Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Blackthorn Cottage will sleep 6-8 people very comfortably which makes it the perfect place to come and explore this wonderful part of the world in a larger group. The cottage itself has all that you could need to make your stay as comfortable as possible and is close to some excellent golf, fishing, and sailing facilities.
Blackthorn Cottage
One of the Double Bedrooms
The Twin Bedroom
Strangford is Nearby
The County Down region
Down is remarkable for its many low, beautifully cultivated hills. However, in south County Down, the rugged Mountains of Mourne, formed from stark granite, offer a striking contrast to this arable land. Here, Slieve Donard rises to a height of 848 metres. Slieve Croob tops another group of hills in the centre of County Down.
To the east, the Ards Peninsula forms a barrier between the sea and an almost land-locked Strangford Lough. With a history spanning 7000 years, County Down has many important archaeological sites and ancient monuments, together with attractions for the sportsman, the climber and the walker.
Downpatrick area
Downpatrick is the administrative centre of Historic Down District, and with a population of 10,113 has the highest populous in Down. There are many sites to visit in this town and its surrounds. Downpatrick is home to Down County Museum, Down Cathedral and adjacent to is the final resting place of Saint Patrick, along with Saints Brigid and Colmcille. Downpatrick Race Course is home of the Ulster National, and plays host to a series of meetings throughout the year.
How to get there
By car from Belfast: Take the A7 out of Belfast for Downpatrick, then take the A25 out of Downpatrick for Strangford (follow the signs for Strangford ferry). Pass a sign on your left for Audley's Castle and 1 mile further on the A25 Slievemoyle Cottages are sign posted on your right-hand side (brown tourist board sign). If you reach the sign for Castleward you have gone past our lane! ( Journey time - 45 min.approx.)
By Car from Dublin Take the M1 motorway following for Belfast. When you are coming into Newry follow signs for Downpatrick, A25. The A25 goes through Downpatrick and on to Strangford. (follow the signs for Strangford ferry). Pass a sign on your left for Audley's Castle and 1 mile further on the A25 Slievemoyle Cottages are sign posted on your right-hand side (brown tourist board sign). If you reach the sign for Castleward you have gone past our lane! ( Journey time - 2 1/2 hours)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Belfast International Airport: 56 km
Activities near Downpatrick
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: Bedroom one: large with double bed and en suite shower room Bedroom two: large with double bed and en suite bathroom Bedroom three: off bedroom two - a loft bedroom with up to four single beds Living room/kitchen: spacious with stone-faced fireplace with wood-burning stove and pine furniture. Fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge, washing machine/tumble drier, microwave and diswasher Garden and patio with pinic table
Further details outdoors: Blackthorn Cottage is part of a 'clachan' or cluster of traditional stone-built dwellings which were built in the 17th century as part of a hill-farm. They are surrounded by the small mountains of Slievemoyle and Castlemahon and have spectacular views over this part of County Down. This cottage shares a grassed garden area with Mill Cottage next door, and has its own balcony/patio, dedicated driveway and parking spaces and access to 56 acres of hillside. Guests are free to explore the area and guidance to the best viewpoints is available. Blackthorn cottage has a half-door to the front hall and arched patio doors from the living room.
Further details
All cottages have central heating throughout. Prices include the use of bed linen, towels, BBQ facilities, garden, garden furniture, electricity and central heating. Welcome pack of basics supplied - tea, coffee, sugar, butter, jam, fresh milk etc. Firewood, and coal available at extra cost. Baby cot available on request. Smoking not permitted within the buildings. Paint Workshops are available during the week or at weekends. Sorry, no pets please.
Conditions
Minimum of 7 nights stay in July and August -changeover day is usually Saturday. Weekend and midweek breaks, as well as longer stays available during the rest of the year.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Mid Season
31 Aug 08
2 Nov 08
440£ 440
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Low Season
2 Nov 08
21 Dec 08
390£ 390
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High Season
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
500£ 500
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21
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Mid-week and weekend breaks available in Blackthorn Cottage.
2008 rates for a two night break:
LOW season:£280
MID season:£310
HIGH season:£350
High Season rate applies for bank holiday weekends.
Deposit of £50 per cottage required to secure booking.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19277
Contact details for home 19277
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Name:
Greer & Maureen Lowe
Tel:
+44 (0)28448 81690
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Advertiser joined: 3 Jan 2007 This property added: 3 Jan 2007
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