Top Boutique Hotels in Down County (2026)

Located in Rostrevor in the County Down region and Carlingford Castle reachable within 24 miles, Rostrevor Mountain Lodge "Cosy & Friendly" has accommodations with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. A terrace can be found at the lodge, along with a shared lounge. Proleek Dolmen is 25 miles from Rostrevor Mountain Lodge "Cosy & Friendly", while Louth County Museum is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 43 miles from the accommodation.

- "Place was lovely. Staff were excellent and so accommodating to us arriving late in the evening. Highly recommend." - "The friendlyness, the location and everything really" - "Comfortable, lovely staff, beautiful location" - "Lovely place, beautiful setting and friendly team looking after us" - "Absolute hidden treasure location, beautiful experience, revive spa was stunning" - "Location Facilities Friendly and welcoming staff Onsite sauna and spa"

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Boutique Stays at 78 in Bangor is close to Ballyholme Beach and Bangor Marina. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The Waterfront Hall is 13 miles from the guest house, and The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 14 miles away. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some have a patio. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. SSE Arena, Belfast is 12 miles from the guest house, while Titanic Belfast is 12 miles away. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 9.3 miles from Boutique Stays at 78.

- "Absolutely fabulous Great location we booked 2 rooms and they were both beautiful" - "This place was absolutely beautiful and very homely and clean and would highly recommend this place to stay ❤️" - "Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished room. Quiet location, within walking distance of the town centre. Well equipped shared kitchen area. Great value for money." - "excellent decor Attention to detail Perfect" - "Perfect location. Central and on a quiet street. This property is pristine, comfortable and pays attention to detail. Host was excellent with contact when we needed them. Would recommend and will stay here again."

Located in Newcastle and with Newcastle Beach reachable within a 8-minute walk, Avoca Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 13 miles of Down Cathedral. The property provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Avoca Hotel has a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Newcastle, like hiking and cycling. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 22 miles from Avoca Hotel. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 37 miles from the hotel.

Newforge House is a restored Georgian property, located 30 minutes’ drive from Belfast. Featuring original fireplaces and plasterwork, as well as modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. A DVD player, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all Newforge rooms. A selection of books and DVDs are available for guests to use freely during their stay. Irish breads, porridge and freshly squeezed fruit juices are served at breakfast, as well as the traditional Ulster Fry. A breakfast buffet is also available, which offers a selection of cold dishes including fresh homemade fruit salad. 4-course dinners are also on offer in the dining room. The M1 is just 2 miles away and provides quick and easy connections to Belfast International and City Airports, and the ferry terminal, all of which are no more than a 30-minute drive away. Edenmore Golf & Country Club is just over 1 mile from the accommodations.

The Cuan Boutique Hotel is a family-run guest inn with good food and rooms with a digital TV and free internet. It is located in the conservation village of Strangford, on the shores of Strangford Lough. Strangford offers many outdoor activities: golf, fishing, walking, canoeing, bike trails and beaches. The Cuan's on-site restaurant uses local, seasonal produce in its dishes. The Cuan Boutique Hotel is well located for Royal County Down Golf Course, The Aquarium in Portaferry, Castleward National Trust property and St. Patrick's Visitors Center Downpatrick.

Offering free Wifi, parking on-site, and a garden, the recently renovated property The Briers Country House offers accommodations in Newcastle, 1.8 miles from Newcastle Beach and 14 miles from Down Cathedral. 21 miles from The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman, the guest house offers a bar and barbecue facilities. The guest house also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Rooms come with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the guest house, the units have a seating area. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available every morning at the guest house. Guests at The Briers Country House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Newcastle, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City, 36 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "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!" - "Serve yourself. Continental, had everything you would like to see with good choice and quality" - "Great location, clean and easy to find." - "Great location very close to tollymore forest and Newcastle.staff very friendly and welcoming.comfortabke room with beautiful views and delicious continental breakfast definitely recommend."

Perched in the village of Crawfordsburn with fabulous views of the country park, The Old Inn is the perfect rural retreat, located just 10 minutes from Belfast and 5 minutes from the seaside town of Bangor. The hotel is bursting with character - think cozy corners, log fires, mini spa, glorious grub and elegant interiors. Kick of your shoes, put your feet up and make yourself at home…We have a guestroom for every mood. Whether you want to go traditional with our petite guestrooms, private hot tub in our suite, or rustic in our cottage, there is a room waiting for you. Whether it is lunch or a hearty evening meal in the restaurant, private dining or just a few drinks in the bar, our selection of options is guaranteed to satisfy. We also love a party here and hosting is our thing. Get together over fond memories and start making new ones. With all the character and charm we are a perfect boutique-hotel hideaway, served up with heartfelt personal service and an easy going at-home atmosphere. Trust us, you will love it.

