N.I.T.B. Approved
Three Star Accommodation
Sleeps Four
Facilities / Accommodation
This converted barn consists of two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and upstairs sitting room. It is centrally heated and beautifully decorated with pine ceilings, floors and furnishings.
Access to the building from the front is by the traditionally styled half door, with a side entrance through the kitchen by a patio door.
The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, electric hob and fan assisted oven, microwave and automatic washing machine. All pots, pans, kitchen utensils and crockery are supplied. The kitchen has also an old style solid fuel stove in an antique fireplace surround and a tiled floor.
Stairs from the
kitchen area lead to an upstairs sitting area with sofa and easy chairs.
This Sitting Room has TV points and a well-stocked bookshelf. This room
has a beautiful view of the lake and the South Armagh and
The fully tiled bathroom has a wash hand basin, toilet and shower
Both of the bedrooms have matching pine furniture to augment the pine ceilings and floors. The bedrooms also have TV points.
All bedding, towels etc; is supplied.
Outside there is a private area with planned barbecue area.
There is ample car parking space available
Area / Location
The Rath Barn is
situated on a small farm half a mile up a quiet bye road off the main Newry /
Hilltown Road (B8) the
It is four miles from
Newry and two miles from the
The property has
unrestricted access to
It is only 10 minutes
from Newry, 10 minutes from Warrenpoint, 30 minutes from
Situated inside an Ancient Rath
This
location endeared itself to the first settlers who came to
Accommodation
Rates:
The price
includes electricity, oil heating, bed linen and towels.
Low
Season
£200.00 per week
October to
May
Mid
Season
£225.00 per week
June and
September
High
Season
£250.00 per week
July,
August, Easter & Christmas
Weekend
£125.00
Easter &
Christmas £25.00 extra
Arrival
time is 4.00pm on the 1st day and departure time is 10.30am on the last day
A
week is normally from Saturday evening until Saturday morning (7 nights)
(If
the Rath Barn is not required on a Saturday you are welcome to stay until
evening)
A weekend
is normally from Friday until Sunday morning
(If the Rath Barn is not required on a Sunday you are welcome to stay
until evening)
Midweek 3
Days
High Season
£100
Mid Season
£90
Low Season
£80
BOOKING AND LETTING CONDITIONS
Deposit
All booking applications must be accompanied by a £50 per week deposit.
The deposit is accepted as part payment and the balance should be paid not less than 30 days before the start of the holiday. The deposit is normally non-refundable although it will be refunded if the accommodation can be re-let
Balance
The Rath Barn must receive the balance of the money 30 days before the commencement of the holiday. Non-compliance with the condition will result in automatic cancellation of the holiday booking and forfeiture of the deposit.
Refundable Deposit
A refundable deposit of £30 should be included in the balance due in respect of the booking. The refundable deposit is in respect of damage to and/or loss of cottage equipment or contents. Forfeiture of the deposit will occur if the management on its inspection prior to your departure discovers loss or damage. The balance, if any, due on such loss or damage in excess of £30 must be paid prior to departure.
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The Rath
Barn must be left as found — crockery, pots, pans etc. must be clean and fit
for use by the next clients. Failure
to comply with this condition will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
Faults / damage already occurring must be reported in advance.
Cancellation
Cancellation of a
booking should be given in writing. If
this notice is received 30 days or more before the starting date of the holiday
only the deposit of £50 will be forfeited.
If the notice is received less than 30 days before the starting date of
the holiday the full rental charge will be forfeited unless the cottage is
re-let.
Getting
There From
Newry:
At Newry Courthouse, take the B8 from Newry towards Rathfriland /Hilltown. At the roundabout a mile from Newry go on straight towards Hilltown, about one mile past The Cove Bar take the road to the right (Aughnagon Rd) 3½— 4 miles from Newry
The Rath Barn is half a mile on the right hand side beside road.
From Warrenpoint
From
Duke Street, take the B7 past St Marks School to the junction at Milltown, turn
right and continue through Burren, past the Heritage Centre and take the next
road on the left, (Derrylecka Road) proceed about 200 yards, take the fork to
the right and continue on that road (Aughnagun Road) which runs parallel to the
Derrylecka Road, continue on that road (taking care not to go on to the
Derrylecka Road again) for about 1½ miles and you’ll find the Rath Barn on
your left.
Local Amenities
Golf:
in Warrenpoint, Newry,
Sport:
Newry Sports Centre. Newry Swimming
Pool.
Water
Sport: in Warrenpoint and Killowen.
Horse
Riding in next townland (Benagh), Pony trekking in Castlewellan.
Walking / Hiking in the Mournes
Fishing:
Trout and sea fishing nearby.
Scenic
areas surround the site.
Pubs:
One and a half miles from The Cove Bar the
local traditional music pub. (Tuesday night)
Gorman’s Mayobridge (Sunday) Close to entertainment centres in
Newry & Warrenpoint.
Cinema:
Newry Omniplex
The Tain
Centre Omeath: Fun for all the family.
Shopping:
Newry, Warrenpoint and