07725 025 431Riverside Cottage Self Catering
Our beautiful historic watermill cottage is a destination in itself and close to so many historic and must-visit locations in the heart of Game of Thrones country.
Riverside Cottage was built in 1791 as a working Watermill and is uniquely located sitting in the Ballylinney River. Few cottages offer such unique features as their own little bridge which leads to the front door and a private rivers edge garden with the sound of the river flowing past your windows. Olde world charm combines with modern luxuries with many original features such as a vaulted ceiling, oak beams, thick solid stone walls, and the original stone waterwheel well.
We are perfectly located in the heart of mid Antrim, the ideal central spot to visit all the Game of Thrones sites, as well as many more historic sights including; The Giants Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle (9 Mins), Titanic Museum (18 mins) and many of our beautiful National Trust Properties. A Golf Club is just 6 minutes away, and the nearest seafront only 9 minutes.
• Historic Georgian Cottage built in 1791
• Originally built as a Watermill
• Quirky original features
• Luxuriously appointed
• Unique river setting
• Pet friendly
New for 2023 - Hot Tub with River View
Our new Wood Fired Hot Tub, sits in a unique location right on the edge of the River, under the deep red maple tree, overlooking the river bank, river, and fields beyond.
Enjoy our Hot Tub, with Jacuzzi jets, colour changing LED’s and star gaze, free from light pollution on a clear dark evening, or watch the wildlife and nature on sunny spring or summers day.
And if you love the snow, have a winter break sitting in the steaming hot tub as the snow falls. All whilst listening to the therapeutic sound of the river flowing past.
We offer the option to book the Cottage at a standard rate (without hot tub use); a Hot Tub Package; or as a Hot Tub Date Night Package, all of which can be booked easily through our booking tab.
The Cottage Setting
Our quirky cottage was originally built as a working Watermill dating back to 1791 during the reign of King George III, making it a true Georgian building. Riverside Cottage actually sits in the river, you can’t get any closer…… a beautiful location Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. Sit back, relax and listen to the river run right past your window, and enjoy the regular sightings of the local wildlife visitors, Robin, Heron, Duck, Otter, Kingfisher, Squirrel, Rabbit, Hedgehog, and lots of other little water birds. You can enjoy the tranquil sound of the river from all rooms of the cottage.
Access to the front door of our cottage is via a little bridge which spans what used to be the Waterwheel Well. Riverside Cottage comprises of The Bedstone double bedroom (ground floor with en-suite, access to the main bathroom), The Hopper double bedroom (1st floor), The Crownwheel bathroom, The Linney sitting room & The Millrace kitchen diner all on the ground floor.
Enjoy exclusive use of our lower Riverside garden seating area, right at the rivers edge, with tables, chairs and a Gas BBQ under the old apple and maple tree.
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