Toye Cottage, Killyleagh

15/06/2023

30/05/2023

Forever thankful for kind hearted, gracious souls who spread immense joy 🤍

01/05/2023

Wow, this is sure to be an epic morning! 🏄‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🌅

30/04/2023

Super Sundays at Ireland’s oldest pub, , Donaghadee. Step back in time and do as smugglers, pirates, sailors and soldiers did throughout its history in the original bar🍺Dine in the bistro which serves food all day, every day showcasing locally sourced ingredients and even more of a bonus, kids eat free thurs-sun! Winner winner chicken dinner! 😋AND it’s dog friendly too! 🐶 🏆

16/03/2023

Pure bliss! 🧘🏼‍♀️

Yoga, hot tub and lunch with a view 😍 We've found the perfect morning!

Enjoy some 'me time' with Nomad Yoga NI this Spring with their yoga and brunch experience in collaboration with Strangford View Mews in County Down.

📅 Thurs 30th March
🕙 10am
🎟️ Price £50

Tide dependant you have the option for wild swimming too!

Book: https://bit.ly/41VtQKq

15/03/2023

Check out this free event as part of the wider Downpatrick St Patrick’s day celebrations- free steam trains running from 12:00-16:30, from Market Street to Inch Abbey where there’ll be music, story telling, traditional dancing and much more! ☘️

There's not long to go now before our FREE TRAINS for St Patrick's Day this Friday. Doors open at around 11:30am, and trains are running from 12:00 to around 16:30.

We have some good news for wheelchair users too, instead of the usual small number of spaces at our front door, the event organisers have agreed to set aside the whole first row of the station car park for blue badge holders. If you arrive in good time before the roads close, you can park your car in this area, just talk to the nice people marshalling the road closures and you will be allowed through. A map of this area is shown in the comments of this post.

We're all set up for the craft displays in our Inch Abbey station yard, but we do have a plan B in place in case it's too wet or windy, don't worry. Breadmaking, churning butter, bee hives and honey, traditional music, dance and storytelling, and all this will not cost you a penny thanks to the generous support of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Remember that the whole event is free, both at the railway and the main parade and other events in the town. In the event of crowding at the railway, we may need to ask you to come back later when things have quietened down a bit, for safety reasons.

There is no advanced booking or tickets for this event - just turn up at the station on the day.

(We don't think that's actually St Patrick in our photo, it looks a bit like our own St George...)

15/03/2023

We still have availability this weekend- 15 minutes would take you to Downpatrick where there’s plenty of action on Friday! ☘️

☘️St Patrick’s Festival Downpatrick
🗓️Friday 17 March
🎤Live entertainment from 12noon at De Courcy Place, English Street
🎶Entertainment on the main stage in St Patrick’s Square from 12noon
🎪Family Festival Village at Knocknashinna Playpark with live music, circus skills, pop-up performances from 12noon
🧙‍♀️The Parade will depart the Ardglass road at 1.30pm and will be compared by Gerry Kelly.

For all festival information including live stage entertainment click here 👉https://bit.ly/VMStPatricksFestival

05/03/2023

If there’s one thing this area is in plentiful supply of, it’s cracking spots for a bite to eat and the multi award winning is most certainly one of those! Just a 25 minute drive from Toye Cottage will land you in the idyllic small village of Strangford at the mouth of Strangford Lough. You’ll bypass the stunning en route. A scenic walk/cycle along one of their stunning and peaceful trails followed by a feed of fresh scampi plucked straight from the sea make for a smashing Super Sunday in our house! 🍤 🌊 🚲 🥾

25/02/2023

We were at one of our favourite little spots this week, collecting some super delicious, made to order treats for the welcome pack of our latest guests. Our latest guests were gluten free and dairy free. Where possible, we endeavour to accommodate any special dietary needs and we are thankful to local businesses who are able to step up and fulfil our special requests! 🌟

22/02/2023

We’ve been so excited for this little project! Absolutely delighted to now be able to offer our lovely guests a securely fenced area at the rear entrance to Toye Cottage- this is ideal for our furry guests and little guests alike! Just needs a lick of paint now and some florals!

