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The Briers

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Living area
Desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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39 Middle Tollymore Road, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0JJ
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Life Adventure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, The Briers is within a 5-minute drive of Tollymore Forest Park and Life Adventure Centre. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Murlough National Nature Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Mourne Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Life Adventure Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 50 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Great Jones -craft & kitchen- - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Percy French - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Briers

The Briers offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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The Briers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 285 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room friendly host, all staff ready to help and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Adelaide

No, the room wasn't spotless. There was dust and a used tissue lying under the bed and the room needed a good clean overall. However, the bed linen was clean and the bed very comfortable. The house was cosy warm. Our room however, had several damp patches, mainly on the ceiling and a trickle of water running down the wall which need addressed. The property was advertised as having a hot tub (this was why I booked). When I asked about it, the host said "it wasn't available for use", therefore this is misleading! The website showed a full mini bar including various chocolate, however it was empty. When I asked about this, I was told the delivery had not arrived. It did not arrive during our stay. The host's attitude left a bit to be desired, mainly when he made reference to the amount of food which had been consumed by the guests on our first morning at breakfast! The food consumed was not overboard. I think he misinterpreted our staying to chat after breakfast was finished and thought we were late leaving due to the amount of food we had! The morning we checked out there was a female member of staff present at breakfast whom I assumed to be the host's mother, who was much more pleasant. These issues would not prevent us from returning and the fact that we got an early check-in was most welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stat at this hotel. the host and staff were exceptional and done everything they could to ensure we were satisfied. out stay here was perfect and we will definitely be back. thank you very much danny
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, clean... snd well kept, with all necessary requirements
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy warm room, super B&B - really good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always in the briers. Room was spotless and staff are friendly and hospitable. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Fabulous Accommodation!

Had an absolute fantastic stay at the Briers, Darren and his staff couldn't be more accommodating and helpful! The room was spotless, very comfortable, gorgeous views of the garden and surrounding landscape as well. Breakfast was delicious and very well laid out , with loads of choice ! Excellent all round, would have no hesitation in recommending the Briers as a place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with electric vehicle charging too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jody

Travelled with partner
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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

Wonderful place!

At check in we were greeted and walked to our room. We were a little early for our reservation and we were allowed right in. Owner showed us around and was incredibly friendly. Other visitors told us some great hiking locations to check out. Continental breakfast laid out nicely. Beautiful view of Mourne Mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

niall

Travelled with family
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

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Briers is a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Heather McTavish

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
An idyll setting, could watch the lambs playing all day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025