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The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
- Downpatrick Racecourse5 min drive
- Downpatrick & County Down Railway5 min drive
- Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House7 min drive
- Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 - RAIN
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2 - EMBER
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3 - MOSS
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4 - THE SHEPHERDS HUT
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5 - THE SHEPHERDS HUT
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - RAIN
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 - EMBER
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3 - MOSS
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4 - SHEPHERDS HUT
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
About this property
The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway.
Set on a small holding, we have 5 rooms serving as self catering accommodation for 8 people. Rent out the barn accommodation (6 people). Our barn accommodation unit offers stylish rooms with half barrel vaulted ceilings which create a spacious feel and blend modern industrial design with the cozy warmth of underfloor heating. You can also add-on our handmade 20 foot Shepherd's Hut (2 people).
We also have a purpose-built yoga studio on site with a variety of classes through the week.
All bed linen & towels included.
The living/communal area is a restored stone barn which features original stonework and a stunning vaulted ceiling. There is wifi in this space (please note there is no wifi in the bedrooms).
There is a fully-equipped kitchen where you can whip up delicious meals to a spacious living area for unwinding, we have everything you need for a memorable stay.
To help you relax, we have a selection of books, boardgames and giant Jenga for you to play. Connect with nature in our outdoor areas, we have free-ranging chickens and goats on site.
Set amid quite countryside, we are a short drive from restaurants, cafes, walks and tourist attractions:
Downpatrick (11 minutes)
Dundrum (12 minutes)
Newcastle (19 minutes)
Areas of interest include:
Million Tree Wood (7 minutes)
Seaforde Butterfly House (8 minutes)
Tyrella Beach (12 minutes)
Murlough National Reserve (13 minutes)
Mourne Mountains - access from Donard Car Park (22 minutes)
Golf Clubs:
Royal County Down Golf Club (12 minutes)
Ardglass Golf Club (21 minutes)
Airports:
Belfast City Airport (47 minutes)
Belfast International Airport (1 hour 5 minutes)
Dublin Airport ( 1 hour 47 minutes)
Guests have exclusive access to the stone barn, the accommodation and the courtyard area.
Our site is not suitable for children and infants.
We also have a purpose-built yoga studio on site with a variety of classes through the week.
All bed linen & towels included.
The living/communal area is a restored stone barn which features original stonework and a stunning vaulted ceiling. There is wifi in this space (please note there is no wifi in the bedrooms).
There is a fully-equipped kitchen where you can whip up delicious meals to a spacious living area for unwinding, we have everything you need for a memorable stay.
To help you relax, we have a selection of books, boardgames and giant Jenga for you to play. Connect with nature in our outdoor areas, we have free-ranging chickens and goats on site.
Set amid quite countryside, we are a short drive from restaurants, cafes, walks and tourist attractions:
Downpatrick (11 minutes)
Dundrum (12 minutes)
Newcastle (19 minutes)
Areas of interest include:
Million Tree Wood (7 minutes)
Seaforde Butterfly House (8 minutes)
Tyrella Beach (12 minutes)
Murlough National Reserve (13 minutes)
Mourne Mountains - access from Donard Car Park (22 minutes)
Golf Clubs:
Royal County Down Golf Club (12 minutes)
Ardglass Golf Club (21 minutes)
Airports:
Belfast City Airport (47 minutes)
Belfast International Airport (1 hour 5 minutes)
Dublin Airport ( 1 hour 47 minutes)
Guests have exclusive access to the stone barn, the accommodation and the courtyard area.
Our site is not suitable for children and infants.
Property manager
Heather Brown
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Downpatrick
Downpatrick is home to this villa. Downpatrick & County Down Railway and Down Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House and Castlewellan Forest Park. Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Community Cinema are also worth visiting.

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
What's nearby
- Downpatrick Racecourse - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Downpatrick & County Down Railway - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
- Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Inch Abbey - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
- Killyleagh Castle - 13 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Downpatrick Cricket Club - 7 min drive
- Subway - 5 min drive
- Emperor - 6 min drive
- Golden Dragon - 6 min drive
- Oscar's - 6 min drive
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Hosted by Heather Brown

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