The Gate House

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8
  • The entire place is yours
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Gate House in Ards and North Down offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a comfortable sofa. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. An outdoor seating area provides a pleasant spot to unwind. Modern Amenities: Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include a hot tub, electric vehicle charging station, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 40 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, The Gate House is close to Mount Stewart House (17 km) and SSE Arena (40 km). Other nearby attractions include Titanic Belfast and The Waterfront Hall. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the hot tub, friendly host, and beautiful garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The setting was amazing, Chris was very helpful and friendly. The place was very clean and tidy. Loved the hot tub. I'll definitely be back again”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location, excellent facilities and brilliant host. The hot tub was great and such a cosy place. Couldn't recommend this place enough and we'll definitely be back soon!”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property, quiet location, welcoming hosts. Hot tub was a bonus!”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location great, lovely stay, peaceful, and then there's the hot tub 😆, just back from the weekend away an we both feel so relaxed, great choice,”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was amazing as we're the hosts. It was so comfy and close to everywhere. We loved every minute of our stay. The hot tub was a bonus and so lovely to spend time in watching the sky along with a wee tipple. Will definitely be back. ...”
Christina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Feels like your in a different world, the garden is beautiful and so peaceful. Hottub is a bonus! My labrador also loved the garden plenty of room to run about. The house has everything you need and...”
Eamon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Inside of the cottage was much bigger than expected. The large, enclosed garden was perfect for our labrador. The hot tub was excellent. The property was just a short drive (less than 10mins) to the beach and local amenities.”
Green
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Gate House is wonderful. We had a fantastic stay and Chris was a brilliant host.”
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Chris met Us on arrival showing us around property. The gatehouse is a hidden gem a beautiful house with everything you need. Tea coffee milk sugar biscuits ice and a air fryer. Very clean and cosy. The Hot tub is fantastic we had a lovely...”
Urbonaite
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts, the house has everything you possibly need, very clean and tidy, the jacuzzi is an advantage”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Chris

9.8
Host review score
Chris
Take a break and unwind at our peaceful country cottage, with great views of the countryside, relax in the hot tub with stunning views, we now have full fibre broadband too! Chris and Hannah
Hi, we're Chris and Hannah we own the Gate House Air b and b in Ardkeen Hi, welcome to the Gate House, we hope you have a great stay, you are able to contact us by text or phone,we'll probably be around with our friendly Cocker Spaniel Penny, so we'll say hi, ask us for restaurant recommendations or places to visit. Chris and Hannah
The Gatehouse is a private detached cottage at the end of a country lane, it's between the villages of Kircubbin and Cloughey, 12 minutes away from the delightful coastal town of Portaferry and the popular arts centre The Portico, Exploris aquarium and the Strangford Lough ferry, beaches and golf courses are also within easy reach.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Gate House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Gate House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.