Hillyard House Hotel

An Award Winning boutique hotel

3-5 Castle Avenue, Castlewellan, BT31 9DX Directions

   Open 24 Hours

Why Choose Us?

Wheelchair Accessible
Friendly Service
Good Value

Here at Hillyard House Hotel, we pride ourselves on our reputation

Business overview

A modern boutique hotel, restaurant and bar, located next to the stunning Castlewellan Forest Park in Co.Down, Northern Ireland

Beautifully framed within the historic market town of Castlewellan against the dramatic backdrop of the Mourne Mountains lies Hillyard House Hotel. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the popular seaside town of Newcastle, 50 minutes from Belfast, and under 2 hours from Dublin; Hillyard House is a 20-bedroom luxurious hotel with stylish individually designed guest rooms.

Unwind in a tranquil retreat, complete with thoughtful touches that truly matter. Be it a romantic escape or a golf getaway, our tastefully finished bedrooms provide a contemporary, cosy sanctuary. Many rooms boast superking-sized beds for added luxury. Each room caters to your comfort with individual coffee machines, air conditioning, and spacious bathrooms. Decorated with local photography, our rooms seamlessly connect you to the surrounding area and warmly welcoming you to our 'hidden gem’.

Escape & recharge with the hospitality you deserve. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful hotel break with us, dining on a special occasion or simply relaxing with at the bar, we hope you will leave feeling rested, spoiled & well treated by the ‘Hillyard Experience’.

In addition to Hillyard House, we also pleased to offer Hillyard Mews – our modern Self Catering Townhouses.Hillyard Mews offers modern, beautifully appointed 3 and 4 bedroom self-catering townhouses. Situated only steps from the entrance of Donard Park in Newcastle, these cosy retreats provide the perfect location for families and groups to explore all that Newcastle has to offer.

Boasting a high-quality modern finish, excellent facilities, stunning bathrooms, and handy off-street parking, Hillyard Mews provides a comfortable oasis for families and groups. Happily, pet friendly options available, so your four legged family members can enjoy the getaway too!

Photos

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Hillyard House Hotel is an award winning 20 bedroom boutique hotel with onsite 100 seater Yard Restaurant and Mrs Coleman's Bar
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Exterior of Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan
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Comfortable modern superior double guest rooms at Hillyard House Hotel in Castlewellan.
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Hillyard House Hotel staff celebrating winning Belfast Telegraph's Tourism and Hospitality Company of the Year Award 2024.
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Weekend Dining at the Yard Restaurant at Hillyard House Hotel Castlewellan
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Our onsite Yard Restaurant is open seven days a week serving delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests and the public alike
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Mrs Coleman's Bar at Hillyard House Hotel
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Delicious cocktails available seven days a week in Mrs Coleman's Bar
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Prices

Enjoy a Hillyard Dinner Bed & Breakfast Experience
From £179
Bed and Breakfast Double Rooms
From £109

Products & Services

Boutique Hotels

Family Rooms

Disabled Access Rooms

En Suite Rooms

Hotel Internet Access

Corporate Event Venues

Corporate Events

Conference Facilities and Services

Internet Access

Function Rooms and Banqueting

Hotel Bars

Hotel Meeting Rooms

Meeting Facilities

Online Booking

Party Venues

Self-Catering Hotels

Tea and Coffee Making Facilities

WiFi

Wedding Receptions

Cocktail Bar

Dog Friendly

Restaurant

Disabled Toilets

Disabled Access

Credentials

Awards

  • Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards: Fine Dining Restaurants 2024 - Winner

Reviews

Lovely boutique style hotel ,Great boutique style hotel

5
Great stay at this lovely hotel. Food lovely service great staff very friendly and a lovely spot just beside gates of Castlewellan park . Great value too in the bed breakfast and dinner option . We will be back 🙂,Really lovely overnight stay at this cosy hotel . Lovely food service and friendly staff . Great value for money too as we had the dinner bed and breakfast package . We will be back for sure 🙂
06 Sep 2024
Thank you Ruth for your wonderful review - we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our dinner bed & breakfast package and appreciate your support. We look forward to seeing you again soon
06 Sep 2024
Thank you Ruth for your wonderful review - we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our dinner bed & breakfast package and appreciate your support. We look forward to seeing you again soon
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Superb stay!!!

5
Lovely boutique hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful in all regards. Service is excellent throughout. Restaurant food quality and portion size are very good. Certainly offers make the overnight stay good value for money.
06 Sep 2024
Thank you so much Bernadette for your lovely review. It’s great hear that you enjoyed your overnight stay and dining in the Yard Restaurant. We really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon
06 Sep 2024
Thank you so much Bernadette for your lovely review. It’s great hear that you enjoyed your overnight stay and dining in the Yard Restaurant. We really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon
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Home away from Home

5
Our stay at Hillyard House in Castlewellan was exceptional. The location is stunning, with Castlewellan Forest Park nearby, offering serene walking trails, Castlewellan Castle, and the Peace Maze. The Mourne Mountains are also close for breathtaking hikes. The food was amazing, showcasing local flavors that enhanced our experience. The staff were incredibly attentive, making us feel genuinely welcome. Special mention to Grainne, our bartender and waitress, for her outstanding service. The entire team makes this place truly special. Having stayed here twice, we can confidently say we’ll be back again soon—Hillyard House feels like a home away from home, surrounded by some of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful attractions.
21 Aug 2024
Thank you Max for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Hillyard experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hillyard House Hotel soon
21 Aug 2024
Thank you Max for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Hillyard experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hillyard House Hotel soon
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First class

5
Excellent friendly staff
20 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Sandy for your support, it is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you again soon
20 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Sandy for your support, it is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you again soon
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Disappointing

3
On arrival was told room. Arrived in room appeared bright and clean on the scatter cushions there was dried in blood which I understand can be oversight..
Dinner looked really nice ended up sick all night after eating it..
Breakfast next morning the we opted for the cooked breakfast tasted like fish couldn't eat it
The chef who was working was in the bar night before with his mum wr overheard him say maybe he placed wrong oil in pans
But wouldn't recommend at all disappointed after reading all the reviews and the awards it got 🙄
21 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review Karla. Please could you contact our reception team and ask to speak with our General Manager. You can reach us on 028 4377 1010
21 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review Karla. Please could you contact our reception team and ask to speak with our General Manager. You can reach us on 028 4377 1010
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