Title: The Gardener's Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gardener's Cottage Family-friendly cottage in Ballynahinch ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92390000/92388600/92388568/f2f56c64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92390000/92388600/92388568/111e7cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92390000/92388600/92388568/be9042aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92390000/92388600/92388568/49000f62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92390000/92388600/92388568/904227cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of County Down, Knocknamorney Cottage offers a serene retreat amidst 20 acres of lush gardens and woodland. Explore historic sites, beaches, and National Trust properties nearby or relax in the garden setting with geese, chickens, sheep and goats as your companions. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Gardener's Cottage A charming little stone cottage set in 20 acres of stunning gardens and woodland in County Down. Explore the garden setting of this cosy stone cottage amid the gentle bustle of a working smallholding with geese, chickens, sheep, goats and even the occasional peacock. Many historic and prehistoric sites nearby including filming locations of the Game of Thrones. Close to beaches and hill walking, National Trust properties and, though a rural location, close enough to Belfast to access the city. The space This cosy cottage sits in the lush gardens and yard of Knocknamorney house. Originally a spiritual retreat, rumour has it that the cottage was built for the Dalai Lama when he visited Northern Ireland. It has its own front door, a bedroom, shower room with separate dressing room and a small kitchen. It is located in the yard that is shared with the main house. It also has a private parking space. Fully furnished kitchen with oven/hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dining table seating for 2. Dressing room with shower room. Bedroom with double bed with wall mounted digital TV with freeview. \*\*Please note there is no lounge space in the property. There is a laundrette in saintfield village and there is a washing machine in the main house that can be used by arrangement. There is a drying area to the rear of the cottage. Guest access The cottage is located in 20 acres of pleasure gardens which include a fire pit, allotment, arboretum, a maze and a many other exciting outdoor spaces. You are welcome to explore the gardens at your leisure. We even have an old Irish cottage ruin! Other things to note Bring your horse along on holiday! We have paddocks and stabling if you need it. Get in touch and we can cater for all your equestrian needs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.442863,-5.84653&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_gikIx%7Btb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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A14R8RdFM_VWQlungoeqpnOQvJs=) Ballynahinch #### What's nearby - Boucher Road Playing Fields - 20 min drive - 19.7 miles - Queen's University of Belfast - 22 min drive - 21.6 miles - Belfast Botanic Gardens - 23 min drive - 21.8 miles - SSE Arena - 25 min drive - 23.6 miles - Titanic Belfast - 25 min drive - 23.6 miles #### Getting around - Hilden Station - 26 min drive - Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chutney Joe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Saints - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lineage - ‬10 min drive - ‪The White Horse Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪John Dory's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gardener's Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Gardener's Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gardener's Cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Gardener's Cottage located? > This family-friendly Ballynahinch cottage is located in a rural location, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Balmoral Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Montalto Estate and Rockmount Golf Club. Strangford and Lecale and Lagan Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gardener's Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stonewall B. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful little jewel in the country! A great place to enjoy some quiet time surrounded by the animals on the farm. Peaceful walks through the trees….so relaxing. ##### Stonewall B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan S. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Rural Setting Comfortable setting with everything we needed. Great area to take a walk and visit the horses and goats. We would definitely recommend! ##### Ryan S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Lisa M. 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