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A living room with a white sofa, a striped throw blanket, a small round table, and a staircase leading to an upper level with a stone wall.
A white building with a stone wall in front, a sloped roof, and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a chandelier, a white sofa, a brown leather chair, and a view into the kitchen.
A living room with a television, a window with a plant, a chandelier, and a door with a window.
A wooden picnic table with benches on a stone patio, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saintfield
  • Place, Rowallane Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saintfield Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Titanic Belfast
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ballynahinch

This cottage is located within a 15-minute drive of Strangford and Lecale and Montalto Estate. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Rowallane Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saintfield Library - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Queen's University of Belfast - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Belfast City Hall - 31 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 33 min drive - 25.3 miles

Getting around

  • Derriaghy Station - 18 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Auld House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪John Dory's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lineage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saints - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kin & Folk - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails

Built in the 1860’s, The cottage is a cosy traditional Irish cottage on the edge of the National Trust property Rowallane Gardens.

This extra special cottage is nestled into the hillside of an ancient fort in the charming village of Saintfield of County Down. Recently lovingly restored, much care and attention was made to maintain its unique character and features and a stay here is truly an escape into Irish history.

The cottage is part of a private estate.
The space
The cottage is the style of a typical traditional old Irish stone cottage and was built in 1860. The walls of the cottage are very thick and the original cottage consisted of a living room/kitchen with a large fire inglenook area where food would have been prepared, a separate bedroom and a sleeping loft upstairs. It was extended in the 1980’s to add another bedroom and an indoor bathroom. It then fell into disrepair and was left uninhabited for a number if years. During the lockdown we took on the project if fixing it up and extending the kitchen to hold a dining table and modernising it while keeping the old character that we adored. It was a labour of love and we are so happy with the way it all turned out.
Guest access
The property is off the lane and has ample parking for a number of cars.
Other things to note
Just a wee note on the upstairs bedroom with the two single beds. It’s pretty cosy and you can stand in the middle but the pitch is quite low as it’s an old cottage. The stair up are also quite narrow so please be aware of that to make sure it suits.

Would you like some chickens to look after during your stay? We can provide you with some hens in a hutch in the garden and you can look after them and collect your own eggs for breakfast. (Cost for chickens for the duration of your stay is £40) let us know when you book.

The cottage has a wood burning stove which you are welcome to use. Please only use wood, the is an amble wood pile at the side of the cottage in the garden.
The cottage features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Ballynahinch, close to Montalto Estate.

Is parking available on site at Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), which is 15.3 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is around 21.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails.

Old Stone Cottage - historical cottage with woodburner, great trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting, would book again happily
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Extremely quiet and peaceful. Shall be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

simon r.

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

Lovely place in Irish countryside with lots of space

We stayed from Monday through to Sunday; 2 adults, 12 years old daughter and 2 dogs. We had a thoroughly lovely stay here with quiet surrounds, fresh eggs for breakfast and loads of space for the dogs to run around. We spent a little time initially ensuring the dogs couldn't get out the huge garden because of the sheep and horses that live around you (and who add to the feeling of "being away from it all" ) and they were then free to enjoy their holiday too! Rowallane gardens next door are beautiful and we had a pleasant afternoon strolling around and enjoying their cake and coffee. We had a brief initial problem with communications on arrival but this all seems to come from the VRBO messenger system not working correctly at either end, it was all quickly resolved and we had a fine stay. Thanks Simon, Abbie and Emma
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We go to Belfast every summer to visit family. This cottage was absolutely perfect for us. So peaceful but ten minutes drive away from some shops and eating places. The cottage is stunning. We would highly recommend. We will definitely be returning next year if it’s available. Thank you so much to Joanne for information about local area and places to eat. We couldn’t have loved it more X
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026