County Armagh · Mourne Mountains · Northern Ireland

Cairn Cottage
Clontigora

Where the ancient mountains meet your door

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The Cottage

A rustic retreat
unlike any other

Nestled in the rolling countryside of County Armagh, Cairn Cottage Clontigora sits in the shadow of the ancient Mourne Mountains — one of Ireland's most breathtaking landscapes. Steps from a storied Neolithic cairn, this charming three-to-four bedroom cottage offers the rare gift of true solitude, steeped in history and surrounded by nature's quiet grandeur.


Whether you've come to walk the mountains, breathe the clean country air, or simply sit by the fire and do nothing at all — Cairn Cottage is your sanctuary.

Cairn Cottage countryside view
4 Bedrooms

Amenities

Everything you need

Simple comforts, beautifully kept. Everything has been chosen to make your stay feel effortless and warm.

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Cozy Fireplace

Settle in beside a crackling wood burning stove on cool mountain evenings. There is nothing quite like it.

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Private Garden

A beautifully kept private garden where you can take your morning coffee in peaceful countryside quiet.

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Walking Trails

Step directly onto trails through the Mourne Mountains — some of Ireland's most spectacular walking country.

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WiFi

Stay connected when you need to. Or don't. Either way, it's here for you.

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Ancient Cairn

Directly adjacent to a Neolithic cairn — a rare and extraordinary piece of living Irish history on your doorstep.

The Story of the Cairn

Thousands of years
of history at your door

The ancient cairn that gives this cottage its name has stood on the hillside above Clontigora for thousands of years — a Neolithic monument built by hands that shaped this landscape long before history was written. To stay at Cairn Cottage is to sleep beside something truly ancient.


"The mountains are calling and I must go."

Reservations

Plan your escape

Book directly through Airbnb or reach out by email with any questions. We'd love to welcome you to Cairn Cottage.


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At a Glance

Low Season (Nov–Apr)
Weekend (2 nights) $600 USD
Weekly $1,000 USD
Monthly By request
High Season (May–Oct)
Weekend (2 nights) $700 USD
Weekly $1,300 USD
Location Clontigora, County Armagh
Setting Mourne Mountains
Max Guests 8 guests
Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms
Wood Burning Stove Yes
Private Garden Yes
WiFi Yes
Walking Trails Direct access
Ancient Cairn Adjacent to property

Getting Here

In the heart of County Armagh

Cairn Cottage sits in Clontigora, on the edge of the Mourne Mountains — one of Ireland's most celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Easily reached from Belfast, Dublin, and beyond.

Mourne Mountains Slieve Gullion Newry — 15 min Belfast — 1 hr Dublin — 1.5 hrs Neolithic Cairn — Adjacent Walking Trails — On Doorstep County Armagh Orchard Country Carlingford — 20 min

Carlingford — 20 minutes away

Just a short drive down the mountain lies the medieval fishing village of Carlingford — one of Ireland's most enchanting destinations. Spend a day sailing on the lough, swimming in its sheltered waters, unwinding in a waterside sauna, browsing local art galleries, or dining in one of its celebrated 5-star restaurants. A world of discovery, right on your doorstep.