The Briers Country House

4.6

Outstanding(797 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Northern Ireland

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Offering free WiFi, parking on-site and a garden, the recently renovated property of The Briers Country House, offers accommodation in Newcastle, 2.9 km from Newcastle Beach and 23 km from Down Cathedral.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Northern Ireland

Nearby attractions

Titanic Belfast

26.4 mi

Antrim Castle Gardens

36.3 mi

Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre

26.5 mi

Kingspan Stadium

24.2 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

1 King • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room with Mountain View

1 King • 258 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Garden View

1 Double • 21 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Briers Country House

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4.6

Outstanding(797 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Northern Ireland

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Northern Ireland

Nearby attractions

Titanic Belfast

26.4 mi

Antrim Castle Gardens

36.3 mi

Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre

26.5 mi

Kingspan Stadium

24.2 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

1 King • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room with Mountain View

1 King • 258 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Garden View

1 Double • 21 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(797 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

4.6

Aug 2024

Séjour très agréable, lieu ressourçant pour des balades alentour.

L’auberge est bien située, lieu central pour des visites vers Belfast, la côte, les Morne Mountains… Les petits déjeuners étaient copieux dans une salle très agréable.

4.6

Jun 2024

Excellent

Breakfast was great Very warm atmosphere 👌

4.6

Jun 2024

We had a great break - Darren was very helpful regarding places to eat and taxis etc. the breakfast was DIY but lovely

Fantastic room and great location

Nothing!

4.6

Jun 2024

It was quiet, restful and refreshing.

The mattresses were among the most comfortable that i have slept on while travelling. The linens were fresh, crisp and clean.

4.6

Mar 2024

fantastic peaceful location with a great host

peaceful location

nothing

4.6

Mar 2024

Perfect getaway to relax and re charge

Location, clean & great host

4.6

Feb 2024

Cozy night in the country

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.

4.6

Feb 2024

10/10 would stay again and would recommend!

The location was beautiful and in a very convenient location to explore the Mourne Mountains / close to Newcastle. Felt very comfortable, clean, safe and friendly upon arrival. Staff were accommodating and attentive - yet had discreet presence and other guests were lovely. Beds were super comfortable, shower was amazing and everything was so clean. Amenities were superb and as requested we got dairy-free milk on arrival. Views were great and lovely grounds, the list goes on.... surpassed expectations.

Limited vegan/veggie options at breakfast.

4.6

Feb 2024

Great space for a family and dogs

Lots of space in the 3 bed apartment and dog friendly. Well equipped kitchen. Hot tub excellent.

Could have been a little cleaner, some fittings and fixtures quite tired shower pressure poor.

4.6

Feb 2024

Relaxing and host is brilliant and helpful

Modern and clean and location was super

Location, and building is superb

4.6

Jan 2024

Really nice and suprisely spacious and relaxed

Very comfortable great reception bed was unbelievable comfortable great nights sleep Love the walk in shower breakfast had a great choice and even better coffee

Nothing I’m

4.6

Jan 2024

Excellent stay.

Very comfortable room. Everything was spotless. The owner was so helpful and welcoming. Breakfast is good, toast/cereal etc - perfect for what we needed.☺️ Great location near Newcastle centre and Mournes etc.

Nothing.

4.6

Dec 2023

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Merci.

Nous avons eu un sapin de Noël dans la chambre (il y en avait 1 dans chaque chambre). C’est une attention que nous avons particulièrement appréciée. Le lit était extrêmement confortable. Très moelleux.

Douche moyen.

4.6

Dec 2023

Great wee break away.

I loved the little extras, there was a Christmas tree in our room, my little boy loved it. The complimentary drink was a lovely touch. The breakfast was great for it only being continental, great selection of breads and fruit, yogurt etc. The views were beautiful, a great location. Only a few minutes drive into town but felt like we were a million miles away. The host was a lovely guy, very welcoming and friendly. Asked us throughout our stay were we OK, warm enough etc. The rooms were toasty warm, we were there in December so it was great to get back into our rooms knowing the beds were so comfy and warm. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be returning.

There was nothing we found negative, it really was a great stay!

4.6

Nov 2023

good

4.6

Nov 2023

Fantastic stay will definitely return highly recommended

Great host and fantastic location . Really looked after us would highly recommend staying here . Cosy beds and lovely breakfast .

4.6

Nov 2023

Great spot for solo travellers

Great location. Only 5 minute drive from town. Right beside the mournes for any hikers.

N/A

4.6

Nov 2023

Perfect setting and host.

Help yourself breakfast, which is fine with me, not everyone’s cup of tea. Setting was perfect

Nothing

4.6

Nov 2023

Gem in countryside outside Newcastle

Excellent accommodation.

Nothing

4.6

Nov 2023

Pleasant but improvements necessary.

The Briers is a very well-located country-type hotel. I liked the friendliness of the owner and staff. The tiny pub area where one could buy drinks using an honesty system was nice and cosy.

