkubbin take the first left after the town, signposted for Cloughey. Drive to the end of that road (approx 4 miles) until you reach the crossroad at Cloughey Strand. Turn right and drive straight until you see a large Centra foodstore in front of you. Then turn left down Manse Road, driving along by the shore. Number 25 is approximately 200 yards down that road on your right hand side.

Activities near Cloughey

Reviews

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14 Sep 2011

“Halloween Weekendend 2009” Beautiful big house and garden just across a narrow road from the beach. Everything about this house and surrounding countryside was absolutely brilliant. A truelly peaceful and beautiful part of... more

01 Jul 2011

“Beautiful big house, with a huge garden, beside the beach” My family had a lovely stay in this beautiful old manse, which is across the road from the beach at Cloughey. It has a huge garden which was super for the children and Archie the dog. Football nets and tennis equipment was supplied. There is welcome pack to start you off with the essentials and also a warm and friendly welcome from the owner Cora. The atmoshere was happy and homely in this bright clean and comfortable home. We had a very happy weeks stay, thank you

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	7 Nov 10	18 Dec 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	18 Dec 10	1 Jan 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	15 Jan 11	19 Feb 11	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	19 Feb 11	28 May 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	28 May 11	3 Sep 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	3 Sep 11	18 Dec 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	8 Jan 12	4 Mar 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	4 Mar 12	27 May 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	27 May 12	30 Sep 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	30 Sep 12	23 Dec 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	23 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Fuel and heating costs included. There may be a small levy for winter bookings.

Christmas, New Year, Halloween, Easter and School Mid Term Breaks are all considered High Season.

Weekend rates are negotiable pending availability and number of guests outside high season.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Cora And Brian Robinson Landline +44 0 02890424200 Mobile n/a The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This manor house has received 2 reviews from previous guests.