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Reviews of Duneden Cottage and Grounds

61 Magheralane Road, Randalstown, BT41 2NT, United Kingdom

#2 of 8 hotels in Randalstown

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Review Score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    It was peaceful and beautiful, and everything I imagined an Irish cottage would be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing about this place that was an issue.

    Clean, well furnished, local treats provided, very peaceful location, wonderful view of the sheep grazing in the fields beyond, handy good shops and the iconic sites of Northern Ireland.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i really cannot think of anything

    warm welcome from the host, excellent location, great house with everything you could wish

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    10
    An amazing hidden gem...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    This was a wee gem of a find. Absolutely gorgeous cottage and gardens, with bbq, fireplace and lots of walks within the grounds. Ally was just lovely, so helpful and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. I'd say you do need transport to stay here. I have done a review with a video on tiktok. You'll find it on Louise 💞 We'd definitely return here x

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay & a lovely host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was poor

    Privacy but access to main house gardens & grounds

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    10
    The views Just lovely and peaceful.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing It was wonderful.

    Just the little extras Also the meet and greet by Ali What a lovely host.We had local produce for breakfast.Wheaten bread,butter.Fifteens,orange juice milk.An Abundance of things we didn’t expect.Definitely booking again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    The host was very responsive and even left us a welcome basket with local snacks. The location is peaceful but still clo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The interior was charming and spotless, with rustic wood finishes and a fireplace that made it feel like home. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the beds were very comfortable. We especially loved the outdoor fire pit. Wi-Fi was strong, and there were board games and books available.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    OMG Amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thanks you sooo much Allie an amazing host in an beautiful bungalow with excellent decor, fabulous facilities and a hamper full of local produce.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to report!

    Quality, style, peace and quiet,friendly and helpful, super clean and everything we needed and more! Even home made treats - delicious! Allie was a brilliant host, so friendly and natural. Cannot praise the place enough.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    10
    Duneden Cottage is a slice of paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a gem! Our family had a wonderful time at Duneden Cottage – plenty of space to relax, explore, and connect. The little details made all the difference.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful cottage, had everything we needed and set in a beautiful location and we were blessed with perfect weather for the week. The grounds are fantastic, a small woodland, lake and other little areas to sit. It was totally secure for our who dog loved being about to run about. There was a lovely welcome hamper with little Northern Irish homemade goodies and host Allie could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Will definitely return.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. It's a great wee place to stay.

    Allie is the most welcoming host we've ever had the good fortune to meet. She showed us around the property, made sure we had everything we needed, and gave us some good tips for things to do with our kids and dog-friendly options in Randalstown. The cottage itself is very homely and has everything you need, and the grounds are great with plenty to keep the kids and pup busy. I'd love to go back in the spring or summer when you'd be able to really make the most of the property's location and facilities.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Xmas with family & dogs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike, it is very dark if you arrive later on so only thing I would say is to bring a torch.

    Great space, very warm & cosy with excellent modern heating but also a log burner. Everything you could need from streaming channels to bluetooth speakers. Beautiful views with minimal light pollution. They say they are dog friendly & they are! Our dogs felt very welcome & at home, there are spaces to give them a walk & ours loved snoozing in front of the fire. Hosts very friendly & accommodating, nothing was too much trouble - there if we needed, but not intrusive.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Comfortable and cosy base for exploring the locality and further afield
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet, comfortable, spacious and yet cosy, well equipped, Deneden was the perfect base for our short family get together including our dog. Our host, Allie, was very charismatic, responsive to queries and helpful and informative about local facilities. She went out of her way to ensure we had everything that we needed for our stay. There were numerous luxurious extras included which we really appreciated. We loved the view over the fields and the access to the woodland and grounds. We had a fun late night stroll along with our dog by torchlight and tried out the archery and boules. The cottage was close to Randalstown which is an interesting place to visit. Loved the aquaduct walk with its views over the town and lovely gardens. Also, close to Antrim Castle Grounds with more beautiful gardens and easy walks. This would be a great base for anyone wanting to visit other places in Northern Ireland. Highly recommend Duneden 👌

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    9.0
    A fabulous stay! The host Allie was fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The cottage was lovely. The host Allie was absolutely brilliant!!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    10
    Excellent location for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only downside was that our trip wasn't long enough! We could have happily stayed for a few more days!

    My family and I had the best stay at Duneden. The cottage was modern, spotless, and so well-equipped for families. There’s so much to do on the grounds that you wouldn’t need to leave if you didn’t want to! We enjoyed a walk around the wooded area and relaxed by the fire pit. There are tennis courts, a basketball net, and even an indoor area with a ping pong table if the weather isn’t in your favour! Allie was the most welcoming host and recommended a few different places in Randalstown to try out, which we did, and we were not disappointed. The village itself is only a 20-minute walk, and the scenery is just wonderful! We will definitely be back but for longer next time!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely space, friendly host, great location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    10
    Excellent home base to explore Ulster!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We really didn’t have any complaints.

    Allie is an excellent host. The cottage is comfy and well stocked. The location is perfect for someone with a car who wants to explore the whole of Ulster/Northern Ireland. Allie is quick to answer any questions about places to go, things to do, restaurants, etc. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing - just regret that we only stayed two nights and not longer, it would have been a perfect base for exploring NI.

    Fabulous - spacious, bright and airy, spotlessly clean, everything provided for which one might possibly need for a comfortable stay set in beautiful grounds. One could easily spend a few rainy days there and still feel not bored. Host Allie could not have been more helpful and welcoming and really appreciated the “welcome basket” with homemade goodies. Within walking distance of Randalstown which is a real gem of a place. Recommend the “viaduct walk” and the Old Forge cafe for coffee and lunches, all dog friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2024

    10
    fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only the rain............

    Friendly and helpful owner, amazing cottage facilities and grounds. Would love to live here

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    10
    Hidden Gem near Belfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our stay was exceptional! My parents, partner and I had a wonderful two nights at Duneden Cottage and grounds. Ali is an awesome host - and gave us a wonderful welcome. The cottage is beautiful, comfortable, and so nicely laid out. We enjoyed all of the amenities of the cottage and grounds. The location is superb. We had easy access to Belfast and the Gobbins walk. We also enjoyed Antrim Castle and Gardens. We travel all over the world all of the time, and this accommodation and the very personal touches Ali brought to our time there - well it was easily one of the best stays we have ever experienced. Thanks Ali, we hope to return one day!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    10
    Looking forward to our next visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The cottage was stunning, the hosts were incredibly helpful and took the time to ensure we had a great stay. The location was perfect for us as we were attending a wedding nearby. Loads of space both inside and outside. The cottage was spotless and the attention to detail was apparent from the moment we stepped inside. Thanks

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    10
    The perfect cottage hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    every minute was fantastic

    Host amazing . location fantastic the tranquility of the cottage forces you to slow down and truly relax .. Can't wait to go back and see the friendly flock of sheep that gathered out side your window 10 stars ...

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful time staying at Duneden Cottage. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lovely spacious cottage in beautiful countryside which is well positioned for visits to major tourist attractions throughout Northern Ireland. Allie is a wonderful host, and everything about our stay was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host Allie was absolutely lovely. Will be back

    Stayed in June 2024

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