Glenasmole
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About the home
This restored Listed 17th Century cottage is situated in the conservation village of Strangford in County Down overlooking Strangford Lough with uninterrupted Lough views. It is in the middle of a terrace of 5 Listed period properties in an elevated position. It has a private secluded rear elevated garden with views of the lough. It is in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to all that County Down has to offer.
There is private parking space for 2 vehicles directly in front of the house on the gravelled area. It is within walking distance of nice restaurants and a few minutes drive from a quiet safe sandy beach. There is a golf course within 15 minutes drive at Ardglass and the aquarium is a few minutes away by ferry across the lough in Portaferry.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Kilcleif, 4km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Http://www.irish-views.com/ This is a beautifully restored three bedroomed cottage furnished in comfortable traditional style with some antique furniture. The entrance porch and hallway have flagged stone floors. Downstairs are two lovely reception rooms with wooden floors,window shutters, lough views, comfortable seating and open log/peat fires. One of the reception rooms opens directly onto a delightful enclosed rear courtyard with garden furniture. From the courtyard there is direct access via stone steps to a private walled garden with further sitting areas.
There is a new fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge and electric hob and oven with an adjoining large dining area with seating for 6 people. There is a shower room (electric shower) with WC on the ground floor. In the garage (entered via the kitchen) there is a washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave.
Upstairs is a beautiful bathroom with polished wooden floor boards and a restored free standing cast iron bath. The three bedrooms are comfortably furnished and all have uninterrupted lough views. The building is very old and has some low doorways and narrow passageways.
Further details outdoors:
There is parking for two cars in the gravelled area directly in front of the cottage. There is a rear courtyard with garden furniture and from this there are stone steps leading to the rear walled garden which is totally private and has views of the lough. In the garden there is more garden furniture. http://www.irish-views.com/
Further details
The cottage is usually available for rent from January to December each year. We recognise that many people want to take shorter breaks and we can accommodate stays of any duration from 2 night mini breaks (minimum stay) to longer periods of up to 30 days (maximum stay). Lettings can commence on any day of the week (if available) so visitors are not restricted to starting their holiday on a saturday- indeed may of our guests find midweek travel less expensive..
The house is tidy and clean with beds made up for your arrival and we really appreciate that all our visitors leave the house clean and tidy on departure.
Conditions
Http://www.irish-views.com/ Please contact us directly if you are enquiring about suitability for elderly visitors or small children as there are steep stone steps to the walled garden at the rear of the house and some hazards.
On booking guests are asked to complete a booking form and pay a deposit of £150, the booking is confirmed only on receipt of these., This deposit will be held until after visitors leave and will be returned by post within one week of departure date-subject to a satisfactory property inspection. The full cost of the rental is then due to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival. If booking is within 6 weeks of the arrival date the deposit of £150 plus the full rental cost must be paid at the time of booking. All bedroom, bathroom and kitchen linen is supplied plus towels.
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The County Down region
Please visit our website for much more information and to view our other propertieshttp://www.irish-views.com/ Situated in County Down Strangfod Lough is a Marine Nature Reserve. There are numerous places for walks around the village and the bay of castleward.
Strangford Village has an award winning restaurant, 2 well stocked food shops, a pharmacists, post office,a cafe and a craft shop. TheThere are many golf courses in Co Down the nearest of which is at Ardglass (7 miles).
There are a number of National Trust properties nearby with Castleward National Trust property and gardens a few minutes drive from Strangford. The estate holds the annual Castleward opera event in june each year and throughout the summer holds a range of events- for example 'jazz in the garden' on sunday afternoons in the summer-go along with a rug and a bottle of wine and enjoy the music.
The famous Mourne mountains and the seaside town of Newcastle are within easy reach of the village. Northern Ireland's only aquarium 'Exploris' is in Portaferry which is a few minutes away across the lough by car and passenger ferry. The aquarium has open sea tanks and a seal sanctuary.Portaferry also has numerous restaurants, bars and some craft shops.
