Cosy off grid cottage with woodland fire pit

Entire cottage in Ballyroney, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Claire
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Birch Cottage is off grid and the perfect spot to escape from the world outside. Wake to a view of the beautiful birch woods outside your window, and sit out in our magical firepit area or cozy up inside beside the wood burning stove.
Local to

Castlewellan Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park
Newcastle Beach
Walks in the Mourne Mountains

Tourism Northern Ireland 4 Star Rated

The space
Birch Cottage sits at the centre of Lackan Cottage Farm, a rural six acre organic smallholding in the heart of the South Down countryside, the home of Steve, Claire and Lyra Golemboski-Byrne. Here we grow our own vegetables, fruit and herbs, keep chickens for eggs, and generate all our own electricity.

Our wish is to share the experience of that lifestyle with as many people as possible, and Birch Cottage self catering is an opportunity to do just that.

Sleeps 2 – 1 Superking bed or 2 singles. Eco friendly finishes throughout. Heating and hot water is provided by solar panels which power the underfloor heating, supplemented by a cosy woodburner if necessary.

Check in - from 5pm and Check out by 10am

The entire farm, including the cottage is off grid - powered entirely by renewable energy on site. We also have our own private woodland for fuel and newly planted willow plantations for basketry and sculpture.

We keep two horses on site, which is also home to four cats and sometimes chickens. We also grow plenty of fruit and vegetables, and will let guests know if any are available.

The cottage has wifi, but no TV.

****We are unable to accommodate children or pets****
Things to do:
Enjoy the covered fire pit area, which has hammocks, comfy seating, lighting, and plenty of firewood.
Take a stroll around our woodland/
There are many walks starting from the end of our lane including through Lackan Bog ASSI (which we own a small part of), and which is home to many dragonfly species.

We are close to Tollymore and Castlewellan forest parks, Mourne Mountains and the sea.
There are lots of maps and guides in the cottage for walking and cycling, and a large rack of many activities from pony trekking to mountain biking to local history such as the Bronte family trail.

There are also bird, animal and plant identification books if you spot something interesting.
Tourist Board approved 4* accommodation. Green Tourism Gold rated/

Guest access
Birch Cottage is your own space, and includes the covered firepit area opposite the cottage. You're also welcome to explore the woodland beyond.

Other things to note
Please do not bring other people onto our farm or into the cottage. Booked, named guests on site only. No exceptions. Please meet up with friends or family off site. Thank you.
No smoking anywhere on site.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 278 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Ballyroney, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

We're based in rural County Down, a short drive away from the Mourne Mountains, Dromara Hills, Slieve Croob, Castlewellan or Tollymore Forest Parks - scene of much of the filming for 'Game of Thrones', and also the beautiful Murlough Bay. Newcastle town and beach are also just 15 minutes drive away.

Meet your host

Superhost
368 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Business
I love living on this wee small holding, working organically with nature, growing fruit and veg, plants for pollinators and other creatures, creating a haven for wildlife. I live here with my husband and daughter, dog, cats, horses and chickens.

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