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Hillyard House Hotel

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  • Three Star Quality Assurance
Three Star Quality Assurance
1-5 Castle Avenue, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9DX
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About

Slow down and savour the time to rest and relax at our award winning modern Boutique Hotel. Lose yourself in the cosy comfort of one of the 20 ensuite guest rooms available at Hillyard House. Curl up on the luxury Super King bed while the room fills with the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee flowing from the LOR coffee machine. Recently refurbished in tasteful modern decor, each of our guestrooms have been designed to offer you the highest level of comfort as you rest, relax and recharge in style.   

Each room boasts contemporary open-plan furnishings, featuring a dressing table, stool, mirror, storage area for hanging clothes, and table with chairs. TVs, individual LOR coffee machines, air conditioning, and spacious bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay in every room. All rooms are key card operated and include complimentary spring water. A hairdryer is also provided, while an iron and ironing board are available upon request.

All rooms are thoughtfully designed with a contemporary theme, featuring local photography to introduce our guests to the surrounding area. Each guest room boasts a unique shape and size, paying homage to the original building's design and contributing to its distinctive, 'quirky' layout.

Hillyard House Hotel are proud winners of the Tourism & Hospitality Company of the Year in the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2024. We are also committed to operating sustainably and were awarded the internationally acclaimed Silver Green Tourism accreditation in January 2024. Why not come and find out for yourself what the Hillyard Experience is all about?

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • 18 holes

Catering

  • Bar
  • Café On Site
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Catering service
  • Half board supplement (£)
  • Licensed
  • Local Produce
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Serve afternoon tea
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Child seat available
  • Children's Menu Available
  • Cot & Highchair Available
  • Highchairs Available

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Air-conditioning throughout
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Cater for Corporate events
  • Cater for females
  • Cater for individuals
  • Cater for males
  • Cater for school groups
  • Central heating throughout
  • Chef
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Exclusive hire of restaurant
  • Gift vouchers
  • Groups accepted
  • Groups catered for
  • Hairdryers
  • Latest arrival time (24 hr clock)
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Linen available free of charge
  • Linen provided
  • Live music
  • Lost property
  • Night porter
  • Private rooms
  • Real log/coal fires
  • Regular evening entertainment
  • Showers
  • Showers on site
  • Toilets
  • Towels available
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course - Close to many golf courses in the area
  • Cycle hire
  • Television in lounge/TV room
  • Water sports facilities
  • Wifi

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted
  • Daily rates available
  • Midweek breaks
  • Monthly rates available
  • Short breaks available
  • Special group rates
  • Weekend breaks

Provider Preferences

  • Country house
  • Family Room on request
  • In Market Town
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Unique venue

Room / Unit Features

  • Central heating in all units
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Ironing facilities in all units
  • Non smoking rooms available
  • Sleeps 2
  • Sleeps 4
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • TV
  • TV In Bedrooms

Specialist Features

  • Activity breaks
  • Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
  • Disabled access rooms
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

Travel & Trade

  • Commission/net rates apply

Special Offers

  • Afternoon Tea, Hillyard House

    Monday - Saturday from 1pm - 4pm.  Minimum 2 peple per booking.

    £25pp or £30pp with Prosecco. 

    Book Now

    Or phone 028 4377 1010

    Food & Drink Offers - redeem this special offer immediately

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  • Festive Bed and Breakfast

    Escape the Christmas shopping madness and enjoy award winning hospitality at Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan, County Down this Festive Season. Bed and Breakfast available from just £109 per room per night total (includes our legendary cooked to order breakfasts!)

    Located right next to the stunning Castlewellan Forest Park and framed by the backdrop of the magnificent Mourne Mountains, there has never been a better time to enjoy a Hillyard experience and create new, lasting memories.

    Take advantage of our unbeatable Bed and Breakfast offer – available until 30th December, enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in a beautifully appointed double ensuite room and wake up to our legendary cooked to order breakfasts for two – all from just £109 per room total!

    Whether you’re exploring the beautiful Mourne Mountains, taking time out from Christmas shopping, looking for a charming walk around the picturesque Castlewellan Lake, or simply unwind and enjoy a romantic break in our charming boutique hotel, we’ve got the perfect getaway waiting for you!

    Make your summer unforgettable!

    Book now

    Or call us on +44 (0) 28 4377 1010

    Accommodation Offers - redeem this special offer between 21/11/2024 and 30/12/2024

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  • Festive Dining at Hillyard House

    Celebrate the magic of the Festive Season at The Yard Restaurant, Hillyard House Hotel, Castlewellan! 

    Our mouth-watering Festive Lunch and Dinner Menus are available from 22 November to 24 December, offering delicious seasonal dishes alongside your favourite Hillyard classics. Whether it's a cosy family meal, a festive catch-up with friends, or a holiday celebration, we have something for everyone. View our menus online and secure your table today:


    Book online 
     

    Or call us on 028 4377 1010

    Don’t delay—spaces fill up fast! Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable together. 

     

      

     

    Festive Offers - redeem this special offer between 21/11/2024 and 24/12/2024

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  • Festive Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Hillyard House

    Escape the holiday hustle and embrace the magic of Christmas at Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan, County Down!

    Our Festive Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Package includes a cosy overnight stay in a beautifully appointed double ensuite room, a delicious three-course dinner for two, and legendary cooked-to-order breakfasts—all starting from just £169 total per room per night.

    Come and experience award winning hospitality at Hillyard House Hotel. The hotel is a sparkling festive wonderland with stunning Christmas decorations to make your stay unforgettable. 

    This offer available from 22nd November to 22nd December 2024 and can be booked via our website or call us on +44 (0) 28 4377 1010

    Book now

    Accommodation Offers - redeem this special offer between 22/11/2024 and 22/12/2024

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  • Gift a Hillyard Gift Voucher this Christmas

    Gift a Hillyard Experience this Christmas! 

     Looking for the perfect present? Hillyard House Hotel Gift Vouchers are the ultimate choice this festive season.

    Redeemable for: -

    - Overnight stays at Hillyard House in Castlewellan or Hillyard Mews Self Catering in Newcastle, County Down

    - Dining at The Yard Restaurant

    - Drinks at the charming Mrs. Coleman’s Bar

    Give your loved onesthe perfect gift this Christmas: unforgettable moments, award-winning hospitality, and great times. 

    Purchase your vouchers here  

    or in person at Reception.

    Make this Christmas magical with the gift of Hillyard!

    Festive Offers - redeem this special offer between 21/11/2024 and 31/12/2024

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  • Festive Bed & Breakfast Offer

    From £109 per room per night

    Escape the Christmas shopping madness and enjoy award winning hospitality at Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan, County Down this Festive Season. Take advantage of our unbeatable Bed and Breakfast offer – available until 30th December, enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in a beautifully appointed double ensuite room and wake up to our legendary cooked to order breakfasts for two – all from just £109 per room total!

    Book Now

    Festive Offers - redeem this special offer between 26/11/2024 and 23/12/2024

    More offers like this - Festive Offers

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Open New Year

* Hillyard House Hotel (accommodation and restaurant / bar) is open seven days a week, apart from Christmas Day when we close to allow our awesome team to enjoy some well deserved family time.

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