Black Cottage - Smithfield

Black Cottage: Pet-friendly Free State retreat with mountain views and chef-prepared meals

Accommodations

Black Cottage offers family rooms with private bathrooms, each offering garden or mountain views. The separate suites provide private entrances and are equipped with electric kettles. Rooms include under-carpet heating and electric blankets, ensuring comfort during cold nights.

Dining

The host at Black Cottage prepares full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfasts, served with homemade bread and warm dishes. Dinners are cooked to order, featuring homemade bread, dessert, and meals such as steak. In-room breakfast options are available upon request.

Outdoor Spaces & Activities

Guests have access to a large garden with an outdoor fireplace, terrace, sun terrace, picnic area, and seating. The property provides outdoor play equipment for children and is set within walking distance of local restaurants. Activities include fishing, walking tours, bike tours, canoeing, hiking, and cycling, with the Caledon Nature Reserve located 28 miles away.

Pet-Friendly Policies

Black Cottage allows pets and provides pet baskets and pet bowls for guests traveling with animals. The welcoming pet policy makes it possible for animal lovers to travel comfortably. The large garden and surrounding nature offer space for pets to explore.

Services & Accessibility

The Black Cottage offers express check-in and check-out, private check-in/check-out, and a shared lounge/TV area. Facilities for disabled guests and wheelchair access are available. Daily housekeeping, ironing service, and trouser press are offered to all guests.

• Location: Quiet area in Smithfield, walking distance to restaurants, 28 miles from Caledon Nature Reserve
• Rooms: Family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, private entrances
• Dining: Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free breakfasts, homemade bread, chef-cooked dinners
• Pet-friendly: Pets allowed, pet baskets and bowls provided
• Children: Outdoor play equipment, family rooms available
• Activities: Fishing, bike tours, canoeing, hiking, cycling, walking tours