The Gardener's Cottage | Cottage in Ballynahinch

10.0 (6 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Ballynahinch Cottage | The Gardener's Cottage

1 Bedroom Cottage in Ballynahinch

A charming little stone cottage set in 20 acres of stunning gardens and woodland in County Down. Explore the garden setting of this cosy stone cottage amid the gentle bustle of a working smallholding with geese, chickens, sheep, goats and even the occasional peacock.
Many historic and prehistoric sites nearby including filming locations of the Game of Thrones. Close to beaches and hill walking, National Trust properties and, though a rural location, close enough to Belfast to access the city.
The space
This cosy cottage sits in the lush gardens and yard of Knocknamorney house. Originally a spiritual retreat, rumour has it that the cottage was built for the Dalai Lama when he visited Northern Ireland. It has its own front door, a bedroom, shower room with separate dressing room and a small kitchen. It is located in the yard that is shared with the main house. It also has a private parking space.
Fully furnished kitchen with oven/hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dining table seating for 2.
Dressing room with shower room.
Bedroom with double bed with wall mounted digital TV with freeview.
**Please note there is no lounge space in the property.
There is a laundrette in saintfield village and there is a washing machine in the main house that can be used by arrangement. There is a drying area to the rear of the cottage.
Guest access
The cottage is located in 20 acres of pleasure gardens which include a fire pit, allotment, arboretum, a maze and a many other exciting outdoor spaces.
You are welcome to explore the gardens at your leisure. We even have an old Irish cottage ruin!
Other things to note
Bring your horse along on holiday! We have paddocks and stabling if you need it. Get in touch and we can cater for all your equestrian needs.

The Gardener's Cottage is located in Ballynahinch. The Gardener's Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Gardener's Cottage has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ballynahinch has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ballynahinch, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • In a village
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Stewart D.
Sep 9, 2025 03:20:17 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Excellent stay in a bucolic setting
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