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Callaghan’s cottage is a restored farmhouse
dating from the mid 1800s. It has been in
the possession of a local farming family for
over one hundred years and was restored in
the late 1990s to provide NITB 3 star
self-catering accommodation as part of the
Mountains of Mourne Country Cottages
project. The cottage has been restored with
care to maintain the character and key
historical features such as sash windows,
half doors and an open fireplace. The
cottage is situated near the foot of the
Mourne mountains, down a series of country
lanes, with views over the Mournes and
surrounding countryside.
The area which stretches between the Mourne
Mountains and the Irish Sea is known as the
Kingdom of Mourne and has been designated as
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
It’s safe, quiet environment makes
Callaghan’s a great place for children to
explore and a great base for family
holidays. It is ideally situated to enable
you to take advantage of the wide range of
activities offered in the local area. These
include horse riding, walking, cycling, and
a wide range of outdoor activities that can
be accessed through three local outdoor
centres. A number of beautiful clean, safe
beaches are located nearby and there are
also many family friendly restaurants and
cafes in the area.
Licensed anglers can take some time out to
enjoy fishing opportunities in the Kilkeel
River at Hanna’s Close or in the nearby
Whitewater River, while others may want to
take advantage of the wide range of golf
courses available in the local area, such as
Royal County Down in Newcastle, Kilkeel Golf
Course in Mourne Park and Warrenpoint Golf
Course. Our quiet, winding roads make ideal
cycle routs and provide a great way to view
the beautiful Mourne countryside. The local
area is also great for walking, whether it
be in the beautiful scenery of the
surrounding mountains, through magical local
forests and meandering country roads or
along the many stretches of seashore that
adorn our stunning coastline.
Three miles from Callaghan’s, at the mouth
of the Kilkeel river lies the fishing port
of Kilkeel, the main shopping and business
centre of Mourne. The town of Newcastle is
approximately a 30 minutes journey by car,
as is the city of Newry. A number of popular
cultural events take place in the local area
throughout the summer months, such as the
Blues in the Bay festival in Warrenpoint,
the Fiddlers Green festival in Rostrevor and
the Herring Gutters festival in Newcastle
and a wide variety of both outdoor and
indoor activities are available in Kilkeel
and neighbouring towns, all year round.
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