Castlewellan
Places to stay in Castlewellan, County Down
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Castlewellan is a town in County Down in the south-eastern part of Northern Ireland. It sits at the base of the Mourne Mountains and is known for its tree-lined streets and the walled Castlewellan Forest Park, which contains a lake and woodland walks.
Where to stay in Castlewellan(1)
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Hillyard House Hotel is the main accommodation option in Castlewellan town itself.
Hillyard House Hotel
1-5 Castle Avenue, Castlewellan
Hillyard House Hotel
Castle Avenue, Castlewellan
from £79/night
Oran Beag House
3 Morrows Hill, Maghera
Tollyrose Country House
15 Hilltown Road, Newcastle
8.8
The Briers Country House
Middle Tollymore Road, Newcastle
from £69/night
8.3
Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa
Castlewellan Road, Newcastle
from £129/night
8.5
Enniskeen Country House Hotel
Bryansford Road, Newcastle
from £95/night
8.3
Golf Links House
Dundrum Road, Newcastle shoreline
from £95/night
Things to Do in Castlewellan
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Castlewellan Forest Park is the principal attraction, offering a walled demesne with a lake, woodland paths and open grounds suitable for walking.
Where to Eat in Castlewellan(3)
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Roots Cafe serves food and drink in a relaxed setting. Kona Coffee and Rafiki's TreeHouse provide alternative places to eat in the town.
Attractions Near Castlewellan
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2 mi
Tollymore Forest Park
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Murlough National Nature Reserve
Dundrum · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Newcastle Beach
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Coco's Adventure Playground Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.2
Newcastle Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Mountpanther's Pumpkin Patch
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Butterfly House and Seaforde Gardens
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.5
8 mi
Tyrella Beach
Downpatrick · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Castlewellan
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Castlewellan Forest Park Caravan Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Tollymore Forest Park Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Sunnyholme Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Murlough Cottage Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Windsor Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £18/night
Woodcroft Park
⭐ 4.8
Bonny's Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Meelmore Lodge
⭐ 4.4 · from £12/night
Common questions about Castlewellan
Where can I stay in Castlewellan?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Castlewellan.
Where can I eat in Castlewellan?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Castlewellan.
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