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Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast

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A two-story house with a stone wall and a blue gate.
Room
A window with a vase of flowers on a windowsill.
A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lisburn, Northern Ireland
  • Place, Temple Golf and Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lough Henney
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wright's Lough
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Corner Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Garden Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Back Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Downstairs Bedroom Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast

A country cottage dating from the 1700's in a prime location, situated in the rolling hills of Co Down. Perfectly positioned for enjoying the city of Belfast, the historic towns of Hillsborough & Saintfield, or taking the famous Antrim Coast Road to the Giant's Causeway, following in the footsteps of St Patrick and C. S. Lewis, or hiking at Newcastle, where "The Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea". Only 5 miles from Belfast to Dublin arterial route.
Fully Tourism N. Ireland Certified.

The space

Stunning countryside setting.

Guest access

The whole house and garden is yours to enjoy.

Interaction with guests

My husband Richard & I will normally be available to greet you and help you to settle in. If not, or if you prefer, there is a keypad entry on the front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10289015
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lisburn

Located in Lisburn, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Titanic Belfast and Brook Leisure Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lisburn Road and Castle Court Shopping Centre. Ulster Museum and Boucher Road Playing Fields are also worth visiting.
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Lisburn, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Temple Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lough Henney - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wright's Lough - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bow Lough - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Balmoral Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Derriaghy Station - 11 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kin & Folk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saints - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ashside Cottage, Royal Hillsborough, Belfast located?

Situated in Lisburn, this golf holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Balmoral Golf Club, Irish Linen Centre and Museum and The Club Spa. Lisburn Leisure Park and Montalto Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a perfect place for our group of four long time friends to have a relaxing place to stay. The cottage and grounds were so beautiful. Much love and work has gone into making this place so pleasant. Richard and Rosemary were amazing hosts. From being there to greet us (with fresh baked bread), answering any questions and providing recommendations for our visit, they truly did everything to make our visit wonderful and memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

+David T.

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

Superb

A delightful stay in a lovely property in a beautiful area of the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Great guests - most welcome to Ashside Cottage, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Country house charm

Everything about our experience at Ashside Cottage could not have been better! Quiet location, yet convenient for all our travels. Great hosts who made themselves available if needed. Would recommend to anyone!
Front of the house
Front view
Back garden
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Wonderful Irish Cottage

This property is a gem for anyone looking for a nice quiet place to stay, but is also an easy place to get around to all of the things you want to do in Northern Ireland. Rosemary and Richard were a true pleasure to deal with, and their home is so charming and cozy, we definitely did not want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Over the Top

Four ladies stayed here and still cannot get over the idea that we were blessed with such beautiful accommodations. This is not your typical vacation rental; it’s a home the owner obviously enjoys sharing. Immediately upon entering we were wishing our plans would have let us another day or two just to enjoy their home and gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Wonderful Cottage

We had a fabulous stay at Ashside Cottage. We were welcomed by Richard and Caroline who gave us a tour of the house and filled us in on places of interest in and around the area. The cottage was beautiful with parts dating from 16th century. It had everything we needed, including home baked bread. It was very cosy and comfortable and we enjoyed returning home each evening to relax and discuss the days adventures. The garden was amazing, it was lovely to walk up to the top and be greeted by horses in the field. The location was great for us as we were visiting family in Belfast and County Down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

T&E A.

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

Cottage Gem!

This is a magical relaxing place to stay! We were greeted by Richard & Rosemary and shown the entire house and grounds. Breathtaking does not do it justice! It had everything promised in the reviews. Very well equipped and the sun room became our favorite place, from morning tea to evening drinks. I highly recommend this place for anyone with a large party who wants to relax in the countryside. Note: It was still easily accessible to places we wanted to visit. 5 Star all the way!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Great guests! Elisabeth and friends would be most welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Daughter and I both agreed. We have never stayed anywhere, where so much was provided, or catered for.The gardens are beautiful, with such an array of plants trees and shrubs, which are so extensive ! We had, at times call out to, or search to find where in the garden one another might be. With not one but TWO outdoor, seating areas. One for outdoor dining, and another further up into the garden, a secluded section, both with ample chairs for relaxing in. Plus we had the extraordinary weather we were blessed with. A country oasis indeed.Thank you both for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Ashside Cottage. It was exactly what we were looking for. After leaving Dublin the kids wanted a country experience in Northern Ireland and this was perfect. So much space both inside and out that we could spread out. The kids loved the horse neighbors up above! The only thing I would change is that I would book a longer stay to explore more of the area! Our hosts were fabulous and so welcoming and communicated great before the trip as I was asking for recommendations for a taxi service. They met us at the property to show us around and led us to a nearby store to buy some food. The house was stocked with everything we needed as a family of 7! It was a wonderful experience! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Just Perfect

This property was just perfect for our group of seven. It had enough space for all of us to sleep comfortably. That’s not what made it perfect though. The house was cozy and quaint and full of windows to look upon the lovely view of green fields. The gardens were gorgeous to walk thru and admire. We got a warm welcome from our hosts. The fresh loaf of brown bread was the perfect touch. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. I would definitely recommend staying here and if I’m in the area again, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location

We had such a wonderful stay at Ashside Cottage, we didn’t want to leave! The property is utterly charming, set in its own grounds with beautiful established gardens to wander through; it even had its own strawberry patch where we were able to pick our own as well as a pair of horses in the field adjoining who came to say hello to us every time we went up there.Richard and Rosemary are great hosts. They met us at the property and showed us round. When they left, they even drove us up to the nearest shop (where we got absolutely everything we needed) added to which they even gave us shopping bags from the cottage for all our stuff! Inside the cottage, we had absolutely everything we could ever need. The kitchen was like home from home with everything you could ever need. There were 4 bedrooms, one twin downstairs with an en-suite wet room and then 2 doubles and a twin upstairs plus 2 additional bathrooms (one with a bathtub if you have little ones or like me, enjoy a relaxing soak).The sitting room was really beautiful, it even had an antique piano and yes, it was in tune! The dining area adjoining could seat 8 if I remember correctly, lovely big table. In addition if you want peace and quiet you could go into the conservatory as well as outside seating in the garden.Couldn’t fault this place, it was perfect
Master bedroom
Ground floor twin with en-suite wet room
Front of cottage
Front of cottage with ample parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

A quaint cottage I’ll always remember

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Richard Lowe

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