The Horsebox, unexpected luxury

You won’t forget your time in this memorable place. A horsebox that's a bit different. A quirky conversion full of luxury and a Hot Tub. On an equestrian yard with amazing views to The Mourne Mountains, the owners have considered carefully the needs of guests who desire a peaceful place to get away from it all but still close to local amenities. The Horsebox has been converted with natural and upcycled materials giving a very unique ambience. Relax at The Horsebox. Enjoy the quirky Hot Tub. The space The Horsebox has been converted with consideration given to what guests may require in this busy world. A quirky Hot Tub that was originally a Field Drinker, an outdoor shower and kitchen that have recently been added and elevate an amazing experience to the next level. The Hot Tub is an optional extra for our guests. Experience a unique stay in the heart of the Co Down countryside but yet close to local amenities and tourist attractions. We welcome dogs too! The Horsebox is situated in a private location within our 10 acre smallholding, The Stable Yard. Here you can enjoy the peace and tranquility, the amazing views, the vast night skies and the local wildlife passing your door with our own horses grazing in the adjoining paddocks. Yet it is only 30 minutes from Belfast and less that 10 minutes from St Patrick's country and Downpatrick. There are many beaches within a 20 minute drive and we are also close to Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains. Game of Thrones fans will find it easy to access many of the sites which are within a short drive. We are close to excellent Golf Courses such as The Royal Co Down and Ardglass and there are lots of exciting dining experiences in the area to enjoy. The Horsebox has been designed to provide all your creature comforts. From a comfortable nights sleep in the King size bed from where you can still enjoy the views. The kitchen and dining space to cook up a storm and the comfortable living space to curl up with a good book or just watch the world go by. The adjacent vintage Rice horsebox has been converted into your private bathroom including a large shower and unusual fittings. Outside there are two raised decks from where you can see for miles. Enjoy South deck for basking in the sunshine and West deck for amazing sunsets. Both accessed from the Horsebox. The repurposed Field Drinker Hot Tub, outdoor shower and kitchen are located alongside The Horsebox giving you a very unique experience in a very private space. There is also a garden space and private carparking. We have another facility, The Tack Rooms, onsite which accommodates 4 should you wish to visit within a larger group. Experience a stay at The Horsebox that's quirky with a touch of luxury. Guest access You will have private access to The Horsebox and its indoor and outdoor space when visiting. Carparking is available beside the accommodation but there are steps required to access The Horsebox. We are on a rural road, approximately 1 mile from the main road which has direct access by public transport to Belfast (1/2 hour) or Downpatrick (5 minutes). A car is useful for our location. Other things to note We aim to offer our guests a visit to The Stable Yard that includes day to day luxuries but with consideration given to our environment. The Horsebox conversion has been creatively put together with extensive use of repurposed materials form the old Horseboxes onwards. The repurposed Field Drinker Hot Tub is filled with fresh, non chlorinated water for each guest. It is priced as an optional extra for guests per night so as to maintain value for money for all our visitors. There are photovoltaic solar panels supporting our electricity supply and the Horsebox is fully electric including heating and hot water. Guests will not be without power at anytime, we just encourage them to consider when and how they are using their electrical devices. We have a tree planting scheme ongoing within our smallholding and also "no mow" areas to encourage wildlife. We offer our guests discount on a 2 night stay @ 15%, 7 nights @ 20% and 28 nights @ 40%. There is WiFi available and Freeview TV at The Horsebox. We offer a food collection service from a local Farm shop and another local artisan food producer, Lecale Harvest. Links to both can be sent to you. We also offer a selection of "Feed Buckets". We are close to some wedding venues such as Finnebrogue Woods, Tullyveery House, Montalto House, Hinch Distillery, The Mill at Ballydugan , The Millbrook Hotel and The Runaway Irish Weddings venue. The Royal Co Down Golf course, hosting the 2024 Irish Open, is a 25 minute drive. Ardglass Golf course is also in the area as well as Mourne Club, Spa, Crossgar, St Patricks, Rockmount and Bright. There is easy access to sporting activities in the area such as pony trekking, mountain biking and cycling, mountain hiking, swimming including open water, equestrian competitions and many more. Strangford Lough is close by, The Mourne Mountains and various Forest parks and beaches. Located within Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, our region has breathtaking backdrops and unique natural spaces.