Mr McGregors' Cottage

We had a really relaxed and comfortable week in the cottage.

Everything we needed was provided and the location, if you want to be right away from it all, was ideal. Some of the facilities such as the kitchen could do with being updated as they were rather tired but this didn't detract from our trip.

A quaint beautiful cosy cottage experience.

Lovely bathroom - and wonderful walks from the cottage for the dogs. Proximity to the road was a bit of a surprise and the sound of traffic disrupted the rural cottage experience slightly - but overall a wonderful stay - with wonderful coffee shop in town.

A cosy and comfortable little cottage with character.

It was peaceful and well equipped. However, we would have liked a small coffee table (but that’s nitpicking). The cottage was very clean and extremely well presented. Would recommend for a couple’s hideaway.

I found the lack of a fenced in garden area difficult with my 2 small dogs.

Being quite isolated, it was a little daunting to take the dogs out during the night. Otherwise, it's a lovely place.

We had a very enjoyable stay in Mr McGregors cottage , which has everything we could have asked for and more, except the hot water needs a mastermind to understand and the settee which for two 86 yr old’s was a bit low and hard to get up from !

!!!! Also a sign or house name would be helpful to find the entrance which is hidden from the Gortin side by long grass and undergrowth.and is not easy to navigate on a surprisingly busy road. ——- Not really a complaint , just an observation Thank you for a great week despite the wind and rain ——- we would highly recommend Mr McGregors cottage Tony & Maureen Chambers

Loverly little cottage, well equipped and nice comfy bed.

Outstanding location for walking and views down the river. Nice neighbours (cows and sheep

This is an excellent little cottage - we had a great time here with our two whippets.

A good location for exploring the west of Northern Ireland and further afield. Thanks to your staff too for their hospitality and being so attentive to us.

Thank you for upgrading my booking.

I and my dog enjoyed the spacious accommodation and front & back yards.

We had an amazing few days at Mr McGregor's cottage over the New year.

a beautiful cosy cottage set in the most scenic area of Northern Ireland. Our hosts were always on hand with any queries we had regarding our stay, Thank you:) We will definitely be back.

Nice pleasant stay away from home.

We’d booked it at least 6 weeks prior to the stay. With deposit. All fine. Lovely comfortable cottage as advertised. Please do publish my feedback. Please publish that the most annoying thing was having to read a generic email from Hogans telling me what to do, and how I should leave the property when I leave. This was emailed to me the day before I was due to leave the property… It kind of spoiled the trip reading through t&cs It made Hogans sound desperate!!! Strange that Hogans should choose to email tenants to remind them how to ‘check out’ Sour taste left. I’ll book elsewhere next time

Had a great time staying here would come again

very nice property and the weather was good

Everything was great.

Cottage is so cute and easy to find with directions provided. Very close to local village with shops etc. Spotlessly clean on our arrival and the information book provided was great. The shower controls could do with being replaced as the temperature one is hard to work and extra towels would be great for guests staying more than 2 nights. Really minor feedback on as this cottage is really special!

Would have liked a bit of space for dog's to run without being on leads but was great won't stop me from going back had a great time well looked after

We watch a lot of tv and the satellite tv improvement reception is now as good as it could be.

We cannot find fault with anything. Thanks to the caring cottage owners. Fantastic place to stay.

Points we enjoyed - Very cozy and easy to warm up, great WiFi very fast, bed is extremely comfy, secluded and private, pet friendly, good size bath tub and shower.

Issues that could use improvement - 1)The tv is very old and tiny. Couldn’t use our fire stick for movie nights and very far away from the couch so we had to use our laptop. 2)no coffee table in the living room for work to be done on the couch or laptop use. 3)hot water for the bath is very temperamental, turning the tap on quickly causes cold water. Only way we found for hot was to have the water dribble out. Clearly an issue with the boiler 4)although the description is very clear but it is very close to the road and the gate to the main road is a farm gate so dogs can easily get through it. So please be mindful about that. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and these were simply minor issues. Thank you and all the best :)

Wi Fi now available so thats great.

Also a freezer installed..... I suggest a sign on the road from Gortin saying "concealed entrance ahead". Exit and entry to property driveway not comfortable.

