Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering
Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
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Cottage
Treat yourself to a relaxing stay in this charming 200 year old three-bedroom cottage which combines traditional features, a modern mistress stove, original gas light fittings, a roll top bath and original tiles with the up to date comforts of the modern home.
Wake up to cows grazing, passing pheasants and Tom our donkey. For a hearty breakfast we supply a welcome pack including fresh farm eggs from our own flock of hens, bread, cereal, milk and orange juice,
A private five minute walk past our pond leads to Lough Neagh where you can admire the outstanding view extending to the Mourne Mountains and Belfast Hills. From here enjoy lunch at the picnic table or pick your favourite trail through 20 acres of ASSI (Area of Scientific Interest) land.
An old tree trunk and large stones are good...
House Rules
Kid friendlyNo smoking
Check with owner: Pets
Bedrooms
2 Doubles2 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
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alimG5129KC
Denny, United Kingdom4 contributions
Fabulous base for touring the north, with all you need for the perfect holiday!
The cottage is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the countryside. The Lough shore is just a short stroll away . Very comfortable indoors with all you need available. Easy access to main roads, motorways and many interesting tourist attractions. Kathleen ensured that our stay was most enjoyable and was on hand for any questions we had. Definitely hope to visit again!
Visited September 2021
Written 19 September 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.
ttelmah
Harlow, United Kingdom10 contributions
A great cottage in a nice location
This really is a nice cottage.
Very quiet, yet close enough to major places like Belfast, to make it possible to have a good holiday.
Fixtures and fittings are good. With broadband, and a 'smart' TV offering quite a few channels.
The owner went 'out of their way' to make me feel welcome, and I managed to have a really enjoyable holiday.
Visited September 2021
Written 15 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Clodagh M
1 contribution
Incredible
My partner and I stayed here for an extended break in July. It is such a beautiful and cosy house, the perfect setting beside the lough and very private. The house itself has everything you need, beautiful bath, great bedrooms and plenty of space.
I would highly recommend staying here if you get the opportunity. While here, we walked the peaceful private route to the lough, went canoeing, fishing and lots of relaxing. The host is brilliant and has thought of every detail!
Visited July 2020
Written 18 January 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Colin G
2 contributions
Peaceful retreat in beautiful surroundings
Always a warm welcome. Waterfoot Cottage is beautifully fitted out and comfortable. A quiet and secluded location but not far from Magherafelt shops and restaurants by car.
Friendly and helpful people.
Visited May 2019
Written 16 January 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Odyssey37756472364
1 contribution
Lovely old fashioned cottage in a great location.
We stayed here for a week in July and, although it rained every day, we had a pleasant stay at Waterfoot Cottage. This was our first time in Northern Ireland and we had a really great holiday. The cottage is spacious and has a lot of private land adjoining for walks down to the lough, which was nice. The rooms are a good size and everything we needed was provided. There is even a friendly horse and donkey for kids to interact with. The owner, Kathleen, was very friendly and helpful. This is an ideal place to come to for a more relaxing, 'get away from it all' type of holiday. We thought it a good price too, bearing in mind the size of the place and the time of year.
Visited July 2020
Written 8 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Siobhán
2 contributions
The best place I've ever stayed in Ireland
It's perfect in every way. Peaceful private location yet very accessible. Plenty to see and do on foot, forget the car. Fantastic place to explore the whole county from the lough shore up to lough Foyle and the Atlantic ocean. The wAterfoot to the waters mouth. The whole place is magic. Best halloween I've ever had and the swans are great company too. Millie the horse and Tom the donkey are the best company and the walks around the lough shore and the river moyola just lovely.
The house itself is very comfortable, beautifully maintained and a perfect place to relax on a rainy day (of which there were few). Everything you need is there and the nearest shop not too far, its amazing. It is the best place I've stayed in in Ireland for bar my grannies house and I've been all over. Nowhere would you get such a great location to explore the best county in Ireland.
