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NORTH EAST IRELAND
  
 
 
 
Slieve Donard, Newcastle, Co. Down

The Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is one of the most stunning and luxurious hotel and spas in Ireland. Following an unrivalled refurbishment and extension towards the latter end of 2006, the Slieve Donard is arguably the finest hotel of its kind on the island, and there aren’t many ‘of its kind’. The tower of the hotel rises majestically above the sand dunes, rivalled only by its namesake, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which creates a dramatic backdrop for a long sweep of golden sand. Nestling at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, the Slieve Donard Hotel is one of Northern Ireland's most popular holiday hotels and celebrated its Centenary in 1997. Lovingly maintained Victorian architecture at its most impressive, this very special hotel offers delights both inside and out. Discover lounges with welcoming roaring fires and cosy bars and of course, the finest hospitality. Deluxe accommodation, luxurious surroundings and excellent facilities make this the perfect location. Take a walk thorough the six acres of private hotel grounds and you're on one of the world's top golf courses, Royal County Down, or stroll along golden sands swept by bracing sea breezes.
 
Burrendale Hotel and Country Club, Newcastle, Co. Down
Nestling between the majestic Mourne Mountains and the glimmering Irish Sea, the Burrendale Hotel & Country Club is a fine example of the very best in traditional hospitality. Only 10 minutes walk from the seaside town of Newcastle, at the Burrendale you will find a wealth of opportunity for leisure. All the bedrooms are roomy and beautifully finished. From the luxurious Bridal Suite to the comfortable Family Rooms, all have modern facilities you would expect in a top class hotel. The Vine Restaurant has an unrivalled A La Carte Menu. A gentle ambience, excellant fresh food and a fine wine cellar conspire to make your dining experience a memorable one. The Cottage Bar is a traditional Irish Pub within the hotel. An open fire together with the warm and friendly atmosphere make it the perfect place to relax over a quiet pint of Guiness or perhaps an wee glass of Irish Whiskey.

 
Bushmills Inn Hotel, Bushmills, Co. Antrim
In the village that is home to the world’s oldest distillery, between the Giant’s Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club, this multi-award-winning hotel & restaurant has been outstandingly successful in recreating its origins as an old Coaching Inn and Mill House. The hotel excels in providing a relaxing environment for couples, a small group of friends - very often a golfing party. With accommodation in the spacious Mill House, or in the original and traditional Coaching Inn rooms, you can absorb, the inherently warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the hotel. Overlooking the garden courtyard, the award-winning restaurant takes in the original 17th century stables and wine cellar, and contrasts intimate snugs with whitewashed walls and warm mellow brick with well-aged timbers. Since its re-opening in 1987, the Bushmills Inn has come to epitomise the true spirit of Ulster hospitality and is regularly featured by travel writers and television presenters from all over the world.
 
Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae, Co. Antrim
This delightful 25 bedroom hotel stands in the picturesque harbour of Portballintrae, just one mile from the famous whisky distillery at Bushmills. The modern bedrooms have been designed with your comfort in mind and furnished to the highest international standards to create a well deserved haven of relaxation with classic standard or more spacious Superior rooms with whirlpool baths and exquisitely finished Premier rooms boasting a Jacuzzi and lounge with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. The warmth and intimacy of the Porthole Bar & Restaurant provide the focus for the hotel where you can relax at the open fire and watch the world go by, a feel for the old with a taste of the new.
 
Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn, nr Coleraine, Co. Londonderry

At the Brown Trout they know that relaxing means different things to different people. For some, food and drink is all-important. The bar food is fresh and exciting - anything from home-made crab chowder to home-baked pies. The restaurant has an extensive menu where again the focus is on excellent home cooking. For others, putting your feet up is the closest thing to heaven. They’re happy for you to do that too. The Brown Trout has a combination of hotel rooms graded 3 star and cottage suites graded 5 star. The bedrooms are in a courtyard adjacent to the main building and are laid out in American style with two double beds, with an extra guest bed available if required. The cottage suites give you the added advantage of a cottage living area with a real peat fire, a fully equipped kitchen and a luxurious lounge overlooking the golf course.