Great place but could be fabulous Needs a mirror in the bedroom and brighter lighting More crockery if u r to use dishwasher efficiently and better lighting around the the kitchen area too dark and a bit dangerous Curtains in the living area would look so much better than the plain blind

We were disappointed that the cottage was so near to a very busy road with oncoming traffic directly looking at the front of the house and sitting out area.

Also no safe place to walk along the road so had to walk up a steep and muddy path and through the owner's farmyard to get to the village, about 15 minutes each way.

We've enjoyed a week's break in this wee cottage.

It's cozy and fine for a couple or lone traveller. The location is quiet despite being just off a busy local road and it's central for many local walks and attractions and within a 90 minute drive to places and attractions further afield. The landscape is stunning and the local people in the shops and pubs are welcoming and friendly. Gortin has all you need for local top-up provisions and is a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk through the estate. The owner popped in to see how we were getting on. One wee thing: the bedroom could do with a mirror if you're in need of one. A week wasn't enough for us and we'd happily return.

The house has an extremely fusty smelling.

Toilet seat broken, windows hard to open. The property is described as tranquil, though it is ten yards from a road. We stayed only two nights out of seven. Had developed Chest pains .. Which has not come back since we both left the cottage. Spoke to the owner for directions prior to this, found him Clipped and unhelpful.

Loved our stay at the cottage.

Gorgeous area and only 10 minutes walk to the town of Gortin. Great coffee at the Auld Bank !!

Lovely clean cottage.

No wi fi though, also Sky needs updating to recieve HD programmes

toilet seat very loose light in shower not working shower thermostat very stiff and even at lowest was very hot bathroom window could do with at least some partial stick on frosting had to keep the blind closed apart from that it was a very quaint cottage i would say a traditional irish cottage

Lovely little cottage in beautiful surroundings, Ideal for sightseeing the outstanding scenery of County Tyrone!

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Excelent facilities.

Everything you might need provided..... Just 2 things could be better. The dining table is much too small. Shower cubicle does not have anywhere to put soap, shampoo or razor.

Quiet & Peaceful, located in a beautiful area with plenty of walks.

Close to town with friendly people. Cottage had all that we needed for the week. TV would not recieve channels ( No great loss ) but hosts had service provider out a.s.a.p for time of year *Xmas week* with new box fitted. All in all we had a great stay and would definitely be back.

We were there during the coldest week of the winter!

The cottage was warm and cosy. It was just a matter of turning radiators up and lighting the fire for extra cosines. The bathroom is quite large, but this was also kept warm. As far as equipment is concerned, a knife sharpener would be needed as all kitchen knives were very blunt and difficult to use. All in all a very happy place to stay.

This property is perfect in every aspect.

It is very clean, spacious, and a lot more facilities/utensils than I was expecting. There was a very minor issue, which was rectified by the owner extremely quickly, who was very friendly and came with scones and jam. However the most incredible aspect was the location of the cottage; 1) you could open up the half door listen to the river flow and watch the stars 2) walk beside the cottage through the trees into the village was amazing, a short walk but took a little while as you had to stop and stare at the beautiful setting. 3) beautifully quiet at night, such you could look at the fire (plenty of wood provided) and listen to the clock tick 4) easy access to the amazing Ulster way walks towards the Sperrin mountains. Only realised after I left, I stayed there as a female on my own and never even once occurred to me to worry about safety. Perfect place will definitely be back.

We loved this property and so did our dog.

The cottage is small, very warm and perfectly located to explore the area. The bed was super comfy, the bathroom huge and the outside area and access to the estate just perfect for dog walking and human running.

First time we’ve been to Ireland and thoughly enjoyed it.

Central location made it easy to visit most places and although near a main road, it was so quiet. Have used Sykes before and have not been disappointed. Owner was on hand but not intrusive. Very good holiday.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage.

The setting was idyllic. We had one problem however. The address given, Davagh Road, was incorrect. We spent an extra 2 hours driving trying to find the property. We eventually found the cottage listed on the Discover Northern Ireland website with the correct address, 20 Culvacullion Road, Gortin.

