Hillyard House Hotel - Castlewellan
54.258828, -5.943672Overview
Boutique hotel at the entrance to Castlewellan Forest Park with award-winning restaurant The Yard
Dining
Hillyard House Hotel houses the award-winning restaurant The Yard, which features a unique Himalayan salt meat aging chamber for dry-aged meats. The restaurant offers diverse menus including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, and serves lunch, dinner, and high tea. Guests can also enjoy after-hours cocktail services and a wine list that includes New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Rooms
Hillyard House Castlewellan offers family rooms that accommodate two adults and two children, with private bathrooms and air conditioning. Select rooms provide views of the Mourne Mountains, and the hotel has disability access rooms with features like raised toilets and grab rails. The decor includes king-sized beds, walk-in showers, and heated towel rails.
Location & Activities
Hillyard House Hotel Castlewellan sits at the mouth of Castlewellan Forest Park, a 12-minute walk from Castlewellan Castle and 10 minutes from Newcastle Beach. The hotel offers onsite bike rental and adventure packages, plus organized walking tours and bike tours. Nearby attractions include Tollymore Forest Park and the Peace Maze within the forest park.
Family-Friendly Offerings
Families staying at Hillyard House have access to family rooms and kids' meals at the restaurant. The hotel provides evening entertainment including live music and themed dinner nights. Children can enjoy activities at the nearby forest park, and the hotel has a minimarket on site for convenience.
Services & Convenience
The hotel offers services such as daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry, along with luggage storage and private check-in/check-out. Hillyard House has a coffee house on site, a bar with a mezzanine seating area, and meeting/banquet facilities. Security features include CCTV, fire extinguishers, and 24-hour security, with free public parking nearby.
- Award-Winning Dining: Restaurant The Yard with Himalayan salt meat chamber
- Family Rooms: Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children with mountain views
- Location: Steps from Castlewellan Forest Park and Peace Maze
- Outdoor Activities: Onsite bike rental, walking tours, and adventure packages
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilets
- Evening Entertainment: Live music and themed dinner nights
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Street view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hillyard House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 151 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 35.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | George Best Belfast City, BHD |
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