Mary Larkin's Cottage

A lovely place to spend some time and relax with a fantastic view.

This is the first time in my life that I have ever had to leave a negative review so I'm finding this difficult but to be honest I felt that this cottage is not fit to be rented out due to the poor maintenance and dirt.

On the first morning of our stay my partner wanted me to ask for a refund and find alternative accommodation, we stayed the full week, but my partner was right, we should have packed up that first morning and found somewhere else to stay. The positives; Stunning 360 views The double bed was comfortable and the bedding was clean The negatives; The whole place needed a really deep clean, thick dirt & gunge around the shower screen, window frames thick dirt especially in corners. grouting black mold, black mould in corners of ceiling, peeling paint on ceiling. A lot of Cobwebs on ceilings Mouse traps and mouse droppings under the sink beside the air fryer. Clear gaps under front door so easy to see how the mice are getting in. Tv - first night couldn't get tvs to work, contacted owners but no response until the following day, said they would send their son up after 9.30pm. Day 3 they came up and replaced the cheap batteries in remotes and tv could be switched on but volume control was locked to quieter than my partner could hear (he has tintinus) but was still fairly low. Shower - we complained that shower wasn't draining water, owners came up & put drain unblocker down but that didn't help. Was so bad that only 1 person could take a shower per morning as the shower tray filled to overflowing, pouring out into bathroom floor. Washing machine didn't work, it's in a really grimy shed, owners got someone to fix it but it didn't drain water after it was 'fixed'. Phone signal non existent, it's very remote so that wasn't a surprise WiFi- very patchy, only seemed to work for maximum of 30 mins at a time, supposedly it's a stronger signal between 1am-6am! And better signal in the end cottage. Midway through our stay, with 2 small dogs, the owners arrived and proceeded to spray weed killer all round the front. The owners also said that the water was good enough to drink but the way they said it made me think it wasn't. We had noticed the dogs weren't drinking the water from the tap. The cottage is in a beautiful remote location but would need some essential maintenance and a deep clean before being offered to any other guests

Lovely spot, have stayed many times now.

Could do with a few little bits doing. But love it. The view from your bedroom window is sooo nice. You will have amazing sleeps there too. And the wood left for the fire was great in the evening to keep the place feeling nice and cozy. We walked down the lane and loved seeing all the new born lambs. This was our fourth stay, we d never been in the town of Rostrever much at all before this trip, the people are so friendly. And if you like walking and hiking there is plenty of that 10 15mins from the house.

The cottage is very good this is my second.

Time In this cottage.when we arrived the caretaker was putting in a new lock on the door the window on the door was broken and paper and card board to replace the glass window no WiFi the we got it on Sunday there was no starter pack we had to go to a shop and buy everything we needed for go a fire started the heating is needing up graded and finally the road could do with a do of upgrading

Great setting in the hills, but be ready for a long and winding road up.

Spectacular view. Cottage has everything needed. Had a magic stay.

superb cottage.

a devil to get too. internet & tv had connection problems. otherwise excellent

I would definitely recommend this to someone who wants the feel of an old irish cottage, while still having modern amenities.

It was clean and cute and the views are stunning! The Road is something to be reckoned with, but doable. Just go slow and expect to back up a few times. It's a one lane road at best! The laundry facilities definitely need an upgrade, and a clean out. The bathroom shower door leaks terribly on one side, so that was an issue. The ceiling in the bathroom is peeling and the window shade is moldy. The bathroom itself, aside from these issues was awesome! Big shower, towel warmer, and great water pressure! We had a lovely stay despite these things and would come again!

Is a nice cottage but not cleaned and needs a lot of work done and the outside area was messy, full of random stuff and the washing facilities are in a shed which is dirty and full of trip hazards to get to the machines.

We really loved the cottage.

It is very secluded but that was part of the charm for us. Its well equipped with everything you will need and has a huge comfortable bed. Our only concern was the road up to it. It was really rough with some very large crevices where water had gathered but it wouldnt put us off coming back.

Mary Larkins Cottage is lovely.

It’s very well equipped and very comfortable. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is ideally located for exploring the Mourne area. Eamonn was there to greet me and to show me round the cottage. He was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay there and hope to go again next year.

I read the other reviews and booked with trepidation, but there’s nothing wrong with this place.

. it’s clean, comfortable, functional and cozy and the road too it is easy enough… an Irish laneway that is sealed all but the last 200m which is graded and easy enough for any car. No mobile reception, and if you’re lucky like me, you’ll might just see the Northern lights. I’ve booked another 3 weeks there as well.

Delightfully remote cottage with stunning views at the top of a long track with a rough bit towards the end.

