Title: The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. Villa in Downpatrick with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107318800/107318703/10ba7ea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107318800/107318703/059cb285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107318800/107318703/616f3914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107318800/107318703/3bf8f721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107318800/107318703/a3968e48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Set amidst the quiet countryside, The Barn offers a unique retreat with 5 stylish rooms and a purpose-built yoga studio on site. Unwind in the restored stone barn's communal area, equipped with WiFi and featuring original stonework and a vaulted ceiling. Enjoy cooking up delicious meals in the fully-equipped kitchen or relax outdoors surrounded by free-ranging chickens and goats. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. Set on a small holding, we have 5 rooms serving as self catering accommodation for 8 people. Rent out the barn accommodation (6 people). Our barn accommodation unit offers stylish rooms with half barrel vaulted ceilings which create a spacious feel and blend modern industrial design with the cozy warmth of underfloor heating. You can also add-on our handmade 20 foot Shepherd's Hut (2 people). We also have a purpose-built yoga studio on site with a variety of classes through the week. All bed linen & towels included. The living/communal area is a restored stone barn which features original stonework and a stunning vaulted ceiling. There is wifi in this space (please note there is no wifi in the bedrooms). There is a fully-equipped kitchen where you can whip up delicious meals to a spacious living area for unwinding, we have everything you need for a memorable stay. To help you relax, we have a selection of books, boardgames and giant Jenga for you to play. Connect with nature in our outdoor areas, we have free-ranging chickens and goats on site. Set amid quite countryside, we are a short drive from restaurants, cafes, walks and tourist attractions: Downpatrick (11 minutes) Dundrum (12 minutes) Newcastle (19 minutes) Areas of interest include: Million Tree Wood (7 minutes) Seaforde Butterfly House (8 minutes) Tyrella Beach (12 minutes) Murlough National Reserve (13 minutes) Mourne Mountains - access from Donard Car Park (22 minutes) Golf Clubs: Royal County Down Golf Club (12 minutes) Ardglass Golf Club (21 minutes) Airports: Belfast City Airport (47 minutes) Belfast International Airport (1 hour 5 minutes) Dublin Airport ( 1 hour 47 minutes) Guests have exclusive access to the stone barn, the accommodation and the courtyard area. Our site is not suitable for children and infants. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41527200/41527191/41f10074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning 5 star church conversion, Strangford, Co Down Downpatrick - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=41527191&PinnedHotelID=41527191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93110000/93107100/93107053/49a6b4c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traditional Irish cottage with views of Slieve Patrick Downpatrick - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Fireplace 7.4 Good 3 reviews CA $266 CA $431 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=93107053&PinnedHotelID=93107053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117930000/117923800/117923738/7be4b50e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill Farm Spacious 4-Bed Countryside Home Ballynahinch - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=117923738&PinnedHotelID=117923738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113242000/113241976/b8f5caac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage at The Burren Tyrella - your coastal base for the Mourne country. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.31731%2C-5.78852&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YT1M_GLnwNNH2V34GS_wzUMOrgE=) Downpatrick, Northern Ireland #### What's nearby - Strangford and Lecale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Magheralagan Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Killyleagh Castle - 18 min drive - 20.8 km - Royal County Down Golf Course - 25 min drive - 25.3 km - Titanic Belfast - 39 min drive - 53.9 km #### Getting around - Lisburn Station - 25 min drive - Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dakota Bobs - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Bizzy Bee Bistro - ‬5 min drive - ‪Murphy's Bar Downpatrick - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fodder - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. located? > Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Magheralagan Lake, Strangford and Lecale, and Ballydugan Lake. Loughinisland Lake and Lower Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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