About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Horsebox in Crossgar offers a luxurious holiday home experience with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, balcony with garden and mountain views, hot tub, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a work desk, dining area, and free toiletries, catering to all guest needs. Convenient Location: Located 36 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, The Horsebox is close to attractions such as Down Cathedral (6 km) and WWT Castle Espie (25 km). Free on-site private parking is available, and reception staff speak English.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect, from arrival to departure. Location was great, peaceful. Views were stunning. Everything you need is there. The hospitality of the owners was excellent. We cannot fault the horsebox in any way. We will definitely be back...
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The interior design choices.. the fixtures etc were gorgeous. Very well thought out. Amazing views. Great value for money with logs included and use of gas barbecue.
  • Wayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy and unique touches of luxury with incredible views
  • John_mcc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Everything thought of and included. Very helpful host when we had an issue with our initial arrival date. Would happily stay again
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect we really enjoyed our 4 day stay. Beautiful details and comfort everything was thought of and the quirky "horse drinker" tub was an additional bonus which we thoroughly enjoyed.. Anne was lovely and we enjoyed full privacy...
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    The Horsebox is so CUTE. It has everything you need and lovely little touches to make it special. The location is quiet and private and the views over the meadows exceptional. I booked it to surprise my husband and he was delighted.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning peaceful location, beautiful cosy accommodation with everything you need, plus a few breakfast treats left for us too! This was such a find and incredible value for money. We hope to return soon to recharge again. Real unexpected luxury -...
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property, uniquely designed and well equipped.
  • Edgar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Horsebox was in a great location, very quiet and relaxing with plenty of outside space. It was cosy and warm. Anne had left us some very nice pastries and eggs for breakfast, which was a great touch. Would definitely return in the future.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great unique and well presented accommodation, in a quiet rural location, with everything you need for a very comfortable and relaxing stay..

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

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Host review score
You won’t forget this memorable place. A horsebox that's a bit different. A quirky conversion full of luxury. With a Hot Tub. On an equestrian yard with fantastic views to The Mourne Mountains, the owners have considered carefully the needs of guests who desire a peaceful place to get away from it all but still close to local amenities. The Horsebox has been converted using natural and upcycled materials to give it a very unique ambience. Relax at The Horsebox or explore the local area. The space The Horsebox has been converted with consideration given to what guests may require in this busy world. Experience a unique stay in the heart of the Co Down countryside but yet close to local amenities and tourist attractions. We welcome dogs too! The Horsebox is situated in a private location within our 10 acre smallholding, The Stable Yard. Here you can enjoy the peace and tranquility, the amazing views, a soak in the Hot Tub, the vast night skies and the local wildlife passing your door. Yet it is only 30 minutes from Belfast and less that 10 minutes from St Patrick's country and Downpatrick. There are many beaches within a 20 minute drive and we are also close to Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains. Game of Thrones fans will find it easy to access many of the sites which are within a short drive. We are close to excellent Golf Courses such as The Royal Co Down and Ardglass and there are lots of exciting dining experiences in the area to enjoy. The Horsebox has been designed to provide all your creature comforts. From a comfortable nights sleep in the King size bed from where you can still enjoy the views. The kitchen and dining space to cook up a storm and the comfortable living space to curl up with a good book or watch the world go by. The adjacent vintage horsebox is converted into your private bathroom with a large shower and unusual fittings and and outside a kitchen and bathing experience in "The Drinker". There are two raised decks from where you can see for miles
We aim to offer our guests a visit to The Stable Yard that includes day to day luxuries but with consideration given to our environment. The Horsebox conversion has been creatively put together with extensive use of repurposed materials form the old Horseboxes onwards. There are photovoltaic solar panels supporting our electricity supply and the Horsebox is fully electric including heating and hot water. Guests will not be without power at anytime, we just encourage them to consider when and how they are using their electrical devices. We have a tree planting scheme ongoing within our smallholding and also "no mow" areas to encourage wildlife.
We are close to some wedding venues such as Finnebrogue Woods, Tullyveery House, Montalto House, Hinch Distillery, The Mill at Ballydugan , The Millbrook Hotel and The Runaway Irish Weddings venue. The Royal Co Down Golf course, hosting the 2024 Irish Open, is a 25 minute drive. Ardglass Golf course is also in the area as well as Mourne Club, Spa, Crossgar, St Patricks, Rockmount and Bright. There is easy access to sporting activities in the area such as pony trekking, mountain biking and cycling, mountain hiking, swimming including open water, equestrian competitions and many more. Strangford Lough is close by, The Mourne Mountains and various Forest parks and beaches. Located within Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, our region has breathtaking backdrops and unique natural spaces. You will have private access to The Horsebox and its indoor and outdoor space when visiting. Carparking is available beside the accommodation but there are steps required to access The Horsebox. We are on a rural road, approximately 1 mile from the main road which has direct access by public transport to Belfast (1/2 hour) or Downpatrick (5 minutes). A car is useful for our location.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.