Guiness House is a modern, family-run Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the rolling County Down countryside. Left: Guiness House, Center: View of the Mournes, Right: Newcastle Promenade
Just an hour’s drive from both the International and George Best airports, and forty minutes away from the Belfast docks, Guiness House offers convenience in a peaceful rural location, nestling between the majestic Mourne Mountains and the rugged slopes of Slieve Croob.
The nearby small towns of Newcastle, Castlewellan and Ballynahinch offer a wealth of gourmet and family dining, from award-winning restaurants to casual gastro-pubs. There are regular Irish traditional music sessions in some of the local pubs – where the ‘craic’ is mighty! Or if you prefer a quieter evening, why not take a short drive to local beauty spots such as the ancient Legananny Dolmen. Historical Downpatrick, with its cathedral, Saint Patrick’s grave and Down Museum is a short, scenic drive away.
Guiness House is the ideal base for exploring the stunning Mourne countryside by car or, for the more energetic, by bike or even on horseback. Cycle hire and pony trekking are available in nearby Castlewellan. Of course, the mountains are a famous walker’s paradise. Join in the annual Walking Festival or go it alone – and come back and relax in the comfort of Guiness House.
