Daisy Duke
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Oktoberfeast - 20th-22nd September
We had such a great time last year that we've decided to do it all over again. We thought it would be better to get the longer evenings so have moved it forward a few weeks, but it still gives you all plenty of time to get in training for the bbq
The location is a fantastic spot in the Mourne Mountains, Co Down, a clachan of four 4-star self catering cottages, very traditional with excellent facilties. This year we only have three of the cottages as one is now kept for family use by the owners, the remaining three sleep 16 people altogether and will cost £20 per person per night, so it's up to you whether you want one night or two. This year will also have use of the side garden/field for tents at a nominal charge (a few £££), anyone camping will also have full access to a shower, bathroom, kitchen etc.
Each cottage has a mixture of double and single beds (bed will be arranged to suit).
All the cottages have fully equipped kitchens, traditional fireplaces with crook and crane, washing machine, fridge-freezer, oil central heating, colour TV and video, clothes drying facilities, garden, garden furniture, bath, showers, toilets.
We can get takeaway on the Friday night for those that will been there, there are pizzerias, kebab shops, chinese and indian takeaways all within a few miles and a great wee off licence with every strange beer and ale you can think of. Cars will be available to collect everything.
On the Saturday there will be a ride out around some of the most beautiful areas of County Down, through two AONB, along the coast and through forests and mountains. For those of you familiar with the area you know how spectacular it is. There will also be a stop for lunch probably in Carlingford depending on the route.
We have another feast of a bbq planned for the Saturday night and a couple of local trad musicians for a little background entertainment. The BBQ will be £10 each.
As the cottages are self catering you will have the facilties to make your own frys etc for breakfast if you wish, however we will make sure each cottage has milk, coffee, bread, butter etc to get you started. On the Sunday morning we will have sausages and eggs cooked for everyone so you can set off on a full stomach.
Hope you can make it, we'd such a fantastic time last year, it was a real laugh and was great to have good friends all together
We had such a great time last year that we've decided to do it all over again. We thought it would be better to get the longer evenings so have moved it forward a few weeks, but it still gives you all plenty of time to get in training for the bbq
The location is a fantastic spot in the Mourne Mountains, Co Down, a clachan of four 4-star self catering cottages, very traditional with excellent facilties. This year we only have three of the cottages as one is now kept for family use by the owners, the remaining three sleep 16 people altogether and will cost £20 per person per night, so it's up to you whether you want one night or two. This year will also have use of the side garden/field for tents at a nominal charge (a few £££), anyone camping will also have full access to a shower, bathroom, kitchen etc.
Each cottage has a mixture of double and single beds (bed will be arranged to suit).
All the cottages have fully equipped kitchens, traditional fireplaces with crook and crane, washing machine, fridge-freezer, oil central heating, colour TV and video, clothes drying facilities, garden, garden furniture, bath, showers, toilets.
We can get takeaway on the Friday night for those that will been there, there are pizzerias, kebab shops, chinese and indian takeaways all within a few miles and a great wee off licence with every strange beer and ale you can think of. Cars will be available to collect everything.
On the Saturday there will be a ride out around some of the most beautiful areas of County Down, through two AONB, along the coast and through forests and mountains. For those of you familiar with the area you know how spectacular it is. There will also be a stop for lunch probably in Carlingford depending on the route.
We have another feast of a bbq planned for the Saturday night and a couple of local trad musicians for a little background entertainment. The BBQ will be £10 each.
As the cottages are self catering you will have the facilties to make your own frys etc for breakfast if you wish, however we will make sure each cottage has milk, coffee, bread, butter etc to get you started. On the Sunday morning we will have sausages and eggs cooked for everyone so you can set off on a full stomach.
Hope you can make it, we'd such a fantastic time last year, it was a real laugh and was great to have good friends all together
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) ...oh & im sure it will be an opportunity to get some of the Northern Photo Rally points in..... 
Great weekend last year.
My stupid sleepy head... 20th-22nd 
