Holywood Hill Country Cottages
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Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
4 nights minimum
Cottage
Holywood Hill Country Cottages are holiday cottages in the heart of the North Down tranquil countryside, yet only ten minutes drive from Belfast, Titanic Quarter, City Airport, Bangor, Newtownards, Dundonald and Holywood, a great location to explore Northern Ireland. The cottages, set in 8 acres of private grounds with an extensive area for secure parking, have recently achieved a 4* rating from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and have everything you need for individuals, couples or families to enjoy a wonderful holiday.
There are two cottages available, so if it appears that there is a booking on the dates you are interested in, please send me an enquiry message and I will check if the other cottage is available for your stay. Please email me directly or send a message to chec...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 Double2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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Reviews (65)
Mark S
1 contribution
Outstanding accommodation, location and hosts.
Outstanding comfort and view. I was back to visit family but wanted it to feel like a holiday, this was beyond perfect. Wendy and David were brilliant hosts, the accomodation was immaculate and brilliantly equipped, the view spectacular and the location could not be better for nipping into Belfast, Bangor, Ards, Dundonald and Holywood. My daughter loved feeding the chickens and we are already planning our return visit ❤️
Visited July 2024
Written 13 July 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Holywood H
Hi Mark
So lovely to host you and your family at Holywood Hill. It was great to see your friends and family visit and enjoy the surroundings.
Thanks for a lovely review and for keeping in touch before and during your stay.
Kind regards
Wendy
Written 14 July 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lisa S
2 contributions
Amazing country cottage with excellent facilities .
David and Wendy were absolute fantastic hosts. They could not do enough to make our stay fabulous. The cottage was lovely and was equipped with everything we needed. A washer and dryer plus dishwasher was supplied with all the detergents and dishwashing tabs supplied.
The freshly played eggs were amazing for breakfast. We will definitely be staying with them again on all our visits to NI.
The welcome basket was a lovely addition to our stay .
I would recommend their holiday cottage to both families and couples .
Visited April 2024
Written 14 April 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
S C
2 contributions
Perfect cottage for a little family get away!
We stayed at the Holywood Hill Country Cottage for a week in August so we could have a base for visiting family and doing some sight seeing with our three children aged 10, 7 and 9 months. The cottage was excellent: clean, comfortable, cosy and well stocked with everything we could possibly need. It was a real home from home which is exactly what we needed with young children. There was space for the kids to run around and get some fresh air and lots of games, books etc to keep them occupied. The beds were comfy and provided a restful nights sleep after busy days. The views were beautiful from the cottage. Holywood is a short drive and provides everything you need in terms of shops etc. Wendy was incredibly helpful and welcoming, we were provided with welcome items when we arrived, bread, milk, cakes which was great after a long journey. The kids were taken to collect fresh eggs from the free range hens which tasted amazing. We would definitely visit again, really enjoyed our stay, would highly recommend.
Visited August 2023
Written 11 August 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Getaway40115166060
1 contribution
Perfectly situated for exploring
An excellently prepared accommodation well equipped for all your necessary needs whilst on holiday with very pleasing welcome basket much appreciated after a long journey . Many attractions within easy reach in and around Belfast as main roads close by.
Visited October 2021
Written 23 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hazel D
1 contribution
Holywood Cottages - fabulous!
Fab location, facilties and views! Very easy to communicate with the owners, always very prompt responses. Very well equiped and comfortable cottage with a lovely welcome basket. Highly recommend Holywood Cottages as a base to explore Belfast and the rest of N Ireland. Nowhere is very far!
Visited September 2021
Written 16 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Caitriona
Ireland11 contributions
Beautiful Stay
We are just back from a 3 night stay in Wendy's Ballycultra Cottage (the upstairs cottage). The cottage is spotless, very modern and so comfortable. The bed was very comfortable, lovely hot showers, the kitchen had everything we needed including a lovely welcome basket which was a nice touch.
The view from the balcony in Ballycultra cottage is just gorgeous we enjoyed a few evenings sipping wine and looking through the binoculars! I mean what more could you want!
