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

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

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

NT$4,070

NT$4,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A hot tub, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

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

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

NT$2,808

NT$3,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

NT$5,442

NT$6,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spa area with a hot tub and a view of a vineyard and mountains.

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

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.

4. Slieve Donard

6.3 km from Ballylough

Christopher

NT$6,836

NT$8,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

5. FFI Center at Annalong

18.1 km from Ballylough

Deborah

NT$3,786

NT$5,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 hotel reception area with a black counter, two lamps, a vase with flowers, a framed picture, and a certificate of excellence on the counter.

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

Brian

NT$6,310

NT$7,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A cozy room with a round table, a bench, a large mirror, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

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.

7. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

7 km from Ballylough

David

NT$3,987

NT$3,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

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

A lobby with a central bar area, stone pillars, wicker furniture, and a skylight.

An outdoor patio with brick arches, a gazebo, and tables with chairs.

8. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

5 km from Ballylough

Bernard

NT$6,701

NT$8,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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

9. Dundrum Inn

4.4 km from Ballylough

nick

NT$4,070

NT$4,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bar area with wooden furniture and a brick wall.

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

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.

10. Denvir's of Downpatrick

14.1 km from Ballylough

Robert

NT$4,375

NT$5,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 spacious foyer with a grand staircase, a wooden console table with lamps, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A room with a large window, a piano, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

11. Drum Manor

19.5 km from Ballylough

Euphemia

NT$5,048

NT$5,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A series of dome-shaped cabins with outdoor seating areas, a gazebo, and a well-maintained lawn.

A rural setting with a stone building and four green cylindrical structures with glass walls, each with outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a bed, blue pillows, and a dark blanket.

A cozy room with a sofa, a small table, and a furry chair.

12. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

13.7 km from Ballylough

Lara

NT$4,259

NT$5,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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 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.

13. The Anchor Apartments

19.7 km from Ballylough

Jean Claude

NT$6,134

NT$7,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, a shower area, and a red door.

14. Avoca House

7.3 km from Ballylough

NT$5,679

NT$6,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a round coffee table, and a large rug.

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".

15. The Hikers House

6.7 km from Ballylough

NT$7,992

NT$9,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

16. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

15 km from Ballylough

NT$18,740

NT$30,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 stone building with a wooden door, a picnic table, and a red gas cylinder.

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.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a small seating area.

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

7 km from Ballylough

Nicola

NT$3,696

NT$5,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a wooden bench, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a window with curtains.

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

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

18. Sliabh Amharc

15.1 km from Ballylough

NT$20,845

NT$25,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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 modern kitchen with a microwave, oven, and tiled backsplash.

19. Priest Bridge Cottage

6.1 km from Ballylough

Mary

NT$6,073

NT$10,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A bedroom with a bed, a painting, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a door.

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

A spacious kitchen with a washing machine, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through the door.

20. Ballyginny Cottage

3.5 km from Ballylough

Cora

NT$6,108

NT$10,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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 316 reviews	View
Avoca Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 203 reviews	View
Slieve Donard	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
FFI Center at Annalong	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

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!"

Slieve Donard

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay, staff were lovely but the only thing was that our bath had a layer of scum around it and the bathroom door paint was peeling off."

Haslem Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was great. Staff were very helpful. Be aware though that the parking is under the hotel so head fo for that and you can't go wrong."

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast clean room and very helpful staff"

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."

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay-a charming older style hotel with lots of character. The property was clean and very well maintained. Beautiful grounds and setting in the hills overlooking Newcastle-yet convenient to most everything. And the staff were super friendly and helpful. The restaurant served wonderful comfort food at a very good value. We will definitely return on a future visit."

FFI Center at Annalong

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet and peaceful. Was nice to walk to dinner and to get some groceries."

Ivanhoe Hotel

8/10 Good

"The only thing I would mention is mugs would be better than cups in the bedroom, sadly I arrived late and left early so didn't really get chance to enjoy what looks like a lovely hotel"

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. Slieve Donard

5. FFI Center at Annalong

6. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

7. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

8. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

9. Dundrum Inn

10. Denvir's of Downpatrick

11. Drum Manor

12. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

13. The Anchor Apartments

14. Avoca House

15. The Hikers House

16. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

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

18. Sliabh Amharc

19. Priest Bridge Cottage

20. Ballyginny Cottage

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Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

La Mon Hotel And Country Club

Slieve Donard

Haslem Hotel

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

Banoge House

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

FFI Center at Annalong

Ivanhoe Hotel

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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