The Gate House

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7
  • The entire place is yours
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Gate House in Kirkistown offers a cozy holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a comfortable sofa. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. An outdoor seating area provides a pleasant spot to unwind. Modern Amenities: Free WiFi is available in public areas. Additional facilities include a hot tub, electric vehicle charging station, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 25 mi from George Best Belfast City Airport, The Gate House is close to attractions such as Mount Stewart House (11 mi) and Titanic Belfast (25 mi). Highly rated for its hot tub and friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Nichol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Defiantly a home away from home!🏡 Hosts were lovely and the views were amazing! Very clean and spacious. The Hot Tub was my fav 😊☀️ Thank you Chris&Hannah.”
Niamh
Ireland Ireland
“We had an incredible time at The Gate House. Beautiful location, incredible sunsets, lovely hosts, a very pretty garden which our dog loved, amazing hot tub.”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely apartment with all the amenities you need. Excellent communication from the hosts. 10/10. Lovely location. A lovely touch with the Christmas tree. I would highly recommend.”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The setting was amazing, Chris was very helpful and friendly. The place was very clean and tidy. Loved the hot tub. I'll definitely be back again”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location, excellent facilities and brilliant host. The hot tub was great and such a cosy place. Couldn't recommend this place enough and we'll definitely be back soon!”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property, quiet location, welcoming hosts. Hot tub was a bonus!”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location great, lovely stay, peaceful, and then there's the hot tub 😆, just back from the weekend away an we both feel so relaxed, great choice,”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was amazing as we're the hosts. It was so comfy and close to everywhere. We loved every minute of our stay. The hot tub was a bonus and so lovely to spend time in watching the sky along with a wee tipple. Will definitely be back. ...”
Christina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Feels like your in a different world, the garden is beautiful and so peaceful. Hottub is a bonus! My labrador also loved the garden plenty of room to run about. The house has everything you need and...”
Eamon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Inside of the cottage was much bigger than expected. The large, enclosed garden was perfect for our labrador. The hot tub was excellent. The property was just a short drive (less than 10mins) to the beach and local amenities.”

Hosted by Chris

9.7
Host Review Score
Chris
Take a break and unwind at our peaceful country cottage, with great views of the countryside, relax in the hot tub with stunning views, we now have full fibre broadband too! Chris and Hannah
Hi, we're Chris and Hannah we own the Gate House Air b and b in Ardkeen Hi, welcome to the Gate House, we hope you have a great stay, you are able to contact us by text or phone,we'll probably be around with our friendly Cocker Spaniel Penny, so we'll say hi, ask us for restaurant recommendations or places to visit. Chris and Hannah
The Gatehouse is a private detached cottage at the end of a country lane, it's between the villages of Kircubbin and Cloughey, 12 minutes away from the delightful coastal town of Portaferry and the popular arts centre The Portico, Exploris aquarium and the Strangford Lough ferry, beaches and golf courses are also within easy reach.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Gate House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Gate House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about The Gate House