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River Cottage

(Ref. 1040801)

Annalong, County Down, County Down Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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7 Customer Reviews

  • "Everything you could possibly need was provided."

    Very clean and comfortable. Lovely gesture of some food being left for you.. . Good location

    Reviewed by Wendy13.3Jun 2023

  • "A really lovely property."

    Cozy and comfortable. Generous welcome pack. Thank you. Great coast walks from the doorstep with the family dog. Plenty to see around County Down. Great base for sightseeing.

    Reviewed by Clare13.3Apr 2023

  • "Excellent property."

    Everything we needed was provided. Hope to stay at this location again. Really enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Linda13.3Jun 2022

  • "Warm welcome."

    Excellent property and great location for exploring the Mourne.

    Reviewed by Valerie6.3Oct 2021

  • "This cottage surpassed our expectations in terms of facilities and location - it was perfect for us and everything was thought of!"

    Have every intention of visiting again in the near future

    Reviewed by Trudy6.7Jun 2021

  • "Great base for the mournes and South down area, with a coastal walk just over the bridge."

    Great facilities, cosy yet spacious. The garden and seating area overlooking was a delightful chill space. Exceeded expectations.

    Reviewed by Patricia16.0Aug 2020

  • "Great location for hill walking in the Mourne Mountains."

    Really enjoyed my stay at River Cottage and would highly recommend it.

    Reviewed by Peter16.0Jul 2020

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Summary

  • All-ground-floor
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Shower room with shower, basin, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Conservatory
  • Oil central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric range oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TVs, and WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for two cars to the rear, on-street parking to the front
  • Garden with patio, lawn, seating and access down to the river
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub within 0.01 miles
  • Note: The garden leads to the river so children and pets must be supervised at all times
  • Note: The sofa bed is for flexibility and can comfortably sleep 2 kids or one adult
  • Note: No hen/ stag or similar.

The property

Offering lovely ground-floor accommodation in the bustling fishing village of Annalong, this delightful cottage is a great place from which to explore Northern Ireland's east coast.

Just walk down to the bottom of River Cottage's garden to discover the Annalong River, while the property lies within easy reach of amenities, and with two double bedrooms, this property is ideal for two couples.

Make your way into the homely sitting room after an afternoon walk and settle in for the evening, light the pretty, white woodburning stove for warmth, and rest on one of the two maroon sofas.

Over in the open-plan living space you can discover a well-equipped and organised kitchen, host to all the essential appliances including an electric range oven and hob, a fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher, among several more.

Whip up something tasty to eat at the dining table here, with this space also hosting a double sofa bed for flexible sleeping arrangements.

Head outside and into the conservatory accessed through the garage, where a handy washing machine lives, and find some lovely seating looking out onto the long garden lawn and seating beyond, perfect for warm summer days.

Retreat to one of the two double bedrooms both decorated in a light and bright fashion with floral bedding, served by a neat shower room offering a delightful spot to freshen up.

Delight in an evening out to eat at the highly recommended Harbour Inn Restaurant, or stop in at the award-winning Galley Fish & Chip Shop.

Discover the wonderful Silent Valley Reservoir & Mountain Park further inland for some stunning, scenic walks and views of the area, or head to the Mourne Mountains for some more vigorous trekking.

Spend a sunny day at the seaside resort of Newcastle where a delightful beach awaits you, along with the fabulous Royal County Down Golf Club for those keen golfers.

Follow the Shimna River inland from Newcastle to come to the Tollymore Forest Park where an abundance of walking trails await you.

The city of Newry is within easy reach as well and offers a livelier scene with a wide selection of shops and bars to keep you entertained.

River Cottage is a great base from which to enjoy this lovely area of Northern Ireland.

Note: Property can be booked with Ref. 1069790, together sleeping 9 guests.

About the location

ANNALONG, COUNTY DOWN

Kilkeel 5 miles; Newcastle 5 miles; Newry 24 miles

The pretty fishing village of Annalong sits at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides two convenience stores and two pubs, one serving seafood and overlooking the village's harbour. There is also two cafés and two takeaways. Nearby, head five miles south along the coast to the well-stocked town of Kilkeel, or seven miles north to the attractive seaside resort of Newcastle. The wonderful city of Newry is also within driving distance and is certainly worth a day trip as it provides a wealth of amenities as well as a museum and much more.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas