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Scion Hill historic Gate Lodge
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 2 Single 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

About this property

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

FREE WI-FI THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY
This is 5 star luxury self catering accommodation in a beautifully refurbished early victorian gatelodge.
Located midst the drumlins of scenic Co Down, it is ideally located to explore local country towns. Visit historic Dromore where invading Normans built a mound and there is the remains of a castle.
Five miles from the lodge, the A1 carriageway gives guests quick and easy access north to Belfast (30 minutes drive) and the Country Antrim coast, south to Dublin, west via the M1 motorway to Fermanagh lakelands. Drive west to the scenic Mourne mountains (40 minutes) via Slieve Croob and the viewpoint at the Windy Gap.
Golf, fishing, cycling, swimming, horse riding and cinema facilities within a short drive.
Many good local pubs and restaurants are located in nearby towns and by.
For those who like to shop we are close to Belfast, Sprucefield and the Outlet at Banbridge.
The rural location ensures a stress free and relaxing break.
The accommodation has two large double bedrooms with super king size or single beds. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room. The main bathroom has a bath and shower.
The modern, fully equipped kitchen and dining room provide a relaxing area for family dining or for a romantic meal "a deux"!
The large sitting room has comfortable sofas and a wood burning stove and TV/DVD and a selection of books and board games.
A fully equipped laundry room has an area to hang outdoor coats and shoes.
Luxury bed linen and towels are supplied. A folding bed and cot can be supplied at a small extra cost. The accommodation is all on one level so suitable for wheelchairs and disabled access.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
I CAN PROVIDE A TRAVEL COT AND HIGH CHAIR
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There will be an additional fee for each pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is an additional fee for pets , and a refundable damage deposit. contact Esther.

Important information

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Property # 437568vb
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
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

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. Travelling 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 hiking and mountain climbing 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
  • Begny Lake - 7 min drive - 10.7 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
  • ‪The Halfway House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬9 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 23 kg 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 11 May, 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 23 Aug, 2026 start from S$226, 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 at Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI.?

On-site 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.?

Checkout 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 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. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

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 11 Jun, 2023
Hopefully you will come again Hugh.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you Robert. Please come again and enjoy our historical location with the advantages of modern conveniences.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

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 1 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind remarks Adrian. You were a
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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 31 May, 2023
You were ideal guests Tim. Please come again.
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

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 15 Jun, 2023
We would love you to stay again on your next visit to Ireland. Esther
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph T.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

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 11 Jun, 2023
I hope you are both well Ronald. It was a pleasure to host such appreciative guests.
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8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

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 26 Mar, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne L.

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 1 Jul, 2023
Merci beaucoup. J'espere que vous avez apprecie votre voyage en Irlande. Esther
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8/10 Good

Jeremy R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

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

Lovely spot amazing views.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

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

10/10 Excellent

debbie C.

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 27 Aug, 2021
Thank you Debbie. You were great guests.
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

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 22 Jun, 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

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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 22 Jun, 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

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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 14 Oct, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay David. Please come again and enjoy the peat fire. Esther
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynford w.

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

Awesome

Delightful spot and even more so the owner. Would not hesitate to recommend. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Super Scion Hill

This fantastic property makes an ideal base for exploring all around Ireland, the host really does think of everything, thank you :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you Craig. Your family were the perfect guests to enjoy our historic gate lodge. Please visit again. Esther
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Idyllic country retreat

The house is clean and well equipped with spacious modern bedrooms and kitchen and a cosy sitting room. Well away from noise but within easy reach, by car, of the nearby towns, such as Hillsborough, Downpatrick, Bambridge and more. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Esther Ervin

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This beautiful gatelodge is at the entrance to our Family Farm which was purchased in 1923. It was originally built as a Porters Lodge for the Gentleman's Residence which is Scion Hill. When my Grandfather purchased Scion Hill it was occupied by workers from the family Flax Mill. In 2010 we decided that it should be refurbished into Self Catering accomodation. The original part of the building is now a spacious Kitchen and Living Room while there is a luxurious new extension housing bedrooms, utility room, bathrooms and a hall. The property is very light and airy with high ceilings, large rooms and plenty of windows to enjoy the view.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique property to stay in. It combines the original historic building with luxurious modern facilities.
For special guests there is a small welcome pack of locally produced food.

What makes this property unique

Relax in modern luxury while staying in a historic lodge built in 1840.
Watch the birds in the wooded garden, and dine outside when weather permits.

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