Wren Cottage was built by my parents as their retirement home. It is named in recognition of my mother who loved birds, especially the small birds that lived in her garden. The tiny wrens were her favourite. The bungalow is welcoming, bright and spacious and has recently been redecorated. There are 3 good-sized bedrooms, one double and 2 single with the option of an additional folding bed and/or a travel cot. The house is child-friendly with a playroom and a completely enclosed garden for safe play outdoors.. There is a spacious living room, a well equipped kitchen and utility room with cooker, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, air fryer and microwave. The bathroom has a bath and a walk-in shower. There is an additional toilet off the utility room. There is ample car parking space on site and further free roadside parking is also available. Free fibreoptic wi-fi is included. Adjoining the garage there is a lockable storage space available for bicycles or prams.

The market town of Markethill (also sometimes written as Market Hill) is ideally situated between Armagh city and Newry. This area is perfect for those who want to explore the natural beauty and rich history of Northern Ireland. The town itself boasts a range of small independent shops and cafes. History lovers will be drawn to the elegant Gosford Castle and Gosford Forest Park just on the edge of the town. This vast estate of woodland walks is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, bird and deer watching or simply enjoying a picnic. For children, there are 5 play parks linked by a 1 mile play trail. County Armagh, known as "The Orchard County", is famous for the Armagh Bramley apple. Armagh city, just 20 mins drive from Markethill, is Ireland's ecclesiastical capital. It has two impressive cathedrals both named after St Patrick, one Anglican one Catholic, both standing on ancient sites linked to Ireland's patron saint. The Armagh Planetarium and Observatory offer interactive exhibits and a unique insight into space and science. The city also has the Navan Centre and Fort, a prehistoric site believed to be the ancient capital of Ulster. For golf enthusiasts, the County Armagh Golf Club is set within the beautiful grounds of the Palace Demesne and other nearby courses include those at Loughgall and Tandragee. The world renowned links of Royal County Down Golf Club are just over an hour's drive away. A little further north is the internationally famous Royal Portrush Golf Club, the host of the Open Championship in 1951, 2019 and 2025. For "Game Of Thrones" fans nearby filming locations include Gosford Castle itself (used as Riverrun). There is also a highly recommended GOT Studio Tour based in Banbridge just 12 miles from Markethill. For those interested in shopping there is the large Rushmere Shopping Centre 14 miles away in Craigavon, the Boulevard outlet centre near Banbridge and the Buttercrane Centre in Newry.