It is a short drive into Holywood village and 10 mins to the beautiful Helen's Bay beach. It is less than 20 mins drive into Belfast.
It was exactly what we wanted, a nice relaxing getaway, a base to explore Northern Ireland but not be in the hustle and bustle of Belfast city. Wendy was a joy to deal with nothing was too much. I really can't wait to return we had such a nice trip.
Thank you Wendy you are such a brilliant host. Looking forward to seeing you again soon
Cathriona and Nick
Visited June 2021
Written 24 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Boo M
Bath, United Kingdom4 contributions
First class
Really lovely , up to the minute, comfortable accommodation in superb location . Owner was very welcoming and helpful . I strongly recommend
Visited August 2020
Written 3 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Samuel Y
2 contributions
Refreshing and Reviving ! ! !
This property is amazing, the setting and the views will refresh your soul as well as your mind. We had almost 3 weeks to enjoy the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique place to stay.
Everything you could ever need in a Holiday rental is provided by the Hosts including fresh eggs every day and a very generous Welcome Basket.
The furnishings and decor are superb and of the best quality.
Thanks a million to Wendy and David for providing such a beautiful home from home.
Visited August 2019
Written 20 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Cruiser797296
1 contribution
Warm welcome at Holywood Hill
As a group of 3 adults, we booked the upper apartment at Holywood Hill as we were visiting family in Belfast and wanted to visit some of the sights of Northern Ireland.
The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and well maintained and equipped.
Wendy greeted us with a large welcome pack of tea, coffee, bread, milk, butter and marmalade together with free-range eggs from her hens and a large tray of cakes.
The property stands in the middle of fields with extensive views to Helens Bay and across the water to Carrickfergus.
Access to Belfast is easy - under half an hour's drive to the city centre and the City Airport; about 20 minutes to the beautiful National Trust property of Mount Stewart by Strangford Lough; and about 1 1/2 hours to the Giant's Causeway.
This is excellent accommodation in a beautiful location. We hope to visit again!
Visited August 2019
Written 21 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sherpa470335
1 contribution
Perfect
Perfect in every way, location, cleanliness, comfort and accessibility for wheelchair. Hope to be back
Visited June 2019
Written 18 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Things to do
- Cycling areas
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Scenic views
- Waterfront views
- Mountain views
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Horse riding facilities
Living spaces
- Highchair
Location info
- Kid friendly
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Patio
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Map
Getting there
Belfast Intl Airport
27.8 km
Belfast City Airport
6.1 km
Restaurants
Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro
7.4 km
The Hoose Bistro
7.3 km
Chef and Manager
7.9 km
Tale of Spice
5.4 km
Attractions
War Years Remembered - War Museum
7 km • Military Museums
The Ark Open Farm
7.7 km • Farms
Escapade HQ
5.5 km • Escape Games
HMS Caroline
7.5 km • Speciality Museums
About the neighbourhood
Northern Ireland is a country of beauty and variety; and no part of it combines so much of each in so neat and compact an area as the heart of Down. The world knows that the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea - at Newcastle. The sea itself invades the land, forming the great bird sanctuary and yachting paradise of Strangford Lough. St Patrick sailed into the lough in A.D. 432 and eventually died - at Downpatrick. The Ards Peninsula with it's rolling drumlins and protected coves forms a shelter for the waters of Strangford Lough. Patrick Bronte, whose three daughters became great novelists, inspired them by tales of his youth in the Bann Valley. The quiet river valley from Banbridge to Rathfriland is nowadays called The Bronte Country. Here is a concentration of delights for which you would motor many miles in other places - firm, clean beaches; shoals of sea fish and rivers full of game and coarse fish; championship-standard golf; two superb forest parks; two cathedrals; castles and gardens: boating. bird-watching, walking and pony trekking.
Access
Car advised
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holywood Hill Country Cottages
- Holywood Hill Country Cottages is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.
- Holywood Hill Country Cottages has one bathroom available. See all property details.
- Holywood Hill Country Cottages has 2 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at Holywood Hill Country Cottages must last at least 4 nights. See all property details.