Six of us had a very enjoyable weeks stay in Woodquay. The house appears to be very old but with a huge conservatory which is it’s special feature. Light and sun flood the room but there is also a wood burning fire for chilly times. We lit it every evening and during one day that it rained. There is also a wood burning fire in the large sitting room but we didn’t sit in there as the conservatory was much brighter with a stunning view over the Lough. One ensuite bedroom which is a good size with views out to the water (the beds fit snugly into an alcove so you enter the beds from the bottom) and two small bedrooms which also have windows opening towards the Lough. These sleep two in each but with unusual sleeping arrangements, there are two mattresses and you sleep toe to toe, they are a bit short but were very comfortable. Both the ensuite and the main bathroom (which is shared by the two small bedrooms) have electric showers which were surprisingly good.
The kitchen area is quite small and old world with a Belfast sink, an Aga and wooden work tops etc. There was an ample amount of piping hot water all the time, it could do with some extra light but there were a number of spot lights there. Coming from a modern kitchen, I think it just takes a bit of getting used to. There are two good size fridge/freezers giving ample cool storage. There is a window with a deep ledge between the kitchen and conservatory where the dining area is and that was such a great idea and worked well.
There is an outside area for sitting which we really enjoyed, you could be anywhere, Italy, Spain etc as you sit with the water lapping close by and admire the lovely old stone house.
There is parking for just one car at the house but there was parking just across the road which was fine. The village of Carlingford is right beside you and lovely walks in every direction. There is only one set of keys so with three couples, it took a bit of organizing to figure out how best to make sure we all had access to the house.
Kieran was a most helpful host and responded very promptly to our queries and in a way which was friendly and nice, we very much appreciated that. He kindly left milk and bread for our arrival but do bring condiments with you. Lots of cutlery and crockery there.
Would I recommend this house.. I certainly would. We all very much enjoyed our stay there and I hope to return.