Downpatrick Cottages - Irish Self Catering Cottages in Downpatrick, County Down

Holiday Cottages in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland

Self Catering holiday home accommodation in Downpatrick

Downpatrick is one of Ireland's most ancient and historic towns. It takes its name from a dún (fort), which once stood on the hill that dominates the town and on which the cathedral stands. Ptolemy about the year AD 130 includes it as Dunum in his list of towns of Ireland. The old name of the town was Rath Celtair. It was superseded by the name Dun-leth-glas which in turn gave way in the 13th century to the present name of Dún Phádraig (anglisied as Downpatrick) - from the town's connection with the patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick was reputedly buried here in 461 on Cathedral Hill, within the grounds of Down Cathedral. His grave is still a place of pilgrimage on St Patricks Day (17 March). The Saint Patrick Visitor Centre in Downpatrick is purpose-built to tell the story of St Patrick.

For more information see www.visitdownpatrick.com

	Huddleston's Cottage - Downpatrick - County Down Beautifully restored 18th century cottage retaining and revealing the cottages 1900's original features. Kitchen/dining with original handmade brick fireplace. Cottage has wooden ceilings & floors. Tranquil rural location beside Ballydugan Lake. 1 Bedroom (sleeps 2/4)
Prices £105 - £360	Contact owner: Email: info@ballydugan.com Tel: (028) 4461 4151

	Buttermilk Cottage - Downpatrick - County Down While Buttermilk is our most spacious cottage, it retains the intimacy of the dwellings from which it originates. The living accommodation of Buttermilk Cottage centres around the old byre which features a large open fireplace of handmade brick, reaching to the original rafters. 3 Bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Prices £220 - £490	Contact owner: Email: as above Tel: (028) 4461 4151

	Orchard Cottage - Downpatrick - County Down Orchard Cottage, dating from c.1700, has character of its own, being built from the local field stone. The Cottage has been lovingly restored after years of use as a farm cart-house. Living room features a slate open fireplace with stone flagged floor. 2 Bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Prices £125 - £395	Contact owner: Email: as above Tel: (028) 4461 4151

	Sally Gardens Cottage - Downpatrick - County Down Quaint rural cottage situated in St. Patrick's Country. Luxury stone cottage dating back to 1880s. Ideal base to explore the Mourne region or Strangford Lough. Onsite facilities included disabled access; all rooms en-suite; secure parking with large garden and childrens play area. 3 Bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Prices £150 - £400	Contact owner: Email: jgordoncqs@aol.com Tel: (028) 4461 7175

County Down Cottages, Ireland
Quality self catering holiday home accommodation