About this property
Historic Setting: Ballymote Country House in Downpatrick is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and soundproofing. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with local specialities, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Convenient Facilities: The property includes a lounge, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and electric vehicle charging station. Nearby Attractions: Located 44 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, nearby attractions include Down Cathedral (4 km) and WWT Castle Espie (30 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sharon
United Kingdom
“Everything particularly the bed, bath, food and ambience.” - Philip
Australia
“Comfortable bed. Breakfast delicious. Cute and polite dogs. Interesting history. Engaging and considerate hosts.” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“Wonderful location, interesting family history, super bread making host!” - Welsh
United Kingdom
“Lovely location and interesting historical house. Very attentive and friendly host. Excellent breakfast with great choice of homemade food.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“James was a superb host. Ballymote house was beautiful and perfectly located for exploring the mounres. A true highlight was the amazing breakfast. Thank you again for a wonderful stay.” - Gemma
Ireland
“What a gem - beautiful house and hosts. A lovely period home made homely by James & Nicola, they really couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. We didn’t know the area - full of advice making it easy. Thank you.” - Grace
United Kingdom
“We had such a lovely stay at Ballymote, the house is beautiful and the room was very clean and countable, very large too. Nicola’s family were very welcoming. Breakfast was brilliant! Loved all the different types of bread. And it was a good...” - Anita
United Kingdom
“Good setting. Friendly host. Comfortable room.. Lovely breakfast with homemade preserves and breads. Convenient to many sites of interest.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Most welcoming and comfortable , and a good recommendation for supper.” - Candida
United Kingdom
“Exceptionally comfortable bed. Large well equipped room with quality tea and coffee and biscuits. The welcome from the owners and their friendliness was excellent.I Breakfast - wow!”
Hosted by James & Nicola Manningham-Buller

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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.