Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions

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A stone archway leading to a building, surrounded by trees and a paved path.
Exterior detail
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a painting, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a painting, a microwave, and a sink.
A wooden shelf with a tablet displaying a webpage, a framed document on the wall, and a plant with red flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
  • Place, Hillsborough Fort
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Malachy's Parish Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Titanic Belfast
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Hillsborough

Hillsborough is home to this cottage. Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mourne Mountains and Oxford Island Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casement Park or Windsor Park.
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Map
Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Hillsborough Fort - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Malachy's Parish Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 22 min drive - 29.1 km
  • SSE Arena - 24 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 25 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Derriaghy Station - 12 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure Roast Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Vic Ryn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions on 2 Jan 2027 start from AU$245, 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 Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy historic cottage in Hillsborough, near Belfast, Dublin & local attractions located?

Situated in Hillsborough, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hillsborough Fort and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hillsborough Castle. The Club Spa and Lisburn Leisure Park 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. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re on the fence, go for it! This is a lovely, quiet, fully furnished space in a convenient location. If I could change things, I’d stay here instead of Belfast, as it’s more comfortable and just a few express bus stops from the city. Very clean and cute!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you Hannahrose so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Duncan’s Cottage! We're thrilled you found it to be a comfortable, clean, and convenient home base for exploring Belfast and beyond. We especially appreciate your tip about choosing us over the city—that's a huge compliment! We'd be absolutely delighted to host you again whenever you're back in the area. All the best Shelkey & Randy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was quite literally perfect in every way! Our hosts were incredibly responsive and helpful while we were traveling from outside of the country to make sure that our stay was even better than advertised. The cottage is cozy, so best for 1-2 people to stay versus 3 or more. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the living room fire place was perfect for a cold night. The location is unbelievable. Situated right in downtown Hillsborough, you're able to quickly walk to a bakery, pub, restaurant, Coop, and everyone in the town was incredibly friendly. Parking is a little tricky if you aren't comfortable with tight spaces but the neighbors were wonderfully helpful and understanding. If you don't plan to drive, be warned that ubers aren't frequent in the area, and the taxi cab companies will service but need advanced notice. The hosts provide great instructions and go above and beyond to make sure that you're aware of that, and who is a trusted vendor to call. We hope to be back here as many times in the future as we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was delightful! It isn’t a shared space, so the whole place was ours - so nice! I highly recommend this quaint town. It has cute shops and wonderful pubs in easy walking distance. The host was super helpful with anything we needed and the cottage is spotless. The parking was tight, but there are lots nearby if you aren’t comfortable with the curb parking.For future travelers from the arid American West, Europeans don’t use a top sheet and regulate their inner temperatures different than us. Even with windows open, we find we wake up in a sweat half way through the night. This isn’t just here, but everywhere in Ireland and N. Ireland! We plan on picking up a light blanket to carry with us for this reason. Otherwise, book this place! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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