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A large house with a well-maintained lawn and a flowering tree in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area.

A window with a view of a garden and a small building.

A residential property with a well-maintained lawn, a large tree, and a house with a sloped roof.

1. Drumee Lodge

1.7 mi from Ballylough

Steve

£110

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A large estate with multiple buildings, expansive green fields, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A hot tub, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

A living room with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Disney 10', a stone fireplace, a white desk, and a beige sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of a mountain and palm trees.

2. The Briers

3.1 mi from Ballylough

Ronda

£80

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spa area with a hot tub and a view of a vineyard and mountains.

A grand hall with chandeliers, white tables, and blue patterned carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a central water feature, and a tiled floor.

A lobby with a wooden herringbone floor, a round table with a vase, and a red bench.

3. Slieve Donard

3.9 mi from Ballylough

Christopher

£195

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with two red chairs and a small table with a bottle and glasses. A view of the ocean and a grassy area is visible through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, two framed pictures on the wall, and a wooden floor.

A hotel exterior with a sign reading "AVOC HOTEL" and a number "97". There are outdoor seating areas with benches and a chair.

A cozy restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a vintage lamp.

4. Avoca Hotel

4.5 mi from Ballylough

Michaela

£150

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a well-maintained garden.

A landscaped garden with manicured lawns, various shrubs, and a view of distant mountains.

A picnic setup with a tiered tray of sandwiches, a teapot, cups, and plates on a wooden table.

A grand staircase with a wooden railing, a fireplace, and a red carpeted area leading to a dining room.

5. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

3.5 mi from Ballylough

Brian

£167

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden cabin with a picnic table in front, surrounded by gravel.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink.

A Christmas tree with ornaments, pine cones, and a star on a wooden surface.

A cozy room with a round table, a bench, a large mirror, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

6. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

4.4 mi from Ballylough

David

£85

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A row of white buildings with grey roofs, stone walls, and a stone staircase leading to a door.

A two-story building with a grey exterior and a pitched roof. There are two picnic tables in front of the building.

A coastal property with a stone pathway leading to a house with a sloped roof and chimneys.

A commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a fire extinguisher, and a sign indicating a hot surface.

7. FFI Center at Annalong

11.2 mi from Ballylough

Deborah

£145

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

An outdoor patio with brick arches, a gazebo, and tables with chairs.

A lobby with a central bar area, stone pillars, wicker furniture, and a skylight.

A table with a plate of salad, a glass of Guinness beer, and a basket of fried food.

8. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

3.1 mi from Ballylough

Bernard

£193

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A golf course with undulating terrain and bunkers, surrounded by mountains and a coastal town in the distance.

A cozy living room with a television, bookshelves, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a television on the wall, and floral wallpaper.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a clear blue sky with the sun shining.

9. Dundrum Inn

2.8 mi from Ballylough

nick

£119

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A sunlit room with a high ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a bench, and a patterned rug.

A room with a view of a green field through a large arched window.

A spacious foyer with a grand staircase, a wooden console table with lamps, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A room with a large window, a piano, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

10. Drum Manor

12.1 mi from Ballylough

Euphemia

£110

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A series of dome-shaped cabins with outdoor seating areas, a gazebo, and a well-maintained lawn.

A cozy room with a sofa, a small table, and a furry chair.

A rural setting with a stone building and four green cylindrical structures with glass walls, each with outdoor seating.

A marshmallow on a stick over a campfire.

11. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

8.5 mi from Ballylough

Lara

£116

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar area with wooden furniture and a brick wall.

A white building with the sign "DENVIR'S EST. 1642" indicating a restaurant, bar, and lounge.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a bartender.

12. Denvir's of Downpatrick

8.7 mi from Ballylough

Robert

£132

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A room with a window overlooking a body of water, a door with the number 21, and a small table with a 'BEACH' sign.

A modern living room with a grey armchair, a beige sofa, and a wooden coffee table. There is a painting on the wall and a door leading to another room.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window providing natural light.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a wooden table and benches, and two large gas cylinders.

13. The Anchor Apartments

12.3 mi from Ballylough

Jean Claude

£168

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a television mounted on the wall.

A room with two green armchairs, a small table, and a lamp. There is a window with a view outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, a shower area, and a red door.

A hotel room with a round wooden table, a houndstooth patterned ottoman, a wooden chair, a desk with a lamp, a telephone, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Avoca House

4.6 mi from Ballylough

£162

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden deck with a fire pit, a fishing rod, and a pair of shoes.

A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a round coffee table, and a large rug.

A bedroom with a bed, white nightstands, a blue headboard, a mounted deer head, and a window.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a coffee machine, and a sign that reads "Our adventure".

15. The Hikers House

4.2 mi from Ballylough

£219

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An aerial view of a large, historic building complex with multiple structures, including a central building with a large roof and several smaller buildings. There is a paved driveway leading to the entrance, and the area is surrounded by grassy fields.

A stone building with a wooden door, a picnic table, and a red gas cylinder.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a small seating area.

