Beachfront

Bracken Cottage

13 Brackenagh East Road, Ballymartin, BT34 4PS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>45</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove top oven at Bracken Cottage in Ballymartin
a living room with a fireplace with a table and a desk at Bracken Cottage in Ballymartin
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a bedroom with two beds and a window at Bracken Cottage in Ballymartin
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Bracken Cottage

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
45 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 650 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Featuring mountain views, Bracken Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 37 km from The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 38 km from Down Cathedral. The holiday home is located on the ground floor and comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballymartin, like fishing. George Best Belfast City Airport is 77 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely cottage, secure outside space for the dogs to explore. Close to great walks and beaches. We went to silent valley and kilkeel bay beach both perfect for the dogs. The cottage was very clean and cosy and has everything you need for a weekend...”
  • Charlene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is such a cosy little home to home cottage with everything you need. Being dog friendly was a bonus. I would highly recommend this property amd definitely be back.”
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful location, clean cottage, brilliant safe outdoor space for our pet. Great facilities (dishwasher and washing machine) lovely furnishings, lovely local art work on the walls, plenty of brochures for local attractions and personal...”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Well equipped house that was beautifully decorated. Good location and lovely views. Handy for nearest town.”
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location for exploring the Mourne mountain area, cottage well equipped, friendly welcome from Aileen”
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location family and pet friendly. Lovely owner”
  • Aisling
    Ireland Ireland
    “The cottage was so cozy and in a wonderful location. It felt like home from the moment we arrived.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely cottage that was a great place to chill out . The cottage was well equipped so cooking on the first night was easy.”
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved the space around the property. Loved that it was pet friendly, that it had a log burner and it was very cosy and warm. Also Loved the views and the peace and quiet.”
  • Jordan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “At the property there is everything you need and more. The garden is enclosed for dogs etc which is a bonus. Would recommend to family and friends looking to stay in the area.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello - is the garden fully enclosed and secure for my dog

    Yes the garden is completely closed in and the gate has mesh across it to keep dogs in. There are high stone walls and and wooden femcing all around it. Hope this helps. Aileen
    Answered on 11 April 2023

  • Is the cottage all on one level?

    Thank you for your enquiry - yes the cottage is all on one level. THere are double patio doors which lead directly into the cottage with no step.
    Answered on 13 March 2024

  • Hi there, how close to the beach are you please? We are looking for a few days away, starting 18 April. Best wishes, Samantha

    I am so sorry Samantha - I am only seeing this message now. It came through in a strange way and not to my regular inbox or messages. It is a few miles to the beaches about a 10 minute drive. Again so sorry.... Aileen
    Answered on 19 September 2024

Hosted by Aileen & Joey Chambers

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Aileen & Joey Chambers
Cosy country cottage at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. Ideal base for walkers to explore from or the perfect location if you are looking a quiet relaxing holiday. A 5 minute drive will take you to the bustling town of Kilkeel, the Silent Valley Forest Park or to the quaint fishing village of Annalong. The beautiful seaside town of Newcastle is a 15 minute drive along the coast where you will have a wide choice of excellent restaurants and shops. The garden is completely enclosed and is ideal for small children and dogs. An outside patio area with bbq is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day sight seeing. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need including oven, grill, fridge freezer, dish washer, microwave, kettle, toaster, sandwich toaster, coffee machine that takes pods etc. During the cold winter months we provide a starter basket of logs as nothing beats a nice fire on a cold wet day.
We both love hosting and meeting new people. We love this beautiful area and have lived here for many years and are delighted to be able to provide accommodation for people to enjoy, explore and experience the tranquility and breathtaking scenery that is all around us. It is our aim to provide a cottage which is both welcoming and exceeds guests expectations when they arrive.
We live in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and are blessed with so many beautiful areas to explore. From mountain walks for all abilities to beach walks, harbours, sand dunes - the list is endless. Annalong has one of the oldest harbours in this island and well worth a visit to see the old cornmill. Newcastle has a wealth of restaurants, ice cream shops and boutique shops with the latest style and really nice craft shops. Kilkeel has a large fishing fleet and is a bustling town with a good variety of shops.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bracken Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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 of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Bracken Cottage

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bracken Cottage on this page.

  • Bracken Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Bracken Cottage is 2.4 miles from the centre of Ballymartin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bracken Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

  • Bracken Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Bracken Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Bracken Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Bracken Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.