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

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

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

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

1. Drumee Lodge

2.8 km from Ballylough

Steve

₩171,203

₩205,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

2. The Briers

4.9 km from Ballylough

Ronda

₩118,117

₩141,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

3. Avoca Hotel

7.2 km from Ballylough

Michaela

₩228,935

₩274,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

4. Drum Manor

19.5 km from Ballylough

Michael

₩221,193

₩221,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A large, historic building with a prominent tower and multiple wings. It features a grand entrance with steps and potted plants.

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

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

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

5. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

6.3 km from Ballylough

Kyle

₩290,501

₩348,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A large, multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by smaller structures.

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

7 km from Ballylough

David

₩167,718

₩167,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A stone fireplace with a fire, flanked by two green armchairs with patterned cushions, and a dark sofa with a floral-patterned ottoman.

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

5 km from Ballylough

Ashley

₩281,889

₩338,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A bar area with wooden furniture and a brick wall.

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and barrels.

8. Denvir's of Downpatrick

14.1 km from Ballylough

Robert

₩171,783

₩206,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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 hallway with patterned wallpaper, a framed artwork, and a wooden door.

9. Dundrum Inn

4.4 km from Ballylough

nick

₩144,661

₩173,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

10. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

13.7 km from Ballylough

Lara

₩238,889

₩286,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A coastal area with boats docked at a pier, rocky shore, and industrial buildings in the background.

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

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.

11. The Anchor Apartments

19.7 km from Ballylough

Jean Claude

₩258,053

₩309,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, a sofa, and a radiator.

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.

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.

12. Avoca House

7.3 km from Ballylough

₩185,802

₩222,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

13. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

15 km from Ballylough

₩788,333

₩1,299,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A wooden gate leading to a black door with a small porch area, surrounded by a brick wall and wooden fence.

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

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

14. The Hikers House

6.7 km from Ballylough

₩318,518

₩382,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern kitchen with a central island, a microwave, a toaster, and a stove. There are two skylights above the island.

A two-story house with a red door, stone facade, and a grey roof.

A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in stove, and a window with curtains.

15. Sliabh Amharc

15.1 km from Ballylough

₩876,899

₩1,052,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

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.

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

7 km from Ballylough

Nicola

₩155,484

₩221,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

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

17. Priest Bridge Cottage

6.1 km from Ballylough

Mary

₩255,478

₩448,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

18. Ballyginny Cottage

3.5 km from Ballylough

Cora

₩256,938

₩449,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

₩308,196

₩405,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A white building with a black roof, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a fenced area with grazing cattle.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, wooden flooring, and stainless steel appliances.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table with a vase, a window with a view, and a mirror.

A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a guitar wall art.

20. Lough Island Reavy Cottage

7.9 km from Ballylough

₩636,240

₩763,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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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 322 reviews	View
Avoca Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
Drum Manor	10.0 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

Second Nature Belfast

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Central location. Very friendly reception staff on arrival. Large (for city centre), smart modern room with small kitchen area and dining table. Modern bathroom with good shower. Our son really liked the loft style bed. Able to connect phone to TV in room which was very useful. Able to control temperature in room so had a good night's sleep. Nice bar downstairs with evening entertainment. Good breakfast with full cooked and continental option."

Canal Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a lovely surprise the canal court hotel was. It was our first time there. Beautiful reception area, bar great and amazing decorated, food amazing, staff amazing. The room was massive and the bed. Kettle and cookies. All over we'll be back soon. Thankyou Karen"

Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

8/10 Good

"Not much to complain about here. Just returned from 3 night stay. Our only complaint is the room was very dark . One side of the room had no lights at all and a lamp would have made such a difference. Breakfast had everything you could ask for and staff very helpful. Rooms are warm and cosy and very clean"

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staff were lovely and helpful, we had a lovely meal in the river room which was turkey and ham so delicious. Breakfast was great and plenty of choice. Our room was excellent a standard twin with two big double beds, the room was super clean. The fridge was great to keep drinks cool. The staff work so hard and are a credit to the hotel. Really enjoyed our stay. The reception was a lovely smell when you arrive. The only thing which was disappointing was the horrendous smell in the ladies toilets in the lobby. X"

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really recommend kilmorey arms staff so helpful . This is the second time I have stayed here and my room this time was even better than last time. It was lovely to see a big walk in shower. Breakfast was really nice and very attentive staff."

Avoca Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"As soon as we walked through the door, we knew we made the right choice. The restaurant/bar area was beautiful and cozy. The hotel staff was welcoming. Our room was nicely decorated, and the bay window view of the sea was gorgeous. I will stay at the Avoca any time that I return to Newcastle."

Dundrum Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding"

The Briers

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed before and we'll definitely be back. Such a lovely peaceful place, perfect for quiet getaways and close enough to Newcastle for the more active."

Banoge House

10/10 Excellent

"John was such a lovely host. Very friendly and makes the most delicious Irish breakfast for the morning!! A beautiful property and beautiful rooms. My husband and I loved our visit here!!"

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. Drum Manor

5. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

6. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

8. Denvir's of Downpatrick

9. Dundrum Inn

10. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

11. The Anchor Apartments

12. Avoca House

13. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

14. The Hikers House

15. Sliabh Amharc

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

17. Priest Bridge Cottage

18. Ballyginny Cottage

19. Central Apartment 3B

20. Lough Island Reavy Cottage

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Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

Second Nature Belfast

Canal Court Hotel

Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

Avoca Hotel

Dundrum Inn

The Briers

Banoge House

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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