Blog (Accommodation) - Visit Mourne Mountains

The Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough offers an unforgettable backdrop for your next holiday. Whether you are a couple searching for a romantic getaway, a family looking for some valued quality time together, or adventure seekers wanting to be engulfed in nature, there's something suited for everyone.

Mourne Gullion Strangford is the perfect place for your camping, glamping or caravanning holiday. Accomodation ranges from luxury glamping spots, camp sites or places to park up the motorhome for the night after a long days sight seeing. With so many beautiful places to choose from, you're sure to make some lasting memories here!

If you like the idea of camping, connecting to nature, being outdoors, enjoying wildlife and spending quality time together, but sleeping in a tent is just not your cup of tea, then immerse yourself in an authentic glamping experience at one of our picturesque sites within the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.

The saying “every day brings something different” was very true last week, as we teamed up with Newry, Mourne & Down District Council for a familiarisation trip to explore some of our local attractions and experiences.

Summer has ended and Autumn is drifting away, so a quiet stay in a cosy cottage in the UNESCO Global Geopark of Mourne Gullion Strangford, set in Counties Down and Armagh, Northern Ireland, should be on your itinerary this Winter.

Killeavy Castle Is Named Hotel of the Year  

The four star, Killeavy Castle Estate, nestled in the heart of County Armagh has been named AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards 2023. 

Following an AA Awards secret inspection to Killeavy Castle Estate, the venue has just been named an AA four-star hotel in recognition of the exemplary offering at the Estate. Following its first AA inspection, the restaurant has been awarded two AA rosettes for ‘Culinary Excellence’, further acknowledging the quality of Killeavy Castle Estate’s food and drink offering.

Officially unveiled by the owners of Killeavy Castle Estate, Sydney-based businessman Mick Boyle and his wife Robin, Killeavy Castle Estate has just launched an Estate Farm Store and Estate Gardens following a further £500,000 investment. 

The fresh daffodils and colourful crocuses are finally flowering, the tiny lambs are frolicking in our fields and it’s beginning to feel a lot more like Spring is finally in the air. With the impending Spring and longer days, my mind turns to the wonderful celebrations that involve bringing people together to enjoy fabulous food, good company and making great memories.

Following the government announcement restrictions are starting to ease.  The regulations for the easing of restrictions from 23 and 30 April 2021 have now been published and 24 May 2021 was announced for the reopening of other accommodation and the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. If you're planning your next staycation or thinking of coming to Visit Mourne for a great day out, here are some suggestions on what's open.