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Annie's
Cottage is one of four cottages that make
up
Rosevale Farm Cottages. Located in
an idyllic country setting, this property
provides an authentic atmosphere of bygone
days with period features having been
tastefully combined with a number of modern
conveniences.
Completely
refurbished, this cottage originates in
the 18th Century when Rosevale Farm was the
home of workers from the Sharman Crawford
Estate of which it was then a part. The
surrounding fields are currently grazed by
rare Irish breeds. Due to the nature of the
property all the cottages are strictly no
smoking and no pets.
Within 1 mile is the picture-postcard
village of Crawfordsburn, home to the oldest
inn in Ireland, dating back to 1614.
Crawfordsburn Inn has been frequented over
the years by such illustrious figures as
Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, legendary
highwayman Dick Turpin, former US President
George Bush (Senior) and even C.S. Lewis who
spent his holidays here.
Just behind
the inn is Crawfordsburn Country Park. This
five-and-a-half acre park offers quiet
walkways, beach and car parking facilities. Pedestrian
access can be gained by pathways behind the
Inn. The visitor centre offers wildlife exhibitions and audio-visual presentations.
The golden beach attracts thousands of bathers and
sun worshippers throughout the summer. There are
several marked walks including the Glen Walk which
follows the Crawford's Burn up through woodland and
under a gigantic five arch railway viaduct to the
beautiful waterfall. For more information see no.2
on our tourist attractions for County Down
click here.
The nearest
town is Bangor, a maritime resort with an
impressive history of monastic settlements
dating back to the sixth century. Five
minutes' drive will take you into town where
you will enjoy sight-seeing, shopping and a
mouth-watering array of excellent
restaurants.
The lively
city of Belfast lies just over ten miles
along the shores of Belfast Lough. The city
offers all the facilities demanded of
tourists on a city break. New shopping
precincts, restaurants and centres of
entertainment are springing up all the time.
Despite the
proximity of these thriving centres, the
cottages nestle in an area of rural
tranquillity where the bustle of everyday
life seems a million miles away.
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