The Border Lodge

108 Carrickasticken Road, Forkill, BT35 9RL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>11</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
11 reviews
a white kitchen with a washer and dryer at The Border Lodge in Forkill
an aerial view of a tiny house in a yard at The Border Lodge in Forkill
a bedroom with a bed and two windows at The Border Lodge in Forkill
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The Border Lodge

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 807 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

A recently renovated holiday home set in Forkill, The Border Lodge features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.9 km from Proleek Dolmen. This holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a hot tub. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Forkill, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Louth County Museum is 7.1 km from The Border Lodge, while Carlingford Castle is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hot tub, clean and compact, rural but close to shop / bar and great base for exploring”
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Lodge had everything we needed throughout our stay. Plenty of space for everyone, comfy beds, great shower and the hot tub a brilliant addition.”
  • Loughran
    Ireland Ireland
    “Stunning place to stay. The kiddies absolutely loved it. It had everything we needed and more. Very nice hosts 👌”
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Well, what can we say about The Border Lodge.. We loved it. Could live there in a heartbeat. Perfect 🥰. Everything and more you could think of was provided for you. Very modern. Comfy beds. The hot tub and garden were amazing. Owners were...”
  • Gabriele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Four of us stayed at Border Lodge for one night, and I must say it is perfect for a wee getaway with friends or family. The property is fully furnished with modern furniture, and the jacuzzi and leisure area at the back are beautiful. There were...”
  • Rosemarie
    Ireland Ireland
    “Spotlessly clean, very comfortable. Fab hot tub! Beautiful garden for relaxing.”
  • Caroline
    France France
    “Il s'agit d'une maisonnette en préfabriqué avec 3 chambres, très joliment décorée et très très bien équipée. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le jacuzzi pendant les nuits fraîches de l'été irlandais.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by MARIE FEGAN

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
MARIE FEGAN
A brand New Modular Home, finished to the highest of standards, private & peaceful, situated in the beautiful scenic surroundings of South Armagh. Slieve Gullion Forest Park 3km away. Simply relax in the outdoor area / daybeds / luxury dining set / hot tub / alexa. local shop, in-house deli, off licence & petrol station is a 2 minute walk away. local pub 2 minute walk away, with live music every weekend, courtesy bus also available. Many other local services & attractions are close by.
Slieve Gullion Forest Park The Forge Local Bar with live music every weekend Murphy's Shop, Deli and Petrol Situation 15 minutes from Newry 15 minutes from Dundalk 25 minutes from Carlingford
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Border Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Activities
    • Live music/performance
      Off-site
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Border Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Border Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Border Lodge

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Border Lodge on this page.

    • The Border Lodge can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Border Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Border Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours
      • Horse riding
      • Live music/performance

    • The Border Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Border Lodge on this page.

    • Check-in at The Border Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Border Lodge on this page.

    • The Border Lodge is 1.7 miles from the centre of Forkill. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Border Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.