This lovely hotel was let down by its breakfast. There were no hot breakfast options, and the cold buffet did not make up the the absence of the full Irish Breakfast. There was an egg boiler so we could boil eggs but frankly, it was rickety. The tea coffee system was eccentric and it was only possible to boil half a cup of water at a time... Cold meat was spicy, salami type, and it was in the same container as the cheese, so it absorbed the taste and smell. We did ask for different meat, but they merely added a portion of parma ham and some slices of cheese to the existing tray, so it all ended up smelling and tasting like salami. The owner was adamant about not serving the full Irish, which is a pity, as cooked breakfasts are part of the holiday experience. The room was spotless, but the bathroom seemed to have been forgotten. The shower area was filthy with a clogged trap and a hairy base. The tiles were mouldy, grout clogged with mould etc. and the entire shower unit needed a deep clean.

4.6

Nov 2023

Great location for hiking.

Not far outside the town of Newcastle. Plenty parking space. Good location for climbing the Mourne Mountains, or walking in Tollymore Forest Park. Self-service continental breakfast, with very good choice of cereals, breads, fresh fruit, hot drinks, etc. Free welcome drink in a relaxing snug.

Bedroom & ensuite were a little shabby.

4.6

Oct 2023

Migliore Hotel del nostro viaggio

Ambientazione stupenda e struttura davvero molto bella. Il titolare ha un'attenzione incredibile per l'accoglienza, e ogni dettaglio è di livello eccezionale. Se tornerò in zona, questo hotel sarà senz'altro la mia prima scelta!

4.6

Oct 2023

Excellent base for Mourne Mountains walking trip.

Comfortable, friendly staff & proprietor, good location for Newcastle and Mourne Mountains, provided you have transport. Being essentially self-service gave us flexibility, which suited us.

4.6

Oct 2023

Good beds, good breakfast but room maintenance needs more attention

Very comfy beds, helpful owners, Starbucks coffee, great breakfast, good wifi, easy parking, clean

Small towels, room needs some maintenance, not as warm as I would have liked

4.6

Oct 2023

Lovely grounds, interior and breakfast substandard.

Location and grounds

Upon arrival we were told breakfast was not cooked but “continental”. Turned out to be lots of store bought, plastic wrapped tray bakes, bread, cookies, some ham and cheese slices, help yourself to cereal pockets. Very disappoint8ng.

4.6

Sep 2023

Enjoyed. Had expected a hot breakfast but really enjoyed the continental one. Would come again

Spacious & clean & quiet

Nothing except a little cool in our room and the shower was lukewarm or cold or nice and hot - probably us getting the settings wrong, perhaps being the last room the water went cool when other rooms ran theirs hot

4.6

Sep 2023

Lovely room, property and owner

Very cozy and great bed.

4.6

Sep 2023

Relaxing break in the shadow of the Mournes

Good, wholesome, plentiful breakfast, great facilities, wonderful hosts.

4.6

Sep 2023

Home from home

The place was spotless and the staff were very friendly .Brilliant breakfast for continental but would have preferred a full English breakfast .Luv were the business is going would definitely recommend it.

Only downside was not getting a full English breakfast. Would have liked a downstairs bedroom because I had a sore knee and found the stairs difficult but I never asked so I'm sure it could have been obliged .

4.6

Sep 2023

Lovely accommodation they have plans to expand which look really exciting

the location was lovely and not far from Newcastle where we enjoyed a lovely meal near the Harbour

4.6

Sep 2023

Will be back again

Everything

Nothing

4.6

Sep 2023

Lovely stay after our wedding, staff were incredible and the country house was fantastic.

Fantastic grounds, rooms were very spacious and clean. Staff were incredible, went above and beyond for us at every turn. Continental breakfast had plenty of options to suit anyones tastes.

4.6

Sep 2023

Fabulous location, generous space

We loved the location of Briers Country House. Walking - roughly 20/25 minutes from Newcastle for walkers. A few minutes by car or bicycle. The host is stop class with wonderful plans for the property and we wish him the very best with his project.

Loved everything.

4.6

Sep 2023

Outstanding location for a base to explore the Mournes and Down, great facilities and super friendly staff

Amazing scenic location, really friendly staff, comfortable room - with plenty of USB chargers, fantastic breakfast. Really knocked my socks off.

Can’t think of anything

4.6

Sep 2023

Exceptional

Everything, was a little far from town for our purposes.

4.6

Sep 2023

Weekend in Briers

Standards and comfort and staff.

Breakfast had no hot options

4.6

Sep 2023

Can't wait to return

Amazing location and really spacious room with a lovely view. Extremely clean and very comfortable with dogs made welcome which was really appreciated . Great snug for communal drinks and relaxing in the evening. Informal but tastefully furnished and very inviting. Fabulous breakfast room with great quality, healthy selection of food and drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back soon. Thanks for a great stay.

Only staying for one night!!

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Northern Ireland?

The average price for a rental in Northern Ireland is $109 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Briers Country House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Briers Country House pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Briers Country House?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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The Briers Country House

Bed and Breakfast in Northern Ireland

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Northern Ireland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

Standard Double Room

King Room with Mountain View

Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

The Briers Country House

Bed and Breakfast in Northern Ireland

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Northern Ireland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

Standard Double Room

King Room with Mountain View

Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Northern Ireland?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Briers Country House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Briers Country House?

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