Ballydougan Pottery Courtyard Cottages

Welcome to Bramley Apple Cottage, Wheat Loft Apartment, Gaskins Grove and Dobson’s Corner and The Potters Cottage, wonderful 4 star (NITB) self-catering holiday cottages within the enclosed garden courtyard at Ballydougan Pottery.

Imagine a long break with your best friends, a romantic few days with someone special, a relaxing base while you play golf or go fishing, or a homely base for a family holiday where you can sleep ‘til noon and set the pace of your holidays to suit yourself. Make your dreams come true. Let us at Ballydougan Pottery Courtyard Cottages accommodate you in 4 star comfort and style. The quiet rural location makes it a dream country retreat and an ideal base for exploring Counties Down and Armagh.

“Bramley Apple Cottage” sleeps 4 persons, “Wheat Loft Apartment” (attic conversion) sleeps 2, “Gaskins Grove” sleeps 6 (accessible for the less-able guest) and “Dobson’s Corner” sleeps 5 and "The Potters Cottage" sleeps 2 persons. Originally fine old listed stone barns (circa 1785), each has been carefully and sympathetically restored into modern comfortable holiday accommodation, yet while finished to the highest standard they maintain a charming traditional feel.

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Each cottage is bright and spacious with a living room offering comfortable sofas to nestle upon, kitchen with everything the chef would desire, and a range of our own pottery adorning the dresser. Bedrooms too are furnished in a traditional style with fine oak beds, wardrobes and dressing tables complementing the crisp white bed linen. A splash of colour is created with the addition of a luxurious soft chenille throw. Bathroom, complete with WC, bath (exception of Gaskins Grove - disabled access & walk in shower) & over bath shower, and shaver point also offer a hairdryer, fragrant toiletries and generous white fluffy towels.

Every last detail has been included: magazines for you to browse through while you enjoy a late morning breakfast; videos, toys, books and games for children young and old; a welcome pack for that all important cup of tea after the long journey. We will make every effort to ensure your stay is as relaxing and enjoyable as you want it to be.

And while staying with us why not take some time to watch the master craftsmen at work in the Pottery workshops where you too can take a turn on the potter’s wheel and be creative. Then meander around the Gift Shop or sit in the courtyard garden and enjoy a freshly made cappuccino from our Restaurant & Coffee Lounge.

Specializing in good Ulster home cooking our staff can cater for all your needs... breakfast, picnics, lunch boxes,  gourmet hampers, dinner in your own cottage after a day touring (or at work!) …nothing is too much trouble.

A perfect combination… good home cooking served on our own pottery in the comfortable surroundings of your “home away from home”. You’re sure to come back again and again. A warm welcome awaits you... one visit will never be enough.

Link: Irish Self Catering Cottages

Ballydougan Pottery was Highly Commended in the Best Visitor Experience at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards 3/6/10.  Receiving the award at a Gala Dinner in City Hall, Belfast are Marie and Sean O’Dowd with Siobhan McCauley, NITB and Keith Beecham, Visit Britain.

Sean O'Dowd receiving Ballydougan Pottery's recent Tourism Business of the Year  Award at the Craigavon Business Awards 2010.