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Murlough Country House built in 1750

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Murlough Country House built in 1750

Murlough Country House is a beautiful Grade 2 listed Georgian home. Steeped in character and charm it is surrounded by the spectacular Murlough National Nature Reserve with the magnificent Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. It is a haven to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature as well as a wide range of outdoor activities on your doorstep. Our stunning home, offers exclusivity and the most superb surroundings for the perfect holiday, long weekend break, corporate event or small celebration event.
The space
‘Murlough Country House’ is a unique double fronted Georgian Home that proudly sits on 6 acres. It holds a commanding position surrounded by ‘Murlough National Nature Reserve’ and has the stunning Mourne Mountains as an everyday backdrop. It is a truly wonderful haven.

‘Murlough Country House’ is oozing with wonderful period features, that will delight, blended seemlessly with all the contemporary comforts that will make this a home from home for 12-16 guests.

‘Murlough Country House’ consists of a large south facing conservatory, fully equipped kitchen, utility area, boot room and 3 exceptional reception rooms. There are six individually furnished bedrooms that are quirky and atmospheric offering views of our gardens, Murlough National Reserve countryside and the stunning Mourne Mountains. Excellent beds and luxurious bathrooms awaits your stay. There are 3 superking size bedrooms, one master ensuite, 2 kingsize bedrooms and 1 double bedroom. 2 of the 3 superking beds convert to singles and sofa beds are additional and can be used, especially for children.

There are 5 beautifully designed bathrooms and a sauna that are bound to impress.

‘Murlough Country House’ has three floors: the lower ground floor, the ground floor and the first floor.

On the lower ground floor you’ll enter through our ‘Shields’ Conservatory with a large dining table for 12 people. This leads onto a spacious well equipped kitchen with all the modern conveniences you’ll require. Follow on through to ‘Agars’ Snug’, the first of 3 reception rooms. It is a cosy, classy snug with a wood burning stove. From “Agars’ Snug’ enter the lower ground floor hall which has several areas of it. There’s the Boot room, the utility area with washing machine and drier in the back hall leading to the back door. A luxurious shower room and ‘Blundell’, our accessible downstairs Superking bedroom, completes our lower ground floor.

The gentle staircase guides you up one easy flight to the ground floor and the grand entrance hall to ‘Murlough Country House’ with its magnificent supersized door. The hall is flanked by ‘Maitland’ our beautiful drawing room and ‘Downshire’ our super tech cinema room. A small corridor from here leads to ‘Mitchell’ our delightful spacious kingsize bedroom with a stunning shower room next door.

Down a small set of steps and across the mid landing is a beautiful room with rain shower and electric sauna.

The gentle staircase continues to the top floor of ‘Murlough Country House’ and a spacious landing which has 4 signature bedrooms off it.

Turn right off this upper hall and enter a small vestibule with 2 bedrooms off it. ‘Annesley’ is our superking master ensuite. Opulent decoration and furnishings create a peaceful setting for rest and relaxation. ‘Magennes’ is our golden double bedroom with a delicate, warm and sunny feel to it.

Return back to the upper hall and turn right to ‘Macartney’ our kingsize bedroom with wonderful views over the front of the house and beyond. Last, but definitely not least, is ‘Armstrong’ our superking bedroom with free standing bath overlooking the Mourne Mountains.

Outside, our beautiful property is approached on a long private spectacular tree lined drive. The house has its own courtyard with plenty of parking, with gardens to the front and side.

Dog owners will be excited about the safe enclosed courtyard and the outdoor shed for furry family members who need it. With an outdoor tap and bath with dedicated doggy towels, you and your pooch will be in heaven after a long stroll in Murlough.

Equestrian enthusiasts will love this area for beach riding and hacking through the dunes. You’ll also love our unique original stables and large paddock.

Water sports enthusiasts, Cyclists and Mountain bikers will delight in being able to wash down gear and store it safely after a day exploring the area, the bay and the Reserve.

Golfers will enjoy the close proximity to the award winning Royal County Down Golf Course that’s less than 3 miles away. Plenty of storage space is available for golf bags at the house.

A full tennis court awaits those wanting to play or use the court to to have a game of football.

Sailors keen to stop off for a few nights could avail of our mooring in the inner Dundrum Bay.
Guest access
Guests will have exclusive access to the entire house.
Other things to note
Murlough Country House has a tennis court, stables, a paddock and storage for bikes/kayaks

Property manager

Kit

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

641726

About the area

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Dundrum, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Dundrum Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Castlewellan Forest Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shimna Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Murlough Country House built in 1750 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Murlough Country House built in 1750?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Murlough Country House built in 1750?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Murlough Country House built in 1750 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Dundrum Castle and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mourne Archery Centre. Mourne Mountains and Strangford and Lecale are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Murlough Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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