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What our customers say about their holidays

• Raymond - Verified booking

  We had a great welcome and orientation from Philomena.

  The cottage was well presented and we certainly appreciated the starter groceries and treats that Philomena had set out for us. There are great views of the High Mournes and of Lough Island Reavy from the breakfast bar. The cottage is well maintained and we found it to be immaculately clean. It has old style charm but with the modern conveniences that self catering requires. Hot water is instant and the shower is something else, it is a powerful Power shower, evidence that Philomena's husband is a plumber! The cottage was great base for us as we hillwalked the Mournes. We arranged for a Tesco home delivery on our arrival day and the kitchen cupboards, fridge and freezer were able to stow it all. There was plenty of room for parking and the drive up to the cottage is totally private. Philomena checked up on us midweek to ensure that we were well settled in and to enquire if we needed anything. The bed was very comfortable with great quality bed linen. There was great bedroom storage with a wardrobe, bedside drawers and tall boy drawers, so much so that my wife allowed me 2 drawers to use! Wifi was connecting 100% of the time, and the quality large flat screen tv with connections to many platforms was easy to use. The location is idyllic and very quiet, when sitting outside you can here the cows chowing the cud. We had a great stay here, it really added to our holiday knowing that home comforts were awaiting us after a days Hillwalking. If Lough Island Reavy is available for your dates...do not hesitate to book it!!!

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• Ian - Verified booking

  There are some who might measure this property simply by the square foot or square metre but if they do then they are missing entirely the essence of the place and the absolute glory of the surroundings.

  Bijou certainly but in no way confining. Compact yes; but just as work expands to fill the available time, this place expands far beyond the measure of its walls. it lifts the spirit, calms the mind and allows the crowding cares of this world to fade to the absolute insignificance they really are. Amazing care and attention that has been given to every aspect of the cottage, it wanted nothing by way of amenity and frankly the high quality of every appliance, every utensil and every material thing echoed the care, attention to detail and even love the owners have lavished on every single aspect of this cottage. If you are wanting a place of peace and a place of reflection you could not find better; you can have your solitude, however; within ten minutes you have the bustle of the nearby market town or within twenty minutes the exuberance and excitement of a very Irish but very cosmopolitan seaside resort. One final note ‘The Owners’; are quite a delight and only regret was that due to our ferry timings we were not able to personally express our gratitude before we were forced reluctantly to depart. Now home we have had time to reflect on our good fortune! Serendipity some might say showed us the road to Lough Island Reavy Cottage but we think perhaps and maybe it was something more.

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• Alison - Verified booking

  We were blown away by this cottage!

  Everything was perfect and spotlessly clean. The welcome pack gifts of milk, eggs, butter, bread, wine, coffee pods and chocolates (Ferrero Rocher, yum) were unexpected but so thoughtful and generous. Our host Philomena, as others have all said, is so welcoming and helpful. My only tiny issue would be that I would have preferred a summer duvet as the weather was so hot, but that’s a minor point. We need to come back in winter as I reckon it would be so cosy. The cottage is dressed beautifully and the space well thought out for holiday use. We loved the drive way up to the cottage and the views over the reservoir & the mountains is just the best you will get anywhere. The local pub, Old Tom’s Bar in Castlewellan is wonderful. A “real” pub, with friendly staff and locals. We felt very welcome and will definitely return next time we stay at the cottage. Absolutely can’t wait to return to this lovely area and in particular this lovely wee cottage. If I could buy this place I would in a flash but Philomena won’t sell, can’t say I blame you! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

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• Ian - Verified booking

  Lough Island Reavy Cottage is a lovely old cottage which has been renovated to a high standard.

  It is situated in a relatively remote area, surrounded by scenic farm land, with spectacular views overlooking Lough Reavy to the Mourne Mountains beyond, yet within easy reach of Belfast and Giants Causeway in the north. There are also plentiful walks, places of interest and attractive small towns nearby. The cottage itself is very picturesque and has everything we were looking for in a holiday cottage. It is very clean, comfortable, well furnished and equipped. The owners, Philomena and Joe were exceptionally friendly and helpful, keen to ensure that we had absolutely everything we needed. They provided an extremely generous selection of essentials and treats (milk, eggs, bread, wine, chocolates and more) on our arrival which was much appreciated. The cottage has a log burner and a very plentiful supply of logs, as well as central heating. We would highly recommend it and would certainly love to return if we are holidaying in the area in the future.

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• Peter - Verified booking

  This has to be one of the best cottages we’ve ever stayed in; the location is stunning with unbroken views of the Mournes over the lough, so peaceful with nothing to hear other than birdsong and the occasional moo.

  The cottage itself is a joy with everything you need provided including a welcome pack with wine and chocs. The bed is really comfortable and the shower is great. Nearby there is so much to do if you love the outdoors; Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks are a great place to warm up for some great walking in the Mournes. There’s some good NT places nearby and lots of good places to eat too. To cap it off what a wonderful host Philomena is - it’s great to be welcomed to a property rather than opening the key safe and wondering where things are.

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