Widows Row Cottage is located in Newcastle, just a 6-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and 14 miles from Down Cathedral. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 24 miles from the vacation home. Providing a terrace and sea views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, the vacation home provides a baby safety gate. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling nearby. George Best Belfast City Airport is 38 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Newcastle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Ireland Ireland
    Spent Christmas in this charming cozy cottage. Anne, the host had it all decorated for Christmas and the fire was set on arrival. Comfortable bed and beautiful decor, with all we needed and more. Would highly recommend a stay at this little gem.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    Anne was a lovely host and the house was spotless. Lovely view, so cosy and relaxing.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    1st class hostess, spotlessly clean cottage & perfect location
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    House was cosy and had everything you needed. A real home from home and spotlessly clean.
  • Grace
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location and amenities . The cottage was spotless and Anne was the most welcoming host.
  • Chirs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A warm an cosy cottage with amazing views, has everything you could need. Anne is just the loveliest lady an couldn’t have been more helpful when we arrived. A nice walk to the town an even closer is a lovely little bar restaurant with nice food...
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A cosy, fresh, spotless little cottage that offers comfortable accommodation with gorgeous views in a convenient location. Loved our stay here. Exactly what we were looking for.

Host Info

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10
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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

Area info

Amenities of Widows Row Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Widows Row Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $125. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-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.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Widows Row Cottage

  • Widows Row Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Widows Row Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Widows Row Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Widows Row Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Widows Row Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Widows Row Cottage on this page.

  • The prices at Widows Row Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Widows Row Cottage is 1.2 miles from the center of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Widows Row Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach