"Lovely little cabin with everything you need for a few days away. Quiet location but with plenty of things to do in the surrounding areas. The hosts were very friendly and the place was very clean. No complaints at all"
"Lovely little cabin with everything you need for a few days away. Quiet location but with plenty of things to do in the surrounding areas. The hosts were very friendly and the place was very clean. No complaints at all"
"The Donard is an older property that is well positioned on the main road in Newcastle. Very friendly and nice staff makes up for the older rooms that are not air conditioned and a bit noisy due to the cars, trucks and motorcycles going by on the road. "
"The Donard is an older property that is well positioned on the main road in Newcastle. Very friendly and nice staff makes up for the older rooms that are not air conditioned and a bit noisy due to the cars, trucks and motorcycles going by on the road. "
"We had a lovely, cosy and quiet stay, it was exactly what we needed! Comfortable and spotless clean accommodation and we appreciated the personal touch from the hosts. Highly recommend Jim's Barn"
"We had a lovely, cosy and quiet stay, it was exactly what we needed! Comfortable and spotless clean accommodation and we appreciated the personal touch from the hosts. Highly recommend Jim's Barn"
"It was such a peaceful stay. The staff were really helpful. Our room was great, really spacious and the bed was comfy. We sat in the lounge and it was so relaxing watching the birds..such a wonderful place."
"It was such a peaceful stay. The staff were really helpful. Our room was great, really spacious and the bed was comfy. We sat in the lounge and it was so relaxing watching the birds..such a wonderful place."
"This quaint little cottage off of the entrance to Tollymore Forest is perfect to just get away and mend your mental health. I will definitely be there again, perhaps yearly if I can afford it! Jo is easy to contact and is most helpful with everything. Thank you Jo, you are so loved 💚"
"This quaint little cottage off of the entrance to Tollymore Forest is perfect to just get away and mend your mental health. I will definitely be there again, perhaps yearly if I can afford it! Jo is easy to contact and is most helpful with everything. Thank you Jo, you are so loved 💚"
"This cottage is in a great location, close to Newcastle, Castlewellan, Tullymore, Murlough and more. However the mattresses need replaced and are very uncomfortable to sleep on. The hottub is a nice feature but for anyone unfamiliar with this type of hottub, you cannot regulate the heat, and once it gets warm enough to get into it quickly gets too hot to be enjoyable.
It takes away from the experience having to get out multiple times to add cold water. Also, unfortunately the listing is not...
"This cottage is in a great location, close to Newcastle, Castlewellan, Tullymore, Murlough and more. However the mattresses need replaced and are very uncomfortable to sleep on. The hottub is a nice feature but for anyone unfamiliar with this type of hottub, you cannot regulate the heat, and once it gets warm enough to get into it quickly gets too hot to be enjoyable.
It takes away from the experience having to get out multiple times to add cold water. Also, unfortunately the listing is not...
"A truly wonderful find! Quiet, convenient, clean well appointed cottage, with attentive, friendly hosts. Good parking, near enough (by car) to the Mourne Mountains, Murlough, Tyrella and Ballykinler beaches and Newcastle. About a 45 min drive from Belfast. A great haven for peaceful outdoor pursuits or just getting away from it all. Will happily stay again! "
"A truly wonderful find! Quiet, convenient, clean well appointed cottage, with attentive, friendly hosts. Good parking, near enough (by car) to the Mourne Mountains, Murlough, Tyrella and Ballykinler beaches and Newcastle. About a 45 min drive from Belfast. A great haven for peaceful outdoor pursuits or just getting away from it all. Will happily stay again! "
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"Excellent hotel. Great room, very comfortable. Superb Spa. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great stay.
One minor thing that could be changed is the TV. There is no option to input an hdmi. (This is disabled). I know this may seem silly, but sometimes you just want to relax and chill with something on TV you want to watch. Having 'source' input enabled would allow you to watch your own device/program. The 'cast' function wasn't working either.
I know you don't go away to watch TV, but when you have kids and don't get to watch much other than their shows, it's nice to have the option to just relax.
If the streaming apps were even on the TV, you could login yourself. That would be an option.
Like I said, minor point. Love this hotel. Can't wait to go back!"
"Stayed in this lovely guesthouse. Was just off the main road and the house itself was so beautiful. It was fabulous. Easy check in and breakfast the two mornings were so yummy. Breakfast area was so gorgeous and the staff were the nicest. Had a WhatsApp from Lynne the owner who advised about check in and breakfast etc. great communication. Loved our stay and would stay again and definitely recommend."
"Everything was perfect. Cleanliness, amenities, comfort of the beds, hot water for the showers, spacious room and bathroom.
I would definitely recommend Homestead Hilsborough guest house!"
Home to the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland, Castlewellan Forest Park, with a picturesque backdrop of sea and mountains, is situated in the small village of Castlewellan, County Down. In possession of what is widely regarded as one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Europe, one that attracts significant attention from around the world. The Arboretum features giant sequoias, Japanese maples and conifers, and many other specimens from as far afield as Chile, Australia and China in its walled garden.
Ballyward Lake is located in Castlewellan. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near Ballyward Lake?
Slieve Donard is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. You'll find it 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Ballyward Lake. Other good options in the area include The Briers and Drum Manor.
How many hotels will I find close to Ballyward Lake?
Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Ballyward Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballyward Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Ballyward Lake.