Ferry hill cottage is strategically placed right on the border of NI and the Republic of Ireland. It is a perfect location for exploring Counties Louth Armagh and Down. It's set in a private spacious garden with a wonderful backdrop of mountain forest and bracken and magnificent views across Carlingford lough to Newry, Narrow water castle and Rostrevor where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. Equidistant between Newry and Carlingford with its medieval castle and streets and many interesting pubs and restaurants. Slieve Gullion and the kingdom of Mourne are a must to explore. The Greenway is a fantastic path for walking, jogging, cycling following sections of the track of the old narrow gauge railway that ran between Newry, Omeath Carlingford, Greenore and Dundalk. The stretch from the Albert basin in Newry hugs the ship canal finishing at the restored Victoria locks close to the border. Steeped in history it traces the history of the growth of Newry as an important port before it was superseded by Warrenpoint. Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park on the foothills of Rostrevor forest are magical places to visit not least because the town and its environs supposedly inspired C S Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia. Only five minutes up the hill from the cottage is Flagstaff hill with panoramic views of Carlingford lough. Ample parking and picnic tables afford a great opportunity to take in the geography and geology of this area of outstanding natural beauty. And a further 15 minutes drive is the expansive Ravensdale forest with a myriad of tracks and hiking trails.
Ferry hill cottage is warm and cosy with ample space. Lots of interesting features like the inglenook fireplace now equipped with a multi fuel stove perfect for an evening by a wood or turf fire watching a DVD from Helen's library.
Helen is a wonderful host making her quaint cottage feel very much a home from home.