Quaint “Lilac Tree Cottage” Greyabbey

'Lilac Tree' is a quaint two bedroom cottage located in the historic village of Greyabbey on the shores of Strangford Lough, Ards Peninsula, opposite the beautiful Cistercian Abbey. The cottage dates back to 1860 and has a spacious living room with wood-burning stove, seperate kitchen with dining table, two small cosy bedrooms & a modern bathroom. Accommodates 4 guests with additional accommodation available for a further 2 guests. A wood-fired hot tub can be set up for an extra charge of £130. The space This quaint, dog-friendly cottage is located on the edge of the small historic village of Greyabbey and is perfectly positioned to enjoy views of the beautiful 12th century Cistercian Abbey and the pretty St Saviours Church. It’s super cosy in winter thanks to its wood-burning stove while in summer you can sit out in the large side garden and enjoy views over the Abbey ruins. We have a wood fired hot tub with amazing views of the Abbey which can be set up for your stay for an additional charge of £130. This includes it being filled and heated for your use and additional logs so you can top up the heat during your stay. It is only a short walk into the village which has a small convenience store, award-winning butchers, great coffee shops and a range of vintage/antique and gift shops perfect for a peruse (open Wed-Sat). The cottage is within easy walking distance of the abbey, local park, convenience store, boutique shops and restaurants. The fabulous wedding venue, Orange Tree House and Strangford Lough, is less than 10 minutes walk. The cottage benefits from a good-sized living room with a wood-burning stove, two cosy bedrooms - one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. All beds have comfy pocket-sprung mattresses. A travel cot can be set up on request. The family bathroom has a bath and a powerful shower. The lovely hand-painted country kitchen is well equipped with oven, hob, fridge with freezer box, microwave and dishwasher. It has a dining table which seats four. The cottage offers all the modern conveniences you need for a comfortable stay including TV, video and WIFI. An iron, ironing board, clothes horse and hairdryer are all provided. Bed linen and towels are included in addition to a number of essential and helpful provisions with our compliments e.g. toilet roll, paper towels, tea/coffee, salt/pepper, cleaning materials, bin bags, foil/cling film etc so you don't need to shop for these items....just relax and enjoy your stay! To the side of the cottage there is a lovely garden with a bench to enjoy your morning coffee and a decked area with a table and chairs positioned so that you can enjoy lovely views over the Abbey. There is on-street parking on the opposite side of the street or you can park in the church car park beside the Abbey which is just across the street from the cottage. Bringing your pooch? Your beloved pet can accompany you to the Wildfowler Inn which serves delicious food or to Hoops Coffee Shop where you can sit in the sunny, leafy courtyard. There are wonderful long walks to be enjoyed at nearby Ballywalter Beach and at the heavenly NT Mount Stewart walking trails less than 5 minutes drive. Do you have a larger party? Then ask us about additional accommodation and we’ll be happy to help. I have prepared an online guidebook with lots of suggestions for top spots to visit, where to eat and drink and options to happily wile away your days. Guest access Guests have access to the entire cottage and garden Other things to note Please kindly note, the cottage is listed and has original sash windows which are beautiful and add character but they are not double glazed so there will be traffic noise at times (more apparent in the front twin bed bedroom). There are rustic steps up to the cottage and it is elevated from the path below by about 4 feet which would make it unsuitable for toddlers, small children or those with limited mobility. Your beloved pooch is most welcome but please note that the garden is not fully enclosed. Dogs are not permitted on the furnishings or in the bedrooms. The wood-fired hot tub is an optional extra and costs £130. This includes the 5 hour set up fee and additional logs if you wish to re-heat. If this is of interest please allow 48 hours notice prior to your stay (cannot be set up if very windy/wet).