9.2

910 reviews

The Briers Country House

The Briers Country House

39 Middle Tollymore Road, Castlewellan, BT33 0JJ, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Pet Friendly

Business center

Free wifi

Hot tub

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

The Briers Country House

Welcome to The Briers Country House, your cozy retreat nestled in the picturesque landscape of Castlewellan, where adventure meets relaxation! With a minimum price starting at just ÂŁ75 per night, you can dive headfirst into a delightful blend of comfort and charm. Located at 39 Middle Tollymore Road, this guest house is just 2.5mi away from the bustling city center, making it the perfect pitstop for explorers looking to soak in both the serene beauty and vibrant local life.

Guests rave about their experience at The Briers, with over 910 glowing reviews highlighting the delightful breakfast served each morning, perfect for fueling your day of exploration. Lounge in spacious, wheelchair-accessible rooms boasting stunning mountain views and unwind in the hot tub after a day filled with adventure. Whether you're traveling solo, with your family, or even with your furry friends (because yes, it’s pet friendly!), there’s something here for everyone.

The amenities are truly a cut above, withfree parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and even free kids' meals making your stay that much sweeter. Enjoy your evenings on the terrace or in the picturesque garden, where you can fire up the barbecue for a memorable meal under the stars. And if you need a spot to work or plan a gathering, the business center and meeting facilities are at your service for a small extra charge. Booking your stay at The Briers Country House is a step into a vacation filled with fun and unforgettable moments!

At The Briers Country House, adventure is right around the corner! Just steps away from the majestic Mourne Mountains and ancient forests, your days can be filled with exhilarating hikes, tranquil walks, or simply soaking up the stunning natural beauty of the area. As you explore the charming town of Castlewellan, take the opportunity to visit the enchanting Castlewellan Forest Park, which is a stone's throw away from your door. Whether you're climbing to breathtaking viewpoints or enjoying a leisurely picnic with your loved ones, this place is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts!

After a day of exploring, you’ll be welcomed back to your delightful accommodation, where cozy comforts await. Each beautifully designed room, from the Deluxe Mountain View options to the charming 3-Bedroom Cottage, is tailored to fit your needs and ensure a restful night. Imagine snuggling in a plush bed under soft linens, enjoying the staying power of nature's stunning views from your window. And don’t worry about those furry companions; they are welcome to join the fun at no extra cost! So pack your bags (and your pet’s too), and get ready to create amazing memories!

In the evenings, unwind on the terrace, sipping on a cool drink as the sunset paints the sky in hues of gold and pink. Feel the serenity of the picturesque garden as you fire up the barbecue for a culinary night under the stars, surrounded by twinkling lights and laughter. With complimentary Wi-Fi, staying connected during your vacation is a breeze. The Briers Country House isn’t just a place to lay your head; it’s where lasting adventures and cherished moments begin. Come discover your perfect getaway in this enchanting slice of paradise!

Closest airports

George Best Belfast City Airport

27.1mi

Belfast International Airport

32.2mi

Isle Of Man / Ronaldsway Airport

53mi

Dublin Airport

57.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Business center

Free wifi

Hot tub

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Barbecue

Bathtub

Free toiletries

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Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin, Mountain View

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room - 2 Twin, Garden View

2 Twin Beds

20 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room - 1 Double

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Cottage, 4 Bed, 3 Bedroom

1400 sqft

Spa tub

Kitchen

Balcony

Microwave

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Guests will have a special experience as this bungalow offers a hot tub and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this spacious bungalow also consists of 3 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave in the well-equipped kitchen. The bungalow also provides guests with a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with mountain views, this bungalow also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Standard Ensuite, Twin, Countryside View

1 Twin Bed

205 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Coffee machine

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DoubleOrTwin Room, Garden View

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

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x3

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DoubleOrTwin Room, Mountain View

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
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Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
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Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
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Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
Superior King Room in The Briers Country House
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Superior King Room in The Briers Country House

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x4

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King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House
King Room with Mountain View in The Briers Country House

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King Room, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

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Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House
Three-Bedroom Cottage in The Briers Country House

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Cottage, Multiple Beds, 3 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

1 King Size Bed

1400 sqft

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Deluxe Ensuite, Mountain View, Groundfloor

1 King Size Bed

260 sqft

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

9.2

910 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Nathan

10

February 2024

The host was super friendly very welcoming, bed was comfy, shower was great and it was a bonus to open the blinds and see some farm animals in the field next to it!

