Thistle Thatch Cottage and Hot Tub - Mourne Mountains

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9
  • The entire place is yours
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Historic Setting: Thistle Thatch Cottage and Hot Tub in Down offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. The property features sea and mountain views, providing a picturesque setting for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a wellness package, and a hot tub. The cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, stovetop, and kitchenware. Additional facilities include a garden, outdoor seating area, and picnic spot. Local Attractions: Located 61 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, the property is near King John's Castle (43 km), Proleek Dolmen (44 km), and The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman (26 km). Highly rated by guests, Thistle Thatch Cottage and Hot Tub ensures a memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • FREE private parking!

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Elora
Ireland Ireland
“Just back from a 2 night stay here 😍 it was amazing and so relaxing. Andy was a great host and very quick to respond.”
Wishy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This cottage is straight from an Irish fairytale. Think the cottage from the movie "The Holiday" starring Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law, and multiply it by 1000. The views, the hot tub, the pure bliss - then couple that with the fact that...”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovingly restoration, loads of attention to detail. Lovely cottage and stunning views.”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect. A wonderfully restored cottage in a beautiful setting. We loved cooking on the Esse and taking in the nature and surroundings from the hot tub. It really is like stepping back in time and we couldn't think of a better place...”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A really great quiet retreat. The pictures are accurate and the place was just really relaxing and made it easy to wind down. Great views, house is quaint and clean. Hottub and garden swing are great. Night sky views are brilliant and the sunrises...”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. So special, the best place I’ve ever stayed!”
Murray
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was exactly what we wanted. Andy, the host, was very helpful and responsive. He assisted massively when snow was expected.”
Erika
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely loved our weekend at the cottage, away from everything. The views are spectacular. The wood burning stove kept the whole place warm and cosy, and is a dream to cook on. The hot tub was the cherry on top of a perfect stay. Thanks again...”
Jude
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was absolutely stunning, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mournes with breath-taking views. The decor was done to a fine art and everything about the cottage is cosy and comfortable. If you're looking for a peaceful and...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The back to basics feel of our stay. We thought at first the lack of a TV was some thing we were going to miss but not a bit. It would have taken away from the feel, and peace of our stay. The wood burning stove is not a restriction on what you...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Andy

9.8
Host review score
Andy
At over 1000 feet above the Irish Sea, Thistle thatch cottage is the highest traditional Irish thatch Cottage in Ireland & offers breathtaking views over Tollymore Forest Park, and the surrounding Kingdom of Mourne Mountains - Northern Ireland's only designated National Park. The traditional Irish thatch cottage was constructed during American Independence in 1783, and is easily accessed by car via road - lost within a wilderness of wildflower meadow, Emerald green farmland & cloud shrouded mountains where your only neighbours are grazing sheep and buzzards flying overhead!
I love to see guests reaction when they first arrive at Thistle thatch cottage for check-in - their amazement of how unique and special the historic thatch cottage really is. Walks & cycles from the cottage are my favourite, then returning to enjoy a wee whiskey or two by the turf fire!
Tollymore Forest is an ancient woodland that Home Box Office (HBO) used to film Game of Thrones pivotal scenes such as where the Stark Children found the Direwolf Dog Puppies under the picturesque river bridge, and Thistle Thatch cottage is the ideal base to explore these magical locations from. If you fancy eating out there is a great selection of award winning restaurants, cafes & pubs in Newcastle & Dundrum village, just 10 minutes drive by car from the cottage.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thistle Thatch Cottage and Hot Tub - Mourne Mountains

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Thistle Thatch Cottage and Hot Tub - Mourne Mountains takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. That's about US$327. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thistle Thatch Cottage and Hot Tub - Mourne Mountains in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.