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A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Newcastle, NIR
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Murlough National Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland

The Space
La Petite House is a small new building in the back of our garden. It is completely independent from our own house. But we are only a knock on a window away! It has also been described as a 'Granny Flat'!
Situated at the foot of The Mourne Mountains in a quiet residential area of Newcastle. Our little house has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
You’ll have the run of the place, so you can live as you usually do, but in your new surroundings.
We are perfectly situated for people attending weddings in Newcastle, being no more than a 20 min walk from most hotels & a maximum of a 10 min (£4) taxi ride away from the furthest.

Guest Access
A flat screen TV with Freeview, electric shower, washing machine, WiFi & a brand new kitchen that's fully equipped with everything you need.


Ample parking outside the house or in driveway.
Travel cot & highchair on request.
Basic toiletries are provided.

Overview
We're situated at the foot of The Mourne Mountains and less than a 10 min walk to the town center, promenade & Harbour. The Royal County Down Golf Club & The Slieve Donard Hotel is a 20min walk away.
Tollymore Forest Park, 5mins drive caters for many outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and orienteering & has 4 waymarked trails of varying lengths. It also boasts panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and sea. It was also featured in the first episode of series one of Game of Thrones!!
Silent Valley and Ben Crom Reservoirs are a beautiful, inexpensive day out in the open fresh air and away from the crowds. Great cafe and good selection of walks both short and some for the more experienced.
Down Cathedral is a Church of Ireland cathedral in Downpatrick. It stands on the site of a Benedictine Monastery, built in 1183. Saint Patrick's remains are buried in the graveyard.

Discover stunning views, and the beauty of the landscape on a bike. There are many cycle routes for all abilities and tours available in the area.
Our guests can get a discount from a local Outdoor Adventure that offers everything from outdoor activities such as canoeing, mountain biking & bouldering..



Other Things to Note
Check-in time is set at from 3pm. But if there are no guest departing that morning, you can arrive at any time. If there are guests & you do arrive early, you can leave your bags with us in our house.
I've made 11 am check-out time though this is flexible if we have no one arriving that same day...

Can you please tell me how many beds need to be made up (1 or 2).

House Rules
No smoking inside the accommodation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 6035079ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge and Royal County Down Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Murlough National Nature Reserve and Mourne Mountains. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Life Adventure Centre, or consider a night out at Rocky Mountain Cottage. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Newcastle, NIR

What's nearby

  • Mourne Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tollymore National Outdoor Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Jones -craft & kitchen- - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Percy French - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland on Aug 31, 2026 start from $138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Home From Home At The Foot Of The Mournes, Newcastle, Co.Down, N.Ireland located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Murlough National Nature Reserve, La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge, and Newcastle Beach. Newcastle Community Cinema and Tollymore National Outdoor Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hospitality and comfort. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect stay

great place and location will be back and tell everyone I know of this great find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went to Newcastle to climb the Mournes, so the location of the house is incredibly close. It was the perfect choice for our break, a home from home. A few minutes walk and we were in the centre of town where we found great bars and restaurants. Highly recommended for a quiet place to stay and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best in the Mournes

Absolutely wonderful location , easy to find , managed by Jay superbly , will definitely stay again and recommend to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

dog vacation

lovely little home away from home. if you enjoy walks then this is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met Jay when we arrived who explained all to us. Lovely wee bolt hole for us as we were in the mountains all weekend so was very convenient. Very comfortable and clean. Would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

👌👌

Clean high standard perfect location will return very soon thanks 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

To enjoy grandson

Much bigger than I expected. Very quiet just as I like it. Host wasn’t intrusive but was very friendly. Will book the petite house again in future visits.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway to the Mournes

Had everything self contained
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Compact and Cozy!

Hi I stayed for 3 nights at La Petite and although I didn't meet the owner in person, I found the accommodation to be in excellent condition with everything one could want for a short stay provided - it was quiet, comfortable & cozy and the wheaten bread, butter & jam was a perfect after our 2 hour drive on Sunday evening! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Newcastle & I would highly recommend this property to anyone thinking of visiting this area. If I visit this area again I will definately come back here if it's available or not booked.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you Ann!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay close to the promenade

The whole booking process and communication was very smooth, jay the owner, was very kind and let us check in a bit early which really helped our plans with the wedding we were attending. The place was clean and comfortable and had anything needed for a short stay. The surrounding area is beautiful and the directions given were first class. The price was great too considering the price of some of the local hotels. There was lots of information provided about the surrounding area and activities and ammenaties. Overall we had a fantastic overnight stay in the property and would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Jay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September break

Lovely place to stay. As an elderly person (70) with mobility problems the bed was too low but that was my problem not yours! Bathroom was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. The facilities were super. We wondered why the family always blocked the entrance in the evening. We congratulate you on the property. You deserve credit. We hope to be back! We will recommend to our friends. Great website! We’ve had a great stay. Thank you. Jennifer Campbell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini break

Exceeding expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A real gem of a stay!

