The house is surrounded by farmland. Sheep and crops. There is a fabulous view of Carlingford Lough and the lower slopes of the Mourne Mountains. There are ample opportunities for walks / hill walks / cycling in the area. The villages of Omeath and Carlingford are connected by a Greenway (8 kilometres). There is also a Greenway from Newry to Victoria Lock (accessed 1 klm from the house. Both Greenways are very popular with walkers and cyclists.

Getting around

We are three kilometres from the of village of Omeath where there is a choice of grocery store. There is also a pharmacy, Post Office and 2 service stations. Also a coffee shop, fast food and Pizza outlets and small hotel. We are 6 mins by bus from the city of Newry. The bus stop is 500 metres from the house at the Cornamucklagh House pub (Ferryhill Stop). The bus stops 4 times per day each way- Route 161. check out Bus Eireann  for detailed timetable. Newry is on the rail route from Dublin to Belfast. Check out Irish Rail for timetable.

Other things to note

Guests staying for more than a week will be asked to contribute towards the cost of home heating oil and electricity consumed during their stay.  A fuel deposit will be required.