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

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Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Newcastle, NIR

Newcastle Beach12 min walk
Tollymore Forest Park18 min walk
Royal County Down Golf Course5 min drive
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

The Owner/Property Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this holiday 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 happening at Life Adventure Centre or Downpatrick Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.

Newcastle, NIR

What's nearby

Murlough National Nature Reserve - 4 min walk
Newcastle Beach - 12 min walk
Tollymore Forest Park - 18 min walk
Royal County Down Golf Course - 5 min drive
Slieve Donard - 18 min drive

Getting around

Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Quinns Bar - ‬16 min walk
‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Great Jones Craft & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
‪O'Hares Lounge Bars - ‬10 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬16 min walk

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).

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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

18 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

16 June 2024

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

👌👌

Clean high standard perfect location will return very soon thanks 👍

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda t.

3 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

12 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

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21 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

brian r.

4 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

27 Mar 2023

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

Gateway to the Mournes

Had everything self contained

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes J.

22 July 2021

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

Mini break

Exceeding expectations

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G.

16 May 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

11 Sept 2020

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....

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

2 Sept 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

18 Sept 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

10 Sept 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Wichita Kansas

22 July 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

24 Apr 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry & Mary B., Ohope North Island New Zealand

16 July 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 June 2018

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stuart l.

22 June 2017

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daliah C.

23 May 2017

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W., Custer

27 Apr 2017

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

10 Sept 2016

Jay was a great host. Very friendly and generous. The room was incredibly clean and full of extras.

Jay was a great host. I wanted to stay longer but he already had it booked for the weekend. He called around an found me another place right nearby on a very busy weekend in town. Nice quiet neighborhood with a quick walk to town and easy access to the trail into the mountains.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz R.

6 Sept 2016

Absolutely perfect house and location:)

Me and my girlfriend stayed for 2 nights and all I can say is that was a perfect choice! La Petite is beautifully decorated and furnished house. Very comfortable and supplied with everything we needed. Situated in quite place and surrounded by the glorious natural beauty of the area, within just few minutes walking distance to Mourne Mountains, beach and town centre. Although we didn`t meet the owner personaly, he replied to every question we have had within a few minutes. No issues at all! I would recomended to everyone:) p.s. we loved the locally produced wheaten bread:) Thanks Jason, we will definitely visit you again:)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

17 Aug 2016

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.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wilma v., Netherlands

10 Aug 2016

Quiet, clean and cosy house

It was nice to stay in this cosy house. La petite House was a quiet situated and very clean house. The house was well equiped. The house is well located in front of the Mourne Mountains. You can start your walk in the mountains imediately from La Petite House. There is a good busconnection to other parts of the mountains and for example to Dundrum ( Castle to visit). Walking from Dundrum to Newcastle through the dunes and over the beach is a nice walk. We coocked ourselfs so we are not known with the attractions and restaurants in the neighbourhood. The host is very helpfull and gentil. We would surley recommend this house.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eliana B., Trieste, Italy

10 Aug 2016

Little apartment with all confort you can need !

I need to sleep inside only 1 night, returning from a journey/ trip across Northern Ireland, towards Belfast for the flight (come back to my country). I imagine that 1 week or 2 weeks holidays in this apartment, would be perfect. La Petit House is clean, tidy, with all confort: all necessary in the kitchen, in the bathroom, plus DVD films for all the family, one tablet....I don't see so many confortable things for a Holiday in a little apartment! Beautyful position, near to the sea and near to the mountains for relaxing walkings. I absolutely advise it for your holidays!

About the host

Hosted by The Owner/Property Manager

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 (9 & 11 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!