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Killeavy Castle Estate
12 Ballintemple Road, Newry BT35 8LQ Northern Ireland
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ACCOMMODATION AT KILLEAVY CASTLE ESTATE Far away from the maddening crowds, our range of cosy, comfortable accommodation has something for everyone to enjoy. Hotel Where old meets new is probably the best way to describe the Hotel. Originally a Mill and Coach House, the building has been lovingly transformed into a family-owned hotel that’s full of charm and elegant comfort. Clean lines and a great use of space brings the outdoors inside. Designed to embrace the sweeping views of the Estate, each of the 45 guestrooms and lounges are sensitively decorated in a soothing contemporary style. Walls in soft greys, burnt oranges and sage greens, echo the seasonal colours of the surrounding landscape. Spacious rooms are all equipped with the latest technology and all suitable for double or twin occupancy with ample relaxation spaces, indoor and outdoor, for you to enjoy. Killeavy Castle For that ultra special family celebration, Killeavy Castle is available for exclusive hire. Inside the Grade A listed building, a full restoration programme has reformed the magnificent Castle back to its original glory. Enjoy the romance of its gothic glamour with impressive reception spaces, private dining room, original library and restored architectural features. Fully self-contained with four bedrooms, lounge space and extensive relaxation, each room emulates the original period style. With stone walls, hanging tapestries, rich fabrics and plush four-poster beds, every angle throws up new silhouettes and shapes. The Gatelodge For a more modern experience, the Gatelodge located at the entrance to the Estate offers secluded self-catering accommodation for up to six guests. The attractive holiday lodge has been built to a very high standard of comfort and is within easy walking distance of the Hotel, Castle and the hills beyond. Ideal for small groups, it is perfect for cycling, walking or activity holidays in Northern Ireland.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Children's television networks
Secured parking
Wifi
Sauna
Hot bath
Pool with view
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Walking tours
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Light therapy
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Solarium
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Allergy-free room
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Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Soundproof rooms
Bathrobes
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
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VIP room facilities
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Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Killeavy Castle Estate hotel emerges as a beacon of cleanliness with guests lauding its immaculate rooms and pristine spa, although the spa's size and treatments occasionally fall short of expectations. The comfort and modernity of the rooms receive acclaim, despite minor grievances regarding refrigeration and temperature regulation. While the service receives mixed reviews, the staff's warmth and efficiency often shine through.
Nestled in serene countryside, the hotel's location is celebrated for its tranquility and picturesque scenery. However, some guests feel the cost of their stay doesn't quite align with the value received.
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This was our second time staying at Killeavy Castle and it was just as good as the first! Top marks all around. The hotel is spotless and modern, the grounds are beautiful, the staff are really friendly and up for a chat and a laugh while remaining absolutely professional. We had a delicious dinner in the bistro and wrapped up with breakfast in bed ... Killeavy has everything we look for in a hotel and is highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just spent two nights in the beautiful Killeavy Castle Estate to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Had read some fabulous reviews and have to say from communication just after booking, when Danielle phoned to confirm everything around arrival arrangements etc through the entire stay, the visit was simply wonderful. The setting is amazing at the foothills of Slieve Gullion with beautiful views. The staff are so welcoming. The deluxe room was simply outstanding, tastefully decorated with very comfortable furniture, a lovely balcony and much to my wife’s delight ‘rituals’ shower gel and hand wash in the bathroom. By the way the shower was fantastic! Lovely touch to have a happy anniversary card and delicious chocolate brownies waiting in the room. We ate in the bar on our first night. Food delicious and reasonably priced. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Breakfast was served in the restaurant and it was tremendous with a wide variety of hot and cold food available. The fry was delicious. The highlight of our stay was without doubt dinner on the second night which consisted of the 7 course taster menu in the restaurant. Wow oh wow what a treat, everything was absolutely delicious, presentation first class and taste simply outstanding. Every course was explained by our servers who were so attentive. The farm to fork ethos of the hotel and use of their own produce and local suppliers is to be commended and is certainly reflected in the delicious food. A special mention for Matthew who served us. He was a wonderful ambassador for Killeavy. Again we were recognised with a lovely dessert to mark our special day. Do not miss out on this dining opportunity, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Our table at the window had wonderful views of the surroundings and it was a pleasure to sit and eat in such an exceptional venue. The country walks around the hotel are a bonus. The castle itself looks fabulous.
