Escape to the unspoilt beauty of the Mourne Mountains and enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding panoramic countryside from your elevated position. Take the picnic basket and hike to Lough Shannon and explore the beach in the mountains! It's a great day out, if you're not feeling quite so adventurous there are a number of walking and cycling trails in Castlewellan Forest Park. The park is also home to the world's largest maze, so you might be able to lose yourself for a while! Explore the nearby towns of Castlewellan and Newcastle and after a long day exploring enjoy the setting sun from your private patio. If you're very lucky you might see the murmurations of swallows in the evenings or the resident red kites soaring high. Enjoy the luxury of our shouse (shed/house!) - a luxury transformation of our vernacular farm building which caters for your every need. This is a unique place to stay, a perfect base to explore Castlewellan Forest Park and other attractions. There are a number of towns in the area, Castlewellan is the closest. Newcastle is a popular tourist destination and is a ten-minute drive away. The newly opened Game of Thrones exhibition is about 15 minutes' drive from the property and is a popular destination. There are a number of nice restaurants in the area, there is lots of information in the guest folder to help you decide on places to visit during your stay. With so many options you won't be stuck for things to do whether the weather be fair or foul! Check out our Instagram page at: hilltophide_away

Hilltop Hideaway is our first holiday rental property with others in the pipeline for this summer. We are hugely excited about the project and the future. Situated in the beautiful Mourne mountains you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the stunning countryside which wraps around the building. Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life in our beautiful barn conversion. We are delighted you have chosen to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you. On arrival you will find a welcome pack to get you started with a handcrafted take home gift to remind you of your stay. We live in the neighbouring village and will call to say hello when you're settled in.

Excellent base to discover the myriad of local attractions. Tollymore Forest Park, Castlewellan Peace Maze and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens are all within 30 minutes drive. Newcastle is a 15 minute drive with beautiful beaches and seaweed baths. Enjoy the breath -taking scenery of the Mourne Mountains or visit Lough Shannon the lake in the mountains. For Game of Thrones enthusiasts we are situated about 20 minutes from the newly opened exhibition. Also within a few minutes drive of mountain biking tracks in Castlewellan Forest Park.