We had a great stay in the cottage.

It was a perfect place to getaway from the city and relax over New year's. We enjoyed the nearby Gortin forest walking trails, and even explored some of Donegal and the most northerly point of Ireland: Malin Head (1.5 hours drive from the cottage). Definitely recommended!

Lovely cottage, very relaxing & comfortable.

Compact but everything 2 people could need. Good location, ideal for touring both NI & ROI. I feel a little bit of tlc is now required however, perhaps a lick of fresh paint internally. Would also suggest updating your listing to include the hairdryer & small freezer as this would have helped me in advance. All in all a very enjoyable week with our 2 dogs. Would definitely return.

The cottage was superbly equipped and very very clean,the fire was lovely and toasty and the bed was so comfortable .

..we had a wonderful week ☺

Lovely cottage in the centre of Ireland.

We had a very relaxing holiday and visited various scenic spot in both southern and Northern Ireland from the cottage. With the Glenpark forest park on your doorstep.

It's pointless to ask whether something met someone's expectations - the expectations could have been completely over the top or else very low.

Needs a better question.

Living room/kitchen area all tiled perfect for dogs as one of our akitas was starting to shedd her coat it was easy to keep clean.

(hard to understand why some dog friendly holiday homes are carpeted through out)we had an excellent stay.

Great spot to use as a base for touring the local area - close to village/pubs/ shops etc and set in its own grounds so very peaceful & private

The cottage was absolutely perfect for our relaxing break away.

The fact we could bring our dog too was just brilliant. On arrival we were pleasantly surprised with homemade scones and jam, such a lovely touch. The cottage has everything we needed and the local village is only 3/4 mins drive away.

The cottage is clean and tidy on arrival.

Enjoyed the walking around the estate behind the cottage.close to shops. Had a peaceful stay. Thanks.

The area is beautiful.

The cottage was great for the 2 of us with our 2 small dogs. The settee was too low though for us oldies! It was hard to get up. Otherwise we had a lovely week, although the weather was not too good.

Simple, comfy and warm accommodation.

Cottage suited us and was in a perfect location for cycling around the Sperrins with many routes starting right from the front gate, bonus of having a bath for relaxing in afterwards. We were surprised that the cottage was on the main road between Plumbridge and Gortin which got quite busy but it was very quiet at night and it is in the middle of stunning countryside with plenty of narrow country lanes to explore. Great for active outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and fishing.

Cosy cottage just big enough for two people.

The weather was great, we had some lovely walks around the estate at the back of cottage, you’ll need some good waterproof boots for this. We also visited Gortin forest park a few miles away with our two dogs. The owner called in to see if we were ok. We had a great time and will visit it again.

Make visitors aware that solitude is the thing , so if it's company you crave, it's not for you.

We loved the quiet with no interruptions but no wifi, so keep that in mind!

The cottage was lovely but it could do with having a freezer and wi-fi internet

A lovely little cottage.

Set in its own space but within walking distance of the village where there is a very good coffee shop. Large bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Kitchen a little tired but was fine for our purposes.

We had a great holiday and found the location of the cottage ideal for all the places we wanted to visit while we were in Northern Ireland.

What a lovely country with such friendly people. We'll always remember the time we spent there and hope it won't be long before we're back again.

A lovely peaceful holiday.

Just what we needed. And the bed was sooooo comfy!!!!!!!

The cottage was cozy and tranquil although the village of Gortin was close by with shops and an amazing coffee shop.

The welcome was gracious - wonderful hosts who made us welcome but did not intrude and invited us to walk around and explore the estate and, as dog owners, this was a really refreshing change. We spent a very happy Christmas here.

The cottage was wonderful, very clean and cosy, just what I needed for a retreat.

Very pleasant stay.

Cottage very quaint and cosy and the garden was great for our blind dog. Lovely walks all around amid beautiful countryside.

What a beautiful place Gortin is.

