Grove Fort, Self Catering Farmhouse, sleeps 6.
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
3 nights minimum
House Rental
Grove Fort is a 4 Star Tourist rated accommodation. The owners have a
World Host Training Certification. The house is a two storied restored farmhouse on a working farm in the Dromara Hills. While it is quiet, rural, and away from it all, it is ideally suited for easy access to most of Northern Ireland and some of the North Dublin area of the South. It is situated at the edge of the proposed Mourne National Park Area, an area of outstanding natural beauty, much loved by cyclists and walkers. A car is recommended to get there as public transport is limited to school buses. There are 2 reception rooms, a well-equipped kitchen/dining area including an open fire and wood-burning stove and shower/toilet on the ground floor with limited disability access. The first floor has 3 bedrooms and a ba...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Upon arrival the visitors must supply full name, permanent address and nationality of each person using the sleeping accommodation in accordance with The Tourism (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 Article 24 (3)
Bedrooms
2 Doubles1 Sofa2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Shower
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NASEEM A
Birmingham, United Kingdom61 contributions
FANTASTIC TRIP TO IRELAND
Spent a very pleasant 4 nights at Grove fort with our excellent Hosts Annette and Ivan.
The facilities of the cottage were excellent. It really did help that there were two bathrooms,we were four adults. The local amenities were also good,Newry isn't too far away and for bits and bobs there are shops nearby.
Annette and Ivan live next door,it was always pleasant chatting to both of them,really down to earth people who let you get on with it,but weren't too far away in case you need anything,not that you would at Grove Fort,everything was catered for. Cleanliness was on point and privacy was assured.
The location was a massive plus point of the cottage. Very Rural yet only 30 minutes south of Belfast.
Newry was 20 minutes away and Dublin was 90 minutes South of us.
We climbed Slieve Donard,the highest mountain in Northern Ireland,which I would really recommend. This was only 30 minutes away
Just a few points to bare in mind,maybe I'm splitting hairs.
The Downstairs bathroom was a wet room,yet it had no shower curtain,the water went everywhere,especially over the Toilet,the Wash Basin in that bathroom was ridiculously small.,made for a 5 year old I think.
The upstairs bathroom had a small shower cubicle,adequate for the slimmer people out there,but not so cosy for the ' Larger framed person.'
Both bathrooms had single Hot and cold taps,it was either freezing or Boiling,mixer taps would have been preferable...For us.
These are minor niggles,but for the price,it was excellent value and we would recommend.
Visited June 2024
Written 18 June 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Diane Williams
4 contributions
Amazing hosts and house
Arrived to be greeted by the best hosts ever . Ivan & Annette could not do enough for us and lovely home made scones on arrival .
House was perfect so relaxing , clean and everything you could possibly want .
Left feeling like we had known them years. Definitely be back again .
Thank you so much .
Visited September 2023
Written 20 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sue J
Oxford, United Kingdom3 contributions
Family Time
Thank you for a lovely base to meet up with family, visit Belfast and explore the Mournes. Grove Fort was beautifully clean and comfortable: we loved having a real fire. Annette was very welcoming and we felt well cared for.
Visited October 2021
Written 31 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Alison M
1 contribution
AMAZINGGGGGGG!!!
What a beautiful home & area with the kindest, down to earth hosts
We had 3 teenage daughters with us and 2 large borer collie dogs - all made very welcome, and all enjoyed every minute of their stay as did my husband and I
There was plenty do do not more than half an hour away in many directions, with a well stocked garage and country store only 5 mins away by car
There was lots of space for the dogs inside and out and we could not have asked for more amenities and facilities for them! The house itself was spacious and cosy with everything we needed and more
We will definitely be back again
Annette and Ivan where brilliant hosts
Visited August 2020
Written 25 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Thanks very much for your lovely review! Very much appreciated!
Written 21 January 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Passenger04538237204
1 contribution
So relaxing!
The property was in a lovely location both spacious and immaculately clean . Convenient to local attractions a perfect place to get away from it all.
Visited July 2020
Written 25 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Thank you for your kind review! Much appreciated!
Written 21 January 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Colin G
Hamburg, Germany2 contributions
Perfect facilities for all the family
We arrived and from the outset could see that everything was as we needed it to be. Extremely friendly welcome from Annette, and nothing was too much trouble.
Accommodation is very comfortable, everything we needed was there.
Will stay here again for sure, and highly recommended.
Visited August 2019
Written 14 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Thank you Colin for your very kind review. It is much appreciated and we enjoyed having you. Thank you for your care of the property. We would love to have you come again.
Written 26 August 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
75Iain43
Scarborough, United Kingdom11 contributions
Very nice cottage with everything you need for a cottage holiday
The cottage was located about 4 miles from dromara on a farm. Formats has 2 restaurants and a couple of takeaways. Annette recommended another restaurant a couple of miles from the property can't remember the name but it was really lovely. We did all the attractions in Belfast and the giant causeway quite easily by car. If we were in that area again we would certainly stay there again
Visited May 2019
Written 31 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate it! Enjoyed having you!
