The Hide

156 Portaferry Road (Belfast), Newtownards, BT22 2AJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>39</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
39 reviews
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at The Hide in Newtownards
a living room with a red couch and a table at The Hide in Newtownards
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The Hide

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  • Entire home
  • 1500 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Heating
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The Hide is a detached holiday home in a rural location 3.7 mi from Newtownards, with lake views of Strangford Lough. Free private parking is available on site. The Hide has 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and a large kitchen and dining room for up to 6 people. The kitchen is complete with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 11 mi from The Hide. Belfast International Airport at Antrim is 25 mi away. Ferries from Scotland and Liverpool come into Belfast harbor, 12 mi from the Hide.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
High score for Newtownards
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laurie
    United States of America United States of America
    “The house was just lovely. The views were spectacular and it was such a close distance to town for all our needs. It was so peaceful and the kitchen was great. My favorite part was the the grass outside was so soft.”
  • Sorina
    Romania Romania
    “Enjoyable place, very close to the sea. Acoomodation exceeded our expectations. The house was clean and well equipped with all you need. Host was very responsive. Thank you!”
  • Cook
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “super views , well laid out rooms and kitchen, beautiful garden”

Hosted by Ruby

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Ruby
The Hide has the most amazing views down Strangford lough and its open skies making each part of the day and year different. The house is on a hill so benefits form looking over the road to the shore and the changing tides. It is a special place and very relaxing. We bought the property recently and fully refurbished it with the aim of keeping its character but adding modern facilities and decided we should share the place with others. So far all the guests have loved their stay and one offered to buy it.
My name is Ruby and with husband Norman have refurbished the Hide and I look after the guests. I really enjoy meeting guests and telling them about the house and places to visit. I grew up not far from the Hide and the daily bus journey to school in Newtownards left the beautiful Strangford lough imprinted on my mind with its varied scenery and sea. So now its my delight to visit 156 The Hide and enjoy the view from inside the house or down the garden.
The Hide is located in a private garden at the end of a private road, so is away from a main road. Newtownards is 3 miles from the Hide and has a huge selection of shops including a Tesco that seems to be open all hours. Local restaurants to check out are Katch 27 in Kirkcubbin, the Quays in Portavogie, Harrisons with its amazing lough views on the hills between Greyabbey and Kirkcubbin, Wildfowler and other lunch spots in Greyabbey to recover from the antique shops. The Irish sea side of the peninsula has sandy beaches that are great for walks all year round and the local villages all have great play parks. National Trust properties are Mount Stewart with amazing gardens and a recently refurbished house, just one mile from the Hide. Castle Ward hosted the Game of Thrones in early series and has an incredible location close to Strangford. Strangford Lough is noted for its migrating birds and Castle Espie Wild Fowl centre to let you and children get up close to them. ( a few miles from Comber ) Lots to see and discover in the area but if you need a trio to Belfast and the big city its about a half hour drive.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Hide
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Hide takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 125. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Hide of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Hide

  • Yes, The Hide is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Hide is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Hide on this page.

  • The Hide has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Hide is 3.1 miles from the center of Newtownards. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Hide may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Hide can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Hide offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):