Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering – Home 327278 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Waterfoot Cottage 4* Self Catering – Home 327278
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Treat yourself to a relaxing stay in this charming 200 year old three-bedroom cottage which combines traditional features, a modern mistress stove, original gas light fittings, a roll top bath and original tiles with the up to date comforts of the modern home.
Wake up to cows grazing, passing pheasants and Tom our donkey. For a hearty breakfast we supply a welcome pack including fresh farm eggs from our own flock of hens, bread, cereal, milk and orange juice,
A private five minute walk past our pond leads to Lough Neagh where you can admire the outstanding view extending to the Mourne Mountains and Belfast Hills. From here enjoy lunch at the picnic table or pick your favourite trail through 20 acres of ASSI (Area of Scientific Interest) land.
An old tree trunk and large stones are good stopping points to enjoy the peace and observe the riot of wild flower colour in mid-summer. Guests have spotted swans, foxes, buzzards, kingfishers, bullfinches, butterflies, dragonflies and stoats. The highlight for me was spotting two otters playing with their tea, an eel!
The guests with an interest in wildflowers have lots to see; orchids, yellow irises, the rare skull cap, wild angelica, monkey-flower and can discover the minute and seldom seen flowers lurking beneath the leaves of marsh pennywort.
Guests can enjoy badminton, swing ball and barbequing in the summer. Indoors books and board games are provided.
Explore the homeland of Seamus Heaney and visit the Seamus Heaney Home Place visitor centre only 5 miles away. Visit the newly opened Davagh Dark Sky Observatory beside the ancient Beaghmore Stone Circles or try something more adventurous at The Jungle.
You are only an hour’s drive from all major tourist attractions; the Giant’s Causeway and Coast, Titanic Belfast, Game of Thrones set locations, The Gobbins Cliffpath. There is a great express bus link 10 minutes away to Belfast and Derry and the Belfast International Airport is half an hour away.
Locally Magherafelt offers many shops bars and restaurants.
Three miles away Ballyronan Marina has a blue flag beach, children’s play area and boat hire. Golf, horse riding, cycling and trekking in the Sperrins are all easily accessible. A free pass is available for fishing along the Moyola river.
Framed prints by local artist Liam Horner are on display in the cottage which can be purchased as the perfect gift or memory of your holiday.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Full bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the owner
Kathleen W.
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 30 reviews
Excellent
30 reviews
- Excellent
- 29
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Fabulous base for touring the north, with all you need for the perfect holiday!”
The cottage is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the countryside. The Lough shore is just a short stroll away . Very comfortable indoors with all you need available. Easy access to main roads, motorways and many interesting tourist attractions. Kathleen ensured that our stay was most enjoyable and was on hand for any questions we had. Definitely hope to visit again!
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“A great cottage in a nice location”
This really is a nice cottage. Very quiet, yet close enough to major places like Belfast, to make it possible to have a good holiday. Fixtures and fittings are good. With broadband, and a 'smart&… More
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“Incredible”
My partner and I stayed here for an extended break in July. It is such a beautiful and cosy house, the perfect setting beside the lough and very private. The house itself has everything you need, beau… More
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“Peaceful retreat in beautiful surroundings”
Always a warm welcome. Waterfoot Cottage is beautifully fitted out and comfortable. A quiet and secluded location but not far from Magherafelt shops and restaurants by car. Friendly and helpful peo… More
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“Lovely old fashioned cottage in a great location.”
We stayed here for a week in July and, although it rained every day, we had a pleasant stay at Waterfoot Cottage. This was our first time in Northern Ireland and we had a really great holiday. The cot… More
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“The best place I've ever stayed in Ireland”
It's perfect in every way. Peaceful private location yet very accessible. Plenty to see and do on foot, forget the car. Fantastic place to explore the whole county from the lough shore up to loug… More
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“Lovely cottage”
We stayed here for a week in August. We were in Northern Ireland for a wedding and we couldn’t have found a more perfect place to stay. Kathleen was absolutely lovely and when we arrived she fou… More
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“Perfect”
Our stay at Waterfoot cottage was a highlight of our time in Ireland. The cottage is perfect for a base for visiting relatives and seeing the fantastic scenery in Ireland. Loved the country setting, t… More
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“Perfect”
Stayed for 3 nights while visiting relatives in the area. Loved the cottage and the setting. Everything was clean and well stocked. The hosts were more than helpful. Made for an authentic Irish holida… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage. I’m delighted you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Kathleen
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“Charming”
Everything you could possibly need for a tranquil holiday. The cottage has all amenities. It was very clean and beautifully presented. Kathleen is extremely thoughtful and supplied maps for walks, l… More
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Response from the owner Karen you are very welcome to return at any time. It was lovely to meet your family and I enjoyed their art work! I appreciate you taking the time to review us and how perfectly you left the cottage. Regards Kathleen
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Kathleen (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?
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Send Kathleen (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 Kathleen (the owner)?
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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 Kathleen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kathleen (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 Kathleen (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?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kathleen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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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 Kathleen (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?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kathleen (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 Kathleen (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact Kathleen (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?
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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?
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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 Kathleen (the owner) a message.
If Kathleen (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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