17/02/2023

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/visit-strangford-lough-and-embrace-dreamy-views-history-and-nature-4025455?fbclid=IwAR2qqNnu3ksu9hel3uS2sI4TFzcLWIRndiJy0FQhcZ8u_FEkFsOKI5J1Gto

​​​From some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern Ireland to experiences that suit adventure seekers and those happier to take things slower, the area around Strangford Lough is a treasure trove of exciting things to do and see.

21/12/2022

Tiny home in Killinchy, United Kingdom. Enjoy the lovely waterside setting of this romantic spot in nature. The green hut has a rustic charm with direct access to the water and spectacula...

21/12/2022

Christmas is in full swing at Toye Cottage! The hand picked tree has taken pride of place in the living room and we are feeling very festive! We still have some availability over the Christmas/new year period so if your fancy a cosy break get in touch! And remember- your trusty pooch is welcome too! 🐶 🎄🎁✨

21/12/2022

I would never, ever grow tired of reading guest reviews like these! It’s such an incredible joy to host guests who are gracious and thankful- and to have these guys back for their 2nd visit, what a wonderfully heart warming, cup filling Christmas gift to me- spreading such joy in this season of goodwill with the kindest of words! ✨ 🎁 🎄

12/11/2022

I’ll be at the Craft Fair in Killyleagh for the Christmas light switch on!

Come on down and say hello 👋

Also if anyone wants any custom items made and can pick up from the fair drop me a message as I’d be happy to get things ready for you!

11/11/2022

Beautiful Autumnal danders at followed by a delicious lunch at make for a heart warming, cup filling all round pressing the reset button kind of morning! Just a 10 min drive from Toye Cottage and very dog friendly too, just like us! 🐶 🍂 🍵

03/11/2022

It’s a majestic morning on the lough! Fresh, crisp Autumn 🍂

01/11/2022

Some very creative guests have just checked out of Toye Cottage and left behind these spectacular pumpkins! 🤩 Much to the delight of our 3 little helpers! 🎃 Due to a cancellation we still have availability this mid term break, we’d love to welcome you! ☺️ Anna, TC x

30/10/2022

Escape the hustle & bustle of this Halfterm break by making use of our amazing 34km of trails. There's plenty still to see! 🥾

Perfect for the whole family, plus all dogs go FREE.😉🐕

📷Lee John Mann

29/10/2022

Happy Hallowe’en to our latest guests who have chosen to spend it at cosy Toye Cottage! 🎃 It has felt like a long run from September, we feel very ready for this mid term break! Enjoy everyone! 🎆🎇🍂

04/10/2022

Absolutely DELIGHTED at Toye Cottage to be awarded AirBnB Superhost Status after our first summer of hosting lovely guests. So very grateful for all the wonderful positivity we’ve received from our guests to date! ☺️🥳

22/09/2022

One of our absolutely favourite places, especially in Autumn! 🍂

A Garden Tour full of Autumn Colours & History!🍁

Castle Ward is particularly spectacular in autumn when crisp walks around the gardens are filled with seasonal colour and exciting changes. 🍂🍄

Join our head gardener on a guided garden history tour around the estate, discover the different plant species from the Victorian Sunken Garden to the historical trees that surround Temple Water.🌳

📌 Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October, 12noon-2.30pm
📌This is a FREE event, normal admissions apply.
⬇️Book via link below:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/4ba5e21e-3e29-4d95-aa6a-ce82cc958569/pages/details

📷National Trust Images/Sarah Burch

20/09/2022

It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic way to spend an evening! 🌅 🐎

“Let’s go somewhere the sun kisses the beach”

Enjoy a Sunset Beach Ride with SeaHorse Polo
🌅 🏖️ 🐎

18/09/2022

Wow, Summer 2022 has been an epic one and has very much exceeded all expectation! 🤩🥳It has been an absolute pleasure to have hosted the most gracious and loveliest of guests in our first summer season, we really couldn’t have asked for better and are eternally grateful to have had the wonderful opportunity of connecting with some very lovely people! 💛Here’s a little a snapshot of just some of the joyfully positive feedback we’ve received with guests enjoying the cottage, their host experience and the wonderful local area! ☺️I can guarantee we’ll never, ever grow tired of reading such glowing reviews! 🌟 We are now open and taking bookings for Autumn/winter season 2022 and look forward to welcoming more lovely guests to Toye Cottage!

