Killyleagh Cove

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Lots to see and do this weekend with us at Delamont Country Park. Come and see all the teams from Down Coastal Rowing Association and even a few from Scottish Coastal Rowing Association - SCRA

Happy 1st Anniversary to Killyleagh Cove🎉
I've welcomed guests from all over the world in my first year and in the main they have been fantastic and have all loved Killyleagh.
Many thanks for all your support folks 😍

Today's review is just in from Scottish guests via Trip Advisor- I have a few dates left for July & August so give me a call or send me a message if you fancy a wee break in Killyleagh-

"Great house which was very clean. Well equipped & the grocery welcome pack was much appreciated. House is perfectly located in the town for the local amenities & the shore. Lovely garden as well."

5 foodie days out to try in Northern Ireland this summer

Killyleagh cited as No.1 foodie day out in NI 😊

belfastlive.co.uk With forecasters predicting more sun to come, why not stay home and explore? Here are 5 great places to visit and eat

Over the last few weeks Killyleagh Cove has hosted a number of separate guests who have been home to Killyleagh visiting family and friends. Needless to say they have all been great guest who it would be my pleasure to host again. As one neighbour says I'm "doing my bit to reunite old friendships in Killyleagh" Who will be next I wonder?

VIDEO: 2 Minutes in ... Killyleagh, Northern Ireland - Bay Breezin Travel Blog

What’s not to love heh 😊

baybreezin.com Have a virtual wander through the colourful small town of Killyleagh, Northern Ireland with its gorgeous castle in this 2-minute video!

What better way to celebrate being 10 than with chef Roy’s Chocolate Fondant birthday cake - just perfect 😍

Hi folks- see below a wee summary of reviews by guests who booked Killyleagh Cove via Booking.com:

The owner was very proactive and very helpful;
as we were arriving late, she left milk and bread for us for the morning which was a nice touch;
Nicki was extremely helpful pre-arrival in making sure we knew how to get in the property;
Lovely welcome basket with fresh milk pancakes and chocolate treats for the children;
Heating was on in house;
Beds was very comfortable and House was clean and cosy;
A flamefast fire log made lighting an open fire so easy and this made the sitting room a lovely place to relax in the evening;
A very modern home with all mod cons and a wonderfully thoughtful host makes this place a must stay for anyone wishing to stay in the area;
Close to lots of places of interest, a trip to Delamont park a short distance away, even on a January day, was a pleasure;
Nicki is the kindest of hosts with muffin, eggs and milk left for our stay.
Happy Summer Solstice to you all 😊

Restaurant Review: Smuggler's Table, Co Down gem that's worth the detour

This review says it all about the fabulous Smuggler's Table, and just a dander down the street from Killyleagh Cove 🙂

belfasttelegraph.co.uk Killyleagh, on the shores of Strangford Lough, has become a favourite stopping point for cyclists on weekend group runs. Swarms of men and occasionally a woman or two in bright, multi-c

Visit Belfast

A number of my guests have enjoyed Game of Thrones’ activities at Castle Ward aka Winterfell & have thoroughly recommended them 🙂

A man dressed in furs hands me a longbow and a quiver of arrows and says: ‘Welcome to Winterfell, the home of Game Of Thrones.’ - The Daily Mail

Discover one of Game of Thrones most iconic filming locations at Castle Ward, just an hour's drive from Belfast

Tourism Ireland

A handy information guide and checklist 🙂

Getting ready to embark on an adventure to Ireland? Here's all the practical information you need to know before you go! 📝

This is a lovely boat trip & judging by the waves I have got when they are turning at Gibbs Island attracts very friendly passengers 😊

Explore the shores of Strangford Lough on a converted fishing boat, learn about the marine life, the local history and heritage of the Lough from Captain John on one of our fantastic Boat Trips, the boat sets sail from Mullagh Quay just a short walk from Delamont Country Park and last for approximately 2 hours.
Secure your booking and call 028 4482 8333.

Adults-£10.50
Children/ Senior Citizens £7.00
Family Ticket £30 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

The boat will set sail on:
Sunday 17 June 2.30pm
Sunday 15 July 1.30pm
Sunday 29 July 1pm
Sunday 12 August 1pm

Delighted to share these pictures taken by a lovely guest who stayed in Killyleagh Cove last week on holiday from Scotland. The ‘dark hedges’ pic is the Myra Road near Strangford. Aren’t they just great pics? Thank you Bidz Photography 😊

A glorious weekend indeed finished off with a bit of crab fishing at Killyleagh Quay (fishing wire & bacon the only requirements) & junior sailing at KYC with even the Cockers trying to get in on the action - and yes dogs are welcome to holiday at Killyleagh Cove as well 😊😎

Clare

We have had a fab stay at Killyleagh cove, the house is beautiful and clean. The house is very child friendly. It's just made this weekend so much easier staying in a house rather than a b and b. I would recommend it to anyone and would give it a 5 star rating. Will definitely book the next time we are over. # # #

Well I can't ask for much more on this beautiful Tuesday morning.
My next free weekend is 14/15th July if anyone's thinking of a lovely weekend in Killyleagh 😎

