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5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY

Waterfront holiday home in Newtownabbey with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY

This wonderfully luxurious 4 bedroom (all en suite) 200-year-old historic property was originally the home of the Rev Robert Winstringham Bland (1794-1884), Rector of St George's Parish Church in Belfast. Extensively refurbished a few years ago to an exceptionally high standard and furnished with many works of art and antiques. Each bedroom has its own unique charm and each has its own large en suite. The Mayfly Room, Tartan Room and Gingham Suite are all upstairs. The Linen Room is downstairs and the en suite has a walk in shower. There is off-road parking for three cars at the front of the house. Public transport - both bus and train = are within minutes of the property. Tourism NI Registered.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 Registration Number NO
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
TOURISM N I 5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY

About the area

Map
Newtownabbey, NIR

What's nearby

  • SSE Arena - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Belfast Castle - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Port of Belfast - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Grand Opera House - 8 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Whiteabbey Station - 4 min walk
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ground Espresso Bars - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Synge & Byrne - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Abbeycentre Foodcourt - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY located?

This family-friendly Newtownabbey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belfast Zoo and Cave Hill Country Park. Titanic Belfast and The Hall of Friendship are also within 6 miles (10 km). Whiteabbey Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

5 STAR HISTORIC REFURBISHED OLD RECTORY Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property in a fantastic location

Booked as a surprise birthday treat for my partners Son, we were extremely pleased with the accommodation. It was spotlessly clean and exceptionally well equipped, definitely home from home. Our party being three adult couples, it was essential to have at least two bathrooms and all rooms in this property are en suite. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

rod m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Still Excellent

Stayed here w family last summer. So good we returned this summer w friends. Excellent balance of common space and privacy. Easy walk to Whiteabbey village. House has all you need and oozes with charm and comfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Home and Accommodations!

We absolutely loved our stay and can’t say enough great things about the accommodations and host. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury Hotel Quality

Clean, well supplied, and lovely home for our visit to Belfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up-market holiday let.

The property was spacious and well-furnished. The four en-suite bedrooms were much appreciated by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

THomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barry family trip

Awesome. Great facility. Clean and all that was needed for a wonderful stay in Belfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Gerard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House beside Belfast Lough

Lovely older house with all modern conveniences Very convenient for Belfast City and near motorways for destinations north and south of Belfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rod m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

I have stayed at VRBOs in six nations. This is the best I've ever experienced. No complaints, no issues, nothing but relaxing joy. Comfortable with all eight of us in the house. Excellent location to sea walk, Whiteabbey shops, and train station. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E., Warwick, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An awesome stay!

All the details of this listing matched the property when first seen it. Extremely clean and nicley decorated. There was much need coffee and milk left for us on our arrival. Communication between the host and myself was extremely responsive. Ample parking, quiet, and cozy. Close to shopping Belfast city and the shore on the back doorstep. What a wonderful trip and a great stay thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belfast Family Trip 2023

We absolutely enjoyed our stay, everything about this home was nothing less than amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shali P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The old rectory

Excellent property in a great location, modern , well appointed, clean. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle W., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Rectory

5star all round
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Rectory review…

Upon arrival it was a bit confusing as to actually finding the location of the street address. After several attempts we found the street we were looking for, as it runs parallel with the main road. So, our GPS was correct, but we needed to look more closely. The home was exactly as pictured. Very clean, decorated well . The kitchen was quite large, very well appointed, and all the bedrooms were lovely. I suppose the only negative(s) were: 1. After taking a shower in the upstairs bathroom, we noticed a leak in the ceiling on the main floor and the carpet wet. We notified the owner directly, and we then used a different bathroom after that, which was not a problem. 2. We also noted an “odd” odor coming from the kitchen. It appeared to come and go. Thought maybe it was from the washing machine, but it wasn’t. We never did find out what was causing it, but never the less, it was offensive and consequently, we avoided the kitchen somewhat. 3. The beds were ok, except luggage racks would have been a nice addition. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had a group of six adults staying. The location was perfect for day trips to Giants Causeway and Bushmills or a very easy walk to the rail station and a quick ride into to city! The house was perfect with a beautiful view of Lough Belfast and just steps away from a wonderful walking path along the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

Fantastic location, spotlessly clean and very spacious property for families
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022