Manor House
Grand Designs in County Down
Book This HomeCounty Down, Northern Ireland
Evocative of a fine country seat, this is an impressive house on a grand scale, uniquely positioned on private grounds in a bustling port town just 20 miles from Belfast.
The House is a Grade I listed building, dating from the early 17th Century, and has remained in the same family for more than the last two-and-a-half of them.
Upstairs Downstairs
A portico of two Doric columns and a heavy Georgian door welcome you to a vintage era that is Manor house.
The imposing canary yellow hall and forever staircase which sweeps to the top of the house – make a dramatic entrance.
Opening off the hallway is the sort of dining room that makes you feel underdressed. It is on more of a banqueting scale, with a decorative marble and brass fireplace, rich mahogany furniture, and ancestors in oils. There is a smaller circular table for more intimate dining.
AT A GLANCE
- Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
From €2,250 per week - Bedrooms
Four double bedrooms – 3 ensuite
Family Bathroom - Other Rooms
Sitting room, Drawing room
Dining room
Family KItchen
Entrance Hall, Utility room - Features
Open Fire places
Central location - Contempo
Flat screen TVs, fast WiFi internet
Good Cell phone reception - Availability
Weekly: Saturday to Saturday
Weekends: Friday to Monday
Midweek: Monday to Friday - Restrictions
Sorry, pets are not permitted
Most of the classic features of the period persevere, with wide floor boards, grand sash windows and generous open fireplaces in most rooms. There are even mysterious jib doors camouflaged into the wallpaper.
The kitchen to the rear is a magnificent and spacious room, in a colourful country style, with all you could want for some serious cuisine, including a large four-oven Aga and a premium gas oven. The breakfast table here comfortably seats eight.
Off the kitchen is the stone flagged utility room and the Pantry, with Belfast sink, and laundry machines.
Facilities & Ameneties
At various times part of the house functions as a Bed and Breakfast, and the accommodation reflect this self-containment with tea trays and television in three of the bedrooms.
The Wifi works in the main part of the House and Dining Room but not so well in the bedrooms. Despite its old world atmosphere, the house is well equipped with contemporary utilities throughout.
If you have a particular requirement, be sure to tell us…
Elaborate cornices, a huge Persian rug, a bay of three shuttered multi-light windows, and a classic black marble fireplace embellish this gilded salon.
Bedrooms
On the same level is the first of four lavish bedrooms that radiate from the sweeping stairway.
And there’s more mahogany.
About
The Manor House was built by Hugh Montgomery in the 1620’s, it was originally a ‘Blow House’ so called as the Montgomery family and retainers used it to stay in, awaiting favourable weather for the boat crossing to Portpatrick, in Scotland.
The House is situated on private grounds in the small seaside town of Donaghadee.
There is off street parking, a whole seaside town to explore, and a private side garden for afternoon tea or busy barbecues.
Provisional Booking Form
Mid-week bookings run from Monday PM till Friday AM – 4 nights
Weekend breaks run from Friday PM till Monday AM – 3 nights
Important – A Week’s booking runs from Saturday to Saturday.
A refundable breakages deposit of €450 payable with the rental amount will be refunded within seven days of departure.
Rates Table
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| October to April | € 2,950 | € 1,280 | € 1,280 |
| May to September | € 3,500 | € 1,725 | € 1,725 |
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- Once your provisional booking has been placed, the UIH team will verify it, answer any specific queries you may have, and request a deposit to lock in your dates.
- Please note if your provisional booking is not confirmed and the deposit paid within 3 days it will expire.
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Out & About
Here are just some of our favourite outings…
- Swing on Irelands oldest 18 holes
- Take the Game of Thrones tour
- The Titanic tour– not to be missed
- Sunday lunch on the Pier
- A pint in the oldest pub
- Catch a boat to the Copeland Islands
- Go boating in Bangor
- Sink a hole in one in Donaghadee
- Munch your lunch at the Bull and Claw
- Motor racing at Kirkistown
- Play a round in Bangor Golf Club
The Locality
Scrabo Tower
The house is on the Ards Peninsula – the most easterly part of Ireland – and a 20 mile drive from Belfast City.
The shops, restaurants and cafes of Donaghadee are all within strolling distance.
The town claims, rather dubiously, ‘the oldest pub in Ireland’. None-the-less Grace Neils offers a truly Irish experience at the bar and in the restaurant.
The pretty harbour is one of the closest points to Scotland; indeed on most days the Scottish coast is visible to the naked eye. This was a critical factor in the development of the town which until the middle of the 19th century was the major ferry (steam packet) point of entry from the GB mainland to the island of Ireland. It remains an important lifeboat station (RNLI).
During the summer months boat trips to the Copeland Islands and fishing charters are available.
The peninsula encloses Stranford Lough which is the largest sea inlet in the British Isles. It boasts at least seventy islands and multiple drumlin islets.
SeaGen, the world’s first commercial tidal stream power station, was until recently anchored in the mouth of the Lough providing power for 1000 homes.
How to get there – Car advised..
By Air: Flights to Dublin or Belfast airports.
Belfast City Airport – 30 minutes from house.
Dublin Airport – approx 3 and half hours from house
By Sea: Ferry crossings
From Liverpool or Stranraer to Belfast
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is under 4 hours from the house
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