About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Goat House Retreat in Newry offers a recently renovated apartment with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Guests enjoy a private beach area, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, coffee shop, and picnic area. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in yoga classes, walking tours, and hiking. The surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for relaxation. Local Attractions: Located 45 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, the retreat is close to Down Cathedral (7 km) and WWT Castle Espie (34 km). Other attractions include The Waterfront Hall and Titanic Belfast, each 43 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
Ireland Ireland
Gorgeous setting. The property is clean and provides everything needed for a weekend away. We used the hot tub and fire pit while there
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The place is absolutely beautiful, hot tub is a big bonus, and facilities are top of the range.
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Loved the decor, spacious accommodation, that it could accommodate eight comfortably and the hot tub. The hosts also kindly left us lovely bread, milk and croissants for the morning which was a lovely touch.

Hosted by Heather

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Heather
Nestled in the quiet countryside of South Down, The Goat House Retreat offers an idyllic getaway. Set on a small holding, we have 5 rooms serving as self catering accommodation for 8 people. Rent out the barn accommodation (6 people) and add-on our Shepherd's Hut (2 people). Our barn accommodation unit offers stylish rooms with half barrel vaulted ceilings which create a spacious feel and blend modern industrial design with the cozy warmth of underfloor heating. Bedroom 1: RAIN 2 x single beds (which can be made into 1 king) hanging & storage Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 2: EMBER 2 x single beds (which can be made into 1 king) hanging & storage Ensuite bathroom Bedroom 3: MOSS 2 x single beds, hanging & storage Ensuite bathroom Rain, Ember & Moss are available to book for 6 people. Add on our Shepherd's Hut (which sleeps 2 people) for a group booking of 8. Bedrooms 4 & 5: THE HUT This is our elegant, handcrafted 20ft shepherd's hut 2 x double beds (in 2 separate rooms), hanging & storage Ensuite bathroom All bed linen & towels included. The living/communal area is a restored stone barn which features original stonework and a stunning vaulted ceiling. There is wifi in this space (please note there is no wifi in the bedrooms). There is a fully-equipped kitchen where you can whip up delicious meals to a spacious living area for unwinding, we have everything you need for a memorable stay. To help you relax, we have a selection of books, boardgames and giant Jenga for you to play. Connect with nature in our outdoor areas, we have free-ranging chickens and goats on site.
Set amid quite countryside, we are a short drive from restaurants, cafes, walks and tourist attractions: Downpatrick (11 minutes) Dundrum (12 minutes) Newcastle (19 minutes) Areas of interest include: Million Tree Wood (7 minutes) Seaforde Butterfly House (8 minutes) Tyrella Beach (12 minutes) Murlough National Reserve (13 minutes) Mourne Mountains - access from Donard Car Park (22 minutes)
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Goat House Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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