Hotel

Nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in the seaside town of Newcastle, the Slieve Donard Hotel is a magnificent example of Victorian elegance.

Overlooking the famous Royal County Down Golf Club, the hotel has recently undergone a £15m refurbishment.

It has a world-class spa, which includes a Zen studio and range of treatments from hot stone therapies to body envelopments.

The Oak Restaurant provides superb cuisine from fresh local produce, while Chaplin’s Bar is named after the legendary comedian, who stayed there in 1921.

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Slieve Donard Resort and Spa Exterior

Aerial View

Lobby

Resort Room

Superior Room

Suite

Lighthouse Lounge

Oak Restaurant

Percy French Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Fitness Studio

Spa

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Slieve Donard Resort and Spa Exterior

Guest Rooms

Each guest room is exquisitely decorated and tastefully furnished. Views of the Mountains of Mourne, Royal County Down golf course and the beautiful sweeping strand of Newcastle Bay. The Slieve Donard has 176 bedrooms including 6 suites.

Bar/Dining

The hotel offers both relaxed dining in the atmospheric Percy French Inn within the hotel grounds, and more formal dining at the hotel's Oak Restaurant. Chaplin's Bar within the hotel, popular with residents and locals alike, is named after the famous comedian who visited the hotel in 1921.

Leisure Facilities

The new luxurious Spa at Slieve Donard commands spectacular panoramic views of the County Down coastline and mountains and provides a perfect oasis of tranquility.

With its contemporary design and luxurious décor, the Spa has been designed in conjunction with ESPA, the world's leading spa company.

The Spa includes 16 therapy suites, a swimming pool, a range of thermal heat experiences and suites with Rock saunas, Lifestyle showers, Amethyst steam rooms and vitality pools over looking the stunning views.

Local Area

Just 30 miles south of Belfast, the holiday town centre of Newcastle is a 5-minute walk from the Donard hotel. Highlights in this region include The Silent Valley, Mountain Parks, with miles of wooded walks, and Downpatrick Cathedral where the grave of St Patrick lies.

Royal County Down - Championship

Par: 71 Length: 7065 yards Course designer: Old Tom Morris, Harry Vardon Venue: Walker Cup

"A pure links…the outward half especially is as fine a nine-holes as I have ever played " - Tom Watson Royal County Down is consistently ranked among the world's top-20 Golf Courses and hosted the Walker Cup in 2007. The course nestles in Dundrum Bay at the base of the Mourne Mountains and in the shadow of the 3000ft peak of Slieve Donard. It was designed in 1888 by Old Tom Morris with the great Harry Vardon making a few alterations in 1908. At 7,065 yards off the back tees and with a frequently strong wind sweeping in, it is a stern test, particularly when you factor in the small, tricky greens. It is also one of the most beautiful courses in world golf with heather clad sand dunes lining the undulating fairways and magnificent views out across the Irish Sea. The fourth and ninth holes are particular favourites but every hole carries charm and challenge.

Ardglass

Par: 70 Length: 6268 yards Course designer: David Jones

Ardglass is a dramatic seaside course with great views of the sea and the Mourne Mountains. The par three 12th deserves special mention with a 198-yard shot to a green protected by the sea. Parts of the clubhouse date back to the 14th century.

Royal County Down - Annesley Links

Par: 66 Length: 4708 yards

Alongside the Championship Links, Royal County Down has a second course, The Annesley Links. Laid out beneath the same impressive backdrop, the Annesley Links is nowhere near as intimidating or as formidable a challenge as the Championship Links, but instead offers an enjoyable game for everyone.