Avoca Lodge, Hillsborough

County Down. Sleeps up to 6

Perched on the outskirts of Hillsborough in County Down is this contemporary three-bedroom house, Avoca Lodge. Enjoying a location near the owner’s home on a working farm with lovely country views and a stylish interior with an oriental feel, Avoca Lodge is a fantastic dwelling for a group or family of six looking to explore this beautiful area. Step into the grand open-plan living space, where you can look forward to conjuring up delicious feasts in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy dishwasher and washer/dryer, before dining at the large table for six under the opulent chandelier. After dinner, retire to the sitting room, where you can curl up on the plush seating and enjoy a movie night with your loved ones, courtesy of the 50” Smart TV. Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Continue up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day with a soak in the bath or freshen up with a hot shower, before choosing from a further two rooms to catch your rest in, a double and a twin with walk-in wardrobe. Explore your local surroundings, where you can expect eye-catching Georgian architecture, welcoming pubs, restaurants and cafes, well-stocked convenience stores and the wildlife rich Royal Hillsborough Forest which has a play park and scenic walking trails. Be sure to visit the exceptional Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, home to the Queen and North Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, open from April to September. Lisburn rests nearby, here the keen golfers in your party can test out their swing at the excellent golf club, tour the exhibits of the Ulster Aviation Society and the grand 18th-century Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, or picnic in the picturesque Wallace Park. Spend a day in Northern Ireland’s capital where you will be spoilt for choice for things to do! Visit the family favourite destination of Belfast Zoo, delve into history at the renowned Titanic Belfast Museum, visit the impressive Belfast Castle, or take on the imposing National Trust’s Divis and the Black Mountain. The possibilities are endless with a stay at Avoca Lodge.

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