Name: Widows Row Cottage
Address: 165 South Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0HA, United Kingdom, 165 South Promenade, Down County, BT33 0HA, UK
Rating: 10.0

Widows Row Cottage

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The entire place is yours
755 ft² size
Free parking
Sea view
Pets allowed
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
View
BBQ facilities
Kitchen

About this property

Historic Setting: Widows Row Cottage in Newcastle offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a beautiful garden. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and streaming services. Comfortable Living: With two bedrooms and a bathroom, the cottage provides a comfortable stay. The living room includes a fireplace and dining area, ensuring a relaxing environment. Convenient Location: Located a 6-minute walk from Newcastle Beach, the cottage is 61 km from George Best Belfast City Airport. Nearby attractions include Down Cathedral (23 km) and The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman (39 km). Highly rated for its host, scenic views, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

FREE parking!

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Holiday Home Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ball

United Kingdom

“The host Anne was fantastic. Phoned and spoke to me in advance of my arrival and arranged it so that she was waiting for me when I arrived at the Cottage. Showed us how everything worked. Could not have been more helpful.”

Arthur

United Kingdom

“Everything. I haven't one negative to say. 2 minutes drive to town.or taxi only £6 if you want to sample some alcohol..try the granite trail which is a two minute walk away or Bloody Bridge walk 10 minutes drive up the road .WiFi,TV and heating...”

Jon

United Kingdom

“Wonderful welcome, lovely interior - clean, cosy and comfortable with lovely sea views. Excellent WiFi and walking distance to restaurants, two cafes and a two pubs. Access to forest walks from rear and short drive (few mins) to town centre.”

Janet

United Kingdom

“It was such a cosy ,well equipped cottage. The host had everything you could imagine. The view was amazing especially the sunrise over the sea. Easy access to the forest out the back gate. So close to the pub for dinner.”

Ruth

United Kingdom

“The cottage was immaculately presented and very cosy. It had everything I needed and was situated in a beautiful setting overlooking the sea. The host Anne was extremely helpful and very responsive. It was so good I stayed an extra night.”

Theresa

Ireland

“We loved this cottage. It was spotlessly clean, cosy, in a great location (we had breakfast in the garden with a perfect sea view and a view all the way to the end of the town). It was like a home from home. It had all we needed for our stay. ...”

Danielle

United Kingdom

“Anne was a lovely host and the house was spotless. Lovely view, so cosy and relaxing.”

David

United Kingdom

“1st class hostess, spotlessly clean cottage & perfect location”

Hilary

United Kingdom

“House was cosy and had everything you needed. A real home from home and spotlessly clean.”

Grace

Ireland

“Excellent location and amenities . The cottage was spotless and Anne was the most welcoming host.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Host review score

Number 165 Widows Row is a Northern Ireland Tourist Board approved, grade 2 listed property in a row of 12 delightful cottages. These were built following the fishing disaster of 1843, the worst that ever occurred around the shores of County Down . It was a clear wintry morning on Friday 13th January 1843 when the local fishing fleet, 10 Shiffs (boats) set out from Newcastle and 6 from Annalong. The weather, being unusually fine for the time of year, the fisherman decided to go a little farther beyond their normal fishing ground, some 7 or 8 miles out in the channel and according to reports the they had “quite an uncommon take of fish”. Weather conditions changed suddenly and dramatically and the fleet was engulfed in gales and driving snow. 46 fishermen from Newcastle perished in the disaster, leaving behind 27 widows , 118 children and 21 dependants. A Public Subscription was raised and the cottages, known as Widows Row, were built for the widows and dependants. The row has since then remained one of the iconic images of Newcastle. With a backdrop of the Mourne Mountains and uninterrupted panoramic views over the Harbour and the Dundrum B

I grew up in the cottage and it has been in the family for many generations, so it holds a very special place in my heart. I love to welcome guests so they can experience it's charm. Nothing is to much trouble for me and I pride myself on going to great lengths to ensure my guests have a memorable stay. I have many repeat guests which proves I'm doing something right!

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Widows Row Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 10

House rules

Widows Row Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:30 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$130. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Fuel for the fire is provided. Information is provided at the property if you require more fuel.

Please note the lead guest must be 21 years and older.

Please note, the rooms in this property are accessed by stairs, which may make it unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.

A maximum of 2 dogs are permitted. Please advice the property if you are bringing dogs.

DOGS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

I just ask they are not on the leather furniture. Also that they do not go upstairs or that they are on the beds. I will put a stairgate in place to help with this. If your dog sleeps in the bedroom with you then I'm sorry but this isn't the rental for you. I have to consider other guest who do not have dogs.

Please inform Widows Row Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.