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Spelga House

91 Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Newcastle, Co Down, BT34 5XL
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About

Spelga House is the highest house in Northern Ireland, with an outside Jacuzzi Branded Hot Tub Hydropool to relax and soak up the spectacular mountain & forest views.

This large detached, high spec modern house, was previously owned by the water board and maintains its granite characteristics. Spelga House has spectacular views of the surrounding Mourne Mountains, and only seven miles from the lively resort town of Newcastle and three miles from Hilltown. The house sits in front of the dam wall, on top of the Mournes.

Ideal for families wanting to get away, to a real warm luxury retreat, or a group of friends having a reunion /walking groups, as sleeps ten comfortably with five bedrooms, (three doubles and two twin) and four bathrooms.

In the evening relax in the...Read More

About

Spelga House is the highest house in Northern Ireland, with an outside Jacuzzi Branded Hot Tub Hydropool to relax and soak up the spectacular mountain & forest views.

This large detached, high spec modern house, was previously owned by the water board and maintains its granite characteristics. Spelga House has spectacular views of the surrounding Mourne Mountains, and only seven miles from the lively resort town of Newcastle and three miles from Hilltown. The house sits in front of the dam wall, on top of the Mournes.

Ideal for families wanting to get away, to a real warm luxury retreat, or a group of friends having a reunion /walking groups, as sleeps ten comfortably with five bedrooms, (three doubles and two twin) and four bathrooms.

In the evening relax in the jacuzzi spa bath in the main bathroom, by candlelight and then adjorn to the lounge by the log fire to enjoy the craic. Have your family birthday party or special occasion in the luxury kitchen and large living room at a location to remember.

Soak up the Majestic Mournes with all levels of Mountain Walks on your doorstep. Nearby attractions include Castlewellan Peace Maize, Silent Valley, Cranfield Beach and Newcastle promenade.

There are 3 surrounding forest parks of Tollymore (hosted the Game of Thrones and Dracula movie sets), Kilbroney and Castlewellan. Life adventure centre has electric bikes and canoes for hire or group activities including bouldering or Cloughmor Extreme has archery or rock climbing.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • 18 holes

Catering

  • Cooking / bbq facilities for guests use

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's outdoor play area
  • Children's play area
  • Children's videos/DVDs available
  • Cot / Highchair Available
  • Facilities for children

Establishment

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • 18 holes

Catering

  • Cooking / bbq facilities for guests use

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's outdoor play area
  • Children's play area
  • Children's videos/DVDs available
  • Cot / Highchair Available
  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Central heating throughout
  • Groups accepted
  • Hairdryers
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pets accepted
  • Private Garden
  • Real log/coal fires
  • Showers
  • Showers on site
  • Toilets
  • Towels available
  • Washing & Drying facilities on site
  • Wifi

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course
  • Cycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Games/sports area on site
  • Spa Bath / Jacuzzi
  • Television in lounge/TV room
  • TV & Games Room onsite

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Additional charge for pets
  • Midweek breaks
  • Short breaks available
  • Special group rates
  • Weekend breaks

Provider Preferences

  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Dogs Welcome Outside
  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Out of town

Room / Unit Features

  • Central heating in all units
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher in all units
  • Drying Facilities in all units
  • DVD Player
  • Freezer in all units
  • Ground floor bedrooms available
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Microwave in all units
  • Tumble Dryer
  • TV
  • Washing Machine

Specialist Features

  • Activity breaks
  • Marketed as gay friendly
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
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Map & Directions

What's Nearby

  1. Spelga Dam from Pigeon Rock Mountain

    Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10…

    0.05 miles away
  2. Goward Dolmen

    Goward Dolmen is situated approx 0.4km south of the B8 Castlewellan/Hilltown road on the…

    2.7 miles away
  3. Mourne Mountains

    "Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea" (Percy French) The popular song has…

    4.08 miles away
  4. Image of Silent Valley

    The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is…

    4.58 miles away
  5. Tollymore Forest Park

    Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore…

    5.76 miles away
  6. Bronte Homeland Interpretative Centre

    The fertile land of County Down has been farming country for centuries. It was here that…

    6.71 miles away
  7. Kilbroney Graveyard

    'Cill Bhronaigh', or Bronagh’s Church (12th century), is located in the graveyard just…

    6.89 miles away
  8. A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.

    Castlewellan Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes representing…

    6.96 miles away
  9. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park

    Castlewellan Forest Park boasts a stunning Victorian Castle, incredible panoramic views,…

    7.05 miles away
  10. Newcastle Beach

    Sand & pebble beach located on the south down coast.

    7.43 miles away
  11. Maghera Church And Round Tower

    Maghera Church and Round Tower is of major historical importance and is among many…

    7.74 miles away
  12. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park

    Kilbroney Park Forest features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile…

    7.85 miles away
  13. Pictured is Annalong Cornmill which has been beautifully restored. It is situated by the pretty Annalong Harbour at the foothills of the Mourne Mounta

    Annalong Cornmill has been beatifully restored and is situated by the pretty Annalong…

    8.22 miles away
  14. Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre

    Provides a first class service for visitors to Northern Ireland and for local residents.

    8.43 miles away
  15. Nautilus Centre

    The Nautilus Centre overlooks Kilkeel's busy and picturesque fishing port and houses the…

    8.55 miles away
  16. bottle feeding fort evergreen

    Our play farm offers a huge indoor soft play area with four dragon slides and a massive…

    8.6 miles away

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