County Down is located in the southeast of Northern Ireland, with Antrim and Armagh as its neighbours.
Down is immortalised by William Perch French in “The Mountains of Mourne”. Saint Patrick arrived in the area in A.D. 432 and later died in Downpatrick, where the saint is buried. County Down is also referred to as the Bronte County as Patrick Bronte, the father of Emily, Charlotte and Anne Bronte, was born in the Bann Valley.
The area has the Slieve Donard Mountain Range as well as the Mourne Mountains to add to the beauty of its landscape and the jewel in that crown must be Strangford Lough, much beloved of naturalists and boat enthusiasts alike. A more tranquil, though no less majestic landscape can be enjoyed in the grounds of Mount Stewart, home to one of Ireland’s best-known gardens.
In Newcastle the National Trust managed Murlough National Nature Reserve provides a beautiful backdrop for bird watching or walking. The county also boasts some fine forest parks such as Tollymore Forest Park in Newcastle and Castlewellan Forest Park in Castlewellan.
Newry is a busy shopping location in County Down and well worth a visit for a bit of retail therapy and a short hotel break.
The Ireland Hotels website features a number of Down hotels and guesthouses in the county. To book Hotel Breaks in Down use the accommodation search box on this page.
Hotels in Down
Burrendale Hotel Spa & Country Club
At the foot of the Mournes, the Burrendale is the ideal location for your family or golfing holiday, short break. The hotel comprises a Country Club, Health & Beauty Clinic, à la carte Vine Restaurant, bistro style Cottage Kitchen Restaurant, Cottage Bar and excellent banqueting / conference facilities. In close proximity are 15 golf courses including Royal County Down, golden beaches, nature walks, forest parks and pony trekking. Superb hospitality awaits you.
Canal Court Hotel
This fabulous 4 star hotel is located in the heart of Newry City. The perfect location for a special break. With 112 beautiful bedrooms and suites and an extensive leisure complex, it is the ideal location to relax and unwind. Enjoy the shopping opportunities or visit the wealth of visitor and tourist attractions this city has to offer. Great weekend and midweek breaks available and guests can book online for all packages. This wonderful hotel has won many awards including Best Customer Service for 2 consecutive years, Eat Safe Award and NITB Hotel of the Year award twice also.
Glassdrumman Lodge
Log fires, beautiful gardens, sea views, mountain views, our own fishing lake, award-winning food.