Cute little village, river running at the front, cattle in the field. We took some great photos of the curious cows. Gortin has a new café open where we had breakfast on the Sunday. Fabulous and well worth a visit and we were disappointed we didn't make it back there. We had a fantastic holiday, travelling all over Northern Ireland, good central location and we had the best weather. The basket of tourism leaflets were useful. However, our overall impression of the cottage was 'a little disappointed'. It could do with a little tlc, both inside and outside. Definitely needs an extra light around the back for the bins, and the windows all need a quick brush down. There is a musty smell as you enter the cottage which could be damp. Its a little dated and basic. No welcome package....perhaps we have been spoilt with our previous bookings with Sykes? However, that aside, there were some things left by previous holiday makers. We did throw the stale biscuits away though which then meant we were unsure how long everything else had been there!? There are a couple of well stocked shops in Gortin. Bit of a shortage of towels. We were a couple and got one hand towel, one bath towel and a bath sheet (described as towels provided??)....luckily since it was our first time here I brought flannels and hand towels which we needed. No hand towel in the toilet either and a lack of toilet roll holders-also the toilet brush is broken, not that I wanted to use it, it needs to be binned. Lots of hot water, good woodburner (described as an open fire) The curtains in the bathroom get in the way a bit - a blind would be better. Good separate shower - (described as shower over?) Bedroom was a good size, plenty of room but not impressed by the bag of (dirty??) towels and sheets at the bottom of the wardrobe or the drawers full up of cushions and pillows. We didn't use the washing machine, iron or dishwasher - but I don't remember seeing any tablets/powder, which you don't really want to be buying if you are on holiday? Torch provided needs new batteries. Overall we had such a good a holiday and we were out over 12 hours a day so we were comfortable enough. However, when we return to Northern Ireland, which we fully intend to do, its likely we will be booking a different property.

Lovely stay in beautiful Mr.

McGregors Cottage. The cottage is beautiful and very well maintained, it had all the amenities that you could possibly need and the owners were on hand if anything was needed. The cottage is set in a stunning location for nature enthusiast's and plenty of hiking and cycling is possible. I look forward to my next visit.

Very romantic and secluded property.

Not to far from village but far enough to be secluded.

Really nice place to stay if you want to get away and just relax.

Nice rural feel and yet convenient to local shop. The house was lovely and cosy.

Very enjoyable stay in this warm and cosy cottage.

Well equipped and well placed for trips out.

Just had a fantastic time.

Very relaxing quite cottage. Would highly recommend for shorts visits for seeing the local area, or just relaxing!!! The ate very accommodating. James

You cannot improve on perfection and this was it

I've put met expectations rather than exceeded because we have used Sykes in the past and we therefore know the high standards you have.

The cottage is ideal for a quiet get-away and offers plenty of opportunities for local walks or day tours to neighbouring towns.

We loved the rural setting at the edge of a large country estate and felt really welcome and well looked after. The cottage is well equipped. We particularly loved the generous bathroom with shower unit and bathtub! We are certainly considering returning at some stage.

Pretty cottage in a lovely location.

Good powerful shower. It does need updating. The cooker is ancient and needs replacing. The sofa in the sitting area needs replacing. Although the cottage was clean, the pillows were very brown and discoloured - very off-putting. There is a general damp, musty smell on returning to the cottage, although it is warm and cosy inside. Just a few small updates will make this a perfect location for a quiet holiday.

Very disappointing

I have to say I was concerned about what we would find after reading so many negative comments about Sykes on social media and doing the bookings etc from New Zealand BUT my fears were dispelled after contact by the owner regarding time of arrival and where the key would be left so my personal thoughts about Sykes are all positive.

Now the cottage, we were emailed details by the owner and even had a visit by her husband bringing a bottle of wine. Had a good chat with him over a cup of tea which was neat. Later in the week were invited and went for a drink at their home. The cottage is for two people because of its size but everything is there, good heating, plenty of hot water, fire place, washing machine and a good sized double bed. A few minutes drive to the wee village of Gortin and easy drive to larger places such as Derry and Omagh. We stayed for a week and if you want a decent break in Northern Ireland then Mr McGrgors cottage is a very good start. Would we come back? I think we would as everything we wanted/needed was right there. Thank you Sykes and the owners.

Peace and tranquility.

Spectacular scenery.

The tv reception is very poor