A neatly made bed with two pillows, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. The Musical Ceol Cottage 1-bedroom - Sleeps Four

4.4 mi from Ballylough

Nicola

£115

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A gazebo with a thatched roof, a built-in barbecue, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A circular outdoor area with a central fire pit, surrounded by a railing and illuminated by purple lighting.

A stone building with a snow-covered roof and a clear blue sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with a white sofa, string lights, and curtains.

17. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

9.3 mi from Ballylough

£711

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door, two windows, and a gravel driveway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a brown sofa and cushions.

A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

18. Priest Bridge Cottage

3.8 mi from Ballylough

Mary

£253

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wood-burning stove with a chimney, surrounded by a wooden fence and a house in the background.

A spacious kitchen with a washing machine, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through the door.

A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a door.

A forested area with a stone wall and a small white building with arched windows.

19. Ballyginny Cottage

2.2 mi from Ballylough

Cora

£254

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A coastal town with buildings, a road, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with yellow chairs.

A kitchen with a dining area, a clock, and a view of a garden.

A cozy living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a backyard, a comfortable sofa set, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. Central Apartment 3B

4.3 mi from Ballylough

£214

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballylough

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drumee Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
The Briers	9.2 Wonderful 316 reviews	View
Slieve Donard	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Avoca Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 203 reviews	View
Enniskeen Country House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 146 reviews	View

Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely time at your hotel. The staff were excellent."

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel - this was our 3rd stay. Pool / Sauna / Gym facilities spot on. Food is a bit pricey but delicious. Ideal location We will be back - Thankyou John & Lauren"

Haslem Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally friendly staff and lovely atmosphere in the hotel."

La Mon Hotel And Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay! The hotel was beautiful, spotless, and all the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The reception team were fabulous, the pub and bar staff were so kind and brilliant with the children, and the breakfast team were extremely helpful. The pool staff were also fantastic and made us feel very welcome. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We had a lovely time and would definitely stay again!"

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast clean room and very helpful staff"

Banoge House

8/10 Good

"This is a beautiful old home, lots of charm. Room was cozy, bed comfy and warm. Ensuite shower needs to have instructions on how to operate as it took a while to workout. Parking onsite."

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

8/10 Good

"Nice facility-friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant was very good. The spa was excellent. Centrally located and an abundance of self parking. The front desk was extremely helpful in finding us another room as the first one didn’t meet our requirements. It obviously is very popular/busy as a consequence it’s looking a little tired and worn. It could use some minor maintenance-eg paint, cleaning the grout in the showers, etc. We would definitely stay at the hotel again."

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay-a charming older style hotel with lots of character. The property was clean and very well maintained. Beautiful grounds and setting in the hills overlooking Newcastle-yet convenient to most everything. And the staff were super friendly and helpful. The restaurant served wonderful comfort food at a very good value. We will definitely return on a future visit."

FFI Center at Annalong

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet and peaceful. Was nice to walk to dinner and to get some groceries."

Other attractions near Ballylough

An ancient stone castle with a tower and a ruined wall.

Dundrum Castle

9.4/10 (10 reviews)

Dundrum Castle is just one of the places to see in Dundrum, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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A coastal landscape with mountains, a golf course, and a beach.

Royal County Down Golf Course

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Newcastle at Royal County Down Golf Course. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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A wooden bridge with stone walls on either side, surrounded by lush green trees.

Tollymore Forest Park

9.2/10 (43 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tollymore Forest Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Ballywillwill Pond

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballywillwill Pond during your travels in Clonvaraghan.

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Castlewellan Forest Park

9.2/10 (26 reviews)

Home to the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland, Castlewellan Forest Park, with a picturesque backdrop of sea and mountains, is situated in County Down.

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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.

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Life Adventure Centre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Catch an event at Life Adventure Centre during your trip to Newcastle. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Lower Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lower Lake during your travels in Downpatrick. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballylough?

Ballylough is located in Annsborough. You'll find 87 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Ballylough?

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. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Ballylough. Other good options within a few miles include Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa and Dundrum Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ballylough?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Ballylough.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballylough, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Ballylough.

What can I see and do near Ballylough?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Castlewellan Forest Park, Tollymore Forest Park and Murlough National Nature Reserve. Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House and Newcastle Community Cinema are some favourites close by Ballylough. You can enjoy nature at Newcastle Beach, Ballywillwill Pond or Lower Lake.

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Our top choices for Ballylough hotels

1. Drumee Lodge

2. The Briers

3. Slieve Donard

4. Avoca Hotel

5. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

6. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

7. FFI Center at Annalong

8. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

9. Dundrum Inn

10. Drum Manor

11. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

12. Denvir's of Downpatrick

13. The Anchor Apartments

14. Avoca House

15. The Hikers House

16. The Musical Ceol Cottage 1-bedroom - Sleeps Four

17. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

18. Priest Bridge Cottage

19. Ballyginny Cottage

20. Central Apartment 3B

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Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

Haslem Hotel

La Mon Hotel And Country Club

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

Banoge House

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

FFI Center at Annalong

Other attractions near Ballylough

Dundrum Castle

Royal County Down Golf Course

Tollymore Forest Park

Ballywillwill Pond

Castlewellan Forest Park

Mourne Archery Centre

Life Adventure Centre

Lower Lake

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