Offering garden views, Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat is an accommodation set in Ballywalter, 32 km from The Waterfront Hall and 32 km from Titanic Belfast. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from SSE Arena. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy snorkelling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 37 km from Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat, while Mount Stewart House is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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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.
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 Desi and Catriona

9.1
9.1
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Host review score

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating 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
    • Snorkelling
      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
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 16:00 to 23:00

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

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 11:30

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 4 years 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat

    • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Bowling
      • Snorkelling
      • 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.

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

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat is 1,050 yards from the centre of Ballywalter. 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Castle Hill Cottage & Paddlers Retreat is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

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

      • 4 guests

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