I cannot speak highly enough about all the staff. They are so welcoming, always smiling and chatty and made our stay a very memorable one. This is a hotel you will not be disappointed in if you visit. Whilst the spa wasn’t open due to covid, I can imagine it will also live up to expectations. Thank you to everyone for ensuring that our first visit was so memorable and will certainly not be our last. Indeed we are planning our next stay in the very near future.
I cannot speak highly enough about all the staff. They are so welcoming, always smiling and chatty and made our stay a very memorable one. This is a hotel you will not be disappointed in if you visit. Whilst the spa wasn’t open due to covid, I can imagine it will also live up to expectations. Thank you to everyone for ensuring that our first visit was so memorable and will certainly not be our last. Indeed we are planning our next stay in the very near future.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Terry Kelly, General Manager at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 6 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your 5-Star rating and we are delighted to hear that you were impressed with all that you experienced whilst staying at Killeavy Castle Estate. Thank you for your positive comments you received both in our Restaurant and Bar. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future.
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Me and my partner stayed here for our anniversary and we really enjoyed our stay. All the staff members were kind, helpfully and very welcoming! From the moment we went through the door till when we were leaving.
The room was spotless with an amazing view and comfy bed. My partner ordered flowers which were sitting on the desk when we entered the hotel room, along with a personalised note from the hotel and brownies.
Any problems or concerns that were raised during our stay were dealt with in a professional and kind manner. Sarah who checked us out was lovely and took our bags to the car.
The hotel offers soya milk and a vegan breakfast. The only area the hotel could work on would be offering a larger range of vegan options; perhaps pancakes or meat-free sausages.
We will definitely be back!
Thank you for making our anniversary so special!
The room was spotless with an amazing view and comfy bed. My partner ordered flowers which were sitting on the desk when we entered the hotel room, along with a personalised note from the hotel and brownies.
Any problems or concerns that were raised during our stay were dealt with in a professional and kind manner. Sarah who checked us out was lovely and took our bags to the car.
The hotel offers soya milk and a vegan breakfast. The only area the hotel could work on would be offering a larger range of vegan options; perhaps pancakes or meat-free sausages.
We will definitely be back!
Thank you for making our anniversary so special!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from KilleavyCastle, Front Office Management at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 21 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive feedback and it is delightful to hear that you were impressed with all that you experienced at Killeavy Castle Estate. Thank you for your positive personalised comments especially those for Sarah who excelled in the delivery of service. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future and exceeding your expectations once more.
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We cant speak highly enough of this place! The area is fantastic to explore, plenty to see and out in nature. The castle is beautiful and a real adventure! The hotel itself is luxurious and has every amenity needed to give a great break. The rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The staff are something else: helpful, chatty, full of information, attentive and do a very efficient job. The spa has everything necessary to give the most relaxing time: hottub, pool area, thermal pool, sauna and vapor showers. Wonderful!!! And all this is in addition to brilliant food, both at breakfast where both Irish and continental is offered buffet style and there are plenty kitchen additions available as well. The 7 course taster menu is an experience all on its own and every bite is something new and wonderful for the pallet. All precautions for Covid 19 are in force, every area is consistently sanitised and feels very safe, which is important at this time. Really a great place for relaxation and rejuvenation in these difficult times!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: All rooms are great and well supplied!!
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Response from James Gibson, Guest Services / Front Office at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 30 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you were impressed with all that you experienced at Killeavy Castle Estate from the grounds, rooms, food and even our team members. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you.
