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Hastings Slieve Donard Hotel

This famous hotel stands beneath the Mournes in six acres of public grounds, adjacent to the beach and the Royal County Down Golf Links.

The Victorian holiday hotel par excellence, the Slieve Donard first opened in 1897 and has been the leading place to stay in Newcastle ever since. Recent years have seen great improvements in both the public rooms and accommodation. Bedrooms are finished to a high standard and all the bathrooms sport one of the famous yellow Hastings' ducks.

The nearby Tollymore Forest Park provides excellent walking on clearly marked trails, just one of the many outdoor pursuits that attract guests; should the weather be unsuitable, the Elysium health club has enough facilities to keep the over-energetic occupied for weeks. The hotel is also well known for its wide range of special short breaks, which can be very good value.

*A major upgrade, including the installation of 16 helicopter pads, was completed ahead of the 2006 Ryder Cup.

Golf nearby (18). Conference/banqueting (825/440). Business centre; secretarial services. Leisure centre, swimming pool, spa, beauty salon. Pitch & putt. Ample parking. Children welcome (under 4s free in parents' room; cots available without charge, baby sitting arranged). No pets. Rooms 124 (8 junior suites, 2 executive rooms, 3 for disabled). 2 Lifts. B&B about £87.50 pps, ss about £25. Open all year. Helipad. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser, Switch.

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Situated 32 miles south east of Belfast.