Bay Tree Cottage

What a stunning property. Stonehouse full of character and charm. Such beautifully interior design and comfort. Susan is a brilliant host who couldnt do enough for us. Will defo b back. What a stunning property. Stonehouse full of character and charm. Such beautifully interior design and comfort. Susan is a brilliant host who couldnt do enough for us. Will defo b back.

Bay Tree Cottage from arrival to departure was perfect for us. Susan the owner greeted us on arrival and showed us around the cottage. Susan is very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and very well maintained. The gardens surrounding the cottage are beautiful. We requested breakfast for one of the mornings, and Susan left us a beautiful hamper with our breakfast at the door so we weren’t disturbed. I can not recommend Bay Tree enough, and my husband and I will most definitely return.

Wonderful accommodation, in a beautiful rural setting, with superb hosts, Susan and Willie. Very comfortable and attractively decorated cottage, which was a joy to return to after days out around Northern Ireland. Brilliantly light and airy in the mornings, and cosy and warm in the evenings. A real home from home - and if you’re lucky enough to sample Susan’s cakes or shortbread, you’re in for a real treat! Conveniently located for access to the motorway, Belfast is only 20 minutes away. Hillsborough, which is only minutes away, is an interesting and historical Georgian town full of things to do and see. All in all, a great experience to stay at Bay Tree Cottage, and a place will we certainly return to on future Northern Ireland trips.

This place is beautiful and perfect for any length of holiday. Was here for a long weekend and it exceeded our expectations, the kitchen is v practical allowing us to have a cooked breakfast every morning and there’s 3 bathrooms which was great for our family. Susan is a lovely host happily providing any information we asked and advice on what to see in the area. Definitely will be staying here again when we come back to Northen Ireland.

This is my second time staying at the Bay Tree Cottage. It is by far the nicest accommodation I’ve ever stayed in. As many others have said, I could not recommend it more highly. Here are a few of the highlights: immaculately clean, thoughtful interior design, an outdoor seating area with wonderful views (we particularly enjoyed watching the cows graze in the field across the road), extremely hospitable hosts, cozy bedding, a full suite of appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, teapot, kettle, microwave, fridge etc.) and, of course, Susan’s homemade lemon drizzle cake. There are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area between Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, the Giant’s Causeway, Belfast etc. It’s a very convenient location, with numerous supermarkets and restaurants just a short drive away. The Bay Tree Cottage is a true gem. When I visit Northern Ireland again, I will refuse to stay anywhere else.

I have just spent 3 nights in this beautiful cottage. I was welcomed by my hosts Willie and Susan who are delightful and checked that I was always happy as I was on my own. This is cottage with everything one could want from a self catering stay but also it is equipped with absolutely everything needed to cook, if you want to, which isn't always the case in other properties. The bedrooms both have ensuite bathrooms as well as a beautiful downstairs bathroom and the beds and bedding are of the highest quality. I really enjoyed my stay here and I would recommend it to anyone who wants quality to stay here. Hillsborough is a delightful village to visit and I will hopefully return again to enjoy this special cottage.

This is a truly wonderful place to stay everything is absolutely perfect. As soon as we arrived we were made to feel so welcome by Susan, she is a very charming host and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfasts each morning were excellent and we loved the extra treats to have with our coffee. I just didn't want to leave and hope to return soon.

We cannot recommend Bay Tree Cottage highly enough. It is by far the best holiday accommodation that we have ever stayed in! Andrew and I booked to stay here, along with my parents, in the lead up to our wedding and we were so glad that we did! The cottage is absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean. It's spacious and the beds are extremely comfortable. The view from the cottage is gorgeous and the gardens have been beautifully maintained. From the moment that we arrived at Bay Tree Cottage, we were made to feel welcome by Susan and Willie. They went above and beyond to help us prepare for our wedding and were incredibly kind and thoughtful. On the morning of our wedding, Susan baked us some delicious heart shaped biscuits and Willie attached a beautiful flower wreath to the door of the cottage. Andrew and I will definitely return to Bay Tree Cottage and we have already recommended it to all of our friends and family.

We stayed at Bay Tree for a week when visiting family. The cottage was beautiful - everything was done to a very high standard (including lovely towels and bedding) and it was spotlessly clean. We had everything we needed, the owners were very helpful and the homemade cake when we arrived was a real treat. We would definitely come again!