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Our foreign holiday had been cancelled just a few days before we were due to travel, so we were left with not a lot to choose from as most staycation offers had been well booked up. I actually found this stunning hotel by accident and am I glad I did!
We just went for the one night as it's just an hour away from Belfast. By another stroke of luck the spa also had availability for a couple's massage! So we arrived at the spa first to have our treatments. Staff were so friendly and welcoming we immediately felt relaxed. The spa area is compact but well equipped with everything you need. Hot tub, pool, experience showers, sauna.
The massage itself was phenomenal. Nicely lit relaxing room. Two lovely therapists made sure we were relaxed and comfortable from the start. Would highly recommend this!
Rooms are huge with all you need. Rainfall shower and bath. Outside small patio was a delight. Well stocked with 2 large bottles of water and tea/coffee facilities. We were shown to our room by the receptionist who showed us all the photos on the walls explaining the history of the location. The attention to detail is second to none.
We had the 7 course taster menu with our package and honestly we've never experienced anything like this. The food was beyond our expectations and the service was exceptional. Wine was flowing and the cocktails in the bar were delicious. My favourite was the hazelnut espresso martini! I apologise for the long review but o cannot explain how much of a hidden gem this hotel is. We will definitely be back. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Keep up the good work!
We just went for the one night as it's just an hour away from Belfast. By another stroke of luck the spa also had availability for a couple's massage! So we arrived at the spa first to have our treatments. Staff were so friendly and welcoming we immediately felt relaxed. The spa area is compact but well equipped with everything you need. Hot tub, pool, experience showers, sauna.
The massage itself was phenomenal. Nicely lit relaxing room. Two lovely therapists made sure we were relaxed and comfortable from the start. Would highly recommend this!
Rooms are huge with all you need. Rainfall shower and bath. Outside small patio was a delight. Well stocked with 2 large bottles of water and tea/coffee facilities. We were shown to our room by the receptionist who showed us all the photos on the walls explaining the history of the location. The attention to detail is second to none.
We had the 7 course taster menu with our package and honestly we've never experienced anything like this. The food was beyond our expectations and the service was exceptional. Wine was flowing and the cocktails in the bar were delicious. My favourite was the hazelnut espresso martini! I apologise for the long review but o cannot explain how much of a hidden gem this hotel is. We will definitely be back. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Keep up the good work!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Terry Kelly, General Manager at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 6 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your 5-Star rating and we are delighted to hear that you were impressed with all that you experienced whilst staying at Killeavy Castle Estate. Thank you for your positive comments regarding in your Restaurant and Spa experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future.
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Recently stayed in Killeavy Castle following a recommendation.
The grounds and castle were beautiful with the hotel a contemporary and tastefully decorated addition. Our room was generously sized although as per previous reviews there is no air-con and the room could get uncomfortably warm even with the window opened. We also fed back to the hotel that the doors would let out an almighty bang if not closed gently, something which they assured us would be taken on board but oddly has been mentioned in a number of other reviews.
We ate in both the restaurant and bar, finding the food and drink to be both competitively priced and tasty. Breakfast was also equally good with both buffet and meal choices available.
We also treated ourselves to a number of treatments in the spa which were again competitively priced and relaxing. The spa itself is quite limited in size and features but we were able to spend an hour or 2 there.
Throughout our stay the staff were friendly and engaged, showing good levels of professionalism in all areas. It was lovely to get a brief history of the hotel development from Eugene when we arrived and who took the time to check on us during our stay.
My general feeling is the hotel is rightly trying to pitch itself at the top end of the market but is still behind a number of others in NI, there are a few i’s to dot and T’s to cross but I am sure in the coming years it will establish itself as a place for repeat visits.
The grounds and castle were beautiful with the hotel a contemporary and tastefully decorated addition. Our room was generously sized although as per previous reviews there is no air-con and the room could get uncomfortably warm even with the window opened. We also fed back to the hotel that the doors would let out an almighty bang if not closed gently, something which they assured us would be taken on board but oddly has been mentioned in a number of other reviews.