This added to the feelings of seclusion and peacefulness. Bed was enormous,clean and comfortable. This would be a five star property if it had a deep clean and some regular maintenance. Particularly on the drainage from the sinks and shower. Overall, if you want something remote and peaceful this ticks all the boxes.

Beautiful cozy cottage in a peaceful location.

It’s a long drive from the main road but the views and tranquillity more than make up for it. Very happy with our accommodation. Huge comfortable bed and a modern bathroom. Tastefully decorated throughout. The welcome basket of goodies was a nice touch. Thank you.

Beautiful clean, cosy cottage with the most amazing views we will definitely stay here again

Lovely place to stay for peace & quiet.

Very comfortable, clean with everything we needed. Bed is so comfortable, best sleep I’ve had for a long time. Really remote, road up to cottages is pretty bad & not very well sign posted but apart from that we had a really nice time & will go back. Dog friendly, no enclosed area.

If you like remote and rural this is the place for you.

Good help from owners. Facilities were good.

Beautifully situated cottage with large comfy double bed but sorely lacking in care and maintenance, i.

e. awful smell in bedroom on arrival and during 7 day stay, owners visited with air fresheners and scented candles and told us they knew of this several days prior to our arrival and was probably caused by by dead vermin (starlings) in the roof space. Apart from that mould in bathroom, seal on shower door defunct, room thermostat for heating not working so had to manually switch on every 45minutes, wood burner in lounge but only 3 logs for a 7 day booking, builders material and scrap wood dumped in back yard, I could go on.... Poor value for money we will not be returning.

Amazing views.

Quiet and remote, great for romantic weekend. Place needs some maintenance though. Shower head is falling of, water drain in bathroom sink and shower easily blocks. There is mould in the bathroom - ventilation doesn't work. Place needs deep cleaning. Bathroom 2/5., the rest of the cottage 5/5.

The accomodation was charming, rustic, and in a beautiful location surrounded by the Mourne mountains and sheep pastures.

The host was very nice and met us upon arrival to guide us up the road to the accomodation as the road is narrow and had been washed out due to recent rains. Renters should be aware that rental cars can make it up to the property, but it is slow going and can be a challenging, rough ride especially in the dark. The woodstove was great and helped warm the accomodation while adding to the cozy atmosphere, but make sure to bring your own wood as none is provided. Also be aware that the tap water on location is not advised to drink, but the host provided a water jug for drinking purposes.

Enjoyable stay and was impressed by the scenery, the road too the property was a bit rural but worth the effort .

The cottage was well laid out but the doorstep had a deep bevel in it concealed by a coconut mat which was a hazard that could be easily rectified.Overall wee enjoyed every minute of our stay and would go back in a heartbeat.

Overall, we did enjoy our stay, and while the cottage is well equipped and in a stunning location, on balance we will not be returning.

The positives were the extremely comfortable bed, plentiful hot water, well equipped kitchen, including a very welcome airfryer. The welcome pack consisted of about 150ml of milk, a packet of chocolate biscuits, and a fruit loaf. The location is great for recharging your batteries, in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The people of Rostrevor and Warrenpoint were all so friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed meeting them. The cottage was also immaculately clean. However, the condition of the access route, particularly for the last quarter of a mile renders it not for the fainthearted. The lack of phone signal, and the lack of safe drinking water should all be mentioned when booking. There was a large plastic drum of water, but we could not be confident of drinking it as we did not know how long it was there. Having texted both numbers to arrange key collection, between Thursday evening and Friday morning, without reply, I then phoned on Friday lunchtime to be advised of the arrangements. We arrived about 7. No fuel starter pack, there were two logs, but no means of starting a fire. Outside light was not working. It was a windy evening, we used the bath mat to block the large gap under the front door through which a fairly cold draught was coming. Other issues were less major: sweeping brush handle kept falling off, toilet seat was not properly fixed, the bathroom mirror was over the toilet, with the shaving light being over the sink on the opposite wall, the handle was missing on bathroom cupboard, chips on cup and glass; the washing machine was not available to us, it appeared to be in a locked shed behind the other cottage; the front steps are very uneven and quite slippy. I did text and WhatsApp these issues to the landlord at the end of our stay in the hope the they would be addressed for future holiday makers, but disappointingly we did not receive a reply to either message.

A lovely peaceful location with views out in every direction.

Ideal location to explore the Mourne Mountains with the Mourne Park wood walk highly recommended. The local ferry across the loch to Ireland is a short drive away. If you want peace and quiet less for the farm animals this is the place for you. One thing to note the final part of the lane to the property is off road non tarmac which may be issue for some. One suggestion is for the property to be signed posted from the main road.

