Sperrin Way Apartment

A modern and cosy one-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Newtownstewart. Finished to a high standard, the space features a bright open-plan living and kitchen area, a comfortable double bedroom, and a sleek bathroom with walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy all the essentials including a fully equipped kitchen and in-apartment laundry. Perfect for a relaxing stay, with shops, cafés and local amenities just a short stroll away. Other things to note * ⛰️ Bessy Bell Mountain Walk – scenic hike with panoramic views of Tyrone & Donegal * 🚶 Riverside Walk (1km+) – relaxing stroll along the River Strule, perfect for all ages * 🎣 Fishing (Sion Mills & Omagh) – salmon and trout fishing on the River Mourne & Strule * ⛳ Newtownstewart Golf Club – scenic course at the foot of Bessy Bell ⸻ 🌲 Outdoor & Nature * 🌳 Baronscourt Estate Walks – woodland trails, lakes, and wildlife * 🌲 Gortin Glen Forest Park – forest drives, lakes, and walking routes (15–20 mins away) * 🌿 Ardstraw Riverside Walks – peaceful riverside paths and historic surroundings ⸻ 🏛️ Local Attractions * 🏛️ Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh) – immersive outdoor museum and visitor experience ⸻ 🍽️ Food & Drink * 🍻 Traditional local pubs in Newtownstewart & Sion Mills * ☕ Cafés and restaurants in nearby Omagh ⸻ 🚗 Great Location For * Hourly bus route outside Translink 273/274 bus route’s * Scenic drives through the Sperrin Mountains * Outdoor activities and nature lovers * Relaxing countryside breaks Newtownstewart → Derry — approximately 24 miles * Newtownstewart → Donegal Town — approximately 58 miles * Newtownstewart → Letterkenny — approximately 41 miles * Newtownstewart → Belfast — approximately 74 miles * Newtownstewart → Giant’s Causeway — approximately 72 miles Newtownstewart has a rich history and is home to a couple of fascinating castle ruins that are closely tied to the story of Ulster and the O’Neill clan. Newtownstewart Castle Also known as Stewart Castle, this plantation-era castle was built around 1619 by Sir Robert Newcomen during the Plantation of Ulster. It was later taken over by Sir William Stewart, who gave the town its current name. The castle originally stood as a grand manor-style fortified house overlooking the River Strule. It was burned during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and again in 1689 when King James II ordered the town and castle destroyed during his retreat from Derry. Today, parts of the impressive walls, chimneys, and gables still remain in the centre of the town. Archaeologists also discovered a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial site beneath the castle grounds. Harry Avery’s Castle Located just outside the town, this is one of the most unusual and historic castles in Ireland. Built around the 14th century by the Gaelic O’Neill chieftain Henry “Harry Avery” O’Neill, it is one of the few surviving stone castles built by an Irish clan rather than the Normans or English settlers. The castle is famous for its distinctive twin D-shaped towers and its hilltop setting with panoramic countryside views. Although now a ruin, it remains one of the area’s best hidden historical landmarks and gives visitors a glimpse into medieval Gaelic Ireland. Baronscourt A few miles from Newtownstewart is the historic Baronscourt Estate, home of the Duke of Abercorn. While not a medieval castle ruin, this grand Georgian estate and its surrounding grounds are an important part of the area’s heritage and are set on lands once controlled by the powerful O’Neill dynasty.