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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a TV. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and high tea in a modern and romantic ambience. Exceptional Services: The hotel provides free WiFi, a bar, and a coffee shop. Additional amenities include a minimarket, bicycle parking, and live music. Private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and full-day security enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 52 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Down Cathedral (20 km) and Titanic Belfast (50 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Tourism
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Helen
United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated, super comfy beds, fantastic breakfast and really friendly staff” - Lorraine
Ireland
“The staff were so friendly. The food was amazing.would definitely stay there again.” - Kathy
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very nice. Staff were friendly. Good selection of food.” - Charles
United Kingdom
“This hotel is right at the entrance to a fabulous country park that was once part of a landed gentry estate. The views and walks on your doorstep are phenomenal. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and the staff are courteous, informative and...” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Staff were excellent, welcome and service was great. Breakfast was very good.” - Inge
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. We were in a room by the road first and when asked if there was a more tranquil room, we were swiftly moved to a lovely quiet room. Very grateful for the helpful staff. Beds are comfortable, decor is nice and food is excellent” - P
Ireland
“The place was clean but what really made the stay great was all the staff. Very kind, very helpful & just over all super nice. Especially lady who served our breakfast & dinner Catherine.” - Patrick
United Kingdom
“Room was great size. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. A beautiful hidden gem and very close to the entrance of Castlewellen Forest Park” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Really lovely staff, great breakfast, comfortable bed. Location was perfect for our needs.” - Stacey
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was lovely, staff was so friendly. Great location!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Yard Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


