Sandpiper Cottage - Kilkeel - County Down - Northern Ireland

The Sandpiper was an old school house which was recently rebuilt to a high specification as a holiday home. It is located near Cranfield between Kilkeel and Rostrevor. It has panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains, Irish Sea and Carlingford Lough. Situated in this picturesque area Sandpiper is good for a family beach holiday, a mountain walking holiday and ideal as a base for those who would like to tour around this beautiful location.

Sandpiper is one hours drive from Belfast and two hours from Dublin. The nearby charming fishing port of Kilkeel offers a good supermarket and excellent small shops, pubs and restaurants. Other attractions include good beaches a short walk away; golf, pony trekking and fishing.

There is a 35ft living room/dining room with well-fitted kitchen at one end. A cloakroom off the hall with toilet and basin completes downstairs. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms and bathroom.

Walking: The Sandpiper is ideally situated between the sea and the mountains. If you want to walk without driving there are a number of possibilities: You can walk through the Sandilands caravan site to the beach and if the tide is out the beach stretches for at least a mile in each direction. You can walk to Greencastle with its 13th century castle . You can walk along the banks of the Whitewater river. If you want to walk in the mountains there are walks suitable for all levels of ability. There are a number of car parks scattered around the periphery of the mountains. The daddy of all the climbs has to be Slieve Donard (2796ft or 850m) straight up from the sea, starting from car park either at Bloody Bridge on the Newcastle to Annalong road or at the Donard Car Park in Newcastle.

Swimming: The closest beach is accessed by walking through the Sandilands caravan site or alternatively the main Cranfield beach (blue flagged) with facilities and lifeguards (in the holiday season) is only a few minutes drive away. If the weather is inclement or swimming in a pool is more your thing then there are pools in Kilkeel and Newry. If you want to soak rather than swim there is a Seaweed bath in Newcastle. There are also Spa facilities in the Slieve Donard and Burrendale Hotels in Newcastle.

Cycling: There are a number of routes of varying lengths and difficulties by the coast and in the mountains that can be cycled from Cranfield. Apart from the rather basic and ancient mountain bike kept at The Sandpiper bicycles can be hired in Kilkeel (Quinn Cycles 028-4176 2654) and Warrenpoint ( Stewart Cycles 028-4177 3565).

Fishing: There is a mixture of Lake and River Fishing available most of which requires a permit or day licence. Sea fishing in Carlingford Lough can be arranged from a number of centres.

Sailing: The closest slipway is at cranfield beach.  Applications for use apply to Warrenpoint Tourist Office 028-4175 2256. Shopping: Apart from the local shops and the usual shops in Kilkeel the major shopping experience can be had in Newry.

Cottage Guestbook

A very well equipped house with lovely surroundings. We had a lovely time; Thanks.
The Walker Family

We had a lovely time visiting family and going on different days out. It was lovely coming back to the cottage every night as it is a home from home.
The White family

We had a fab holiday. The Sandpiper was a lovely, clean, neat, tidy house with everything. Plenty to do in the area and even the weather was good! we’ll be back in Northern Ireland for sure.
The Irwin family

We had a lovely time, the house was clean and tidy when we arrived. Home from Home. Lots to do with the children. Would recommend it to our friends --- a lovely place to holiday -- Many Thanks.
The Hetherington family

Yet another delightful stay at Sandpiper and the Mournes -- so relaxing and comfortable with every facility.
The Fisher family

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