Wouldn’t fault the property for it however we struggled to get back to it from castlewellen as no taxis were available so we walked for an hour.

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Valerie

8.2

June 2024

The location /view It was very clean and had a comfortable bed

No biscuits/chocolate in the room to have with tea /coffee The room was quite small No cooked breakfast

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Nick

10

April 2024

The extraordinary attention to detail; the quality of the furnishings and friendlness / warmth of the welcome

The breakfast buffet's unfathomable 'egg cooking machine'!

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Joan

10

January 2025

The host Darren checked us in at reception .He was very pleasant,full of local knowledge .Arranged a taxi to and from our evening entertainment .He made a point while we were having breakfast to approach us and as if we had an enjoyable evening and ask if we got our return taxi back to the accommodation .The breakfast room is definitely well set up .A self-service continental breakfast,with all the mod cons to assist your every need .Loved this ! There is plenty of parking room ,lovely gardens to sit out and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside .I would highly recommend, The Briers and I certainly will be returning again in the spring for a longer stay .I rate them 10 out of 10 .Well done to Darren and his team .đź‘Ź

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Ross

10

September 2024

Blackout blinds are required for the bright summer evenings and mornings.

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Brianne

10

November 2024

The property was clean and comfortable. Our room had a large bathroom and felt like a home rather than a soulless hotel room. The grounds were large and surrounded by farms of sheep and horses. They had a lovely snug with self serve drinks for just €3 where we could relax. It was a short drive into town/to the beach, and the Tullamore Forest is right next door, which was a lovely walk with the dog. Best of all our puppy was welcome in all areas of the hotel and grounds, even in the breakfast room.

Everything was great. We didn’t see much of the staff at all but everywhere had very clear self service instructions, and phone numbers were visible everywhere should we need assistance.

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Evelyn

10

February 2024

Dog friendly hard to find but very accommodating The mini bar in Lounge was a treat and the breakfast first class

Nothing

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Mark

10

June 2024

Owner, Darren, pleasant and welcoming

Absolutely no complaints

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Sharon

10

October 2024

Beautiful house in quiet, picturesque setting. The hosts were very welcoming. Only a few minutes drive from town. Our room was tastefully decorated. Lovely bathroom with large shower. But the best thing was the little extra's, that I've only seen in top rated hotels...Water, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo & conditioner...a sleep pack containing eye mask & ear buds and a grooming kit containing nail file, cotton pads & ear buds. You wouldn't normally get these in a b&b. There was a fridge in reception containing additional water if you needed it for your room. Breakfast was help yourself continental style from 7-11am.. Fridge was stocked with various milk options, juices, cheese, meats & yogurts. There was a selection of cereals & breads, including gluten free & dairy free option. Fresh fruit, pancakes & pain au chocolate. There was also a great little egg boiling machine, various coffee & tea options. Perfect options for everyone

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Gordon

9.1

August 2024

We were very pleasantly surprised to find the lovely country home accommodation that is The Briers. It is a beautifully enlarged farmhouse down a short lane off Middle Tollymore Road in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains. Our bedroom was beautifully decorated and had a most comfortable bed. The scrupulously clean en-suite was most acceptable to my other half as it had a “telephone” type shower device (meant that she didn’t get her hair drenched when showering). The single mixer tap in the sink also means that folks of continental origin don’t get confused by having one tap for cold water while the other is boiling hot! Breakfast was a self-service continental buffet type. There was as much on offer as anyone could ask for and we enjoyed the view of the garden from our table. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying at the Briers on another occasion.

Points of Interest Around The Briers Country House

Attractions

Queen's University Belfast

24.8mi

Belfast Grand Opera House

25.2mi

Victoria Square Shopping Centre

25.7mi

Belfast Falls Road

25.8mi

Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum

25.8mi

Albert Memorial Clock

25.9mi

Belfast Cathedral Quarter

26mi

Belfast Peace Wall

26mi

St. Anne's Cathedral

26mi

Belfast City Hall

26.1mi

Shankill

26.2mi

Parliament Buildings (Stormont)

26.4mi

Crumlin Road Gaol

26.5mi

HMS Caroline

26.8mi

Belfast Castle

28.8mi

Amenities of The Briers Country House

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Business center

Free wifi

Hot tub

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Barbecue

Bathtub

Free toiletries

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Stay rules - The Briers Country House

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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