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St John's Point, Co. Down

Two houses on one site in Co. Down, sleeping 8 between them.

St John’s Point Lightkeepers’ Houses, County Down

These two houses sit at the foot of St John's Point Lighthouse in Killough, Co. Down.

Each house oozes character, with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore and a cosy retreat for board games, cards, or a good book – a complete break from the 21st century. It's a 5-minute drive to Killough, 10 minutes to Ardglass, and 20 minutes to Downpatrick and Strangford Lough. Look out for the pair of ponies usually grazing in the pen nearby.

Designed by the engineer George Halpin Senior and first lit in 1844, the lighthouse's tall tower is marked with vibrant yellow-and-black daymark bands – according to local lore, once painted by the writer Brendan Behan. There are views out to the Isle of Man on one side and the Mourne Mountains on the other, and St John's Point was recently featured on Netflix.

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The Sloop and the Ketch are our names for the two cottages. They don’t sit next door to each other, one is right beside the tower and the other beside the former boat stores.

Each sleeps 4 in two bedrooms: a double and a twin room. Each also has a separate WC, making them perfect for group stays. The best sea views are offered when you step outside – the walls are high as the coastal location is so liable to be battered by the elements!

Not to be confused with the St John’s Point Lighthouse in County Donegal, thankfully we look after both! St John’s Point, Co. Donegal →

Aerial view of the black and yellow lighthouse at Saint John's Point Ketch on a rocky shore beside the sea
Double bedroom at Saint John's Point Ketch with a blue floral bedspread, panelled door and white chest of drawers
Lighthouse at Saint John's Point Ketch lit at dusk, with lights on in the cottages and mountains across the bay
Lighthouse

Saint John's Point Ketch

from £386 / 2 nts
Co. Down
Sleeps 42 bedrooms1 bathroom
Aerial view of the black and yellow lighthouse at Saint John's Point Sloop on a rocky shore, with mountains beyond
Attic bedroom at Saint John's Point Sloop with a double bed, skylight, patterned rug and wooden floorboards
Aerial view of Saint John's Point Sloop's black and yellow lighthouse and cottages beside a wide rocky shore
Lighthouse

Saint John's Point Sloop

from £386 / 2 nts
Co. Down
Sleeps 42 bedrooms1 bathroom

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Both houses together sleep 8. Whole-site bookings are arranged with us directly.

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