This lovely quaint cottage is a great place to to go to get away from hustle and bustle and reunite with nature.

A beautiful little cottage in the heart of the Mournes, a truly ‘get away from it all’ location.

The cottage had everything we needed for our stay with well equipped kitchen and a big comfy bed. Lots of hot water available and good range of outdoor seating from which to enjoy the view. WiFi connectivity wasn’t great but that didn’t bother us, as a matter of fact it was a bonus for those couple of days! We were able to reconnect again once we reached the main road so it wasn’t a problem. We would definitely rebook.

The cottage in general was okay but did not find it very comfortable to relax in, luckily we were out most of the time so it was not a big issue.

We had major problems with the water, on several occasions we had none, hot or cold, if we had been aware of this problem we could have planned taking showers better. The pans in the oven were not clean, and I did not think it was up to me to clean them, as a result we ate out most of the time and only used the microwave.

Lovely cosy cottage.

As stated this cottage is very remote the road is long and twisty. But views from the house are beautiful. .

Lovely stay.

Bedroom very comfortable and the views amazing. So happy we could share with our dogs. Only negative was bathroom was very cold.

It’s very far up with no.

Connection for your mobile also freezer does need defrosted as when arrived it had not been defrosted.a basin. Would have been handy to defrost it but other wise good

We had a lovely stay at Mary Larkin's Cottage.

We had beautiful weather which is always a bonus in Ireland. We breakfasted outside our cottage every morning taking in the wonderful sights and sounds around us. The cottage had everything we needed for the two of us. The kitchen and living area was ideal for our needs. The bedroom with extra large bed and ensuite was perfect. We explored the mountains behind our cottage every evening. The drive up to the cottage with its quirky twists and turns just added to the sense of adventure. Mary Larkin's cottage is close to all amenities. We visited Warren's Point, Rostrevor and Cranfield beach a few kilometres away. The ferry from Greencastle to Carlingford is close by. We visited Newcastle and the Ring of Gullion. One week wasn't long enough to see all this area has to offer. I would highly recommend Mary Larkin's Cottage for a break from all the stress of life.

Lovely wee cottage in super setting,amazing views.

Welcoming interior,very cosy.Small touches such as milk in fridge,tea,coffee, croissants,rolls. Very good internet but worth knowing no mobile signal until a drive down lane app. 1.5 km,which is rough in places but not a problem. Would recommend and thank you

The lane up to the cottage is long, very rough and difficult to negotiate.

The cottage is so small that comfort is compromised. The main television is so high on the wall and in such a small roo it strains your neck. Wifi/internet was only working for a day and a half out of seven. The bathroom: shaving light is on a wall with no mirror, the mirror being on the facing wall and around the corner of the shower cubicle making shaving very difficult. The wash hand basin is a corner one but there is insufficient space to stand face on to it. The surface around the basin is too wide making it a an over stretch when cleaning your teeth. The 2 steps to the front door are crumbling and the mats placed over them create a slip hazard. Being advertised as a dog friendly cottage it should also contain a warning about the sheep and other livestock in the surrounding fields. On a positive note the bedroom is a good size with a large comfortable bed and the views from the cottage are beautiful.

A cosy cottage, very clean and brightly decorated in a peaceful setting.

Amazing views looking over Carlingford Lough. Well situated - plenty to visit and do.

Perfect location and one of the cleanest ever cottages!

This cleaner is amazing

The cottages were once shepherds huts, so quite remotely situated, but surrounded by the beautiful Mountains of Mourne.

Our single bedroomed cottage was well kitted out, large comfortable bed, plenty of hot water and all the comforts of home. Cosy log burner in the living room was most welcome, as the nights were unseasonably cold that week. Sky tv and wifi for any wet days but access to the mountain was nearby and many people come here to hillwalk. Beautiful views of Carlingford Lough from the cottage and the area is teeming with wildlife - watched an Irish Hare suckle her leveret just outside. Spotted linnets, blackcaps and a red tailed kite; birds not overly plentiful in our area of Co.Antrim. Not forgetting Nellie, the resident donkey, who loves her carrots. Very relaxing trip, and both Father Ted and Homer the dogs enjoyed it too. Hopefully, we'll be back.

Road to cottage was in dire need of upgrade.

Lack of good kitchen equipment. Shower door did not close properly. No bbq or decent outside space. The adjacent cottage had the better outside space.

Lovely cottage.

Very peaceful. Nice views. Highly recommended.

This is an excellent place to stay.

Views are spectacular and you will enjoy peace and tranquility.

