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Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails

Cottage in Ballynahinch with kitchen

Outdoor dining

Interior

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Interior

Exterior detail

In the charming village of Saintfield, The cottage is a traditional Irish haven nestled into an ancient fort hillside. Experience a stay steeped in history with its unique character and features, including a wood burning stove and original inglenook area.

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Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails

Built in the 1860’s, The cottage is a cosy traditional Irish cottage on the edge of the National Trust property Rowallane Gardens.

This extra special cottage is nestled into the hillside of an ancient fort in the charming village of Saintfield of County Down. Recently lovingly restored, much care and attention was made to maintain its unique character and features and a stay here is truly an escape into Irish history.

The cottage is part of a private estate.
The space
The cottage is the style of a typical traditional old Irish stone cottage and was built in 1860. The walls of the cottage are very thick and the original cottage consisted of a living room/kitchen with a large fire inglenook area where food would have been prepared, a separate bedroom and a sleeping loft upstairs. It was extended in the 1980’s to add another bedroom and an indoor bathroom. It then fell into disrepair and was left uninhabited for a number if years. During the lockdown we took on the project if fixing it up and extending the kitchen to hold a dining table and modernising it while keeping the old character that we adored. It was a labour of love and we are so happy with the way it all turned out.
Guest access
The property is off the lane and has ample parking for a number of cars.
Other things to note
Just a wee note on the upstairs bedroom with the two single beds. It’s pretty cosy and you can stand in the middle but the pitch is quite low as it’s an old cottage. The stair up are also quite narrow so please be aware of that to make sure it suits.

Would you like some chickens to look after during your stay? We can provide you with some hens in a hutch in the garden and you can look after them and collect your own eggs for breakfast. (Cost for chickens for the duration of your stay is £40) let us know when you book.

The cottage has a wood burning stove which you are welcome to use. Please only use wood, the is an amble wood pile at the side of the cottage in the garden.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden

Pets

Pet friendly
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

In a village

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden

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Exterior

Hot Tub
Washer
Pet friendly
Parking available

Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor Space
Parking available

￥66,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Ballynahinch is home to this cottage. Killyleagh Castle and Inch Abbey are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Square Shopping Centre and Belfast Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ravenhill Stadium or Downpatrick Racecourse.

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Map

Saintfield

What's nearby

Belfast Botanic Gardens - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
Queen's University of Belfast - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
Boucher Road Playing Fields - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
SSE Arena - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
Titanic Belfast - 26 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Adelaide Station - 20 min drive
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Saints - ‬3 min drive
‪Lineage - ‬9 min drive
‪Chutney Joe - ‬3 min drive
‪The White Horse Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪The Café At Montalto - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails located?

Situated in Ballynahinch, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Balmoral Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Temple Golf and Country Club and Rockmount Golf Club. Strangford and Lecale and Lagan Valley are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

simon r.

Jul 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in Irish countryside with lots of space

We stayed from Monday through to Sunday; 2 adults, 12 years old daughter and 2 dogs. We had a thoroughly lovely stay here with quiet surrounds, fresh eggs for breakfast and loads of space for the dogs to run around. We spent a little time initially ensuring the dogs couldn't get out the huge garden because of the sheep and horses that live around you (and who add to the feeling of "being away from it all" ) and they were then free to enjoy their holiday too! Rowallane gardens next door are beautiful and we had a pleasant afternoon strolling around and enjoying their cake and coffee. We had a brief initial problem with communications on arrival but this all seems to come from the VRBO messenger system not working correctly at either end, it was all quickly resolved and we had a fine stay. Thanks Simon, Abbie and Emma

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023