Four Acres Farm

From £159 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review
One-bedroom cabin (added by manager 15 Dec 2023)

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  • Adults-only glamping five minutes’ drive from Donaghadee, County Down
  • Strangford Lough and Mount Stewart both 15 minutes’ drive
  • Luxury lakeside shepherd’s hut with a private hot tub and firepit
When it’s time to leave the kids at home and get to know your other half again, how about going glamping in County Down? Set in a peaceful location, the cosy, lakeside wooden shepherd’s hut at Four Acres Farm is a hideaway just made for two. The handcrafted pod is a beguiling combination of tradition and thoroughly modern comfort, with a smart interior decked out by a cosy double bed, a modern ensuite bathroom with shower and lots of designer touches like pretty cushions and wicker storage hampers. Set foot outside and you’re in your private garden, where you can rustle up a barbecue for two on the firepit or laze in your hot tub and chill with waterside views; time your soak for a clear evening and you’ll witness colourful sunsets, and later you can stargaze together from your rural hideaway too. Beyond the shepherd’s hut, the site has 50 acres of farmland to explore (any dogs along for the ride will be pleased to hear this). Stroll through the fields and find romantic spots to picnic, enjoy a good book or simply relax surrounded by nature. If you’re looking for a bit more adventure, the North Down Coastal Path heads west from Orlock (15 minutes), and there are spectacular beaches like Millisle (five minutes) to frolic around on.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

It was nice and quiet, Kyle had already lit the fire and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Phillip E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: It was nice and quiet, Kyle had already lit the fire and totally tub even though the weather was wild we took a chance in the outside hot tub. It was great.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Four Acres Farm

41a Craigboy Road

Donaghadee

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT21 0LS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.61686°N
-5.56371°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Head to the fishing village of Donaghadee (five minutes’ drive) for views of the landmark lighthouse and across the Irish Sea to the Scottish coastline (on most days, as this is weather-dependent) from the 19th-century folly atop its medieval mound. There are also plenty of waterside pubs, cafés and restaurants in which to while away afternoons with your beloved. Stretch your legs and those of any canines on waterside walks at Strangford Lough (15 minutes), taking binoculars with you to see if you can spot red squirrels in the woodland and otters near the shoreline. Drive round the lake to the peaceful relics of the monastic site at Nendrum (40 minutes), or the spectacular, pink-stoned and crumbling Greyabbey Monastery (15 minutes). There’s more local history and culture to be ingested at National Trust-owned Mount Stewart (15 minutes), a grand, mid-19th-century mansion open for tours of its sumptuous interiors. If you feel like a full day’s sightseeing, head to Belfast (40 minutes) to visit the interactive displays at Titanic Belfast and the maritime museum aboard the neighbouring ‘SS Nomadic’.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Millisle 1.6 mi Sea Excellent Good Excellent Good
Groomsport 4.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ballyholme 4.8 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Poor
Ballywalter 6.2 mi Sea Good Good N/A N/A
Crawfordsburn 7.5 mi Sea Excellent Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Belfast City Hall 14.7 mi

Grand Opera House 14.9 mi

Harland And Wolff Shipyard 15 mi

Belfast Castle 15.2 mi

Castle Ward 17.2 mi

National Trust

Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds 4.3 mi

The Crown Bar 15 mi

Rowallane Garden 15.8 mi

Castle Ward 16.9 mi

Patterson's Spade Mill 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BELFAST LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/10/2003) 13.2 mi

LARNE LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/1998) 16.5 mi

STRANGFORD BAY & SANDY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/09/1994) 17 mi

A Walk North from Portpatrick 23.6 mi

A Walk South from Portpatrick 23.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

  • Does Four Acres Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Four Acres Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Four Acres Farm? Head to the fishing village of Donaghadee (five minutes’ drive) for views of the landmark lighthouse and across the Irish Sea to the Scottish coastline (on most days, as this is weather-dependent) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Four Acres Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Four Acres Farm? From £159 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.