Written 11 June 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sightseer825705
2 contributions
Tout le confort souhaité
Situé en pleine campagne, endroit calme, spacieux, confortable et parfaitement équipé. Décoré avec goût par Annette. Idéalement situé pour visiter Belfast et toute la partie sud-est d'Ulster. Annette et Ivan sont d'une très grande gentillesse et disponibles si besoin. Famille de 4 enfants (de 10 à 17 ans), nous n'avons manqué de rien. Nous recommandons.
Visited April 2019
Written 17 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Merci beaucoup! C’est tres apprecie!
Written 18 May 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paul C
Telford, United Kingdom6 contributions
Beautiful large farmhouse ideally placed for exploring Northern Ireland
Our party of 3 adults and 2 teenagers stayed 5 nights in this beautifully decorated farmhouse and it was plenty big enough for us all to have our own space. It's position makes it ideal for exploring all areas, we visited Dublin, Belfast, Newcastle, Bangor, Lisburn, Strangford and Newtownards to name a few! The Tayto Castle Factory tour in Tandragee and the football tour of Windsor Park in Belfast were both interesting and good value for money. Hosts Annette and Ivan are lovely people and the scones were much appreciated after a long journey there. We would definitely stay there again and have recommended it to family.
Visited April 2019
Written 26 April 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We appreciate it very much and we enjoyed having you. You are very welcome back.
Written 27 April 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tracy M
2 contributions
Cottage Dromara
We enjoyed our holiday at your cottage. We will be coming again soon hopefully. Everything there was just perfect and very quiet and peaceful. Brilliant
Visited March 2019
Written 29 March 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annette1151
Thanks Tracy and Darryl much appreciated! Annette
Written 31 March 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Living spaces
- Highchair
Scenic views
- Mountain views
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Things to do
- Cycling areas
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Additional amenities
- Trampoline
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Swingset
- Patio
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Location info
- Kid friendly
Map
Getting there
Belfast Intl Airport
21.8 mi
Belfast City Airport
19.9 mi
Restaurants
The Angler's Rest
4.6 mi
Turnip House
3.5 mi
O'Reilly's bar
3 mi
Turley's Bar
3.4 mi
Attractions
Legananny Dolmen
2.9 mi • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Mount Ida Pottery
4.8 mi • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Slieve Croob
4.1 mi • Geologic Formations
Mourne Alpacas Trekking With Over 100 Alpacas
1.5 mi • Nature & Wildlife Areas
About the neighbourhood
Grove Fort farm is situated in mid to south Down in the rolling Dromara Hills on the edge of the Proposed National Park incorporating the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The source of the Lagan is just a couple of miles away in Slieve Croob Scenic Loop, as is Finnis Souterrain / Binder's Cove and the famous Legananny Dolman. The beautiful scenic drive over the 'Rib' or the 'Windy Gap' will take you to Castlewellan or Newcastle in 20 minutes by car (where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea!) slightly longer if you cycle or the top of the Rib, which is 2 miles away, on a clear day it is possible to see 5 of Northern Ireland's 6 Counties.<BR> <BR>The main Dublin / Belfast road is just 6 miles away at Dromore; Belfast can be reached by car in 40 minutes, Dublin in 90 minutes approximately. Larne Port and the International Airport are 50 minutes drive away.<BR><BR>This a lovely part of Co Down. It is both very rural and yet very central. You can feel very much in the country but at the same time a short car journey can take you to most parts of Ireland. <BR><BR>In the day time the birdsong is wonderful, the bleating of lambs in the spring time is refreshing, the yellow whin hedges are so vibrant and the fields so green. The drumlins of Co Down are a real challenge to cyclists even if they are a nightmare to a more casual type of biker! <BR>It is lovely to step outside in the winter night and see the canopy of stars.<BR>The house a Green Tourism classification and the owners have recently World Host recognition for excellent Customer Service.<BR>The accommodation is spacious, fully central heated, free wifi, logs for fire and bed-linen and towels are included in the price. The welcome pack contains tea, coffee, milk, jam, butter and homemade scones. It is a real home from home. <BR>
Getting around
As previously stated we are quite rural so driving is the easiest way to get around. Trips to Giants Causeway, Game of Thrones sights and a few other places can be booked for guests but they would have to drive to, for example, Belfast to access these trips.
Access
Car required
How to get there
Guests need to have their own transport to stay in Grove Fort as there is no public transport except school buses twice daily. There is a large private parking space available at the rear of the house. Belfast International Airport is approximately 20 miles away as is the Belfast City Airport. Dublin Airport is slightly over an hour away. Belfast Port is 20 miles away and Larne Port is about 1 hour away. Most guests either drive their own vehicle from GB or Eire or hire a car at the Airport or Port
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grove Fort, Self Catering Farmhouse, sleeps 6.
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