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Your Booking.com reviews page

"Exceptional!
This is a lovely property and we found it as described. The owner was very proactive and very helpful
Staff 10.0
Facilities 10.0
Cleanliness 10.0
Comfort 10.0
Location 10.0
Value for money 10.0"

Gibbs Island is my go to place to walk my 2 crazy cocker spaniels. The perfect place to walk your dogs off the lead 😊

Nice view of Gibbs Island

Tickets have arrived for Elvis at Killyleagh Castle. It's bringing back memories of Van the Man rocking the Castle back in 1995- Now that was a night & a half! Can't wait 😊

New business cards have just arrived. Many thanks to Mark Skillen. Wee bit of night kayaking anyone 😍

Killyleagh Cove

Nice new nautical themed logo in keeping with Killyleagh Cove's proximity to the wonderful Strangford Lough 😀

Well that's the sun going down on another weekend where I had the pleasure of hosting fantastic guests from England staying in Killyleagh for the first time to catch up with extended family. I'm so lucky to have met many kind & respectful guests in my first 9 months of hosting 😊 have a great week folks wherever you are.
Picture of Killyleagh at sunset curtesy of twitter:

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting guests who have a very successful holiday home in the Cotswolds and I took the opportunity to ask them to run a critical eye around Killyleagh Cove and give me honest feedback. To say I'm delighted with this review published on airbnb is very much an understatement......
“Nicki was the perfect host - accommodating our whole family for a special wedding at Tullyveery House. ( which is only 1 and 1/2 miles from Killyleagh Cove). Communication was outstanding - as was the house. Incredibly clean and spacious and very well kitted out with everything you could need - including a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and full cooker. Plus all the pots and pans and plenty of glasses. Nicki has gone to a lot of trouble to make sure everything is up together and you won’t want for anything. We made use of the iron and ironing board and the hair dryer that was provided. The location in Killyleagh is gorgeous. There are numerous takeaways, pubs and eateries within a five minute walk. The local shops have everything you could need. And the stunning loch is so very close. Nicki made are stay all the more special with a welcome basket full of goodies. We would highly recommend this place. A hidden gem behind a simple facade.”

What a lovely comment to read from guests from Co. Clare who have just checked out- a warm comfortable house was definitely required this Easter!

Gorgeous day to be out on Strangford Lough 😎

So far in March I've hosted guests from Sweden and Bratislava as well as NI & ROI. They were all perfect guests & enjoyed all that Killyleagh & Strangford Lough has to offer. Here's one of the great reviews left on Airbnb:
"Nicki's place was a great find. Beautiful inside and very comfortable. Facilities were great and Nicki was very accommodating and responsive. We will be back for sure"

I've just had a cancellation for the latter part of the Easter holidays from 6th April. If any of you folks are thinking of a wee visit home, a trip to Killyleagh or know someone looking for accommodation for a wedding etc just send me a message - 2 night minimum stay. Many thanks Nicki

Tourism Ireland

In the lead up to St. Patrick's Day, follow in the footsteps of one of the world's most beloved saints.

Hi folks if you're planning ahead to St Patrick's weekend a good page to follow is Saint Patrick's Country for a range of events, walking tours etc. And if you have family or friends who need somewhere to stay, we're currently available🙂

January was a busy month at Killyleagh Cove for both new bookings & with guests from across UK & Ireland staying in the area for business and pleasure. I'm delighted with this review from a great returning guest:
"Our second stay at Nicki's beautiful home. Close to lots of places of interest, a trip to Delamont park a short distance away, even on a January day, was a pleasure. Nicki is the kindest of hosts with muffin, eggs and milk left for our stay. A flamefast fire log made lighting an open fire so easy and this made the sitting room a lovely place to relax in the evening. A very modern home with all mod cons and a wonderfully thoughtful host makes this place a must stay for anyone wishing to stay in the area. Highly recommended. :)"

Tommy cycles to Killyleagh Castle, Episode 4, Series 9, Getaways - BBC One

Love the idea that Walt Disney loved Killyleagh Castle😍

www.bbc.co.uk Tommy explains the Disney legend behind this local castle

Well there are lots of very organised people out there & we've had a busy couple of weeks with bookings right up to the end of August. Killyleagh Cove is now on Trip Advisor & Owners Direct as well as Airbnb. Booking.com & Face Book of course 😊

A great accolade for Royal County Down in Newcastle. Only 20 minutes from Killyleagh Cove 🙂🏌️⛳️

Congratulations to Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down golf course for being named the World’s Greatest Golf Course by Golf Digest for the second year in a row! ⛳️

Someone with discerning taste! Only a few minutes walk from Killyleagh Cove

Thanks to one of our lovely customers for bringing this little newspaper clipping all the way from London. We're really chuffed to have been mentioned but would never have known.

Happy New Year folks. Thanks so much for all your support in my first months of business. It is much appreciated. Nicki

Well that's our guests settled in for the Christmas period. Merry Christmas & Happy 2018 to you all folks 😊

Fantastic picture of Killyleagh Castle

Stunning photo of Killyleagh Castle in the snow by Ralph Mills

Killyleagh Cove's cover photo

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