Golfing on-site, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this cottage. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Pet-friendly
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Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.
FREE WI-FI THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY This is 5 star luxury self catering accommodation in a beautifully refurbished early victorian gatelodge. Located midst the drumlins of scenic Co Down, it is ideally located to explore local country towns. Visit historic Dromore where invading Normans built a mound and there is the remains of a castle. Five miles from the lodge, the A1 carriageway gives guests quick and easy access north to Belfast (30 minutes drive) and the Country Antrim coast, south to Dublin, west via the M1 motorway to Fermanagh lakelands. Drive west to the scenic Mourne mountains (40 minutes) via Slieve Croob and the viewpoint at the Windy Gap. Golf, fishing, cycling, swimming, horse riding and cinema facilities within a short drive. Many good local pubs and restaurants are located in nearby towns and by. For those who like to shop we are close to Belfast, Sprucefield and the Outlet at Banbridge. The rural location ensures a stress free and relaxing break. The accommodation has two large double bedrooms with super king size or single beds. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room. The main bathroom has a bath and shower. The modern, fully equipped kitchen and dining room provide a relaxing area for family dining or for a romantic meal "a deux"! The large sitting room has comfortable sofas and a wood burning stove and TV/DVD and a selection of books and board games. A fully equipped laundry room has an area to hang outdoor coats and shoes. Luxury bed linen and towels are supplied. A folding bed and cot can be supplied at a small extra cost. The accommodation is all on one level so suitable for wheelchairs and disabled access.
Located in Dromore, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mourne Mountains and Lagan Valley, while Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Irish Linen Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Dromore Leisure Centre and Banbridge Leisure Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby. Visit our Dromore travel guide
Is Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lagan Park, Dromore Leisure Centre, and Finnis Play Park. Begny Lake and Mourne Mountains are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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9.8
Exceptional
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spacious, peaceful, stylish property in a beautiful rural setting
We really loved the gate lodge - very spacious and comfortable. It has the most beautiful rural views but is also well located close to local towns and villages. We'd thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good
kelly
19 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely warm and comfortable lodge in an excellent location, all household amenities available and extra little touches that make a difference I.e milk, coffee, kitchen roll etc on arrival. Amazing big secure garden that our dog loved. My only complaint is for some reason our dog wasn’t added on when booking so was charged an extra £60 on arrival, if I’d of known the cost when booking didn’t include the dog I would have probably have looked for somewhere more cost effective.
Had a lovely stay at Scion Lodge. Plenty of space, clean, everything we needed, quiet and great farmland scenery to wake up to. I would highly recommend for those planning hiking in the Mournes or on a Game of Thrones tour. Thank you Esther.
We had a lovely stay, the lodge is lovely and the standard of accommodation was very high. It was a lovely place to return to after a busy day exploring.
The location of the lodge was more remote than expected but we soon got used to the rural location - the roads were narrow but luckily we had access to a good Sat Nav and always found our way about. We managed to see a lot of Northern Ireland and ventured down to Dublin for the day.
Our only regret about choosing this charming property is that we were unable to stay longer! It was the perfect spot for our family to rest and restore after busy days seeing Northern Ireland. Esther is friendly and welcoming, the home was perfect and the nearby village had all the necessities.
The cottage itself was everything we had hoped for … fabulous accommodation, clean, peaceful and well maintained. It was an excellent location for easy access to all parts of the country’s tourist attractions and places of interest.
We would highly recommend this cottage and location as the perfect base.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
25 May 2018
Peaceful.
Such a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. Great views of the surrounding countryside and when you want the city it’s only a 30 minute drive into Belfast.
Esther was an excellent host, she has a wonderful property that is very well maintained, it is situated in a quiet area with local amenities very close, a very good stay. One of our favourite cottages
If someone is looking to stay in northern Ireland, I would highly recommend this place. Esther, our host has created an absolutely wonderful home-away-from-home. The surrounding area is stunning. The Halfway House restaurant is a short distance away, the food and the service there is also five star. When we return this is where we will stay.
We used this comfortable, well appointed, gate house as our home base for our tour of Northern Ireland. It was absolutely perfect and even had a dryer, making it possible for us to refresh for the second week of our journey.
The views were outstanding, the local villages had wonderful restaurants, grocery’s and quaint Irish pubs.
If you choose to stay here you will not regret it; I promise.
A really comfortable cottage of character in a peaceful location, with nice outlook over surrounding countryside. Our host Esther went out of her way to help us after we suffered a seroius health problem during our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good
Jennifer F.
7 Dec 2018
Very comfortable house
This house has a lovely kitchen and beautiful Irish art throughout. The bedrooms and bathrooms are warm and comfortable however it is not perfectly clean. The linens are clean but the other surfaces and floors leave quite a bit to be desired. However we would be happy to rebook it as it is well appointed and very cozy. Thank you for the extra detail of tape so we could wrap some presents.
We enjoyed our stay at Scion Lodge. Location was peaceful with beautiful views of the countryside.
Ester was friendly and arrival process was easy. Only criticism is that we found the kitchen a little lacking in cooking utensils ( baking trays etc). Otherwise accommodation was very roomy and well equipped.
Scion Lodge was a perfect location for a short break. In fact Scion Lodge exceeded our expectations. The house is very well presented and is tuacked away off a quiet leafy country lane. It was a lovely quiet location. There was really nothing more that we could ask for. Esther, the property owner, popped up one morning to introduce herself as well and pass on some good advice re local attractions etc. Also when we arrived at the property Esther had already left some food supplies in the kitchen for us which was a welcome and very nice touch indeed. The house was very clean and extremely well presented. It was perfect for us as a couple but could easlily cater for 4 people. The wifi connection was also very good. There is a picnic table outside as well which we availed off for breakfast. All in all it was a superb house and we are definitely considering a return visit for a longer period.
Met all of our expectations from the online description and the country location of the property was great - lovely and quiet but near main roads with good access to the areas that we wished to visit. Excellent information provided.
The gate lodge is a lovely property with everything you need to enjoy your visit to this part of County Down.
Check in and check out was very straightforward and Esther was on hand if needed.
We couldn’t recommend this property highly enough and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, especially the peat fuelled fire in the lounge.