05/08/2022

Collecting some tasty additions for our welcome pack this morning to greet today’s guests If you are staying with us at Toye Cottage we’d highly recommend a trip to this lovely spot. It boasts a farm shop with a stunning array of fruit and veg, freshly baked bread, cakes and tray bakes as well as a fab selection of locally sourced artisan foods. There’s a tea room where you can grab a delicious bite and a fab kids play area to keep the kiddies happy too!

30/07/2022

All set up for our favourite type of guests! 🥰 If your little one is staying with us, you can expect a wooden cot (no collapsible travel cots here!), changing table and baby bath to help your little one settle. Our 3 littlest helpers have also assumed the role of ‘Chief Elves’ and lovingly hand pick a selection of toys for your child to enjoy! ☺️

28/07/2022

Audley’s Castle, a 15th Century tower-house situated a mile outside the village of Strangford. It was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones and it provides stunning views over Strangford Lough and the neighbouring estate of Castle Ward. The National Trust will be opening the Castle for the months of July, August and 1st – 12th September from 9.45 am – 4 pm.
Photo Credit – Love Heritage NI

25/07/2022

At Toye Cottage we love to shop local for our welcome pack and so we are super delighted to now be able to offer our guests some delicious jam lovingly made in Killyleagh by Daphne grows her own fruit and our next guests will be treated to a jar of freshly made Strawberry jam from sweet and juicy berries grown in her garden! 🍓

22/07/2022

Toye Cottage is a lovingly restored blacksmiths forge located less than 5 minutes from the picturesque village of Killyleagh. A local landmark along the main A22 Comber Road and dating back to the 1800s, this charming two bedroom cottage sleeps 4 and offers the perfect base for exploring the western shores of Strangford Lough. With wedding season in full swing, for anyone lucky enough to be attending a wedding at one of our beautiful local venues, we are less than 5 minutes from the absolutely stunning , 10 minutes from the enchanting and less than 20 minutes from the whimsical
Compliment your big day out with a cosy retreat to Toye Cottage. https://www.airbnb.com/h/toyecottage

21/07/2022

My three little helpers merrily picking some fresh, local, juicy berries to add to the welcome pack of our latest guests! 🍓🫐😋

11/07/2022

Absolutely delighted with this glowing 5* review from a very lovely guest who stayed with us for over 2 weeks, such a pleasure! ☺️

02/07/2022

Toye Cottage is the perfect base to come and get your SUP game on! 🏄‍♀️

Strangford Lough Activity Centre is located just 10mins away on Sketrick Island and they offer kayaking, canoeing, boat tours and much more!

https://strangfordloughactivitycentre.com/events/skills-courses/paddle-boarding-skills-course/

01/07/2022

📢 Attention all GoT fans! Did you know a 20 minute car journey from Toye Cottage will land you in Winterfell! 🏰 The historic farmyard is the location for Winterfell, providing the backdrop for the pilot, most of season 1 and scenes from season 2. It’s also where you will find the Whispering Wood and key scenes including Robb Stark’s Camp, the Baelor battle and when Brienne confronts the Stark men.

24/06/2022

A 30 minute drive from Toye Cottage will bring you to the foot of Northern Ireland’s highest and most dramatic mountain range The Mournes. It’s summits crowned by granite tors, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is dominated by a compact ring of 12 mountains the tallest being Slieve Donard rising to 853m. These mountains boast a plethora of hiking opportunities for novice and experienced hikers. Book your stay at Toye Cottage and pack the walking boots for your next hiking adventure! 🥾 ⛰

26/05/2022

On a reconnaissance this morning scoping out some tasty local produce in preparation for the arrival of our first guests this weekend! 🥳 Our littlest helper thought our guests would be best pleased with some nice Bean and Goose Chocolate, I just hope it makes it back to the cottage without any secrete nibbling! 😋

23/05/2022

👋🏻Welcome to Toye Cottage, a charming 2 bedroom former blacksmiths forge located just outside Killyleagh. We provide an ideal base for those wishing to explore the abundance of interests this stunning area has to offer. With Delamont Country Park, Finnebrogue Woods/Fodder NI, Castleward, Rowallane, Mount Stewart, The Mourne Mountains to name but a few wonderful places to explore nearby you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing your next adventure! Also an ideal spot for guests attending weddings at the many local venues. Bookings are now live after a big 👍🏻 from NITB. Give us a follow for updates on what the stunning western shores of Strangford Lough have to offer! TC x

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