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Abbey Self Catering May Lodge – Home 226543 Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Abbey Self Catering May Lodge – Home 226543

  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 0.3 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Abbey Self-Catering is a 5 Star self-catering property. We have three 5 Star properties in the grounds of a historic Grade II listed Georgian residence with gardens overlooking and with private access to Belfast Lough. We're only ten minutes drive from the vibrant Belfast City centre & the exciting Titanic Exhibition, Odyssey Arena, Waterfront Hall etc. We're within easy reach of all motorways & en route to the beautiful Antrim Coast & the Giants Causeway. If you decide to stay in one of our properties we have several secure payment methods including TripAdvisor and PayPal. We are registered with Tourism NI.

Our featured property is "May Lodge".; May Lodge is a replacement Gate Lodge for the main residence. "Woodbank". It was built in 1983 and has been completely refurbished. Furnished in a contemporary style and with light oak furniture in living areas, May Lodge has 3 bedrooms which can comfortably sleep 6.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

We are half a mile from M2/M5 Motorway network which links the whole of Northen Ireland. Bus and train services are within minutes of the properties. Two stops on the train take you to Waterfront Hall and Belfast Markets.

Interaction with guest

We give our guests a PIN code so that guests can access the property easily on arrival and one of the proprietors will call on the first evening to make sure that all is well. The proprietors live in the main residence and are on hand to help visitors should there be a problem. There will be a Welcome Pack consisting of a cake, milk, tea and coffee plus a sleeve of 10 Nespresso coffee capsules.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($125.36) £100.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

We require a Booking form completed giving principal guest's postal address, names of other guests and ages if under 15. No one not named on the Booking form to stay in property overnight. On departure we expect the property to be left clean and tidy with all dishes washed otherwise we shall need to take a fee from the deposit

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About the owner

Abigail W.

Tourist License
TOURISMNIREGISTERED

Average reply time:
2 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
04 May 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
18 reviews

Excellent
18
Very Good
0
Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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“Home away from home”

Reviewed 4 Nov 2023

This was our second stay at May Lodge and we have another stay booked there in Dec, that should tell you everything you need to know! We love this place, very comfortable with great facilities and per… More

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Response from the owner What a fabulous review for our beautiful May Lodge! We very much appreciate your taking the time to write this and we are looking forward to you both being back here in December. Very many thanks.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Lovely, calming accommodation in a whole home, in a great quiet location.”

Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

We stayed end of July/beginning of August 2021 and it was exactly as shown in the pictures. The whole place was wonderfully calm, peaceful and furnished to a really good standard. There are two bathro… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for such a wonderful review and we’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you and your family visit May Lodge this summer and we hope to see you again.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Excellent vacation rental”

Reviewed 18 Feb 2020

This is such a lovely home! We loved our stay here. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The beds were so comfy! Probably some of the best sleep I've had in a very long time. We loved the coffee… More

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“Lovely place, very cosy”

Reviewed 2 Jan 2020

May Lodge was great. Very clean, well laid out, nice visitor touches like the welcome pack. It is three bedrooms that can sleep six. You might feel it is a little bit of a squeeze for six but it worke… More

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“Perfect place to stay and enjoy the sights of Belfast”

Reviewed 10 Sep 2018

This was a perfect home away from home while visiting Belfast. With the "welcome gift", a well stocked kitchen, extremely comfortable beds and bedding, great showers and bathroom facilities,… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time after your long journey home to write such a wonderful and comprehensive review for our beautiful May Lodge. We enjoyed having you and your friends stay here and would love to see you again if you do make another visit to Northern Ireland.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Ideal family holiday home for Belfast”

Reviewed 3 Jun 2018

Well equipped holiday home, as other reviewers have said just 15 mins from Belfast by car. Local train service nearby too. We used it as a base for Belfast and trips out to Giants causeway, Newcastl… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review May Lodge and it was a pleasure to have you staying here. What wonderful weather you had all week too!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Terrific house”

Reviewed 11 Jul 2017

3 generations of family......5 of us and we loved this house. Very clean and comfortable. Very well equipped. A home from home. May lodge is in a great location to visit several interesting places … More

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Response from the owner It was a great pleasure to have you and your family stay in May Lodge and we greatly appreciate you writing such an excellent review. We are delighted that you not only loved May Lodge but were charmed by Northern Ireland as well! Thank you.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Superb place to stay for exploring Northern Ireland.”

Reviewed 31 Aug 2016

One of the best equipped houses I have ever stayed in, from the food processor in the kitchen to the walk-in shower in the ensuite bathroom and the goosedown pillows on comfortable beds. Very well loc… More

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Response from the owner What a terrific review and I'm very grateful to you for taking the time to write this. It was a pleasure having you and your friends to stay and so pleased that you enjoyed our lovely house and Northern Ireland as well.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A five star property that feels like home”

Reviewed 3 Jan 2016

We have stayed at May lodge twice now and both times found it to be an excellent experience. This time we arrived at Christmas, and our young children were very excited to find that the house had been… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for writing such a positive review on May Lodge. It is always a pleasure to have you and your family to stay here and we hope you'll return again soon.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Excellent accommodation, very well equipped and tastefully furnished.”

Reviewed 8 Oct 2014

We had stayed in May Lodge 3 years ago and liked it very much then. The recent refurbishment is a great success and has enhanced this lovely property. The new en suite facilities and decked area which… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Abigail (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Abigail (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Abigail (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Abigail the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Abigail (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Abigail (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Abigail (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Abigail (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Abigail (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Abigail (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Abigail (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Abigail (the owner) a message.

If Abigail (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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