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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

3.325.294 ₫

3.990.353 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 hot tub, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

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

2.294.194 ₫

2.753.033 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 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.

3. Avoca Hotel

7.2 km from Ballylough

Michaela

4.446.614 ₫

5.335.936 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

6.3 km from Ballylough

Brad

5.499.173 ₫

6.599.007 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 harbor with boats docked, a building with a sign, and mountains in the background.

5. FFI Center at Annalong

18.1 km from Ballylough

Deborah

3.093.296 ₫

4.571.204 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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 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.

6. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

5.7 km from Ballylough

Denis

5.155.494 ₫

6.186.593 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

5 km from Ballylough

Bernard

5.475.135 ₫

6.570.162 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Dundrum Inn

4.4 km from Ballylough

nick

3.067.519 ₫

3.681.023 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 bar with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a bartender.

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

9. Denvir's of Downpatrick

14.1 km from Ballylough

Robert

3.336.538 ₫

4.003.845 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 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.

10. Drum Manor

19.5 km from Ballylough

Euphemia

4.124.395 ₫

4.124.395 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A marshmallow on a stick over a campfire.

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

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

11. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

13.7 km from Ballylough

Lara

3.347.352 ₫

4.016.823 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window providing natural light.

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.

12. The Anchor Apartments

19.7 km from Ballylough

Jean Claude

5.012.171 ₫

6.014.743 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 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.

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

7 km from Ballylough

Nicola

3.019.974 ₫

4.311.368 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a television mounted 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 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 a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

14. Avoca House

7.3 km from Ballylough

3.608.846 ₫

4.330.615 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

15 km from Ballylough

15.311.817 ₫

25.248.172 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

16. Sliabh Amharc

15.1 km from Ballylough

17.032.033 ₫

20.438.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

17. Priest Bridge Cottage

6.1 km from Ballylough

Mary

4.962.163 ₫

8.704.193 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 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.

18. Ballyginny Cottage

3.5 km from Ballylough

Cora

4.990.518 ₫

8.738.219 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a large window, a washing machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A kitchen with a dining area, a clock, and a view of a garden.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with yellow chairs.

19. Central Apartment 3B

6.9 km from Ballylough

5.986.101 ₫

7.870.720 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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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 1,003 reviews	View
FFI Center at Annalong	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great!"

Haslem Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all around. Top marks!"

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."

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."

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? Visit 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. Visit 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. Visit 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)

Explore the great outdoors at Castlewellan Forest Park, a lovely green space in Castlewellan. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Mourne Archery Centre

You can take time to visit Mourne Archery Centre during your travels to Castlewellan. Visit 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. Visit 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.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ballylough?

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

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Ballylough.

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 favourites 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. Dundrum Inn

9. Denvir's of Downpatrick

10. Drum Manor

11. Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods

12. The Anchor Apartments

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

14. Avoca House

15. Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence

16. Sliabh Amharc

17. Priest Bridge Cottage

18. Ballyginny Cottage

19. Central Apartment 3B

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Top Ballylough Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Haslem Hotel

Second Nature Belfast

Canal Court Hotel

Kilmorey Arms Hotel

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

La Mon Hotel And Country Club

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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