Hillsborough holiday cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 20 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

5 star Luxury Self Catering accommodation in a beautifully refurbished early victorian Gatelodge. Centrally located for the Mourne Mountains and Co Down coast, Titanic Centre, Belfast, Dublin, Fermanagh lakelands, Giants Causeway and the North Antrim coast. Golf, fishing, cycling, swimming, horse riding and cinema facilities are within a short drive. Many local pubs and restaurants close by.

The historic georgian village of Hillsborough is a 10 minute drive away as well as best kept village Moira. For those who like to shop we are close to Belfast, Lisburn, Sprucefield and the Outlet at Banbridge. The rural location ensures a stress free and relaxing break. The accommodation has two large double bedrooms with superkingsize or single beds. The main bedroom has an ensuite wet room with shower and the other a private bathroom with bath and shower. There is a fully fitted kitchen and utility room with washer, dishwasher and tumble dryer. The large sitting room has comfortable sofas and a wood burning stove and TV and a selection of books and board games. All bedlinen and towels are supplied. A folding bed and cot can be supplied at no extra cost. The accommodation is all on one level so suitable for wheelchairs and disabled access.The doorways are wide.

There is additional cost for coal, firewood and turf for the stove.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 3 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

I live down the avenue in front of the gate lodge, and am always available for information about local amenities and places of interest. I respect our guests privacy and respond to all guests as they want to be treated.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Pets may be allowed in consultation with Esther. There will be an additional charge.

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About the owner

Esther E.
Average reply time:
1 hour 22 minutes

Calendar updated:
17 Mar 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 23 Jan 2013. Located in County Down, it has 36 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £745 to £1031.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 17 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

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36 reviews
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saramD6319BE

Just perfect
Jun 2020

We stayed here for 4 nights and didn’t want to leave so requested if we could stay an extra night. A beautiful house with everything you need. Beautiful location with lots of nearby attractions.… More 

Reviewed 22 Jun 2020

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Owner's reply:
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our historic gate lodge. We would love to welcome you again. Esther

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Perfect peaceful getaway
Aug 2019

House was beautiful & had everything we needed. Is in the peaceful countryside but still not too far from places to go. Would recommend & would definitely love to stay again some time.

Reviewed 11 Aug 2019

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Wonderful house and location!
Aug 2019

The house is situated in beautiful countryside with magnificent views. It is a clever extension of an old gatehouse retaining nice features and an attractive interior and exterior. The house was the b… More 

Reviewed 8 Aug 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for your kind words about our beautiful gatelodge Catherine. We hope that you and your family visit us again. Esther

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Rowley84
Greater London, United Kingdom

Superb cottage in beautiful rural location
Jun 2019

Our stay here was excellent. A beautiful, spacious, cottage well equipped for all our needs and surrounded by fields. Fortunately the weather was glorious and the only sounds were of birds (including… More 

Reviewed 9 Jul 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Caroline. Glad we were able to accommodate you and your family with a great location for your exploration and visits. Esther

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Odyssey825994

Tranquil, peaceful and comfortable!
Jun 2019

This is a family friendly cottage that is ideal to come home and relax in after a day exploring. Views are stunning and many of Northern Ireland’s most lovely attractions are a short drive away… More 

Reviewed 14 Jun 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Rhonda. I enjoyed meeting you all. Please come again and give my regards to your lovely mum. I think of her during Songs of Praise.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Esther (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Esther (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Esther (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Esther the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Esther (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Esther (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Esther (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Esther (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Esther (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Esther (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Esther (the owner) a message.

If Esther (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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/ night
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