We ate in both the restaurant and bar, finding the food and drink to be both competitively priced and tasty. Breakfast was also equally good with both buffet and meal choices available.
We also treated ourselves to a number of treatments in the spa which were again competitively priced and relaxing. The spa itself is quite limited in size and features but we were able to spend an hour or 2 there.
Throughout our stay the staff were friendly and engaged, showing good levels of professionalism in all areas. It was lovely to get a brief history of the hotel development from Eugene when we arrived and who took the time to check on us during our stay.
My general feeling is the hotel is rightly trying to pitch itself at the top end of the market but is still behind a number of others in NI, there are a few i’s to dot and T’s to cross but I am sure in the coming years it will establish itself as a place for repeat visits.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from James Gibson, Guest Services / Front Office at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 30 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive feedback and it is delightful to hear that you were impressed with all that you experienced at Killeavy Castle Estate. Thank you for your positive personalised comments of the staff members who excelled in the delivery of service. We shall take your comments onboard regarding the doors and make any adjustments that are deemed necessary to improve our overall guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future and exceeding your expectations once more.
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Just back from a 2 night break - what a beautifully designed hotel, huge and comfy room with super king bed and large window overlooking the gardens and mountains (and that was the standard double). I had a lovely relaxing massage in the spa. The food was INCREDIBLE, even the bar food was more like a top restaurant, but the 7 course tasting menu was a memorable experience - all fresh, seasonal ingredients from the hotel farm cooked with real creativity, and the service was spot on. Breakfast was gorgeous and I ate way too much!! The staff are the loveliest, so friendly and cheerful and clearly very proud of their workplace and home. Hygiene and safety were paramount, I had my temp checked every day and there was hand sanitizer everywhere with well spaced tables and also places to sit outdoors, small things like taking bookings for breakfast prevented overcrowding. The stunning Slieve Gullion forest scenery on the doorstep was great for a long walk and getting some fresh mountain air, I slept like a baby every night. I'll definitely be back again for a weekend break.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Terry Kelly, General Manager at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 6 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your 5-Star rating and we are delighted to hear that you were impressed with all that you experienced whilst staying at Killeavy Castle Estate. Thank you for your positive comments regarding in your Restaurant and Spa experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future.
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My mother and myself booked a night away in killeavy in January. First impressions the staff were extremely friendly and helpful on arrival and checking us into our room. The rooms are very modern and well equipped and spacious, we had a twin room. The hotel and grounds are lovely with nice walks near by. We used the spa, it was nice however very small, we were lucky to be the only people there otherwise more than 6 people would be cramped. The hotel bar had no atmosphere, I don’t know whether this is the time of year on a Thursday evening but there were only two other tables in and no music or good vibe.The food wasn’t good. I had ordered the cod and chips, the cod was dry and the batter was scattered on top, think it was trying to be ‘fancy’ but did not work. We had a scone and coffee when we arrived and the scone was dry and the breakfast was cold on the buffet. We did however order food that was made and this was nice for the breakfast. Overall a nice place and staff were exceptional however I think the food could definately be improved considering the price.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from KilleavyCastle, Front Office Management at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 11 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive comments regarding your recent overnight stay with us. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our decor, staff members and the estates surroundings. We also value your constructive feedback relating to your spa experience and bar experience as it is valuable for us to know what areas of our service that we can improve upon to meet our guest expectations. We shall take your comments on board to make the necessary deemed adjustments to improve our overall guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Killeavy Castle Estate in the future.
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We stayed here for our honeymoon and while the hotel is visually beautiful and the staff are so helpful and friendly, we felt that the hotel lacked some things that could have brought a bit extra to the experience.
