Nestled in the heart of the historic fishing village of Ardglass, Margaret's Cottage is a luxury boutique bed and breakfast offering a warm welcome, exceptional hospitality and a chance to slow down and enjoy the very best of County Down.
Situated directly opposite the spectacular Ardglass Golf Club and overlooking the rugged coastline of the Irish Sea, Margaret's Cottage combines the character and charm of a historic coastal home with the comfort and luxury of a boutique guesthouse. Originally a lighthouse keeper's cottage and with generations of family connections to Ardglass hospitality, welcoming visitors is quite simply in our blood.
Following extensive renovations in 2026, our three beautifully appointed guest rooms offer comfort, tranquillity and thoughtful touches designed to make every stay memorable. Guests can relax in our elegant drawing room, enjoy breathtaking sea and golf course views, and wake each morning to a home-cooked breakfast made using the finest local ingredients. From traditional Irish breakfasts to homemade pancakes and locally sourced produce, breakfast at Margaret's Cottage has become something of a local legend.
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Margaret's Cottage is also renowned for its vintage afternoon teas. Everything is baked to order, from delicate finger sandwiches and homemade scones to delicious cakes and sweet treats, all prepared with great attention to detail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an indulgent afternoon with friends, our afternoon teas offer a memorable experience in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
At the heart of Margaret's Cottage is owner and host Ciara, whose passion for baking, hospitality and creating memorable experiences shines through in everything she does. Guests regularly arrive as visitors and leave feeling like old friends, which is exactly how we like it.
Whether you're planning a golfing break, a coastal getaway, a family visit, or simply fancy treating yourself to afternoon tea and homemade cake, Margaret's Cottage offers a unique blend of luxury, comfort and genuine Irish hospitality.
Because at Margaret's Cottage, we believe it's more than just a B&B.
It's R&R.
For more information, visit www.margarets-cottage.com or follow Margaret's Cottage Ardglass on Facebook.
Margaret’s Cottage is a special place to stay...a safe haven of luxury and great Irish hospitality.
Ardglass is a beautiful fishing village which overlooks the Irish Sea. Ardglass has been a fishing port for over two thousand years. Today it is the home port of thirty fishing vessels and it is a major fish marketing and processing centre. Ardglass boasts a fabulous marina created in 1991. Ardglass Castle, once the home of the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Kildare, is the clubhouse of Ardglass Golf Club. The golf club restaurant and bar offers a fine a la carte meal or bar snacks and the golf course itself is something to be savoured and sampled. Originally there were seven castles in Ardglass. Now Jordan's Castle, restored by antiquarian QC Francis Joseph Biggar when he bought it in 1911, is the only fortified tower that is more or less compl
Located 30miles from Belfast on the beautiful County Down coast, Ardglass Golf Club is links as it should be.
