The Old School
ID: S183490
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Snaptrip says
The Old School in Omagh is a well-received cottage, praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and thoughtful touches like homemade scones. It serves as a great base for exploring the countryside and local village, with amenities and welcoming pubs nearby. While most guests enjoyed their stay, some noted issues with maintenance and accuracy of the listing.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests generally found the property clean, with only one mention of cleanliness issues related to exterior appearance and some interior aspects needing attention. The majority of reviews, however, did not raise concerns about cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its natural beauty and proximity to local attractions, friendly pubs, and amenities. It is considered a peaceful holiday spot with lovely walks and a good base for exploring Northern Ireland.
The cottage is frequently described as cosy, welcoming, and comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a wood burner. However, one review mentioned an issue with bed configuration not matching the listing, slightly impacting the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and up-to-date amenities. However, there were some reports of maintenance issues such as a non-functioning wet room shower and a broken toilet seat, leading to a lower score.
The owner's thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating the homemade scones and the provision of dog bowls and blankets. It should be noted that such personal touches, while common, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
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
Nearby points of interest
- Ulster American Folk Park
Reviews (19)
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Carolynn
A lovely spacious property with the old school playground at the back of the property with plenty of room to park your car. A suntrap to sit out on warm days with table and chairs. We had a problem with the TV which as soon as we contacted the owner was sorted out. A very good position to explore the area. We would recommend this old school house and would love to return again.
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Dave
Plenty of parking space. Lots of kitchen equipment if you want to cook your meals.
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Michael
As an estate agent once said to me, "You don't get two chances to make a first impression. " Your very first photograph is misleading. Rather than a bright sparkling house with lots of colourful baskets and boxes you see a sad shabby house with no colour whatsoever. Round the back is the same. The windows were filthy, the small patch of grass looked like it had not been cut in many months, though this was rectified on the Monday. The garden furniture is old, rusty and dirty. (It looks bad in your picture but much worse now.) These observations were made before we even got out of the car. Inside there was much of the same. A main light bulb was missing, the TV in the living area did not work, a toilet seat was cracked. Cleanliness was good though again a lot of paintwork and dampness damage needs attention. One particular point was very annoying. Where you show in the pictures and in the script that there are two large double beds, the larger room, and far the nicest part of the house, now has two single beds. This means that that room was unusable for us. There are more matters I could point out but this quite enough. Needless to say we will not be going near this place again, and suggest that Sykes do some vetting of the places they manage. We wish we could have had a much better experience, but unfortunately we were misled. Michael Healy and Jean Duncan