Castlewellan
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Visit Castlewellan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
The hotel staff is exceptional and the property is exquisite! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 15 May, 2026

Moxy Belfast City
The staff were excellent. When the power went off in our room, they were quick to place us in another room, also giving us a complimentary beverage. The lounge downstairs was a welcoming place to sit, and we even brought in our own food to enjoy in the booths in the rear of the lounge. The only negative ...
Reviewed on 14 May, 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Same as other Maldron hotels in terms of comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Breakfast a little better than the one in Dublin, but not cooked particularly well. Staff nice. However, the problem with this hotel is that if on floor 2 (I can’t speak about any other floor) as soon as someone runs hot ...
Reviewed on 16 May, 2026

Welly Self Service
Welly Self Serve The Highlights: The location of this rental is fantastic—just a stone’s throw from the University and right around the corner from several major bus stops, making it incredibly easy to get around. We loved just being around the corner of a street packed with great shops, restaurants, ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2026

The Ulsterville Residences
This location was the highlight of my travels around Scotland and Ireland. The whole experience from start to finish was wonderful. The suite was absolutely stunning - high ceilings, large rooms, an incredibly well appointed kitchen area and a super comfortable bed. The location is great with easy ...
Reviewed on 15 May, 2026

Cordia Serviced Apartments
Perfect location for visiting family who live in Belfast. Great spacious sitting room/kitchen and dining area. Absolutely great to eat every meal in as there is a Tesco next door. We had a great view of the Black Mountain and the Stadium as we were in Apartment 22 on the 4th floor. Other apartments ...
Reviewed on 10 May, 2026
Popular places to visit
Castlewellan Forest Park
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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyward Lake during your travels in Castlewellan. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Ballywillwill Pond
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballywillwill Pond during your travels in Clonvaraghan.
Ballylough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballylough during your travels in Annsborough.
Mourne Archery Centre
You can take time to visit Mourne Archery Centre during your travels to Castlewellan. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Legamanny Dolmen
Find out about the history of Castlewellan when you spend time at Legamanny Dolmen. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Pedal beyond Belfast: The Ultimate Mountain Bike Experience

Adult Foraging Walk & Bushcraft Cookery Course for Beginners

Scenic Restorative Yoga Class County Down in Ballynahinch

Private - St. Patricks Trail, Game of Thrones & Irish whiskey


