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Grove Fort

This recently renovated stone farmhouse is situated on a working cattle and sheep farm between the villages of Dromara and Dromore in County Down in the Dromara Hills just a mile from the Slieve Croob Scenic Loop and the area of the proposed Mournes National Park. Our accommodation has 4* rating.
The house has limited disability access, oil fired central heating throughout and firewood is provided at no extra cost. On site parking and children’s toys games and videos are available on request. A welcome pack containing tea coffee milk and homemade scones is provided. The owners Ivan and Annette Rankin live next door and are on hand to deal with queries and give directions etc. as necessary. For this reason check in and leaving times can be quite flexible.

Newcastle (where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea) and Dundrum Nature Reserve are 12 miles away.

A1 to Dublin/ Belfast is six miles at Dromore, Belfast International and City Airports are approximately 20 miles away and ports of Belfast and Larne can be reached in approximately one hour.

Rooms and units

Room quantity and type

Sleeps
1 x 3 Bedroom Unit 6

Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Parking Available
  • Ironing Facilities
  • TV
  • Microwave
  • Washing Machine

Tandragee Gate Lodge

Tandragee Gate Lodge is a beautifully restored self-catering, two-bedroom (5 guests) cottage located in the heart of County Armagh Northern Ireland. Once a gamekeeper’s residence, this early 19th-century listed building has been tastefully refurbished to include modern comforts such as full central heating, making it a perfect retreat for visitors. Nestled on the edge of Gosford Forest Park, the lodge combines historic charm with a tranquil setting.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to Gosford Forest Park, which boasts a wide range of activities including walking, cycling, and horse-riding. The park is home to unique attractions such as the Arboretum, the Deer Enclosure, and Rare Animal Breeds Collection, offering something for everyone to explore.

Conveniently located just 7 miles from the historic Cathedral City of Armagh, Tandragee Gate Lodge serves as an excellent base for discovering the area’s rich heritage. Nearby attractions include the two Saint Patrick’s Cathedrals, the burial site of Brian Boru, Navan Fort, the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, the County Museum, the Robinson Library, and the Mall with its stunning Georgian architecture.

Features

Cosy living room with wood burning stove | Kitchen with modern appliances | Two upstairs adjoining bedrooms | Travel cot and high chair | Additional sitting room with bed settee for two | Shower room with W.C. | Parking | Well trained dogs welcome | Bed linen and towels | Welcome pack | Washing machine

Pet Policy

Pets are welcome on an approval basis.  Please contact with full details prior to booking.