Newcastle · County Down · Northern Ireland
A duplex retreat at the foot of Slieve Donard — a few minutes' walk from Tollymore Forest Park, and a short drive from Newcastle, Murlough Beach, and the trails of the Mourne Mountains.
The place
Shimna-Glen sits on the Shimna River in Newcastle, County Down — where the Mourne Mountains meet the Irish Sea. The property is a duplex of two independent units, each with its own entrance, terrace and view.
Book one for a quiet getaway, or both together for a family or a group of friends. Either way you wake up to the same view: the river below, Slieve Donard above, and Tollymore Forest a few minutes' walk through the trees.
The units
Two independent homes under one roof. Same view, same terrace, two different scales of stay.
The larger unit
Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Two queen bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, plus a guest bathroom. A pull-out sofa in the living area sleeps two more. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a terrace facing Slieve Donard and the river.
The smaller unit
Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
A queen bedroom plus a pull-out sofa in the living area, which sleeps two more. A guest bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, and a terrace overlooking the Shimna.
Welcome
Families and kids welcome. Couples, groups, solo travellers — all good.
No pets
We're not set up for pets — please leave them with a sitter.
No smoking indoors
Smoking is fine on the terrace, not inside.
Around here
You can be among the oaks of Tollymore in ten minutes on foot, on the Murlough dunes in twenty minutes by car, and at the top of Northern Ireland's highest mountain by lunchtime.
Tollymore Forest Park
Oak woods, river walks and stone bridges.
~10 min walk
Newcastle
Promenade, restaurants and a long stretch of beach.
~5 min drive
Murlough Beach & Dunes
Ireland's first nature reserve — wide sand and rare dunes.
~15 min drive
Slieve Donard summit
The highest peak in Northern Ireland — straight up from the back garden.
Trailhead nearby
Mourne Mountains trails
Dozens of walks across the range, from gentle to serious.
All around
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Availability
Live availability for each unit, synced from Airbnb. Booked dates are shaded. To reserve, tap through to Airbnb for the unit you'd like.
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Get in touch
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