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Ropewalk Cottage

5H The Ropewalk, Portaferry, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 1NZ
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About

Set in Portaferry and only 45 km from SSE Arena, Ropewalk Cottage - A Little Treasure By The Coast offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 45 km from Titanic Belfast, 50 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall and 22 km from Mount Stewart House. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from The Waterfront Hall.

This apartment has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Clandeboye Estate is 38 km from the apartment, while Bangor Marina is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 45 km from Ropewalk Cottage - A Little Treasure By The Coast.

A stone’s throw from the shore, ideally placed to enjoy a relaxing visit to local restaurants, attractions and great outdoor activities on both sides of Strangford Lough.

A lovingly restyled cosy cottage, filled with treasures and curios to enjoy in the relaxing atmosphere overlooking our garden and views to the castle.

The studio comes with a lounge area, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen and dining area.

Continental breakfast available on request when booking.

We live close by and are happy to help guests. Please note our contact details will be provided on confirmation of booking.

Private parking,

49 km to Belfast.

Quiet residential location opposite the Exploris Aquarium with many scenic walks including Nugent's Wood and only 2 minutes from the waterfront marina, Strangford Ferry and a host of restaurants. An EV vehicle charger is located in the adjacent public carpark. Private parking at Ropewalk Cottage and additional free parking in the adjacent public car park (Exploris Aquarium) if required. Portaferry is ideally positioned to explore the Ards Peninsula with it's fabulous scenery, wildlife, outdoor nature, visitor attractions including Mount Stewart, Castle Espie, Kearney Village and many beaches within a few miles. Arts & Crafts are plentiful in this area with Eden Pottery, Cuan Crafts and lots of antiques and curios to be found in the Georgian village of Greyabbey.

Lots of French brocante finds and artwork by local NI artisans decorate the studio for you to enjoy.

The Portico of Ards which hosts a fabulous events calendar, Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary, Cuan Crafts are all on our doorstep to keep your entertained, while Echlinville Distillery is a short drive away and you can discover the local craft gins and historic whiskey brands.

National Trust Castleward, and home to Game of Thrones, Winterfell is located just a 3km outside Strangford, while Mount Stewart is only 24km away and a stop off in the Georgian village of Greyabbey is a must with its fabulous Abbey ruins and abundance of antique and vintage shops to explore.

Beautiful walks and quiet beaches are plentiful and all within 10km radius from Ropewalk Cottage, including Nugent's Wood, Knockinelder Beach and Kearney Village

Can’t wait to welcome you!

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted

Catering

  • Cooking / bbq facilities for guests use - Please note no BBQ Facilities
  • Food shop - Available Locally
  • Local Produce - Available Locally
  • Serve breakfast - Continental breakfast may be available upon request

Establishment Features

  • Hairdryers
  • Ironing facilities - A handheld vertical steamer is available in the property
  • Linen provided
  • Towels available

Leisure Facilities

  • Wifi

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - On site parking available with prior notification
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Free disabled parking available in adjacent car park

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal
  • Max group size - Max Group Size is 2
  • Non smoking establishment - Please note this is a non smoking/vaping property
  • Seafront - Portaferry seafront is less than 100m on foot
  • Village Location

Room / Unit Features

  • Freezer in all units
  • Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • TV

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Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The property is located 45 km from Titanic Belfast, 50 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall and 22 km from Mount Stewart House.

Public Transport Directions

Ulsterbus Service Number 10 and 9 - From the Bus depot in High Street to Belfast Laganside Buscentre. www.translink.co.uk/ulsterbus

Strangford Ferry (Ferry Service from Portaferry to Strangford) From Portaferry departs on the quarer past and quarter to the hour from the Strand, Portaferry. From Strangford it departs on the hour and half hour see website for detail  - www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/strangford-ferry-timetable

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