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Located in Newcastle and only 44 km from Carlingford Castle, Loughview Retreat in the Mournes provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 50 km from Proleek Dolmen. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Down Cathedral is 25 km from the apartment, while The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 26 km away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 57 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Newcastle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic view; very welcoming, generous and helpful host. Had a wonderful view of the sunset from the picnic table outside our room and also spent a very spent a very enjoyable half hour throwing the ball for Buddy, the dog. The bed was very...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view is amazing - it wouldn't matter if it was raining!
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The peace, the views ,the sunset, the friendliness of the hosts.
  • G
    Goitom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The area is very quaite and the host is very welcoming!
  • Patsy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My 7 year old autistic son had a great time. He loved the tree swing and the family pets. The owners were the nicest people. The apartment was all we needed for a night stay We will be back
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spot everything you need Parking View Tea/coffee Host was super friendly and as the weather was cold she offered to knock on the heating for use as we wouldn’t be in to after 1 So when we landed back it was toasty . Super nice family
  • Thompson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Maureen the owner is so helpful. The rooms were spotless. Unfortunately we had to leave early. I would definitely recommend this place. We will definitely return 😀😀
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was so cosy the views was amazing the owners where lovely definitely coming back here :)
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend
  • Ram
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful stay I have ever had ,House owners so kind

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Maureen

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Maureen
Our comfortable accommodation adjoins our home but has a private entrance and whilst we may be on site we respect the privacy of guests but we are available if required. We have a friendly family pet dog at our home who is in an enclosed area . The apartment has a living room/kitchenette equipped with a microwave , toaster, kettle and fridge. Whilst there is no cooker on site we are happy to provide an air-fryer/ slow cooker on request. There is a full-size sofa bed, bedroom with a double and single, and an en-suite with electric shower/toilet and wash basin. There is a TV in the bedroom and in the living room with streaming services. Located on the outskirts of the rural village of Kilcoo, we are a short 10-minute drive from Castlewellan Forest Park with it’s Mountain Bike trails , maze, kayaking7 paddle-boarding on the lake, walks, castle and gardens. Newcastle and Murlough Nature Reserve are a 15 minute drive. Tollymore Park is 10 minutes drive . 15 mins to Spelga Dam with stunning views of the Mourne Mountains. It is approximately one hour drive to Belfast International Airport and to George Best City airport. Dublin airport is approximately 90 minutes drive .
Hi I live in Kilcoo with my husband and have a lot of knowledge about the area. I am a member of a Hill walking group and enjoy hiking in the Mournes. We live on the property and are available by phone or email if not at home . We are happy to interact with guests as required but will respect privacy.
Rural setting in a small village, 2 minutes drive to the local shop and to the bus stop and bus route to/from Newry, Castlewellan Newcastle, Dundrum and Downpatrick . The property has breathtaking views of Lough Island Reavy Reservoir which has amenity walks and beautiful views of the Mourne Mountains. A children's playpark is also in this area. 10 minutes drive from Castlewellan and 10 minutes from Newcastle. The property is in a rural area but within 5 minutes walk to local shop and bus stop .The bus route is from Newry to Downpatrick with stops at Hilltown, Rathfriland, Kilcoo, Castlewellan, Newcastle, Dundrum .
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Loughview Retreat in the Mournes
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Hiking
      Off-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Loughview Retreat in the Mournes takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Loughview Retreat in the Mournes in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Loughview Retreat in the Mournes

    • Loughview Retreat in the Mournes can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Loughview Retreat in the Mournes is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Loughview Retreat in the Mournes has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Loughview Retreat in the Mournes is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Loughview Retreat in the Mournes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
    • The prices at Loughview Retreat in the Mournes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Loughview Retreat in the Mournes is 5.6 miles from the centre of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.