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The Briers

3.0 star property

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Living area
Exterior
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$104
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

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39 Middle Tollymore Road, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0JJ
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Mountain View | Desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

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

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Desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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

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About this property

The Briers

3-star Newcastle hotel with free breakfast
A business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
The Briers offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

The Briers is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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
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

Property is also known as

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The Briers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 272 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled 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 traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Perfext stay

Lovely accomodation, very comfortable, laid back and intimate
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Staff & service
Thank you for a great stay. We had a great time a definitely will be back. Great for kids s my son had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

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

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosey warm , elegant place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good visit and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are just so friendly and the place is lovely. Its either a 5-10 min drive into Newcastle or a nice 30min walk. Really good for somewhere to decompress for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, spacious, and very clean country house. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025