Visited October 2019
Written 7 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nickyob123
5 contributions
Lovely cottage
We stayed here for a week in August. We were in Northern Ireland for a wedding and we couldn’t have found a more perfect place to stay. Kathleen was absolutely lovely and when we arrived she found lots of toys for our four year old to play with. He also had a ride in a tractor which he loved! The cottage is a great base for exploring, we went in to Belfast and up to the coast. It was very clean, had a generous welcome pack and had such a lovely garden surrounded by the bulls and Millie the pony! We had such a great time and would recommend it to everyone - thank you!
Visited August 2019
Written 7 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Randy B
Surprise, AZ18 contributions
Perfect
Our stay at Waterfoot cottage was a highlight of our time in Ireland. The cottage is perfect for a base for visiting relatives and seeing the fantastic scenery in Ireland. Loved the country setting, the friendly horses and cows. The walk down to the Lough is beautiful. Hosts were more than helpful and breakfast supplies were a very nice touch. Would highly recommend a stay at the cottage for an authentic Irish holiday!!
Visited September 2018
Written 27 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
rcbasemsn
Surprise, AZ1 contribution
Perfect
Stayed for 3 nights while visiting relatives in the area. Loved the cottage and the setting. Everything was clean and well stocked. The hosts were more than helpful. Made for an authentic Irish holiday.
Visited September 2018
Written 30 September 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Weehenry
Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage. I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Kind regards Kathleen
Written 1 October 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Karen D
34 contributions
Charming
Everything you could possibly need for a tranquil holiday.
The cottage has all amenities.
It was very clean and beautifully presented.
Kathleen is extremely thoughtful and supplied maps for walks, local shops and nearest Tesco.
Kathleen also has the number for the nearest doctor on the wall!!! Such attention to detail made this a wonderful place to stay.
The beds are comfortable with high end bedding.
The walk to Loch Neagh is a private trail taking about 5 minutes. Holly ( the horse) happily roams free in this area and walked with us for some of the way.
If you love nature, this is THE place to stay.
A herd of cows walk around the adjacent field and literally come up to the fence around the bungalow.
We would definitely recommend this bungalow and want to return.
Visited May 2018
Written 12 May 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Weehenry
Karen you are very welcome to return at any time. It was lovely to meet your family and I enjoyed their art work! I appreciate you taking the time to review us and how perfectly you left the cottage. Regards Kathleen
Written 14 May 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Watersports
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Patio
Living spaces
- Highchair
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
Map
Getting there
Belfast Intl Airport
21.2 km
Belfast City Airport
43 km
Restaurants
District 45
6.3 km
Marys Bar
6.1 km
Church Street Brasserie
6 km
The Elk Bistro & Wine Bar
2.5 km
Attractions
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
7.2 km • Visitor Centres
Ballyronan Marina
3.9 km • Marinas
The Titanic Experience Belfast
5.2 km • Speciality Museums
Greenvale Leisure Centre
6.1 km • Sports Complexes
About the neighbourhood
Our Surroundings<BR><BR>Wake up each morning to green fields, our guests tell us the closest thing to an alarm call is if the resident pheasant taps the window looking for a treat. After breakfast, we supply eggs from our own flock of hens, a short stroll to the Lough takes you past the pond with our resident duck 'quackers' and a wild mallard who are now an item! They love any treats. You can fish on this pond, guests have caught perch, trout and although the pike has been pulled in 'on tow' with another fish he lives to fight another day. The private walk to Lough Neagh takes five minutes ending at a picnic table. Along the walk an old tree trunk and large stones are good stopping points to enjoy the peace and observe the goings on in nature. From here there is a choice of paths through 20 acres of our ASSI shoreline. The area is rich in flora and fauna. Readily spotted are siskins, bullfinches, buzzard, kingfisher, reed bunting, dragonfly, butterfly, orchid and I have seen owls, badger, fox, rabbits, mink, stoat, newt and the highlight was two otters playing with their tea, an eel!<BR>
Access
Car advised
How to get there
If you would help with the best way to find us please just message and we can can help
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering
- Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering is able to accommodate up to 6 guests. See all property details.
- Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
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