- "Lovely ,cosy, quirky hotel with a lovely spa. Had a delicious meal in the restaurant and the bar had a roaring fire to relax by. Staff were very friendly.Highly recommend." - "Everywhere was very clean, the room was cosy, the facilities were outstanding and the staff went above and beyond" - "Everything, staff were incredibly helpful" - "The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The Treetop Spa is amazing - a lovely intimate space to relax and unwind"

Located in Castlewellan and with The Belfast Empire Music Hall reachable within 29 miles, Hillyard House Hotel provides a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 31 miles from The Waterfront Hall, 31 miles from SSE Arena, Belfast and 13 miles from Down Cathedral. The property has an ATM and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. The rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving Irish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Hillyard House Hotel. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 20 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 32 miles from Hillyard House Hotel.

- "Apps amazing and gorg make over" - "Beautiful decor, cosy room and lovely welcome" - "Love it" - "Everything was fantastic every wee detail Friendly cheerful staff from check in to bar to restaurant" - "Love staying at the Hillyard breakfast is always good the room rates great value and the staff friendly and helpful. Location is great right beside the forest park and 5 mins from Newcastle. When we stay again we plan to eat in the restaurant."

With a contemporary design and a cozy atmosphere, Clandeboye Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from Bangor. There are beautiful landscaped sculpture gardens and the stylish rooms have free Wi-Fi. The 4-star rooms all have scenic views across the surrounding Clandeboye Estate. Rooms also have an HD TV with Freeview channels. Set in extensive grounds, with manicured lawns and designer sculptures, Clandeboye Lodge also features the Coq & Bull brasserie. It has oak floors, iroko tables and stylish design. The contemporary menu includes seasonal, locally sourced produce and an eclectic wine list. You can dine al fresco on the large patio in the summer, or by the open fire in winter. Just 15 minutes’ drive from lively Belfast city center, Clandeboye is adjacent to Blackwood Golf Center. There are 8 further golf courses nearby, and Bangor’s picturesque Marina is a 10-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, and Mount Stewart with its stunning gardens, all within 20 minutes' drive of the hotel.

- "Keep returning" - "Breakfast was excellent together with presentation, quality, produce and flavours." - "Easy parking and quiet sophistication" - "A very handsome building with a stately air about it. My wife and I stayed for a weekend and truly enjoyed it. Thoroughly recommended." - "The staff make the hotel.. exceptionally warm welcome, so professional, so friendly and some brilliant personal touches. Can’t praise them enough. The room was clean, bed was comfortable. Hotel is in easy reach for Belfast and to tour the Co.Down area. There’s a good restaurant onsite, I’ll put this comment here as it’s not a dislike but certainly need to look into offering Lactose free products rather than just plant based. And maybe have a supplier for non pork bacon and sausages to enhance breakfast."

The award-winning OYO Rayanne House Guest Accommodation is in a quiet setting with spectacular views over Belfast Lough. This historic Victorian property offers free Wi-Fi and is just 5 miles from Belfast center. Holywood Golf Club is 328 feet away. Dating back to 1886, the house still retains many beautiful original features. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and a TV . Most rooms also enjoy views over the Lough. Rayanne offers a warm welcome and lovely rooms . It is set in its own grounds, with mature gardens, outdoor decking and free parking. OYO Rayanne House Guest Accommodation is a 10-minute walk from Holywood town center. Beaches can be found within 1 mile and St Patrick's Trail and the Mountains of Morne are just 45 minutes' drive away. Guests are just 2 miles from Belfast City Airport.

- "Great location, I am vegetarian and they were happy to provide what I would have needed had I time for a breakfast." - "everything….." - "Very welcoming and comfortable feel. Staff were very friendly upon arrival." - "Clean well maintained guest house with everything you need , great location for Belfast city ." - "Absolutely beautiful property! An absolute joy to stay here and I was really lucky with the weather which helped me to admire the views more. I absolutely will stay here again."

Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Carlingford Lough and the Morne Mountains, Warrenpoint’s Whistledown Hotel provides luxurious accommodations 1 hour’s drive from Belfast. This boutique hotel offers a full range of services including free Wi-Fi, a bar and elegant restaurants. All guest rooms at The Whistledown Hotel have private bathroom facilities with a bath or shower, with complementary toiletries and a hairdryer provided. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone, safe and tea and coffee facilities in each room. This hotel offers luggage storage, laundry services and dry cleaning, with ironing facilities in all rooms. Business facilities such as meeting rooms, fax and photocopying services are also provided. Displaying eye-catching designer styling, this County Down hotel is just over 7 miles from the city of Newry. Visit its Cathedral and Creamery Quarters to find a lively mix of independent boutiques, cafés and bars.

- "Breakfast was great, just the right amount, hot and delicious. Our room was looking over the lough so couldn’t have asked for a nicer view. Dinner was also great and good value." - "Great location staff were so lovely that’s what stood out for Me The customer service 👍food was also lovely ca t wait to go back" - "Lovely hotel, friendly staff and fab location." - "Couldn’t find a better location , clean beautiful rooms and lovely staff 😊"