Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.

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A stone exterior wall, a glass door with a black frame, and a paved entrance area.
A living room with a brick fireplace, two sofas, and a rug.
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a bedside table with drawers, and three framed pictures on the wall.
A dining table with chairs, a coffee maker, a teapot, and a fruit bowl.
A living room with a large window, a beige armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dromara Dromore, County Down
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lagan Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hillsborough Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Dromore

Located in Dromore, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mourne Mountains and Lagan Valley, while Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Irish Linen Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Dromore Leisure Centre and Banbridge Leisure Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Dromara Dromore, County Down

What's nearby

  • Mourne Mountains - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Finnis Play Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lagan Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hillsborough Castle - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Legamanny Dolmen - 8 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Balmoral Station - 20 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulholland's Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪AROMA at the olde mill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hillsborough Castle Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Browne's Fast Food - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. on Jan 4, 2027 start from $181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lagan Park, Dromore Leisure Centre, and Finnis Play Park. Begny Lake and Mourne Mountains are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Esther. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 23, 2026
Thank you for being great guests Jill.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay in a great location

Great location, lovely enclosed garden for the dogs too. Could benefit from a smart TV. Very happy with our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Holiday Cottage

The cottage itself was everything we had hoped for … fabulous accommodation, clean, peaceful and well maintained. It was an excellent location for easy access to all parts of the country’s tourist attractions and places of interest. We would highly recommend this cottage and location as the perfect base.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2023
Hopefully you will come again Hugh.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful.

Such a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. Great views of the surrounding countryside and when you want the city it’s only a 30 minute drive into Belfast.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you Robert. Please come again and enjoy our historical location with the advantages of modern conveniences.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

spacious, peaceful, stylish property in a beautiful rural setting

We really loved the gate lodge - very spacious and comfortable. It has the most beautiful rural views but is also well located close to local towns and villages. We'd thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NI holiday

Esther was an excellent host, she has a wonderful property that is very well maintained, it is situated in a quiet area with local amenities very close, a very good stay. One of our favourite cottages
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2023
Thank you for your kind remarks Adrian. You were a
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a lovely relaxing time. We explored the surrounding area. We enjoyed lovely quiet walks.

Esther is such a helpful host. The house is lovely. Plenty of space inside and out. We had a great time and will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely warm and comfortable lodge in an excellent location, all household amenities available and extra little touches that make a difference I.e milk, coffee, kitchen roll etc on arrival. Amazing big secure garden that our dog loved. My only complaint is for some reason our dog wasn’t added on when booking so was charged an extra £60 on arrival, if I’d of known the cost when booking didn’t include the dog I would have probably have looked for somewhere more cost effective.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

If someone is looking to stay in northern Ireland, I would highly recommend this place. Esther, our host has created an absolutely wonderful home-away-from-home. The surrounding area is stunning. The Halfway House restaurant is a short distance away, the food and the service there is also five star. When we return this is where we will stay.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2023
You were ideal guests Tim. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Northern Ireland

Had a lovely stay at Scion Lodge. Plenty of space, clean, everything we needed, quiet and great farmland scenery to wake up to. I would highly recommend for those planning hiking in the Mournes or on a Game of Thrones tour. Thank you Esther.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely our favorite VRBO in Ireland

We used this comfortable, well appointed, gate house as our home base for our tour of Northern Ireland. It was absolutely perfect and even had a dryer, making it possible for us to refresh for the second week of our journey. The views were outstanding, the local villages had wonderful restaurants, grocery’s and quaint Irish pubs. If you choose to stay here you will not regret it; I promise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2023
We would love you to stay again on your next visit to Ireland. Esther
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Scion Hill Gate Lodge

We had a lovely stay, the lodge is lovely and the standard of accommodation was very high. It was a lovely place to return to after a busy day exploring. The location of the lodge was more remote than expected but we soon got used to the rural location - the roads were narrow but luckily we had access to a good Sat Nav and always found our way about. We managed to see a lot of Northern Ireland and ventured down to Dublin for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scion Gate House

A really comfortable cottage of character in a peaceful location, with nice outlook over surrounding countryside. Our host Esther went out of her way to help us after we suffered a seroius health problem during our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2023
I hope you are both well Ronald. It was a pleasure to host such appreciative guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very comfortable house

This house has a lovely kitchen and beautiful Irish art throughout. The bedrooms and bathrooms are warm and comfortable however it is not perfectly clean. The linens are clean but the other surfaces and floors leave quite a bit to be desired. However we would be happy to rebook it as it is well appointed and very cozy. Thank you for the extra detail of tape so we could wrap some presents.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
I am very disappointed that you found surfaces less than very clean. We take pride in presenting the beautiful gatelodge in pristine condition, and can only surmise that details were overlooked on this occasion, for which I apologize. Happily you are willing to stay again, and I can assure you that you will be able to award a top rating to add to our previously unbroken 5 star rankings. Esther
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our only regret about choosing this charming property is that we were unable to stay longer! It was the perfect spot for our family to rest and restore after busy days seeing Northern Ireland. Esther is friendly and welcoming, the home was perfect and the nearby village had all the necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Unterkunft

Vielen Dank Wir haben die Zeit genossen, war alles sehr schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nous recommandons fortement

La maison est très confortable et très jolie, propre, très bien équipée. Nous avons apprécié la tranquillité et la superbe vue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2023
Merci beaucoup. J'espere que vous avez apprecie votre voyage en Irlande. Esther
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay at Scion Lodge. Location was peaceful with beautiful views of the countryside.

Ester was friendly and arrival process was easy. Only criticism is that we found the kitchen a little lacking in cooking utensils ( baking trays etc). Otherwise accommodation was very roomy and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot amazing views.

Lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2022
It was a pleasure to host you Pauline.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Really nice lodge, well equipped and snug on a rainy, windy night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

A really comfortable place to stay in a beautiful location, within reach of several places to visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic gem

Wonderfully thoughtful host, exceptional views and comfort. Would use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2021
Thank you Debbie. You were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scion Lodge

Scion Lodge was a perfect location for a short break. In fact Scion Lodge exceeded our expectations. The house is very well presented and is tuacked away off a quiet leafy country lane. It was a lovely quiet location. There was really nothing more that we could ask for. Esther, the property owner, popped up one morning to introduce herself as well and pass on some good advice re local attractions etc. Also when we arrived at the property Esther had already left some food supplies in the kitchen for us which was a welcome and very nice touch indeed. The house was very clean and extremely well presented. It was perfect for us as a couple but could easlily cater for 4 people. The wifi connection was also very good. There is a picnic table outside as well which we availed off for breakfast. All in all it was a superb house and we are definitely considering a return visit for a longer period.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2021
Thank you John. I am glad that you enjoyed staying in Scion Hill Gate Lodge. Please come again and explore the beautiful countryside in this part of County Down.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in good location

Met all of our expectations from the online description and the country location of the property was great - lovely and quiet but near main roads with good access to the areas that we wished to visit. Excellent information provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2021
Thank you Brian. I am glad you enjoyed your stay in our historic gate lodge. Please come again and explore the beautiful countryside in this part of County Down.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

The gate lodge is a lovely property with everything you need to enjoy your visit to this part of County Down. Check in and check out was very straightforward and Esther was on hand if needed. We couldn’t recommend this property highly enough and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, especially the peat fuelled fire in the lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay David. Please come again and enjoy the peat fire. Esther
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