Name: Whitehill Cottage
Address: 27 Whitehill Road Ballyward, Castlewellan, BT31 9TJ, United Kingdom, 27 Whitehill Road Ballyward, Down County, BT31 9TJ, UK
Rating: 9.8

Whitehill Cottage

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The entire place is yours
8611 ft² size
Kitchen
Mountain view
Garden
Pet friendly
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Free parking
Bath

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Whitehill Cottage in Castlewellan offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden and outdoor play area. The outdoor seating area provides a relaxing space, while the bicycle parking is ideal for cycling enthusiasts. Convenient Location: Located on a quiet street, the cottage is highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and scenic views. Nearby attractions include Down Cathedral (17 mi) and The Belfast Empire Music Hall (25 mi). Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling. The property offers mountain and garden views, with activities such as fishing and horse riding available nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Three-Bedroom House 1 full bed 1 queen bed 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Mary

United Kingdom

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful. We were welcomed into a warm home with biscuits on the table to go with a cup of tea before we unpacked. We wanted for nothing as Lynda had thought of everything even a spare toothbrush which my daughter was...”

United States

“Helpful host, provided recommendations for dinner and shopping and fresh scones with jam and cream for our first morning breakfast! We had everything we needed for a very pleasant stay.”

Raymond

Ireland

“We loved the fact that the host had decorated the house for Christmas. The host was available to answer any questions we had and to make recommendations to us. Her dad even dropped us into town so we could go for a meal and drove us home again...”

Lynda

United Kingdom

“Beautiful location, clean and well maintained, lovely extra touches that made it feel like home for the time we were on holiday. Great communication from host and easy to access great local surroundings.”

Elaine

United Kingdom

“Super location for spending family time visiting local mourne area, such as Castlewellan, Tollymore forest, Newcastle and Slieve Donard. Hostess was very attentive and helpful. Was great to be able to bring our family dog too.”

Christian

United Kingdom

“Lovely cottage in an amazing and VERY quiet location....perfect for getting away from it all......”

Kirsty

United Kingdom

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area. We loved how cosy and comfortable it was. It had everything we needed and more. Everywhere was spotless, and we loved the decor. We all had great sleep - beds are super comfy. We felt at home straight away...”

Suzanne

United Kingdom

“This is the most cosy, charming and homely cottage. Everything was delightful! We loved all the thoughtful wee details, like the fresh scones and the flowers in every room. It is the perfect place to rest and unwind.”

Patricia

United Kingdom

“What a lovely cottage! We enjoyed our stay, everything was wonderful and Lynda was a fantastic host. We will definitely come back. I particularly enjoyed the nature, the quiet atmosphere and of course, the Christmas decoration! :)”

Christine

United Kingdom

“Beautiful cottage.. great views & amazing host.. everything we needed & more.. warm, extremely comfy beds . Safe, secure & friendly environment .. highly rated 5 *****”

Hosted by Lynda Martin

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Lynda Martin

Set in rolling countryside Whitehill Cottage has been beautifully restored using traditional techniques, to offer comfortable modern facilities whilst maintaining the period features and ambience of what is a stunning example of a traditional Irish vernacular cottage. Situated on a quiet country lane you step out of the front door to stunning scenery and miles of beautiful walks. An ideal family getaway, or for the adventurous, a perfect hub for exploring all that Northern Ireland has to offer. Guests will enjoy access to the entire house including garden, and outbuilding for storage of bicycles and equipment available upon request. Ample parking within the grounds.

Whitehill Cottage is a family owned holiday cottage looked after by your host Lynda. We live only 20 minutes away and are available by phone anytime during your visit. We want your stay at Whitehill Cottage to be perfect so would welcome any questions you may have, and we're happy to offer advice about the accommodation, places to visit, where to eat, what to do etc. Please feel free to drop us a message in advance of your visit.

Perfectly situated for access to the Mourne Mountains, forest parks, beautiful sandy beaches and the invigorating Irish Sea! Close to a number of Game Of Thrones filming locations including National Trust Castle Ward, the original home of Winterfell. Local village pub in Leitrim (2.5 miles) Castlewellan Forest Park, castle and lake (5 miles) Newcastle, County Down - The Gateway to the Mourne Mountains (10 miles) Tollymore Forest Park (10 miles) Belfast City Centre (25 miles) Titanic Belfast (27 miles) Giant's Causeway (81 miles) Getting around: Own transportation is recommended due to rural location. Bus service from Leitrim village (2.5 miles). Nearest petrol station (6 miles). Closest town, Castlewellan (6.5 miles). Belfast City Centre (25 miles). George Best Belfast City Airport (29 miles) Belfast International Airport (34 miles) Belfast ferry terminals (29 miles) Dublin (92 miles)

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Whitehill Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

Whitehill Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Whitehill Cottage 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.