The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown is set in Newry, 33 km from Carlingford Castle, 35 km from Proleek Dolmen, as well as 36 km from Louth County Museum. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Each unit has a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 15 km from The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 60 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elisabete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfortable and quiet place felt like home away from home
  • Cherie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were staying over for a hiking trip that was arranged near by…great location…
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, clear communication from the hosts and plenty of space in the apartment for us! Clean and well presented!
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by The Downshire Arms Apartments

Company review score: 9.3Based on 48 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located in the Village of Hilltown, Co. Down, the Downshire Arms first opened to the public in 1824. By the 1970’s though, the building had been allowed to fall into dereliction. Fortunately, it has since been rescued and restored by its current owners and refurbished to an excellent standard. Providing guests with modern comforts without compromising the charm and character of its distinguished past. The Downshire arms management are still striving to ensure that travelers in the Mournes will find The Downshire Arms a comfortable and well kept place to stay. There are a total of 6 self-catering courtyard apartments (originally the stable block) to chose from, either 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms or 1 bedroom apartments. One of our apartments is also disabled friendly. Each apartment has its own, living room, kitchen and bathroom. There is private parking also.

Neighbourhood information

The Downshire Arms Apartments are located between the two of Northern Ireland’s most popular mountain biking trails, Rostrevor (8 miles) and Castlewellan (10 miles). In Rostrevor, the majesty of the Mournes has to be seen to be fully appreciated, and there is nowhere better to do this than at the peak of Rostrevor's MTB trails overlooking Carlingford Lough and the towns of Rostrevor and Warrenpoint. With epic views comes epic trails, and riders have the joy of a 27km red loop which takes in every kind of feature you could want in a trail centre. Just to top things off, Rostrevor is home to Ireland's first ever purpose built DH trails, Mega Mission and On the Pulse. With a great café at the trailhead and free parking, the home to the Red Bull Foxhunt is a must on every mountain bikers list. In Castlewellan, statistically the most popular trail centre in Northern Ireland, Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails boast 19km of red trail, as well as two popular black options and some quality blue and green trails. Enjoy the pump track that overlooks Castlewellan Lake and its historic Victorian castle, before exploring trails that provide bags of flow and fun.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown 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.

FAQs about The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown

  • Check-in at The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown on this page.

  • The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown is 7.5 miles from the centre of Newry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Downshire Arms Apartments Hilltown (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 5 guests
    • 7 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.