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Kingfisher Cottage, idylic riverside location

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South facing front elevation with veranda
River & historic bridge beside the cottage
Sheltered West gable, ideal for summer evenings
Dining area with corner window facing the river
Kitchen ( open-plan)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, NIR
  • Killyleagh Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Downpatrick Racecourse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Castle Ward
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kingfisher Cottage, idylic riverside location

"The setting is magical! Falling asleep to the sound of the river was a real treat!”

You’ll stay in a unique riverside Eco-Home designed and built by the hosts, Rachel and Tom, with natural material techniques.
It is the perfect choice if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday immersed in nature, at easy reach of the Mourne Mountains and Strangford Lough, in all seasons.

The lofty living-dining-kitchen open space with its wood burning stove and wide views on the surrounding landscape will give you a very warm and cozy feeling.
Our guests love to do lots home cooking in the well equipped open plan kitchen and enjoy dining and chilling-out on the sheltered terrace whilst listening to the sound of the river and the birds.

Kids will find lots of entertainment in the surrounding garden, safely fenced, with its own lawn looking on to the hosts vegetable garden and fruit trees. They are also welcome to use games and toys they can find in the cottage. The guests are able to access the river but the garden is fenced for the safety of the kids.

There are friendly bars a couple of miles away and the Mourne Mountains and the sea are only half an hour drive.

Our many returning guests tell us they feel at home each time they come back and particularly enjoy the welcoming and warm vibe of the house and garden. They also like how spacious it is, the relaxed relationship to the outside spaces, the good level access shower and the steady temperature of the underfloor heating supplemented by the wood burning stove.

As hosts, we have been living in the cottage for few months over the winter and now appreciate from our own experience the qualities and comfort of living in the cottage. We have improved the second bedroom with twin beds, replaced some garden furniture and added a barbecue.

Property manager

Rachel Bevan

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome under supervision ( river)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Downpatrick

Located in Downpatrick, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Inch Abbey and Killyleagh Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Strangford and Lecale and Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House and Downpatrick & County Down Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, NIR

What's nearby

  • Inch Abbey - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Killyleagh Castle - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Downpatrick Racecourse - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Castle Ward - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 28 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilden Station - 22 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rossi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maud's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saints Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aj's Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingfisher Cottage, idylic riverside location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kingfisher Cottage, idylic riverside location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kingfisher Cottage, idylic riverside location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kingfisher Cottage, idylic riverside location located?

This family-friendly Downpatrick cottage is located on a river, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Glasswater Wood, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lough Mann and Rowallane Garden. Heron Lough and Loughinisland Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doak H.

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

The cottage experience.

We were very impressed with the cottage. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to staying there in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Best place to stay in County Down!

Beautiful, very well appointed and comfortable cottage in a really lovely and secluded location. But Strangford Lough is in easy cycling reach, Belfast is pretty close (cyclists can take the greenway from Comber), there are very friendly bars a couple of miles away and the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea half an hours drive down the road. Or you can just sit around drinking excellent gin from the local distillery, watching the dippers in the river and absorbing the peace. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Peace and tranquility

A beautiful country retreat, perfect peaceful location. Just what we needed after a stressful year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful countryside

Very pleasant stay in a very comfortable cottage by the river. Well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Bevan

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We are both Architects interested in Sustainability and built the cottage in our 1 acre garden, adjacent to our converted water-mill, to demonstrate " Hemp-Lime" construction as well as other sustainable low-impact features. We've enjoyed hosting visitors since 2010 and have been listed as one of the top 10 eco places to stay by the Guardian newspaper.

What makes this property unique

Has many of the benefits of "glamping" but is much more spacious. Visitors are impressed by how natural & relaxed it feels.

Languages:

English, Italian