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The
cottages (or mews) are converted
18th Century working horse stables
that sit in an area of outstanding
natural beauty, rich in history and
nestled in the very heart of County
Down. Their unique location allows
guests to choose whether they spend
their days immersed in the
delightful local community, or to
experience city life with the City
of Belfast just a short drive or bus
journey away. There are four
cottages available (1 x 3 bed, 2 x 2 bed, 1 x 1 bed).
Employed as working horse stables in
the 18th Century, the mews have been
converted into beautiful, one of a
kind apartments for our guests to
enjoy. No detail was spared when we
converted these beautiful buildings
into living spaces.
The
first floor lounges with their
galley kitchens, pine floors and
handcrafted antique furniture offer
panoramic views of Strangford Lough
and the surrounding countryside. As
soon as you enter the cottages you
are met with a warm and welcoming
atmosphere and you know you are
going to enjoy your stay.
Each
of the mews has its own unique
layout and character, with two of
them having two bedrooms, one with
three bedrooms and one with one
bedroom, there is sure to be an
arrangement here to meet your needs
perfectly.
Our
mews cater well for the equestrian
community. We are home to
International Three Day Event rider
Joseph Murphy. Riding holidays can
be arranged with us and stabling is
available for your horses or ponies
onsite. We are great animal lovers
and have a beautiful pet lodge just
a short walk from the mews which
allows our guests to plan their
breaks with us and bring along their
pets.
We are
nestled in an area that is
exceedingly wealthy in historical
relics. The very name "Strangford"
is derived from the Old Norse "Strangr-fjoršr",
meaning Strong Fjord. This area was
once a Viking stronghold and
traditions from this time still live
on today.
There
are historical sites aplenty in our
area: cathedrals, monasteries,
forts, castles and towers. Only a
twenty minute drive away is the town
of Downpatrick, housing Down
Cathedral: the final resting place
of St Patrick.
In
more recent times our area was home
to much of the island's ruling
Gentry, whose homes are now in the
hands of the National Trust with
many open to the public.
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