We stayed in a room with the balcony which was lovely but there is no privacy here whatsoever. If someone else stands on their balcony they can see directly into your room and therefore you are forced to close your curtains. Also, if you are on your balcony not only can next door see you but the floor above and side windows also. I would suggest maybe a form of trellis or something would suit the surroundings well and you could grow some of the beautiful flowers from the gardens here? Privacy is def something that needs to be looked at.
In terms of the room; everything was fabulous except for lack of air conditioning or advertised fan availability. We did stay at an incredibly hot time but the heat of the room was insane. Only cold showers helped until we were given a fan on the 3rd night. Def not a room for a hot summers day/night. Also, a mini fridge would have been helpful as there was no way at all to keep drinks or even food cool and given the proximity to local shops for water etc, we needed a fridge to keep things drinkable. However I will state again the rooms were beautiful to look at and the occasional peacock on the balcony was fantastic.
In terms of the food offered In the hotel - while meat eaters were in their element, the choices for vegetarians were pitiful. When I was given a vegetarian menu, every option contained fish except for a cauliflower steak which was minuscule and costs £15. My only option on one of the nights was a bowl of chips - not the most appetising meal. Something as simple as an omelette shouldn’t be that difficult to offer or even a risotto or pasta dish. Given the veg in your wonderful garden and the very talented chefs in your kitchen, maybe this could be looked at.
As I said the staff are so lovely and friendly and genuinely made the experience lovely but just those few wee things would have ensured a return from us.
We stayed in a room with the balcony which was lovely but there is no privacy here whatsoever. If someone else stands on their balcony they can see directly into your room and therefore you are forced to close your curtains. Also, if you are on your balcony not only can next door see you but the floor above and side windows also. I would suggest maybe a form of trellis or something would suit the surroundings well and you could grow some of the beautiful flowers from the gardens here? Privacy is def something that needs to be looked at.
In terms of the room; everything was fabulous except for lack of air conditioning or advertised fan availability. We did stay at an incredibly hot time but the heat of the room was insane. Only cold showers helped until we were given a fan on the 3rd night. Def not a room for a hot summers day/night. Also, a mini fridge would have been helpful as there was no way at all to keep drinks or even food cool and given the proximity to local shops for water etc, we needed a fridge to keep things drinkable. However I will state again the rooms were beautiful to look at and the occasional peacock on the balcony was fantastic.
In terms of the food offered In the hotel - while meat eaters were in their element, the choices for vegetarians were pitiful. When I was given a vegetarian menu, every option contained fish except for a cauliflower steak which was minuscule and costs £15. My only option on one of the nights was a bowl of chips - not the most appetising meal. Something as simple as an omelette shouldn’t be that difficult to offer or even a risotto or pasta dish. Given the veg in your wonderful garden and the very talented chefs in your kitchen, maybe this could be looked at.
As I said the staff are so lovely and friendly and genuinely made the experience lovely but just those few wee things would have ensured a return from us.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Terry Kelly, Sales at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 4 Aug 2021
Dear Guest, Thankyou for taking the time to provide us with your detailed review. We acknowledge your comments and shall give them consideration as we develop our facilities and offering in the times ahead. We hope you consider a return visit to Killeavy Castle Estate in the future. Kind Regards Killeavy Castle Estate
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My partner arranged an overnight stay at Killeavy as a birthday gift for me. Despite it being tucked out of the way and slightly difficult to locate, it was still close to local amenities should you need them.
We arrived to a lovely, friendly and informative welcome. The hotel was spotless and well decorated thus very welcoming. The room we chose was lovely and spacious, with a sliding door allowing the room to get a breeze, which we appreciated given there is no air conditioning! It was all very modern and almost lacked a certain “quality” feel; a larger bath would have been a bonus as well as a wider selection of hot beverages.
A major downside of our room was that it seemed to be located alongside a main pathway thus lots of visitors automatically looked directly into our room. The only solution was to close the curtains, which isn’t ideal for both lighting and heat purposes. The bed comprised of 2 small beds pushed together, but this doesn’t annoy me personally and it was very comfortable!
