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Self-catering stays for wedding guests

Wedding guest accommodation near Strangford and Downpatrick

Stay close to friends and family when attending a wedding at Old Court, Finnebrogue Woods or another nearby County Down venue.

Slievemoyle Cottages in the County Down countryside

Room for family and friends

Make a weekend of it

Each cottage has its own kitchen, living space and guest parking, giving wedding guests somewhere comfortable to share before and after the day. Stays have a minimum of two nights.

Four neighbouring cottages at the Slievemoyle main location can sleep up to 23 guests when booked together. Ringcladdy Cottage is a separate option for up to eight guests.

Nearby wedding venues

Wedding venues within driving distance

Distances are approximate road distances and vary slightly between our two cottage locations. Venue arrangements should be confirmed directly with the venue.

The venues listed below are independent businesses. Wedding arrangements and venue bookings should be made directly with them.

Strangford

Old Court, Strangford Lough

Approximately 2–3 miles

A historic exclusive-use wedding venue on the shores of Strangford Lough. It is the closest of the venues listed here, although the cottages are not within safe walking distance.

Visit the Old Court website

Downpatrick

Finnebrogue Woods

Approximately 7–9 miles

A wedding and events venue in mature woodland beside Finnebrogue Lough, reached from Killyleagh Road outside Downpatrick.

Visit the Finnebrogue Woods website

Near Killyleagh

Tullyveery House

Approximately 12–14 miles

An exclusive wedding and events venue with a Georgian house, Victorian courtyard and private rural grounds near Killyleagh.

Visit the Tullyveery House website

Near Tyrella

Tyrella House

Approximately 13 miles

An 18th-century house and wedding venue set in wooded parkland near the County Down coast and Tyrella Beach.

Visit the Tyrella House website

Keep your guests close together

Rose, Stable and Mill each sleep five, while Blackthorn sleeps eight. All four are neighbouring cottages at our main location and can be booked individually or together, subject to availability.

Arrange the journey in advance

The cottages are not within safe walking distance of these venues. Arrange taxis, a designated driver or group transport before the wedding; we do not provide transfers. See our maps and arrival guidance.

Choose where to stay

Self-catering cottages for wedding guests

Compare five cottages sleeping from five to eight guests across our main location and Ringcladdy.

Before booking

Questions from wedding guests

Can wedding guests stay at the cottages?

Yes. The five cottages can be booked as overnight accommodation for wedding guests, subject to availability and our normal booking terms. The minimum stay is two nights.

Can several families book neighbouring cottages?

Yes, subject to availability. Rose, Stable, Mill and Blackthorn are neighbouring cottages at the Slievemoyle main location and sleep up to 23 guests in total. Ringcladdy Cottage is at a separate address and sleeps up to eight.

Can we hold a wedding event at the cottages?

No. The cottages provide overnight accommodation and are not wedding or party venues. Bridal preparation, photography, suppliers and other wedding-related use require prior agreement and are not guaranteed.

Do you provide transport to wedding venues?

No. Guests should arrange taxis, a designated driver or group transport in advance. Driving distances are approximate and vary between our two cottage locations.

Find cottages for your wedding weekend

Tell us the wedding date, number of guests and preferred cottage location. We will confirm the suitable options and current availability.

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Our cottages are at two nearby addresses.

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