Castle Espie a bird sanctuary run by the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust is within easy reach for a days outing. The Ulster Flying club at Newtownards Airport (30 miles) offers pleasure flights down the lough. There are opportunities for horse riding, birdwatching, walking and sailing all within a few miles of the village.
The Strangford / Strangford Lough area
Strangford Lough is a marine Nature reserve and has 6 designations of protection. It is a haven for bird watching. There is a bus service (Mon to Sat) from the village to Downpatrick at 6 miles away.
From Downpatrick there are bus connections to many local towns and to Belfast. http://www.irish-views.com/
How to get there
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| Airport: | Belfast City Airport |
| Railway: | Belfast |
| Ferry: | Belfast |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Strangford
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Reviews
 09 Aug 2011 |
Beautifully situated house. Lots of original and later period fittings. We half expected Jane Austen to walk out of the kitchen. Heating, comfy rooms, a tv room and a non-tv room, an up to date kitchen (note however, no microwave and no freezing section in the fridge). Immaculate. Overlooking the Strangford Narrows, shops and pubs nearby but not too nearby! Patio in the back gave a great sense of being isolated while in the middle of a village. Brought my late-eighties parents with no problems. Great walks nearby! Response: Dear visitor thank you so much for your lovely review of our property- we are so pleased you all enjoyed your stay there- We always try to respond to comments from our visitors and in response to your comments and for the convenience of future guests we now have a microwave oven for visitors and a small freezer is on its way. Once again thank you for your lovely review. best regards Joan |
Guestbook for Glenasmole
" Your house was really cool..." Xmas 2011
"Thank you so much for allowing our family to use your lovely cottage to celebrate xmas, it was just great, so well equipped and cosy" Xmas 2011
" We loved the cottage and felt really at home-just wish we could have stayed longer!" December 2011
'Cottage fantastic- 3 days with blue sky and no wind. Made for a magical time-many thanks" ' November 2011
'Lovely cottage, superb place altogether. we hope to return' September 2011
'The house is lovely and the garden had good use. we hope to come back here again' August 2011
'A wonderfully peaceful location and a superb house with all we could need for an excellent holiday. Photo's do not reveal its true magic' August 2011
'The house is delightful and the location is perfect......it was wonderful to have a holiday "at home" August 2011
'Just a short note to say how much we have enjoyed both Northern Ireland and your beautiful home....kids loved fishing off the pier... dog enjoyed paddling too......Hope to be back' July 2011
'Lovely cottage, lovely area...we recommend the Ulster Folk museum...Belfast was very surprising in a good way' July 2011
'Enjoyed visiting childhood haunts-Streul Wells, Inch Abbey, Ardtole Church, St Patrick's Well, Killard Beach..all without entrance fees....Beautiful old house web pictures do not do it justice' July 2011
'Thank you for a wonderful week in this delightful cottage. We had a grand time simply pottering about the local area' June 2011
'We have had a lovely stay in this fantastic house in such a great location.Thanks from all of us' April 2011
'Have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Glenasmole. The house is lovely and we have had a wonderful time exploring the village and surrounding area. The view is breathtaking- the children spotted seals through the telescope!..Would love to come back' March 2011
'The best house we have ever stayed in. Warm, comfortable and very well equipped. We have had a wonderful time and would love to come back again' December 2010
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Mid Season | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 600 | - | 275 | 2 Nights |
| Low Season | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 575 | - | 275 | 2 Nights |
| Mid Season | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 600 | - | 275 | 2 Nights |
| High Season | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 650 | - | 275 | 2 Nights |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 600 | - | 275 | 2 Nights |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All costs are included in the rates quoted. On booking the property you will be emailed a registration form to be completed and returned along with a deposit of £150. This deposit will be held until after visitors leave and will be returned by post within one week of departure -subject to a satisfactory property inspection. The full rental cost is then due 6 weeks before the arrival date.
If a booking is made within 6 weeks of the arrival date a deposit of £150 plus the rental cost must be paid on booking. Please visit our website for more information and to view our other properties http://www.irish-views.com/
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Joan Lundy
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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