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Meelmore Lodge

Newcastle

📍 Tollymore, BT33 0QB

Meelmore Lodge

Photo: Eric Jones  (CC BY-SA 2.0)

  • Situated in the Mourne Mountains with views of Slieve Meelmore
  • Private access onto the mountains for hiking trips
  • Specialises in group bookings with discounts available
  • On-site bistro serving breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea
  • Self-catering kitchen available for guests who prefer to cook
Meelmore Lodge sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, County Down, with views onto Slieve Meelmore and The Hare's Gap, and private access onto the mountains for hiking. You can choose private ensuite rooms, dormitory rooms, the self-catering 'Wee House' cottage, or pitch at the summer campsite. A fully-fitted self-catering kitchen is on site, along with the Hare's Gap Bistro for cooked breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea. A CCTV-monitored car park is provided, and the site specialises in group bookings with discounts available. Nearby, Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks are just 10 minutes away, offering walking, cycling and horse riding, while Tropicana water park is 4.3 miles away.

How far to…

Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks
10 mins away
Tropicana (Water Parks)
4.3 miles away

Practical details

Open
Bistro open weekends year-round, weekdays April to September
Families
Accommodates individuals, families and organised youth groups

Accommodation on site

  • Private ensuite rooms
  • Dormitory rooms
  • Self-catering cottage
  • Campsite

Details taken from the operator's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Swimming Pool
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Parking

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Meelmore Lodge

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