Unique Georgian Country House Near the North Coast

Entire villa in Aghadowey, United Kingdom

  1. 10 guests
  2. 7 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 5 baths
Hosted by Joan & Rohan
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Set in idyllic rural countryside, Bovagh is a Georgian country house surrounded by enchanting woodland and a well-stocked fishing river. It is close to the Giant's Causeway, award-winning beaches, romantic ruins at Downhill and Dunluce and, of course, world-class golf courses at Portstewart and Portrush.

The space
With its high ceilings, wooden beams and Aga cooker, the house marries old world charm with modern day comforts, including oil-fired under-floor heating, a wood-burning stove, wi-fi throughout, a 42-inch TV, access to Sky channels, a barbeque and a table tennis table.

There are five spacious double bedrooms, two of which have ensuite bathrooms. Two further twin bedrooms each have an adjacent bathroom. Small groups of friends and families will enjoy Bovagh, whether as a place to celebrate or simply relax and explore the woods and take long river walks.

Bovagh is an ideal base for self-catering groups of up to 10 people, whether your destination is 'Game of Thrones' filming locations, including Ballintoy Harbour and the Dark Hedges, the world’s oldest licensed distillery at Bushmills, Derry's historic city walls or the hills of Donegal.

Guest access
Two rooms are off limits, however there is still plenty of space. These are separate to the accommodation described for your use.

Other things to note
Housekeeping: Should you want to stay for a week or longer there will be an extra cleaning charge of £60 a week payable at the end of your stay.

Heating: We provide wood for the fires. There is also oil-fired heating. The house is divided into heating zones, each of which has a timer. You will find thermostats throughout the house. Please note that additional heating costs may be incurred for stays of more than 5 nights in the colder months.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi – 48 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Aghadowey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Neighborhood highlights

Bovagh is in Aghadowey, a large, prosperous rural townland about 10 miles south of Coleraine that has a long history of linen manufacture.

The house is surrounded by 20 acres of woodland and is bounded on the east by the Agivey River. If you are interested in fishing please let Rohan and Joan know as the house has a permit for a rod or two. Please see the Agivey Anglers Association website.

There are three grass fields on the property that may be home to a dozen or so cattle over the warmer months. Please do not venture into the fields if they are present and keep an eye out for tractors and other farm vehicles.

The house is about 20 minutes from the beaches and attractions of the North Coast and well as the Sperrin Mountains and Roe Valley to the west.

Meet your host

Superhost
58 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Journalist
Speaks English, French, Italian, and Spanish
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection
May encounter potentially dangerous animal