We got the keys On time, the floor was slightly sticky from cleaning products when we entered.

We began by running water which was cloudy/brown in the kitchen. Looked at the toilet and the water was flushing up brown. Shower also the same. Lane way to the property needs urgent attention. Shower toilet could do with a bigger extractor fan as once showered the bathroom was soaking wet from walls to floor for the next 24 hours. The shower door didn’t close properly which led to the water leaking onto the floor. The beds in the room where 2 single beds pushed together which meant when sleeping you could feel the join. Beds could do with upgrading as they where hard. Out the back area was messy from wood ETC. Pictures of the property weren’t overly accurate as outside was messy ETC.

Lovely location, very surreal would love to live there.

Road on approach to the cottage had breath taking views

Such a beautiful cottage in a stunning setting, would highly recommend, had such a lovely holiday, beautiful part of Northern Ireland.

This cottage is super and we will recommend it to our friends and family

The cottage is located in the hills with breathtaking views of the ocean.

It is a very quite location and calm and serene. We enjoyed being surrounded by flock of sheep and seeing cows everyday.

This cottage is in a beautiful location, spectacular views and so quiet and peaceful.

We found the local community very welcoming and friendly. The is so may interesting sights to see both locally and within easy travel distance that it is an ideal holiday location for both coast and countryside lovers as well as those who like to visit ancient castles and grand country houses. We have already booked a return visit.

Loved the quiet location of the cottage, we would love to visit again sometime, but something needs to be done about the track leading up to the cottage x

The only thing is if the lane was filled in it’s full of pot holes and stones kept hitting my car, but everything else was brilliant.

It’s the perfect place to unwind and relax,

We had a fabulous holiday.

The view from the cottage was tremendous.The accommodation was great, everything you needed and a wonderful log burning stove, very comfortable and felt "very Irish", just what we were looking for. The location meant we could travel easily in Northern Ireland and the Republic. Park and ride from Newry enabled us to have wonderful days both in Belfast and Dublin. Travelled to Glens of Antrim and used the Carlingford Lough ferry, a great day out. Would highly recommend this accomodation, thanks to Eamon and Yvonne.

The cottage can get a little damp at times triggering my asthma.

I did have to take my inhaler a lot but can understand that it's a stone building. The speed of the WiFi was quite slow but we can understand because of the location the speed might not be good. We still had a brilliant time and would highly recommend anyone wanting a romantic break to stay here. The cottage was lovely and the views outstanding.

Stunning views over Cranfield bay.

Well worth th long bumpy drive up the mountain to the cottage

The single lane leading up to the cottage is 2 miles high (measured), with the last few hundred yards in rough stones.

The lower 1.5 miles is made up of a number of occupied dwellings so traffic can be plentiful at times. I drive a 4x4 so negotiation for me was not a problem on the rough areas and through the stream, a standard car might find the experience challenging. The view is fantastic from the property but mobile signal was non-existant inside the premises.

The cottage itself was lovely,and the hosts, but we were dissapointed in the lack of wifi at the cottage, and the 2mile single track road with lots of tiny twists and turns and a very rough track for the last part really spoiled it for us, as it was 3am when we arrived off the ferry we couldn't find any signs for the cottage and thinking we had taken a wrong turn somewhere we tried to reverse and hit a boulder wall damaging our car.

I think maybe more signage halfway down the road would help, we were also looking for signs for Mary Larkins cottage, but when we did get a sign it said Dan White's!

This was my first dealing with Sykes and will certainly not be my last.

In a world were customer service is often seen as a chore, the staff at Sykes were superb from start to finish. Everything was very professional and polished. Very impressed. The property owner Yvonne was superb as well, making us feel very welcome, leaving all sorts of goodies for us on arrival and acting as a one woman tourist board for the region. Fantastic loved the trip.

Fantastic cottage up a single track road in the hills, with fantastic views (On a clear day) to the sea, you can see the castle and lighthouse.

Cottage done to a very high standard, and due to the weather being lovely, could sit out in the evening. Ideal for access to the hills for walking, my one and only negative would be the last section of road is very rough, so would not want to take a sports car up, there is a small narrow bridge near the end that takes you over the small river, if you have a 4x4 you could use the Ford and drive over the river, (very little water in it when we were there).

Having looked for a dog friendly cottage and been very disappointed with the outdated ugly furniture most seem to have that we really wouldn't want to sit on we were delighted to find this lovely cottage decorated and furnished very tastefully.

The owners are lovely and very helpful. The views are OUTSTANDING, we loved it.

Fantastic location, wonderful cottage, great neighbours.

The local ferry across to Ireland is a must.