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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Briers Country House in Newry offers recently renovated family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and comfortable seating area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden, bar, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a lounge, business area, laundry service, and bicycle parking. Free on-site parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, and vegan. Local specialities, fresh pastries, pancakes, and more are served daily. Convenient Location: Located 58 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Newcastle Beach (3 km), Down Cathedral (22 km), and The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman (36 km). Activities include fishing, pub crawls, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brendan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and professional. Dog friendly, great grounds .
  • Marion
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely location. Very quiet and peaceful. Excellent hosts. Short walk to Tullymore National Park.
  • Kate
    Belgium Belgium
    We stayed as a big group and everything was great! The hot tub, the friendly staff, the accommodation being pet friendly, and the location stood out. Darren was particularly fantastic - thank you so much.
  • Amy
    Ireland Ireland
    We absolutely loved our stay at The Briers Country House! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us — and our two dogs — feel incredibly welcome. The facilities were outstanding, with every detail thoughtfully considered and so many lovely...
  • Stephen
    Ireland Ireland
    The Briers was everything we wanted and more. Room was clean and comfortable, and we appreciated the bath after a day of walking. The recommendation of The Harbour Restaurant by Darren was spot on, and we appreciated the 10% discount there. Our...
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building, nice and clean, quiet and peaceful.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful stay so pristine and clean We loved it the extra luxury room was fantastic with the beautiful bath in room It was amazing 🤩 Great host very friendly
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s clean and has good facilities- the snug is useful! Loads of parking, room big and bathroom clean. It’s relaxed and in a beautiful location
  • Saoirse
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, surroundings, breakfast, dog friendly and rooms
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We travelled with a dog and the Briers could not have been more welcoming. The grounds were great for our dog and everyone was really helpful. Comfy rooms with spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains. Breakfast was delicious with extra coffee...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Briers

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,069 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

My name is Darren and I bought the Briers in April 2023 and since then, we are renovated the whole property (don't worry, no disruption to guests). At the time of writing, we have done up the reception, snug, corridors, dining rooms and we are working on our 3 bedroom self catering cottage. We have massive plans including a 6 hole putting green with outdoor bar and practice nets. We also have plans for luxurious outdoor cabins along with an outdoor pool, spa and hot tubs. Keep an eye out on our social media and website for more information. Myself and my staff will do all we can to make your stay the best we can. We look forward to meeting you.

Property information

Nestled in the heart of South Down, our 18th Century Country House provides an excellent base at the foot of the Mourne Mountains whilst still being within easy reach of Newcastle and the many activities it has to offer. Just a 30 minute walk from the town, and less than an hour from the cities of Belfast, Newry and Lisburn, the Briers is in an ideal location for walkers, wedding guests, golfers and sight-seers alike. For the more adventurous, we offer a fantastic location to begin to explore the varied terrain around the area, with plenty of outdoor centres to help you on your way, whilst the luxurious seaweed baths and nearby seaside spas offer a less strenuous way to recharge your batteries. Combined with breath-taking views, spacious and comfortable rooms and ever-friendly service, it'll feel like a home from home in no time! We are also perfectly situated for a round of golf at the world renowned Royal County Down. We can provide 6 seater taxis for your trip. From the moment that you arrive to the morning of departure you will be made to feel welcome at all times.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

The Briers Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Briers Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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