Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 10 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Not suitable for children under 5 Adapted for wheelchair users No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The bungalow sits on 2 acres and has a large off road yard for parking. It has been designed with the disabled in mind and there are no steps if access is by the front door, (There is a sloping path up to the front door). The guest lounge has 3 large picture windows which take in the terrific views. It is a joy to sit in this room in the evening and watch the sun setting and lights of Lisburn, Dunmurray and Belfast coming on.
Front and side view of guest lounge, dining room and 2 bedrooms
View - mist below top of mountain level
View from guest lounge
Dining room with broad band computer
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The County Down region
Drumbo is made up of two Irish words. Drum meaning hill and bo meaning cow. A literal translation is hill of the cow and it is still this way to-day. There is an ancient round tower dating from viking times in the church yard in Drumbo.
Drumbo is a very small village 1.25 mile away, and there is not even a shop. The last shop and post office closed several years ago and now nearest shop is almost 5 mile away. There is a bus service into Belfast and Lisburn from Drumbo, but this is infrequent. A car is essential. However if going into Belfast city centre which is 8.5 mile away, it is recommended taking the bus in the morning from Drumbo as traffic congestion in Belfast is quite bad and car parking is expensive.
Drumbo area
The round tower is the only real attraction in Drumbo, but the beautiful countryside makes up for a lack of town amenties. Lisburn which is 5 miles away has a multi cinema, swimming pool and numerous eating establishments on a large site on edge of town. Both Lisburn and Belfast are excellant shopping towns. Places recommended within 1 hours drive are Belfast Zoo, Ulster Folk and Transport museum, drive by ferry from Strangford to Portaferry and return by road on other side of Pennisula .
Giant's Causeway and Antrim coast is about 2 hours drive and is an excellant day out especially if coasal route is taken.
How to get there
Drumbo is a very small village between Belfast and Lisburn cities. It is about 12 mile from the George Best City airport and 27 mile from Belfast International airport. Easiest directions are from M1 motorway. Exit at number 6 and follow sign for 'Saintfield'. After about 2.5 mile road for Saintfield turns 90 degrees left and there is a slip lane you enter when turning left here. Take this 90 degree left, and then take next road on left signposted 'Drumbo 2' at brow of a hill. This is Tullyard Road and number 60 is on right hand side just over 1 mile directly after the John Deere place (about 20 John Deere tractors are in the yard).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport: 24 km
Railway:
Lisburn: 10 km
Ferry:
Belfast: 20 km
Activities near Drumbo
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available. Adapted for wheelchair users.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: There are 5 bedrooms, 3 of which are en-suite and a separate bathroom. The bungalow is an 'L' shape with owner and family occupying one side, which has 3 bedrooms and a separate bathroom. (However owner can arrange to have all 5 rooms available - request details) The kitchen separates one side of the house from the other.
The part available for rent has 2 double bedrooms both en-suite, each with TV, fridge, tea/coffee facilities. One en-suite has a huge walk in shower and the other has a bath with shower above. The shared kitchen has American fridge freezer with cold water and ice maker, a cooker with 2 electric ovens and gas rings, and the kitchen has all other modern facilities including a drawer which pulls out and turns into an ironing board. The guest lounge has a double bed settee.
Further details outdoors: At the front of the bungalow there is a large garden laid out in lawns. At the back is a rough field ideal for those who have dogs. There is a large double garage with sink and electricity and pets can be kept here. It is a beautiful area for walking. There are no gates at road and for this reason it is unsuitable for young children unless closely supervised. (I have one child aged 3 who has to be supervised closely).
Further details
Rental of part with 2 en-suite bedrooms dining room and guest lounge plus use of kitchen is £350 per week, and includes oil heating, electricity, bedlinen, and towels, use of broadband and phone (calls to land lines in UK, Ireland and USA are free).
Conditions
20% deposit to be paid on booking and remainder on arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. There are no additional costs other than food. All other costs are in the weekly rate. Sorry no credit card facilities available.
Guestbook
Only being let as self catering for first time - end July 2008
Availability notes
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