Blackthorn Cottage - Slievemoyle Cottages - Strangford, Down

Blackthorn Cottage is a spacious and charmingly restored stone cottage sitting on what used to be a working hill farm, full of old world charm yet offering every modern convenience and utility.

The cottage is part of Slievemoyle Cottages which won the 'Best New Tourism Business 2008' in the Down District 'Tourism Heroes Awards'. Built in the 18th Century much of the original character has been retained.  With three bedrooms and sleeping eight persons this cottage is suitable for larger famlies or groups. There is a  grassed garden  shared with Mill Cottage next door, own balcony, patio, dedicated driveway, parking spaces and access to 56 acres of hillside which guests are free to explore.

A short drive away is Downpatrick which is home to Down County Museum, Down Cathedral, St Patrick's Visitor Centre and the final resting place of Saint Patrick, along with Saints Brigid and Colmcille. Downpatrick Race Course is home of the Ulster Grand National, and plays host to a series of meetings throughout the year. There is an indoor swimming pool, shopping and a wide choice of fine restaurants and pubs to meet the most discerning tastes.

Situated in the heart of County Down your choice of activities within a 30 mile radius is almost limitless. Spend a day in the Mourne Mountains climbing, hiking, or pony trekking. Relax on Newcastle promenade and beach, take the ferry across Strangford Lough to the Ards Peninsula. Not to mention the many castles, stately homes, parks and beaches within easy reach of the cottage.

Blackthorn Cottage offers guests an unequalled opportunity to step back in time without relinquishing modern comforts and still be close to all the North has to offer including Belfast City which is less than an hour away.

Blackthorn Cottage	Living area
Woodburning stove	Doors to patio
Bedroom with en-suite	View from cottage