Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Moneyslane, Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park6 min drive
Tollymore Forest Park16 min drive
Slieve Donard32 min drive
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)53 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house is clean and well stocked. It is located in the most beautiful country setting. I could feel my stress melting...

Wanda C.

Jul 3, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs wc

Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gromoth Mountain View Cottages - Lichen Cottage

Lichen Cottage is ideally located between Belfast and Dublin, it provides a stunning base from which to explore Ireland, Ulster and the Kingdom of Mourne.
It is perfect for families looking easy access to the seaside town of Newcastle and the country parks of Castlewellan and Tollymore. Nearby you can play golf ( Royal County Down), hill walk, fish, cycle or mountain bike.
For Game of Thrones Studio visit various film locations as well as the newly opened Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge. Also within driving distance are the Titanic Centre and the World Heritage Site of The Giants Causeway.

Lichen Cottage is a beautifully furnished, modern detached house has all the comforts of modern living with open plan living, kitchen and dining room, games room, downstairs toilet and utility room. Upstairs has a family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite, walk in wardrobe and juilet balcony, double bedroom with king-size bed (which can be used as two singles) and a twin bedroom. The enclosed garden has a patio, BBQ and private hot-tub

Catering for six people the house has an open plan kitchen, living and dining room, games room, downstairs toilet and utility room.
Upstairs there is a family bathroom, master bedroom with king-size bed and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom has twin beds and the third bedroom has twin beds which can be joined to make a superking sized bed. The enclosed garden has a patio, BBQ and private hot-tub.

Property manager

Ivan and Stephanie

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Castlewellan

This holiday home is located in Castlewellan. Drumena Cashel and Dromore High Cross are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Community Cinema. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Cottage, or check out an event or a game at Life Adventure Centre.

Moneyslane, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

Ballyward Lake - 4 min drive
Castlewellan Forest Park - 6 min drive
Tollymore Forest Park - 16 min drive
Royal County Down Golf Course - 18 min drive
Slieve Donard - 32 min drive

Getting around

Newry Station - 22 min drive
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Homeland Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪Turnip House - ‬4 min drive
‪Mulhollands - ‬9 min drive
‪Urban Coffee - ‬8 min drive
‪Maginns - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gromoth Mountain View Cottages - Lichen Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gromoth Mountain View Cottages - Lichen Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gromoth Mountain View Cottages - Lichen Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gromoth Mountain View Cottages - Lichen Cottage located?

This family-friendly Castlewellan holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cloghskelt Lough and Ballyroney Lake. Ballyward Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The house is clean and well stocked. It is located in the most beautiful country setting. I could feel my stress melting away as I sipped coffee and watched the cows and goats in the adjacent fields. The ping pong table was a great bonus. And the local supermarket was just a 10 minute drive away. Wonderful place. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredible stay!

We had the most wonderful experience staying at Lichen Cottage - from the Game of Thrones studio tour, dinner in Newcastle, the Titanic experience and lunch in Belfast, to hiking at the Giants Causeway - all in a weekend! A pleasant drive back to Dublin and enough time for the Guinness tour before hopping back on the ferry. The cottages itself has everything that you would need to cook meals, we played games and read books we would not have done at home! The views are outstanding, and the hot tub is a very nice extra.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

3 Sept 2022

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Sunny Week at Lichen Cottage

Fantastic house and a very comfortable stay. We enjoyed table tennis and of course the Hot Tub! Very good communication with the owners and would definitely recommend to come and stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

25 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lichen Cottage

We had such a lovely stay in this property, ideally located for reaching plenty of attractions and other days out A really modern, clean and tidy property with the owners swift to answer any questions...loved the hot tub, table tennis table and selection of family games and books etc Would stay again definitely.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C., Ipswich, England

16 Aug 2022

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Amazing as always

Second we have visited this property so the last review stands. Even brought more people this time to show them how good it is. They loved it and so did we. Beautiful views and lovely quiet location. Plus the owners are awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

30 Mar 2022

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Best holiday ever

Perfect 3 bedroom cottage, everything has been very well thought through and is high quality. Owners were friendly throughout, views are beautiful and perfectly situated to see beaches, Belfast or whatever takes your fancy! Hot tub was awesome and even neighbours (mostly sheep) were quiet (except the local church service on Sunday evening on loud speaker). We would definitely recommend and looking forwards to coming back in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie M.

4 Mar 2022

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Enjoyed our stay

Lovely house with great facilities, but location isn't great. Grand if you have access to a car and are happy to travel a bit to get to nearest towns, but if you don't have a car, this property isn't the one for you.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Home Away from Home

This is a fabulous modern three bedroom two bathroom home with all the amenities you could want. The views were fantastic and we particularly liked the fact that you could relax in the hot tub and take in the views of the Mourne Mountains. A big positive with this property with two adult daughters were that the second and third bedrooms were identical size. We don’t normally self cater but the fact that this property had freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and a built in barbecue made everything easy. It is at the edge of a small quiet village which does mean a short drive to the shops in Rathfriland or Castlewellan. This property has definitely changed our mind on self catering and we’ll be back. The owners always responded quickly and helpfully. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2020

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Children loved it.

The accommodation was excellent and the views were superb. It was easy to get to the things that the kids loved. Altogether a very pleasant holiday

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C., Ipswich, England

15 Aug 2020

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Awesome stay!

Fantastic stay; a home away from home. The house was exceptionally clean and had everything we could need but the the best part was the stunning views of the Mourne Mountains (approximately 40 minutes away). We spent every evening sitting in the hot tub looking at the mountains. Having the table tennis table was a nice touch. Any questions we had were quickly answered. It was a great location - only 45 minutes from Belfast. We would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We had the most amazing stay in this beautiful home. Everything was top of the range and we as a family had an amazing holiday. Thankyou. We will def be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020