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The whole house at weekends. Individual rooms midweek.

The Briers is an 18th-century house with nine en suite bedrooms, a licensed bar you stock yourself, a snug, and a bar and dining room in one open-plan space, set in an acre of grounds with two hot tubs and a sauna. Take the whole house for a weekend from £2,000, or £700 a night midweek, or book a single room midweek from £80 a night.

About The Briers
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Natural scenery

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Sleeps

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Ensuite rooms

Exterior of The Briers, a nine-bedroom country house in Newcastle, County Down

What you get, whichever way you book.

Every bedroom has its own bathroom — five with baths, and one with a freestanding bath beside the bed. Free WiFi throughout, tea and coffee in every room, and free parking outside with space for a minibus. Dogs are welcome.

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Bedrooms

Nine bedrooms, every one en suite, sleeping up to 23 between them — or bookable on their own midweek from £80 a night.
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Kitchen

Ready October 2026 — a fully equipped kitchen for groups who would rather cook for everyone than book a table for everyone.
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Dining

Tables for the group in the same open-plan room as the bar, so nobody eats away from the conversation.
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The Bar

A licensed bar that you stock yourself — bring what you like at supermarket prices and pour your own.

What's nearby?

We are on Middle Tollymore Road, in open countryside a few minutes from Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains.

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The Mournes

The highest mountain range in Northern Ireland, which includes 12 peaks and stunning views.

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Royal County Down

One of the top golf courses in the world with two 18-hole links courses.

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Tollymore Forest

Under two kilometres away, with waterfalls, river walks and the trailheads for the high Mournes.

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Food and Drink

Restaurants, cafes and bars in the seaside town of Newcastle, five minutes down the road.

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Book a room midweek

Monday to Thursday, rooms at The Briers are sold individually from £80 a night. Your door code arrives on the morning you are due, so you can arrive whenever you get here rather than before eight in the evening. Every room has its own bathroom, and every guest can use the snug, with Netflix, Sky Sports and Sky Movies on the TV. Midweek stays are room only, with no breakfast, and Newcastle's restaurants and takeaways are five minutes away — see our Food & Drink page. Dogs are welcome, and free cancellation applies up to seven days before you arrive.

About the Briers
About the Briers
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Rooms from, midweek

5mins

Newcastle

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Ensuite rooms

The Briers guest house near Newcastle, County Down

Looking for a relaxing country get away?

Whether you are looking for time away to relax, or playing golf at Royal County Down, you will love your stay with us.

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Everything you want, all right here.

Dogs are welcome, parking is free, and the walking starts more or less at the gate.

Pet Friendly
Long or Short stays
Bar/Games Area
Wifi
Licensed Private Bar
Hot Tub
Cleaning
Netflix/Digital TV

Guest reviews

"Just WOW!! This place is AMAZING, the room was spacious and the bathroom was massive. The decor, everything was just luxurious, so tastly decorated. It was super clean, like a 5 star hotel! A gorgeous location by the mountains and sea, honestly one of the nicest places on here.... 10 out of 10! Hope to visit again soon"
Greg
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“Beautiful property in an incredible location. The grounds are stunning and the rooms are even more so. Exceptionally clean especially considering it is a dog friendly place. Not one fault we were very impressed”
Emma
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"The place was perfect all of us were delighted , the beds and decor was amazing and it cratered perfectly to a family get together, will definitely be back and suggesting it to others."
Laura
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