Title: Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=182722&destination=Newtownards%2C+Northern+Ireland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=84097162&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower ## Photo gallery for Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower ![Exterior - Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower (Comber)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84100000/84097200/84097162/04ef6faf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower (Comber)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84100000/84097200/84097162/59180fe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower (Comber)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84100000/84097200/84097162/22416aba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower (Comber)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84100000/84097200/84097162/de2bd4b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels - Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower (Comber)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84100000/84097200/84097162/ea3147b8_edited_57cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground at Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £109 includes taxes & fees 21 Mar - 22 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower Very private log cabin with stunning views over the countryside. Very convenient to Belfast city and County Down. Comfortable double bed, electric shower, kitchenette. Amazon firestick projector screen with fast WiFi. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969300/969202/aa719b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Mon Hotel And Country Club Newtownards - 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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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 Newtownards is home to this cabin. Clandeboye Golf Course and Holywood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Titanic Belfast and Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ravenhill Stadium or SSE Arena. [Visit our Newtownards travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newtownards.dx182722) [View more Cabin rentals in Newtownards](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newtownards-Cabins.d182722-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.556705,-5.744693&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:on_lIh_ab%40%3FY%3F%5B%40Y%3F%5B%40Y%3F%5B%40Y%40%5B%40YBY%40%5BBYBY%40YBYBYDYBYDYBYDYDWDYDWDWFYDWFWDWFUFWFWHUFUFUHUHUFUHUHSHSHSJSHSJSHQJSJQJQJQHOLQJOJOLOJMLOJMLMLMLMLKJKLKNKLKLILINILILINGLGNGLGNELENENELCNCNCNCNCLANANAN%3FLAP%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBNBNBNBLBNDNDLDNFLDNFLFNFLHLHNHLHLHLJNJLJJJLJLLLLLLJLLNJLLNJNJNLPHNJPJPJPJRHPJRHRJRHRHRHRHTFTHTHTFTFTHVFTFVFTDVFVDVFXDVDVDXDVDXBXDXBXDXBXBX%40XBXBX%40ZBX%40X%40Z%40X%3FZ%40X%3FZ%40X%3FZ%3FX%3FZ%3FXAZ%3FXAZ%3FXAZAXAZCXAXCXCZAXCXCXEXCXEXCVEXEXEVEVEXGVEVGVEVGVGTGVITGVGTITITGRITITIRIRKRIRKPIRKPKPKPKPIPMNKNKNMNKNMLKNMLMLMJMLKJMJOJMHMJMHOHMHMFOFMHODMFODMFOBODMDOBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOCOCMEOCOEMGOEMGOEMIOGMGMIOIMIMKMIOKMKKKMMMKMMMMKOMMKOMOKOKOMOIQKQKQKQKQISKQISKSISISIUISGUIUIUGUGWIUGUGWGWEWGWEWGWEWEYEWEYEYCWEYCYEYCYCYAYC%5BCYAYCYA%5BAYA%5B%3FYA%5B%3FYA%5B%3FY%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g5tfaAhzb9jGLD8wa8jDA40u6Lk=) Comber, Northern Ireland ### What's nearby - ![St. John’s Point Lighthouse was first exhibited in 1844. The original lighthouse was painted white. In 1902 three black bands were added. Its current markings of black with two yellow bands have been in place since 1954. The color of the light was changed from white to red on 1st July 1860. The tower was originally only 14m tall. It was extended to its current dizzying height of 40m in the 1880's and is now the tallest onshore lighthouse on the Irish coast. The lighthouse was automated in 1981. St John’s Point is the perfect place for a quick visit or a proper refreshing time out. It is easily accessible by car. #Ireland #travel #adventure #hiking #lighthouse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/6a140fdf-11db-40d3-9a26-892d5b3bd9a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Strangford and Lecale 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Queen\'s University of Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083501/d8dff6f7-86af-4e17-9656-d90bdf4b7bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queen's University of Belfast 19 min drive \- 11.5 miles - ![Black and White Night Time Photo on Belfast Waterfront, Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083489/5897ee0d-b448-4fb8-9e7b-52b0987aed94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) SSE Arena 22 min drive \- 12.2 miles - ![Belfast City Hall showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083439/87e329ce-ea3c-4823-8220-ff88300fe17a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belfast City Hall 22 min drive \- 12.8 miles - ![Titanic Belfast showing signage and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169550/36834770-e253-4281-bdf6-288f3c608a0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Titanic Belfast 23 min drive \- 12.6 miles ### Getting around - Bangor Station 16 min drive - Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 7 min drive - Sugarcane Coffee Co 12 min walk - Trait Coffee 10 min walk - Tim Hortons 8 min drive - Herrons Country Fried Chicken 13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower? ### How much is parking at Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower? ### What time is check-in at Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower? ### What time is check-out at Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower? ### Where is Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy Log Cabin - views of Scrabo Tower Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was lovely, clean and cosy and we had everything we needed. Thank you for having us, we'd love to stay again 😊 ##### Kerry Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremiah C. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little cabin with a beautiful view and nice little town We enjoyed this little cabin which had nice amenities, was clean and quiet. It was nice being outside the busy city but close enough to only drive 35 min to Titanic in Belfast. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/15d5f8f5-9575-4b01-8215-76f81a1c5dd3-1751216031120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/385f46ad-f24d-45b0-8486-38e5079f79d2-1751216086811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jeremiah C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julius 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very clean and optimal organised. Scenic view, nice surroundings Was a fine choise. ##### Julius Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia S. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cousy ##### Alicia S. 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