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

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

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

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

1. Drumee Lodge

2.8 km from Ballylough

Steve

₩171,714

₩206,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 rural landscape with two houses, a grassy field, and mountains in the background.

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

2. The Briers

4.9 km from Ballylough

Ronda

₩118,469

₩142,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A cozy room with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

3. Avoca Hotel

7.2 km from Ballylough

Michaela

₩229,617

₩275,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

A restaurant interior with wooden paneling, striped chairs, hanging ferns, and a round table set for dining.

4. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

6.3 km from Ballylough

Brad

₩271,945

₩326,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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

5. FFI Center at Annalong

18.1 km from Ballylough

Deborah

₩159,733

₩236,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

6. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

5.7 km from Ballylough

Denis

₩266,222

₩319,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

5 km from Ballylough

Bernard

₩282,728

₩339,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

8. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

7 km from Ballylough

David

₩168,217

₩168,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

9. Dundrum Inn

4.4 km from Ballylough

nick

₩131,785

₩158,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

10. Drum Manor

19.5 km from Ballylough

Euphemia

₩212,978

₩212,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with wooden furniture and a brick wall.

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and barrels.

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.

11. Denvir's of Downpatrick

14.1 km from Ballylough

Robert

₩172,293

₩206,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

12. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

13.7 km from Ballylough

Lara

₩179,700

₩215,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 kitchen with grey cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

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

13. The Anchor Apartments

19.7 km from Ballylough

Jean Claude

₩258,821

₩310,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A room with a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

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.

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

14. Avoca House

7.3 km from Ballylough

₩186,356

₩223,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bottles of alcohol, and glasses.

15. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

15 km from Ballylough

₩790,680

₩1,303,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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.

16. Priest Bridge Cottage

6.1 km from Ballylough

Mary

₩256,239

₩449,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by dark chairs. A potted plant is on the table, and there are kitchen cabinets and appliances in the background.

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

7 km from Ballylough

Nicola

₩155,947

₩222,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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.

18. Ballyginny Cottage

3.5 km from Ballylough

Cora

₩257,703

₩451,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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.

19. Central Apartment 3B

6.9 km from Ballylough

₩309,114

₩406,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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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 317 reviews	View
Avoca Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
FFI Center at Annalong	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

Second Nature Belfast

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Studio room was perfect. Very modern. Breakfast was lovely. Staff v helpful"

Canal Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Was really lovely and would stay again. Staff were helpful & the hotel is close to the centre so very easy to go out & about"

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay and excellent staff."

Leonardo Hotel Belfast

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and spacious,"

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, cozy beds, fantastic breakfast & staff."

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"

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!"

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."

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? Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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. Check out 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 hotel to stay close to Ballylough?

Slieve Donard is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 are there near Ballylough?

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

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Ballylough.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ballylough?

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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 favorites 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. Avoca Hotel

4. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

5. FFI Center at Annalong

6. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

8. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

9. Dundrum Inn

10. Drum Manor

11. Denvir's of Downpatrick

12. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

13. The Anchor Apartments

14. Avoca House

15. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

16. Priest Bridge Cottage

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

18. Ballyginny Cottage

19. Central Apartment 3B

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Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

Second Nature Belfast

Canal Court Hotel

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Belfast

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

La Mon Hotel And Country Club

Banoge House

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

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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