The surrounding area was limited in terms of exploring and walking, but what we did see was lovely! It did seem to be hosting a private function during our stay which caused a lot of noise, and the room/s above us were extremely noisy. This wasn’t too much of an issue as the noise subsided by a reasonable hour.
There was a very limited choice in terms of food, to the extent my partner struggled to choose a meal and the only appealing desert had actually been removed from the menu. What food we did get was reasonably enjoyable, but more traditional and popular foods would be much more attractive! Breakfast was nice but could be better: no milk included for cereal and no option to choose exactly what you want for a hot breakfast (room service).
We like to relax in a hotel and have our meals in the room, and a major downside influencing our hesitation about revisiting is the privacy issue and poor menu choices.
Overall we would consider visiting again, but would like to see some better food choices and additional amenities considering the price of the rooms (or at least the one we stayed in for 1 night).
We arrived to a lovely, friendly and informative welcome. The hotel was spotless and well decorated thus very welcoming. The room we chose was lovely and spacious, with a sliding door allowing the room to get a breeze, which we appreciated given there is no air conditioning! It was all very modern and almost lacked a certain “quality” feel; a larger bath would have been a bonus as well as a wider selection of hot beverages.
A major downside of our room was that it seemed to be located alongside a main pathway thus lots of visitors automatically looked directly into our room. The only solution was to close the curtains, which isn’t ideal for both lighting and heat purposes. The bed comprised of 2 small beds pushed together, but this doesn’t annoy me personally and it was very comfortable!
The surrounding area was limited in terms of exploring and walking, but what we did see was lovely! It did seem to be hosting a private function during our stay which caused a lot of noise, and the room/s above us were extremely noisy. This wasn’t too much of an issue as the noise subsided by a reasonable hour.
There was a very limited choice in terms of food, to the extent my partner struggled to choose a meal and the only appealing desert had actually been removed from the menu. What food we did get was reasonably enjoyable, but more traditional and popular foods would be much more attractive! Breakfast was nice but could be better: no milk included for cereal and no option to choose exactly what you want for a hot breakfast (room service).
We like to relax in a hotel and have our meals in the room, and a major downside influencing our hesitation about revisiting is the privacy issue and poor menu choices.
Overall we would consider visiting again, but would like to see some better food choices and additional amenities considering the price of the rooms (or at least the one we stayed in for 1 night).
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from James Gibson, Guest Services / Front Office at Killeavy Castle Estate
Responded 30 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive feedback and it is delightful to hear that you were impressed with all that you experienced at Killeavy Castle Estate. Thank you for your positive personalised comments of the staff members who excelled in the delivery of service. We value your constructive feedback regarding the beds, and privacy and we shall take your comments onboard and make any adjustments that are deemed necessary to improve our overall guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future and exceeding your expectations once more.
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As far as i know yes there is indeed
Pool area is small and quite cool, I wouldn’t say it’s any good for children. Plenty off walks around the ground but never really seen any activities or child friendly areas.
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PRICE RANGE
€198 - €258 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomNorthern IrelandCounty DownNewry
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Killeavy Castle Estate
Which popular attractions are close to Killeavy Castle Estate?
Nearby attractions include Slieve Gullion Forest Park (1.4 km), Ring of Gullion (0.8 km), and Newry Cathedral (7.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Killeavy Castle Estate?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Killeavy Castle Estate?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Killeavy Castle Estate?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Killeavy Castle Estate?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Killeavy Castle Estate?
Conveniently located restaurants include Loft27, Courtneys Steakhouse, and Art Bar Funkel.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Killeavy Castle Estate?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a sauna, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Killeavy Castle Estate?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Killeavy Castle Estate offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Killeavy Castle Estate?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Hill of Faughart (7.9 km), Ballymacdermot Cairn (4.6 km), and Killeavy Old Churches (1.6 km).
Is Killeavy Castle Estate accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.