"Lovely setting and beautiful gardens. Cleanliness of our room a notch below our standards ie carpet in our room not vacuumed, long hairs on the bedding. "
"Just a lovely spot, 5 minutes driving from town and the shore in Newcastle, 15 or so to some great hiking trails. Grounds are very nice and there’s a gentle climb down to the river, a beautiful spot on the patio to sit out for a drink or morning coffee — and the breakfast was excellent as well (I had to go for the Ulster Fry (similar to the Full English) both mornings. Wish we could have stayed longer, but hope to go back. Seems to be a holiday spot for the Irish and those from the UK, not...
"The only B&B that had room temperature regulation. The room was huge, so was the bed. The staff is way friendlier and helpful than in most places we've been to."
"It was such a peaceful stay. The staff were really helpful. Our room was great, really spacious and the bed was comfy. We sat in the lounge and it was so relaxing watching the birds..such a wonderful place."
"The cottage was located in a beautiful area. I did not like after booking it and paying in full that the owner demanded more money.
Thankfully some locals helped us out."
"A truly wonderful find! Quiet, convenient, clean well appointed cottage, with attentive, friendly hosts. Good parking, near enough (by car) to the Mourne Mountains, Murlough, Tyrella and Ballykinler beaches and Newcastle. About a 45 min drive from Belfast. A great haven for peaceful outdoor pursuits or just getting away from it all. Will happily stay again! "
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Home to the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland, Castlewellan Forest Park, with a picturesque backdrop of sea and mountains, is situated in the small village of Castlewellan, County Down. In possession of what is widely regarded as one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Europe, one that attracts significant attention from around the world. The Arboretum features giant sequoias, Japanese maples and conifers, and many other specimens from as far afield as Chile, Australia and China in its walled garden.
Ballyward Lake is located in Castlewellan. You'll find 18 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 Drumee Lodge and Enniskeen Country House Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Ballyward Lake?
Expedia has 18 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.
