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JP Ketch and JP Sloop

1 and 3 The Lighthouse, Point Road, Saint John's Point, Killough, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7QY
JP Ketch and JP Sloop

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Enjoy a stay at the remote and beautiful St. John's Point, County Down.

Two cottages, JP Ketch and JP Sloop, are available for self catering holidays. Each unit sleeps four people. No pets permitted. Children are allowed but there are animals on site. Children must be supervised.

Located on the St. John’s Point Lighthouse station in gorgeous County Down, Ketch offers holiday accommodation with all of the spectacular appeal of the rugged coastline. St. John’s Point Lighthouse's strikingly tall tower beside Ketch is marked with vibrant bands of yellow and black. (The colours which distinguish it from other lighthouses are known as its daymark).

Each property consists of 1 double room, 1 twin room and a sitting room.

Facilities include a washing machine, microwave and cooker, kitchen and dining area, access to wet room for guest's own surfing and diving gear, hairdryer, electric oven, fridge freezer, towels and linen provided, gas fired central heating, iron and ironing board, radio.

Facilities

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Provider Preferences

  • Electricity Extra

Room / Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Washing Machine

Special Offers

  • 15% Off a Lighthouse Stay at St John's Point

    From £469.20 total price based on a 2 night minimum stay

    Experience the life of a Lightkeeper this June by staying at either cottage at St John’s Point. Each cottage sleeps up to 4 guests where you can soak up the history and character of the cottages with views along the rugged coastline. Enjoy your stay in the shadow of the lighthouse marked with vibrant bands of yellow and black (once painted by Brendan Behan). Use code STJOHNS when booking a stay to avail of the offer.

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    Self-Catering - redeem this special offer between 13/05/2025 and 30/06/2025

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