Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat is located in Ballywalter, just 20 miles from SSE Arena, Belfast and 20 miles from The Waterfront Hall. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this vacation home also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat can enjoy snorkeling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Titanic Belfast is 20 miles from the accommodation, while The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 23 miles from the property. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 20 miles from Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Ballywalter
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  • Suzanne
    Ireland Ireland
    A cosy house with lovely personal touches. Comfy reading spots in the bedroom and living area Great cooking facilities. The guitar was a great surprise
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place for a holiday, big spacious, well equipped
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was approximately 280m from my parent’s house whom I was visiting.

Hosted by Desi and Catriona

9.1
9.1
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Desi and Catriona
Situated in Ballywalter village but located on a private lane way with no through traffic make the house a peaceful retreat. It has a seaside feel. You can enjoy views of Scotland and The Isle of man from the main bedroom. This beroom faces East so you can have spectacular sun rises. The afternoon turns the private back patio area into a real suntrap untill late evening in summer. Sun sets and a BBQ on Strangford Lough a few minutes drive away are a must. The Cottage is a small holiday home with a big feel. Enjoy the open fire and cosy nights in peace and comfort after a day on the water of exploring.
Thankyou for choosing Castlehill Cottage. We enjoy sharing this unique setting with you. To experience the cosy friendly feel of Castlehill and its residents who are friendly fun and always willing to help and chat. Ive lived in the Cottage for 15 years.The village has expanded but Castlehill because of its unique location remains quiet and peaceful while being in the centre of the village. We have Sea Kayaked the area sailed and windsurfed it for many years The area is of outstanding natural beauty and perfect for the watersport enthusiast. You have the irish sea and Strangford Lough marine reserve on your doorstep. Long sandy beaches provide the walker with a relaxing way to explore the coastline. Mount Stewart house and gardens are a must see location. The Cottage is within driving distance of major shopping towns so you have the best of both worlds. We hope you get out and about. enjoy your stay . Desi and Catriona.
Strangford Lough. Irish Sea. Ballywalter Beach. Greyabbey Orange tree wedding venue. Mount Stewart House and gardens. Portaferry Aquarium. Scrabo tower country park. Short drive to Donaghadee, Bangor, Holywood Ulster folk museum.Belfast 35 min drive. Saint Patricks trial and Mourne coastal route.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Snorkeling
      Off-site
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 4 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat

    • Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Bowling
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beach

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat on this page.

    • Check-in at Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat is 3,100 feet from the center of Ballywalter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.