Was working close by with long unsociable hrs which didn't let me see much of the area But my host and the accommodation more than made up for that 😁😁 My only grumble is the vrdo webb site which I have to say I did find it not very user friendly Espically when trying to contact host Espically when out of nvormal working hrs. Host and accommodation hight recommended 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing time......

The location was home from home, with the added bonus of beautiful sensory along with a relaxed atmosphere....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mournes trip

Good communication.. easy key handover ... clean, all gadgets working... nice shower. Short walk to sea front or town centre. Local store for essentials. Scenery fantastic. Mountains, forest and sea all nearby. Taxis reasonable and plentiful and local private shuttle service (blacksheep) to drop off/pick up from walks. Reasonable cost and helpful. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

I could not recommend this property enough. I stayed for 1 night with my husband and 9 month baby and it was just perfect. It had everything we needed and more. Jason and his wife were so helpful. Ideal location only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little gem

Home from home with fantastic scenery as an added bonus. Jay and Sophie have thought of everything and if not, you only needed to ask. Thank you for a lovely week, even the weather was kind to us. I’d give you a score of 5+ if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend.

Jason was so nice and very helpful! Loved the la petite house and would definitely come back here in my future travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
It was a pleasure Lori. Hopefully see you both again in the not so distant future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

Fab place to stay for a walking holiday

La Petite House is ideal for 2 people, enough space, well equipped and quiet. Excellent location whether you want to go walking up in the hills or have ice cream in the city centre/on the beach. Jason and his family were very friendly hosts and made sure they were always contactable. Everything was well organised from directions how to find the place to lots of information about activities in Newcastle and the wider area. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry & Mary B.

Perfect little house for two - handy to everything. Well equipped.

Enjoyed our 3 day stay at la petite house. Jay made us welcome and the house had everything we needed. Close to the mournes and everything we planned to see. Lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Charming

Jay was an excellent host. La Petite House was perfect for my wife and I. It was clean and had all the amenities you could want for a few day visit. Would come back in a heartbeat. Thanks Jay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
You are very welcome Paul. We hope to see you both again in the not so distant future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

stuart l.

fantastic self catering accomodation

Stayed here for a weekend. Beautiful location, very well equipped clean and comfortable, peaceful but only 10min walk from Newcastle, ideal holiday base lots to do and see in the area. Jay, Sophie and the girls were all so welcoming
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daliah C.

Excellent and definitely will come back

The place is very nice and cozy. 10 min walk to town. Mace the convenience store is just 3 min walk away. The petite house had everything you need even a stove top expresso pot. Jay the owner is very helpful and available if you need anything. The welcome local baked wheat bread with Ham and butter with tea, coffee and milk is a very nice touch. 👍🏻😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you both very much for staying! It was a pleasure hosting you. We really hope to see you again in the near future! Jay and Sophie and girls.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Perfect accommodations!

Jay provided a wonderful place for my hubby and I to park ourselves for 3 nights and explore the area of Newcastle. Very close location to all our activities. Felt like home!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by The Owner/Property Manager

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My partner Sophie & I have travelled to over 33 countries on 6 continents. From the Killing Fields of Cambodia to lining up to meet the Sultan of Brunei, trekking for 20 days in the magnificent Himalayas & exploring India by train (twice!) are just a few personal highlights.
We have now 2 beautiful daughters (12 & 14 years old) which will only change how we travel not stop us travelling. We still have so many beautiful places yet to explore!
We hope our travelling experiences reflect in how we have set up & how we run our little place.

Why they chose this property

Getting Around

The bus station is a 20min minute walk with links to Belfast, Dublin and elsewhere.
The Mourne Rambler Bus Service circles the Mourne Mountains in the summer months usually between the start of May and end of August.

Another great way to discover the Mournes is the Mournes Shuttle Bus Service. It can pick you up at your desired car park and take you out to the start point of your route so you can walk back to the car, meaning you will no longer be restricted to the circular routes and can explore many of the fantastic linear ones in the area also.
The shuttle service runs throughout the whole year, every weekend and can be requested during the week also. In the summer months of July and August the service will be available 7 days a week.
And Peter, the proprietor is a fountain of knowledge of the area!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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