We extend a warm welcome to Bloomvale House - Award winning Ballydougan Pottery, Gift Shop & Linen Barn Coffee Shop are all located on this historic listed site. "Dobsons Corner", named after the second family to live at Bloomvale, is a lovely old two storey brick Barn conversion (circa 1785) with a corner site within the courtyard at Ballydougan Pottery. Whilst still retaining its character it has all the modern facilities to be "home away from home" for 5 people. Open and spacious it offers Guests our unique and renowned Ballydougan style, comfort and tradition. A fully equipped kitchen and living room, family bathroom and welcoming double bedroom comprise the ground floor. Upstairs a stylish mezzanine sitting room, beautiful twin bedroom and a quaint little single bedroom are all adorned with beautiful soft furnishings. Quality and comfort are evident throughout this charming country retreat and complete the scene of tradition & excellence in harmony. Washing and laundry facilities are located in a separate "washday house" across the courtyard overlooking the pond. Oil fired central heating in every room ensures personal comfort all year round.

We think we have thought of everything to make your stay whatever you want it to be... A welcome pack and kettle on to boil allow you to sit and unwind - the unpacking can wait till later!! Magazines and holiday information for you to browse through, even a small library of holiday reads. And for special occasions, Champagne, Flowers, Continental or a traditional "Irish" breakfast, a Gourmet Meal or even Maid Service can all be arranged on request.

Overlooking the courtyard, Dobsons Corner is the perfect base for your family holiday or a quiet hide-away, a place of tranquility to relax and rewind. Located near Gilford, Ballydougan Pottery Courtyard Cottages offers a wonderful base for exploring the outstanding visitor attractions our country has to offer.

We also invite all our guests to view the master craftsmen at work and to take a turn at the potters wheel and be creative themselves. Our popular Pottery Classes are maybe just the incentive you need to book a few classes and stay a few days to satisfy your creative desires. Then meander around the Cottage Gift Shop or sit in the courtyard garden and enjoy a slice of freshly made apple pie & a creamy cappuccino. The Linen Barn Coffee Shop, open daily Monday to Saturday, specializes in good Ulster home cooking using the finest fresh local produce prepared daily in our own kitchens. Guests can enjoy breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, or afternoon tea. Our Linen Barn Coffee Shop will gladly cater for all your needs …breakfast, picnics, gourmet hampers, dinner in your own cottage after a day touring…nothing is too much trouble.

We extend a warm welcome to all our Guests. The Ballydougan experience offers a holiday with a difference..... being creative yourself in our workshop, staying at an historic building and dining in our Linen Barn Coffee Shop before retiring to the comfort of your "home away from home"…….you are sure to come back again and again.