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Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portaferry, NIR
  • Place, Strangford and Lecale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exploris Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach.

This wonderfully positioned, converted former farm house, is perched on a slight hill at the head of Millin Bay. A serene and tranquil bay unspoilt by development situated just a short drive from the bustling village of Portaferry. This is the perfect get away from it all, where you can walk to the beach at Millin Bay in less than a minute or enjoy the expansive views from the house out to sea to the Ilse of Mann or to the Mourne Mountains behind. Recently renovated, this spacious house can sleep 8 comfortably with four bedrooms, two double and two twin, one ensuite, a family bathroom and a further shower room. There is plenty of reception space with a well-equipped kitchen and dining room, with enough seating for 8 guests, and a interconnecting reception room. Outside there is plenty of space for car parking and a shed for bikes and water sport equipment. The garden is enclosed and dogs are welcome to stay too.

Millin Bay is ideally located just a short drive from the village of Portaferry which is positioned at the top of the Ards peninsula, on the famous Strangford Loch. There are a number of excellent butchers, bakers and green grocers as well as fresh fish van on a Friday morning. There are also larger supermarkets for large shopping. You will be spoilt for choice for things to do, whether walking on the beach, or nearby National Trust shorelands at Kearny and Ballyquintin or take a drive and explore all that Strangford Loch and the Ards Peninsula has to offer. For those coming from outside Ireland the house is situated just under an hour from Belfast City Airport.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)

40 pounds per dog

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11029740
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Portaferry

Located in Portaferry, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Down County Museum and Downpatrick & County Down Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Portaferry Castle and Castle Ward. Exploris Aquarium and Clearsky Adventure Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Portaferry, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Strangford and Lecale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Exploris Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Killyleagh Castle - 43 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Mourne Mountains - 44 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Stormont Parliament Buildings - 58 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cuan - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jacks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪the lobster pot - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Saltwater Brig - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Artisan Cookhouse - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. ?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. on 25 May 2026 start from AU$280, 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 Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Sea View Farm House – One Minute Walk to the Beach. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Kearney Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Ballyquintin Point Nature Reserve. Portaferry Country Market and Exploris Aquarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Such a beautiful home and location

We were just blown away with the beautiful views of this property. So much space and the views and lighting through out the house were perfect. I highly recommend this location.
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Bedroom view
Backyard sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed. It was comfortable, very pleasant, light and bright. A perfect location with awesome views of the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Incredible view

What a view to wake up to in the morning! Loved our stay at Millin Bay House- very relaxing and easy to move in to. Small grocery store within 3 miles for food and close to Portaferry for dining out. Everything we needed was there- excellent VRBO- hope to stay there again some day
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Amazing

Stay was fab have absolutely no complaints. Amazing views even when the weather ain’t great. Lovely and peaceful we can’t wait to stay again. The kids loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA j.

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

Easter break

Lovely house with a commanding view. Love the Ards peninsula. The house was fantastic loved the family kitchen. Spotlessly clean, very warm and the beds very comfy. Eileen was lovely and available on the phone if any help was needed. Well equipped kitchen too. Great place for peace and quiet and a family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Angela M.

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

Stunning views

We had a lovely stay at this property. The location was perfect for sightseeing & because of its remoteness it was ideal to relax & unwind from the every day hustle & bustle of life. The views were spectacular especially from the bedrooms. The house itself was spotless & had ample room leaving it spacious & airy. Our only complaint was that the furniture downstairs has seen much better days & was well worn & uncomfortable. The kitchen had very few cooking utensils especially for oven use which was a pity! It would have been nice to have a few basic condiments & a small welcome pack which we have had in many other self catering holiday homes of same price. All that being said everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

2nd Half of Portaferry Vacation

In the eleventh hour we ended up needing to stay in Portaferry for an extra 4 days. We were staying at Flora Cottage which we loved, but it was booked, so Karin offered us Millin Bay House only a stones throw away. My partner is disabled and pretty much wheelchair restricted but we made it work as it’s a two story home with bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor. However we made use of two of the multiple ground floor couches for sleeping and there is also a ground floor shower stall which we did make use of by borrowing a shower chair. Location is gorgeous, house is gorgeous, so bright and cheery. Everything we needed to make it work for 3 extra nights, so it was perfect. Perfect for family visitors to join us and just hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
So glad it worked out well for you Robert. We look forward to welcoming you back. kind regards Karen
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location but difficult host

Positives: House is in a remote and beautiful location next to the ocean, very private and the view from the bedrooms is incredible. Challenges: Our first morning, we were woken up by a builder at 8 30 am working on the fence outside our window. It scared me to see a man outside unexpectedly without notice, especially since the house is so remote. Host should have let us know in advance. We weren't sure how long we would be staying so we booked for what we thought, but when we ended up leaving two days early, host refused to refund. We didn't know what the symbols on the washer, dryer, or dishwasher meant and when I asked, the host told me to Google it. I did and couldn't find anything. The remote for the TV didn't work, so we had to get up every time to change channels. Took us awhile to figure out how to work the stovetop. Instructions are needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Hi Lisa. Many thanks for taking the trouble to write a review. As you know you originally booked to come on the 5th June but you asked if we could let you stay on 4th . I agreed but I didn't know that the builder had arranged for the joiner to finish the works in the garden on the morning of 5th. Although I had been due to do things in the house on 5th I didn't, as you know, so that I wouldn't disturb you. On your change of dates, as I am new to Airbnb , I looked up the rules and they said no refund. I take the point on the instructions booklets - you emailed me at 23.30 one evening saying you were American and didn't understand the diagrams on the washer, the dryer or the dishwasher. All I could suggest was that you take down the model number and make and then try to find the instructions on Google. We don't have instruction booklets for them but I will try to find them for future guests. The hob is brand new and I will put the instructions in the information folder. Apart from the challenges that you referred to I hope that you enjoyed your stay and that we can welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Karen

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Hosted by Eileen Kelly

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