Title: Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91339213&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view ## Photo gallery for Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view ![Property grounds - Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view (Killinchy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91339300/91339213/6a8f4251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view (Killinchy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91339300/91339213/3e59d59c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view (Killinchy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91339300/91339213/1ecc8d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view (Killinchy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91339300/91339213/f0fdc3cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view (Killinchy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91340000/91339300/91339213/0d4f8f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this shepherd hut near Strangford Lough, where comfort and outdoor adventure blend. The 20-foot long space features a king bed, bunk beds, kitchenette with fridge and hob, plus a bathroom with shower. With your own firepit and seating area outside enjoy the view while sipping hot coffee or tea. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4258 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Water view ## 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. ### Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view Spectacular view from this fabulously comfortable & cosy shepherd hut with immediate access to outdoor activities in the area from cycling & walking to paddle boarding & sailing. Sleeps 4 in a king bed & twin bunks with kitchenette & shower room within the hut. Daft Eddy's restaurant/bar and Little Eddy's Café is a short 3 minute stroll if you don’t feel like cooking. Your own outdoor space with firepit & seating area to enjoy the spectacular view over Strangford Lough. The space Spacious 20 foot long hut with king size bed & bunk beds sleeping 4, kitchenette and bathroom with shower, toilet & sink! Kitchenette has fridge, kettle, toaster & hob. Table and stools. Soft towels & cosy bedding is provided. Central heating and hot water Guest access The hut is set at the back of our property with your own private firepit, seating & picnic table Other things to note: We have the option to add on a bell tent to your booking to sleep an extra four for an additional fee please request this on booking- it is only available between mid May and mid September. We have a tree fort at the bottom of the garden that my boys would love to share. Kitchen has a cafetière, fridge, kettle, toaster and double electric induction hobs, heated towel rail in the bathroom and wall heater in main area to keep you cosy in the winter. 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Friendly, sociable pets only ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: Additonal fee for pooches ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Steep steps and a wall surrounding the garage ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Located in Newtownards, Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view is on the waterfront. Nendrum Monastic Site and Killyleagh Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Farmageddon Brewing Company and Balmoral Golf Club. Dundonald International Ice Bowl and Battlefield CQB are also worth visiting. [Visit our Newtownards travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newtownards.dx182722) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.487488,-5.652646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%7DqkI%60%60oa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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YRc-4avPyK-9uDqzO4K7foNK9oA=) Killinchy, Northern Ireland ### What's nearby - ![St. John’s Point Lighthouse was first exhibited in 1844. The original lighthouse was painted white. In 1902 three black bands were added. Its current markings of black with two yellow bands have been in place since 1954. The color of the light was changed from white to red on 1st July 1860. The tower was originally only 14m tall. It was extended to its current dizzying height of 40m in the 1880's and is now the tallest onshore lighthouse on the Irish coast. The lighthouse was automated in 1981. St John’s Point is the perfect place for a quick visit or a proper refreshing time out. It is easily accessible by car. #Ireland #travel #adventure #hiking #lighthouse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/6a140fdf-11db-40d3-9a26-892d5b3bd9a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Strangford and Lecale 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Queen\'s University of Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083501/d8dff6f7-86af-4e17-9656-d90bdf4b7bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queen's University of Belfast 30 min drive \- 32.9 km - ![Black and White Night Time Photo on Belfast Waterfront, Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083489/5897ee0d-b448-4fb8-9e7b-52b0987aed94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) SSE Arena 34 min drive \- 33.9 km - ![Belfast City Hall featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083439/87e329ce-ea3c-4823-8220-ff88300fe17a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belfast City Hall 34 min drive \- 34.9 km - ![Titanic Belfast which includes signage and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169550/36834770-e253-4281-bdf6-288f3c608a0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Titanic Belfast 35 min drive \- 34.6 km ### Getting around - Holywood Train Station 24 min drive - Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Sugarcane Coffee Co 12 min drive - Coan 30 min drive - Trait Coffee 12 min drive - Herrons Country Fried Chicken 12 min drive - North Down House 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view? ### What time is check-out at Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballydorn Stay Shepherds Hut with a view Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelby G. Nov 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The cutest place we stayed in Northern Ireland! Stephanie was the sweetest host and so welcoming. She had an amazing booklet with helpful Information and things to do around the town. Although we manly just used the hut for sleeping, the views were breathtaking. I can’t recommend this place enough and I hope we get to come back someday!! ##### Shelby G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayana D. Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Wish we had booked more nights. Shepherd’s Hut was gorgeous and fully equipped, comfy beds, granola, milk and s’more ingredients. Adults and kids enjoyed it. Stephanie was lively and very helpful. I cannot recommend enough. ##### Jayana D. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim G. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picturesque Ireland Experience This incredible property was all we had hoped for and more! The Shepherds Hut was adorable and so well thought out for their guests! Steph had even turned on the heat and lights in the Hut before we arrived.....so warm and welcoming!! We highly recommended this charming place to anyone who wants a true Irish welcome! ##### Kim G. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen S. Sep 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful hidden gem by Strangford Lough After travelling in the campervan I booked here for a hot shower and a night of warmth. Best nights sleep in a great big, comfy double bed. What a beautiful place. The views were out of this world and the restaurant, Daft Eddies, was a stroll down the lane for some lovely fish. The location was perfect for getting out on the Lough. Annoyed I didn’t bring the paddle board, access to the water is right on the doorstep however will be back and will bring it next time. Thank you for your hospitality Stephanie. ##### Helen S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley W. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballydorn stay Lovely couple of days. ##### Lesley W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian H. Apr 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent little spot! Can't fault the place or the owner at all. Really enjoyed our stay! ##### Adrian H. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Four friends enjoyed a fantastic stay in Stephanie’s shepherds hut. It was amazing from beginning to end. Everything we could possibly need and lots of little additional luxuries which made our stay truly magical. Fantastic location, tremendous host and fabulous accommodation. The perfect mix for a perfect stay, couldn’t recommend it highly enough. We will be back 😁 ##### Dawn C. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities scenery was amazing, property was spotless and very safe. i had my extremely old dog there (he is deaf and blind) and seeing him be able to roam around safely was amazing, it was probably his last ever trip and it was definitely the right choice. gorgeous fire pit, playgrounds etc, owner left leaflets with info on places to go eat, visit etc and helped with any other questions i had, extremely friendly. we will be back ##### Beth Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024