Newcastle harbour
Right on your doorstep. Wander the harbour wall, watch the fishing boats and look out across Dundrum Bay.
Newcastle harbour · County Down
Where the Mournes meet the sea
Find the pod beside Newcastle harbour, with the beach, the mountains and the town all within walking distance
Smuggler's Cove is at 1 Coastguard Villas on King Street, at the harbour end of Newcastle. You come in from King Street through a wooden gate. It's a residential street, so expect friendly neighbours rather than a secluded hideaway, and plenty to do in every direction.
The beach and promenade
Newcastle's long sandy beach and promenade are about a five-minute walk away, perfect for a sunrise stroll or an evening paddle.
The Granite Trail and Slieve Donard
The Granite Trail starts about two minutes from the gate, an easy way into the Mournes and on up towards Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain.
Donard Park and Tollymore
Donard Forest sits at the foot of the mountain on the edge of town, and Tollymore Forest Park, with its rivers, bridges and woodland trails, is about 4.5 km away.
Pubs, cafés and restaurants
Local pubs and restaurants are a three-minute dander, and the town centre is about ten minutes on foot, with bars, cafés, arcades and more.
Golf
Royal County Down Golf Club is around 2.4 km away, on the far side of town.
A little extra
Eat and drink nearby
The Harbour House Inn and the South Prom café are both a short walk away. Quote "Smugglers Cove" when you book your table and you'll get 10% off. Macken's bar and restaurant and the harbour shop, for any essentials, are close by too.
1 Coastguard Villas, King Street, Newcastle, County Down BT33 0QT · Open in Google Maps
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