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

A cozy wooden cabin with a herringbone floor, a dark blue sofa, a yellow armchair, and a small table.

1. Drumee Lodge

6 mi from Ballyward Lake

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 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.

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

2. The Briers

6.6 mi from Ballyward Lake

Ronda

£80

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 cozy restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a vintage lamp.

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

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

3. Avoca Hotel

7.9 mi from Ballyward Lake

Michaela

£150

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

8.5 mi from Ballyward Lake

David

£85

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

6.9 mi from Ballyward Lake

Brian

£167

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a glass door, and a small porch with potted plants.

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

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

6. Drum Manor

10.9 mi from Ballyward Lake

Euphemia

£110

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A building with a classical architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved driveway leading to a covered outdoor seating area.

A room with a chandelier, patterned wallpaper, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with a sofa, armchairs, a table, and a chair. There are curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with leather seating, a patterned floor, and a bar stocked with bottles.

7. Belmont House Hotel

9.9 mi from Ballyward Lake

Elizabeth

£145

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 restaurant interior with wooden paneling, striped chairs, hanging ferns, and a round table set for dining.

8. Slieve Donard

7.8 mi from Ballyward Lake

Christopher

£195

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A two-story house with a conservatory and a brick extension.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, striped chairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A courtyard with a brick house, a covered seating area, and a garden with flowers.

9. Lisnacurran Country House

11.7 mi from Ballyward Lake

Denisa

£110

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

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.

10. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

7 mi from Ballyward Lake

Bernard

£193

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A row of white buildings with green doors, a well-maintained lawn, and a wooden fence.

A modern two-story building with a white facade and stone accents, featuring a covered entrance and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white vanity, and a walk-in shower.

A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.

11. Homestead Hillsborough Guest Rooms

12.2 mi from Ballyward Lake

IAN

£96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Dundrum Inn

8.4 mi from Ballyward Lake

nick

£119

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

A modern bedroom with a skylight, two beds, a blue chair, and a wooden headboard.

An outdoor dining area with a canopy, picnic tables, and string lights.

A hallway with teal walls, a wooden floor, and a SureSan sanitizer dispenser.

13. Rostrevor Mountain Lodge

11.2 mi from Ballyward Lake

Samantha

£127

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A marshmallow on a stick over a campfire.

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

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

14. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

12.1 mi from Ballyward Lake

Lara

£116

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, a view of a building with windows, and a brick floor.

A building with a sign 'ANNYVILLE' and a covered entrance.

A kitchen with a sink, faucet, and a framed sign that says "eat drink and be happy." There are plates on a shelf above and a cutting board on the counter.

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

15. The Bannville Hotel

12.1 mi from Ballyward Lake

Sophia

£131

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a small seating area.

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

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

8.5 mi from Ballyward Lake

Nicola

£115

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

17. Avoca House

7.9 mi from Ballyward Lake

£162

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, oven, and tiled backsplash.

18. Priest Bridge Cottage

6.7 mi from Ballyward Lake

Mary

£253

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A rural landscape with a white house, green fields, and mountains 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.

19. Ballyginny Cottage

6.7 mi from Ballyward Lake

Cora

£244

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 modern kitchen with a large window, a washing machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

7.8 mi from Ballyward Lake

£214

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballyward Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drumee Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
The Briers	9.2 Wonderful 316 reviews	View
Avoca Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 203 reviews	View
Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Enniskeen Country House Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 146 reviews	View

Top Ballyward Lake 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."

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."

Clenaghans

10/10 Excellent

"My very favourite place to stay when visiting NI. A perfect home from home"

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 Ballyward Lake

Ballyroney Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyroney Lake during your travels in Banbridge. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Cloghskelt Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cloghskelt Lough during your travels in Banbridge. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Drumena Cashel

You can find out about the history of Newry with a visit to Drumena Cashel. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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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.

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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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Slieve Croob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Slieve Croob during your travels in Castlewellan. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

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Finnis Play Park

After visiting Finnis Play Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dromore. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Ballylough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballylough during your travels in Annsborough.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballyward Lake?

Ballyward Lake is located in Castlewellan. You'll find 22 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 Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa.

How many hotels will I find close to Ballyward Lake?

Expedia has 22 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.

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Our top choices for Ballyward Lake hotels

1. Drumee Lodge

2. The Briers

3. Avoca Hotel

4. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

5. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

6. Drum Manor

7. Belmont House Hotel

8. Slieve Donard

9. Lisnacurran Country House

10. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

11. Homestead Hillsborough Guest Rooms

12. Dundrum Inn

13. Rostrevor Mountain Lodge

14. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

15. The Bannville Hotel

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

17. Avoca House

18. Priest Bridge Cottage

19. Ballyginny Cottage

20. Central Apartment 3B

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Top Ballyward Lake Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

Haslem Hotel

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

Banoge House

Clenaghans

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

FFI Center at Annalong

Other attractions near Ballyward Lake

Ballyroney Lake

Cloghskelt Lough

Drumena Cashel

Legamanny Dolmen

Castlewellan Forest Park

Slieve Croob

Finnis Play Park

Ballylough

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