Located in Castlewellan and only 42 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, Whitehill Cottage provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views and is 44 km from SSE Arena and 45 km from Titanic Belfast. The property is non-smoking and is set 44 km from The Waterfront Hall. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, the holiday home offers outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Guests at Whitehill Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Down Cathedral is 28 km from the accommodation, while The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 32 km away. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 46 km from Whitehill Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Jaimie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage in idyllic surroundings. Has everything you’d need and is really comfortable with bags of character. And Lynda the host is utterly brilliant.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The Cottage is located in a beautiful part of Northern Ireland. Just 15 mins from town, it was the perfect place to take some ‘time out’. Lynda is a brilliant host with excellent communication. She made the whole process easy. The cottage is well...
  • Cathal
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful cottage in a lovely location with everything one would need in it. Very comfortable.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 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 Lynda Martin

9.9
9.9
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Host review score

Lynda Martin
Set in rolling countryside Whitehill Cottage has been beautifully restored using traditional techniques, to offer comfortable modern facilities whilst maintaining the period features and ambience of what is a stunning example of a traditional Irish vernacular cottage. Situated on a quiet country lane you step out of the front door to stunning scenery and miles of beautiful walks. An ideal family getaway, or for the adventurous, a perfect hub for exploring all that Northern Ireland has to offer. Guests will enjoy access to the entire house including garden, and outbuilding for storage of bicycles and equipment available upon request. Ample parking within the grounds.
Whitehill Cottage is a family owned holiday cottage looked after by your host Lynda. We live only 20 minutes away and are available by phone anytime during your visit. We want your stay at Whitehill Cottage to be perfect so would welcome any questions you may have, and we're happy to offer advice about the accommodation, places to visit, where to eat, what to do etc. Please feel free to drop us a message in advance of your visit.
Perfectly situated for access to the Mourne Mountains, forest parks, beautiful sandy beaches and the invigorating Irish Sea! Close to a number of Game Of Thrones filming locations including National Trust Castle Ward, the original home of Winterfell. Local village pub in Leitrim (2.5 miles) Castlewellan Forest Park, castle and lake (5 miles) Newcastle, County Down - The Gateway to the Mourne Mountains (10 miles) Tollymore Forest Park (10 miles) Belfast City Centre (25 miles) Titanic Belfast (27 miles) Giant's Causeway (81 miles) Getting around: Own transportation is recommended due to rural location. Bus service from Leitrim village (2.5 miles). Nearest petrol station (6 miles). Closest town, Castlewellan (6.5 miles). Belfast City Centre (25 miles). George Best Belfast City Airport (29 miles) Belfast International Airport (34 miles) Belfast ferry terminals (29 miles) Dublin (92 miles)
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whitehill Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 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
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Bingo
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Aerobics
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Archery
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whitehill Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

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

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    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 room.

    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 - 2 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.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    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

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

    Please inform Whitehill Cottage 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.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Whitehill Cottage

    • Whitehill Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding
      • Archery
      • Bingo
      • Aerobics

    • Check-in at Whitehill Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Whitehill Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Whitehill Cottage is 4.3 miles from the centre of Castlewellan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Whitehill Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Whitehill Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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