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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Belfast Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • SSE Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Titanic Belfast
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Luxury 5 Star SELF-CATERING Gate Lodge

May Lodge has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard and Abbey Self-Catering
We have three 5 Star Self-Catering properties located in the grounds of a Grade II Listed Georgian residence overlooking Belfast Lough and our guests have private access to the promenade along the shore.

All 3 bedrooms are furnished with luxury hotel-quality Hypnos beds, mattress toppers, goose down duvets and luxury crisp white bed linen. Master Bedroom has large luxurious ensuite with a wet area which has a double head powerful gas shower. Fully-equipped kitchen, separate dining area and separate fully-equipped laundry room

There is ample dining space inside the property or guests can have access to a 'magical' pebble garden with pond which has a large slate table and seating. Access is across a private driveway beside May Lodge.

Easy access to Belfast City Centre (10 minutes by car or approximately 18 minutes by bus); Odyssey Arena (8 minutes); Titanic Exhibition (8 minutes); Waterfront Hall (8 minutes). Public transport - both bus and train within minutes of the property - with a ​direct link to the ​ city centre.

May Lodge has particular sentimental value to the owner who named it after his Mother and coincidentally it was completed in May also.

Accommodation:
The Linen Room: King-size bed, views across main gardens to Belfast Lough with a spacious luxury ensuite with walk-in shower area and 2 head gas shower.
The Calico Room: A bright sunny room with a ​standard double bed
The Cotton Room: A delightful twin bedded room with views of Water Garden.
Bathroom: Refurbished. Electric shower over bath
Dining Room: Links directly of the ​ sitting room and furnished with light oak furniture.
Kitchen: Fully equipped with luxury 'white' goods. Double oven, electric hob, dishwasher, microwave etc. Top quality cooking utensils.
Laundry Room: Fitted to match the kitchen with washing machine and separate tumble drier.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Fortwilliam Golf Club. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 14 minutes on foot from Fortwilliam Golf Club and a 2-minute drive from Cave Hill Country Park
As a guest of Stunning Luxury 5 Star SELF-CATERING Gate Lodge , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Abigail White

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Stunning Luxury 5 Star SELF-CATERING Gate Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise B., Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing! The house is beautiful with the surrounding grounds. We wish we had more time to utilize the beautiful sitting area outside. The location was also perfect for everything that we needed. We hope to come back and visit one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

K C T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Misdescribed - a disappointment

Be aware that there is no garden or balcony - just a view over a fenced-off property. There is only a tiny sitting out area next to the wheelie bins. The "acre of garden" is a derelict building plot accessed 150 yards away, via a locked gate. During the recent heatwave we were trapped indoors and would never have booked this property if we hadn't been misled by the text and photos.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Appreciate your Accomodation

Everything was perfect! Very clean, had everything we needed & wanted, appreciate the information & treat. Location was great for the sites we hoped to visit. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property, Great location

The property was amazing and communication with Abigail was excellent, it was in an excellent location for our family holiday with a short drive into Belfast and close to motorway links for further trips to Giants Causeway and Derry. Our kids loved the property which was very clean and spacious, more than enough room for ue. I would definitely recommend this property for your trip to Northern Ireland / Belfast
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Abigail was very responsive. We really enjoyed the cozy home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey and warm

We had a wonderful stay here. The house was warm and comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and crockery, there was a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms were clean; each person had one bath towel and one hand towel, so you may want to bring more towels. Apart from the kitchen, the house was carpeted throughout. There is room in the car port for one car but not a lot of parking outside. The house is right by the sea and esplanade for easy walking. It's a fifteen minute drive to Belfast and even closer to the Titanic Museum. We also drove to Dublin, which is just over one hundred miles away. Lots to do and see, loads of wonderful restaurants too. I would definitely like to stay here again. Thank you Abigail
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accommodations

Beautiful place. Very central place and beautiful view of the ocean. Easy to locate. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Beautiful property to stay at! We enjoyed walking on the lough and the restaurants nearby. The house was very comfortable and the snacks tea and coffee were a nice treat. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Old Rectory

Great communication with the host. Property, home from home, very comfortable and everything one needs and more for self catering. Relaxing holiday and so lucky with good weather which helps. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika S., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely holidays in Belfast!

I would recommend this place to everybody, we had such a nice holidays and we will come back whenever we will be planning holidays again in Northern Ireland ! Thank you xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property in good location.

Clean, well equipped, comfortable property. A perfect home from home.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G., Beaverton, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Comfortable...just OUTSTANDING!

I would highly recommend this wonderful accommodation. Everything was fantastic, clean and very comfortable for our family of 6. Location to downtown via rail was great. Only two stops from the Whiteabbey Station HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

glynis s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday and reunion

It was a lovely place to stay. It suited our needs from 57 years to 90 years old very comfortable. We were able to see our children, grandchildren & greatgrandchildren. It was a great location to go for days out. Superb!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Cute But Disappointing

We came to Ireland as a family of 4 with our adult children (ages 23 and 27). We were attracted to this house because of the pictures and size. We definitely wanted 3 beds/2 bath. Upon arrival for our 5 night stay, we were not greeted or contacted. I had to request the pin for the lock the day before because it was never sent when they received their final payment back in Aug. The morning of day 2, my kids both took lukewarm(at best) showers because the element was gone in their bathroom. We had to leave right at 7 am to catch a tour. I emailed the property manager that evening when we returned. She came the next morning and tried to get a plumber but unfortunately the plumber could not come until the day we checked out. Rosemary told my husband and while he wasn't happy with this, he said ok...what else was he supposed to say? So we had to share a bathroom with our kids for the remaining stay. I am wondering how the cleaning staff didn't notice this after the last people stayed there, which brings into question how well the house was cleaned. The ventilation was so poor and was especially bad after 4 showers that no one could use the mirror to get ready. The description says that there is hotel quality bedding, but none of the beds were provided a top sheet. Also brings into question the sanitary conditions of the beds because we wondered if the duvets are then changed between each renter, other wise you are sleeping with the same duvet next to your skin. I sent an email to the property manager the day before we left and asked for financial compensation/reimbursement of a portion of our stay. They didn't respond until after I sent a second email and they responded with my husband didn't mind that the plumbing didn't work and we didn't contact them until the second night of our stay and proceeded to offer 50 pounds towards our next stay. When I emailed back they went silent and didn't respond. The offer of 50 pounds off was unacceptable to us because we may never have the opportunity to go back and if we did we wouldn't stay there. Also an easy out for them knowing most people don't return. We left the cottage in immaculate condition and followed all of their rules ( we took pictures before we left just to cover ourselves because no one came at arrival or departure). We have yet to receive the deposit back, we left 5 days ago and we aren't really sure when that happens since the communication is poor. Rent with caution.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beverley W.

Absolutely lovely in every way.

Beautiful gardens,lovely home and very comfortable beds. A very warm welcome by John who lived next door and who we regret not being able to spend more time with. Four days were simply not enough..It served as a great base for touring and a delight to return to after every day of exploring the sites of Belfast and the spectacular coastlines and surrounding countryside. We highly recommend this wonderful home away from home and we-sent a glowing letter to Abigail sharing our delight with what was our all too short stay. Ken and Linda (Toronto Canada) Tom andElaine (Calgary Alberta)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018