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Davy's Cottage is one of four cottages that make up
Rosevale Farm Cottages. Completely refurbished, this cottage originates from 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.
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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