Looking for bed and breakfast accommodation near Newcastle, County Down?
then visit Oakleigh House, an Irish country B&B

Activities
Oakleigh House is only a short distance from The Royal County Down Golf Club with its 18 hole Championship course, one of the world's top ten links and there are many other scenic courses with tree lined fairways awaiting our visitors to this area. For those visitors wishing to walk through this lovely county we have The Mourne Mountains with the highest peak of Slieve Donard overlooking Newcastle bay and Tollymore Park with its many trails and tracks. Learn to climb on Hotrock at the Tollymore Mountain Centre. Horse riding trips through the hills, parks and beaches are easily arranged for novices and more experienced riders. Sailing, and outdoor pursuits are all available in this area.

Events in the Newcastle area by month in 2011

Places to see
Follow the life and work of St Patrick by visiting the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, medieval capital of County Down, Down Cathedral, St Patrick's Grave and Dundrum Castle and for a wealth of history the County Down Museum and Downpatrick Railway Museum.
If you are fascinated by historic homes and gardens, do not miss Mount Stewart House and Gardens, Rowallane Garden and Castle Ward.
Wildlife and Nature can be experienced close at hand at the Murlough National Nature Reserve, Exploris Aquarium and the Castle Espie Wetlands & Wildfowl Centre
Eating Out
Experience traditional restaurants with views of the Mourne Mountains sweeping down to the Irish sea, or perhaps locally owned pubs with a reputation for hospitality, atmosphere and wonderful food.