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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dromara Dromore, County Down
  • Hillsborough Castle
    7 min drive
  • Queen's University of Belfast
    23 min drive
  • Titanic Belfast
    26 min drive
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    59 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Finnis Play Park. A water park is available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Mourne Mountains and a few minutes from Finnis Play Park
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Luxury 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation In Historic Gate lodge with WI-FI. also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Dromore cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Esther Ervin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: There will be an additional fee for each pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: I CAN PROVIDE A TRAVEL COT AND HIGH CHAIR

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot amazing views.
Lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Really nice lodge, well equipped and snug on a rainy, windy night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic gem
Wonderfully thoughtful host, exceptional views and comfort. Would use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

lynford w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Wonderful cottage
Amazing accommodation, they thought of everything, great location, would definitely book again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B., West Yorkshire, England

Great Location; Great Cottage!
We stayed in this beautiful gatehouse in July 2018, when it was very hot, so the garden with shady areas, and the gorgeous, enormous, cool bedrooms were very welcome. The rest of the accommodation was also lovely; nicely decorated, clean and well equipped. Esther, the owner who lives nearby, was kind and very helpul but inobtrusive, which I think is what most holiday makers want from a host. The location of this cottage was ideal for us. It's 10 miles from Belfast and it was easy to access all the main roads to reach anywhere in Northern Ireland. We took our own car, and a car is essential as the location is very rural. We stayed 10 days and enjoyed every minute. The scenery, tourist sites, and mostly the people, were fabulous, and we'll definitely return, both to Northern Ireland and this fantastic cottage.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

Wonderful peaceful property
Host was helpful. Very quiet and peaceful property. Car is necessary. Not far from Belfast and Royal County Down. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018