Guests say
The Old School in Gortin is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and thoughtful touches like homemade scones. It serves as a great base for exploring the countryside and local amenities. While most guests had a positive experience, a few noted issues with maintenance and accuracy of the listing.
Most guests found the property clean, with only a few mentioning areas that needed attention. The majority of reviews did not raise cleanliness as an issue, indicating general satisfaction.
The location is highly praised for its natural beauty and proximity to local attractions, with many guests appreciating the village amenities and the ease of exploring Northern Ireland from this base.
Guests generally found the property comfortable, mentioning cosy beds and a warm atmosphere. However, some guests noted issues with seating comfort and sound due to high ceilings.
The property is well-equipped according to guests, but some reported maintenance issues such as a non-functioning wet room shower and a need for upgrades in certain areas.
The owner's thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating the complimentary scones and provisions for pets. However, it should be noted that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled amongst the heather-clad hills and endearing valleys of The Sperrins, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within the quaint village of Gortin is this idyllic cottage, The Old School House. Converted from a school house this spacious property boasts bags of character and charm, offering a delightful base for exploring the rolling countryside setting of Northern Ireland. The interior of the property enjoys a seamless blend of contemporary styling which is complemented by the characterful high ceilings, the exposed beams and the sash windows. Spend your wind down time within the open-plan living room, where you will be delighted to find everything you could possibly need. The exposed beams frame the well-equipped kitchen, which invites the designated chef of the group to whip up a delicious home-cooked meal before your loved ones settle down at the dining table to catch up on the day’s events. After dinner, look forward to sinking into the sofa, lighting up the fire and tuning into the TV or relax with a good book in-hand before you head to bed. As the evening draws to a close, retire to the evening’s embrace within one of the bedrooms, each boasting a plush super-king-size bed, a refreshing ambience and their very own en-suites. As you wake up during a summer’s morning, head to the garden where you can enjoy your morning coffee whilst soaking up the rural surroundings and your four-legged friend roams the lawn before heading out for the day. If you don’t feel like cooking one evening, a short walk will bring you to the centre of Gortin where you will find a choice of bars, a takeaway and a number of shops for picking up the essentials. Whilst here, venture to Gortin Glen Forest Park where you will find a magnitude of walking opportunities with breath-taking scenery, as well as mountain biking in a specified part of the forest. For those feeling more active, look forward to a hefty hike up the Sperrin hills boasting a wild remoteness and plenty of history to discover along the way to the peak, an area also popular for horse riding, mountain biking and parachuting. The Old School promises a wonderful escape to this part of Ireland with your loved ones.
Gortin is a village within County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, just 23.6 miles away from Cookstown. Within the small village you will find three pubs, restaurants and a few shops. The surrounding area is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty called The Sperrins, which offers a magnitude of walking and cycle paths to explore. Further afield attractions include he towns of Omagh, Cookstown and Draperstown.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size bedroom (can be made up as a twin room) with en-suite bath & shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin bedroom (can be made up as a super-king size bed upon request) with en-suite bath & shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with fire.
Oil central heating and fire.
Washing machine, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, electric oven and hob, microwave, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Small outside area.
One well-behaved dog welcome ( further dogs may be accepted by request to owner).
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Pub and shop 0.3 miles
Reviews (25)
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John
It is quite large with very high ceilings. That caused a few problems for my wife who has a hearing problem. It had a very well equipped kitchen area, everything that was needed was there. However the kettle dribbled when pouring the boiling water. A replacement would be helpful. The only issue was the twin sinks, they were very deep. An upgrade would really improve things. The instructions for the controls of the heating were a bit confusing and took a bit of getting used to. The heating times were not visible on the controller. The heating for the living/kitchen area was on each morning but that for the bedroom zone was not. Even with the high ceiling the living area was usually nice and warm. We only lit the woodburner a couple of times as we felt it was not necessary. Unfortunately the seating was not great, quite low and not that comfortable. The bathroom of the end bedroom could do with an upgrade as things are getting a bit tired, every thing worked properly the decor, etc, just needs some attention. I am very familiar with the area but I found the directions to the property hard to follow, this was quickly resolved when I spoke to Lucinda on the phone. They need to be re-written. It has a lot of potential if it could be upgraded a bit. It is situated in a lovely area and there are some nice eateries not far away.
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Margaret
It has all the facilities one could need. The village is very close by and is quiet but has the shops needed for a short stay. Gortin Glen Forest Park is a great place for a walk and is close to the property.
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Richard
Very comfortable