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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Strangford in County Down

From £360 per week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

Mill Cottage, a carefully restored corn mill with a blend of original features and modern comforts, is set on a wooded hillside near the County Down coast. This cottage offers excellent facilities for a relaxing break or a base for your exploration of the beautiful surrounding countryside. Perfect for families and couples.
Two miles from the pretty lough-side village of Strangford and 6 miles from the historic town of Downpatrick, shopping for supplies or treating yourself to a lovely meal of local produce is easy.
There is a great choice of outdoor pursuits nearby. There are beaches, heritage sites, National Trust properties, walks, cycle trails and outdoor activity centres nearby and excellent fishing, sailing and golfing just a short drive away. You are guaranteed to find something exciting or relaxing to do. Or there's always the option of cosying-up in front of the log fire with a glass of wine and a good book!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Lots of interesting original features including quarry-tiled floors, reclaimed pitch pine doors and floorboards, exposed stonework and deep windowsills.

Bedrooms: two - choice of super king size bed or twin beds, complete with bedlinen
Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room: spacious with wood-burning stove, antique pine furniture and comfortable sofas
Kitchen area: fully equipped with gas hob, electric oven, fridge with ice-box, washing machine/tumble drier and microwave
Bathroom: one - with shower over bath
Please note that TV reception is very poor.
A DVD player is provided and we have a small library of books and videos available to borrow.

Further details outdoors:
Mill Cottage is one of a cluster or clachan of 4 restored stone cottages located around what used to be a farmyard. This cottage has its own garden area, with an old horse walk, ash trees and uninterrupted views across fields to nearby Castlemahon Mountain, which is topped with forest and with grazing for sheep lower down. This hill is accessed by a waymarked path and is well worth the climb to see the stunning views of County Down from the Mourne Mountains in the south, right up Strangford Lough to the Antrim Hills in the north. There's even a glimpse of Scotland!

Outside Mill Cottage is a paved patio, gravel path with space for car parking, flower beds and an area of lawn.
A wooden garden table with benches is provided and a charcoal bbq and tools may be borrowed.

Further details

Oil-fired central heating throughout.
Prices include the use of bed linen, towels, BBQ facilities, garden furniture, electricity and central heating.
Welcome pack of basics supplied -tea, coffee, sugar, butter, jam, fresh milk, bread
A starter supply of logs is provided - further logs available for purchase on site.
Kitchen and bathroom basics provided.
Baby cot and high chair available on request.
Smoking not permitted within the buildings.
Watercolour Painting Workshops are available during the week or at weekends -please apply for details.
Pets possible - please enquire in advance.

Conditions

Minimum stay during July and August is 7 nights -changeover day is usually Saturday.
Weekend and midweek breaks of 2-3 nights are available during the rest of the year.

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Mill Cottage

 

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Mill Cottage - open plan dining/sitting room

 

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Bedroom 1: twins or superking bed

 

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Bedroom 2: twins or superking bed

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.

The Strangford 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

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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)

Activities near Strangford

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	4 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	360£ 360	0-	0-	2 Nights
High Season	31 Mar 12	21 Apr 12	420£ 420	0-	0-	2 Nights
Mid Season	21 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	390£ 390	0-	0-	2 Nights
High Season	30 Jun 12	3 Sep 12	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	3 Sep 12	5 Nov 12	390£ 390	0-	0-	2 Nights
Low Season	5 Nov 12	15 Dec 12	360£ 360	0-	0-	2 Nights
High Season	15 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	420£ 420	0-	0-	2 Nights

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

Minimum stay during July and August is one week, usually with Saturday arrival.

Minimum stay during rest of year is usually two nights.

MID-WEEK and WEEKEND BREAKS are available in Mill Cottage.

2011- 2012 rates for a two night break:

Low: £260

Mid: £280

High: £300

High season rates apply to Bank Holiday weekends - 17 March, 7 May, 4 June 2012

LOW SEASON SHORT BREAK OFFER : 2 nights with 3rd night free ( bank holidays excepted)

Please apply to owner for one night rate and rate for larger groups.

5% discount when booking more than one cottage (except high season)

Deposit £100 per cottage required to secure booking.

We are happy to accept payment by credit/debit card, cheque or bank transfer in GBP.

Payment of balance on arrival by cheque, card or cash.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Greer & Maureen Lowe Landline +44 028448 81690 Mobile +44 7801015384 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.

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