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The Briers

Travelers save time with express check-in and check-out services while enjoying the practical convenience of on-site laundry facilities

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The Briers welcomes guests with a continental breakfast and offers practical amenities including dry cleaning services. Visitors can connect to WiFi throughout their stay and take advantage of secure luggage storage for a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newcastle is home to The Briers. Murlough National Nature Reserve and Mourne Mountains reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Community Cinema. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Life Adventure Centre, or consider a night out at Rocky Mountain Cottage. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
Map
39 Middle Tollymore Road, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0JJ

What's nearby

  • Silent reflection #silentvalley #mournemountains #newcastle #countydown #thegreatoutdoors #trovember #mountain
    Mourne Mountains
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tollymore Forest Park which includes heritage elements
    Tollymore Forest Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Newcastle Beach
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newry Station
    33 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Quinns Bar
    5 min drive
  • Great Jones -craft & kitchen-
    5 min drive
  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • Chaplin's Bar
    5 min drive
  • Harbour Inn
    7 min drive

About this property

The Briers

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Briers and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Briers boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Decks/patios and wardrobes/closets
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Briers pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Briers?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Briers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Briers located?

Situated in Newcastle, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tollymore Forest Park, Life Adventure Centre, and Tollymore National Outdoor Centre. Murlough National Nature Reserve and Mourne Archery Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Briers Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was warm and provided a continental style breakfast which was good for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely guest house, great location, everything was really clean. Fast and easy check in and check out. Lovely friendly owners. Would definitely recommend and hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and modern rooms. Self serve breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfext stay

Lovely accomodation, very comfortable, laid back and intimate
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Staff & service
Thank you for a great stay. We had a great time a definitely will be back. Great for kids s my son had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good visit and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay with my kid

Amazing stay lovely place, clean tidy and beautiful scenery :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend this hotel.

Darren was a brilliant and friendly host without being intrusive, which is his style. Great continental breakfasts, lovely spacious room and very clean facilities. Hotel is situated in a lovely country area with easy access to the town. Lovely area to stay with plenty of places to visit. We spent 4 nights of bliss.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would definitely recommend this b&b,we both found it nice and quiet and the room was so very lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, comfortable accommodation. Very good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tired room, awaiting renovation. Good breakfast

Helpful staff and speedy check in. Room was a bit tired, awaiting renovation. Bed not that comfortable. Room was spacious at least and close parking outside property. Breakfast choice was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great break at the briers. Ive stayed in the slieve donard, the avoca and the donard. The briers is easily my favourite. Beautiful surroundings, clean rooms, friendly and hospitable staff. Excellent value for money. Will definitely be back again before the end of the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely area

Friendly welcoming really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Clean room and very quaint location. Breakfast was nice many options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely setting and beautiful gardens. Cleanliness of our room a notch below our standards ie carpet in our room not vacuumed, long hairs on the bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are just so friendly and the place is lovely. Its either a 5-10 min drive into Newcastle or a nice 30min walk. Really good for somewhere to decompress for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Briers is a beautiful property hosted by Darren, a precious man. He asked after our trip, have recommendations based on what we liked, suggested places that he and his family have enjoyed and was a delight to talk to. The room is spacious, the bathroom is out of a magazine, the view is beautiful and the location ideal. It feels like being in a movie set. We will definitely stay here again when we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, spacious, and very clean country house. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely and bright and clean very comfortable relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at the briers. Excellent place and very affordable. Darren is a friendly and relaxed host. Will definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Loved our stay at this quiet and peaceful cottage located just outside of town. It is a simple space and decor but very clean and comfortable, including a soft bed. Breakfast had several options and was tasty. Check in and out was easy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

Amazing views, service, and incredibly comfortable. I needed a hotel last minute for some friends and The Briers blew away my expectations. I will absolutely recommend people stay here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was travelling with my dog and staying for 4 nights. My room had door to outside which was exactly what I needed not to disturb anyone every time I was taking my dog out. Breakfast was good. I would definiately stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Close to Tollymore

Nice area, room was decent size but cobwebs in the corners of the room, water stains on ceiling. We booked due to location to Tollymore forest, very close and not too far away from downtown Newcastle which was nice. Bathroom good size but water from shower went all over the floor. Really not much for breakfast options other than cereal, some pastries and fruit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace & luxury just outside town

Absolutely fabulous, was blown away by how good The Briers was. Vastly exceeded expectations and will look to always stay there in future when in Newcastle to play golf at Royal County Down. Luxurious bedrooms, bedding, etc and such a peaceful setting. Wish I’d been staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024