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4-star hotels in Downpatrick
This shortlist covers the 4-star places to stay in Downpatrick, from country houses and cottages to an inn and an apartment. It suits visitors who want a rated, well-equipped base for exploring the town and the surrounding County Down countryside.
Staying in Downpatrick
Downpatrick is a small County Down town, and the stays on this list spread out from its streets into the countryside around it. The rest stand along the approach roads — Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence on Belfast Road, Ballymote Country House on Killough Road, Sliabh Amharc on Saul Road and Brookvale Cottage on Vale Road at Crossgar. That mix of addresses shapes who each one suits. Couples and short-break visitors tend to want the town-centre addresses, where an inn with breakfast, a meeting room and wedding services or an apartment with a swimming pool put everything within reach. Families and groups do better in the cottages and country houses, which offer kitchens, gardens, playgrounds, cots and high chairs, and several accept pets. Business travellers are served by the inn's meeting room and the free parking and wifi found across the list.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence
78 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet on the Belfast Road, Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence is a 4-star address with a sauna, jacuzzi and karaoke for group stays. Families can use the playground, picnic area and family rooms, while the kitchen, fireplace and patio make longer visits easy. Pets are allowed, parking is free, and facilities for fishing, canoeing and golf are within reach.
See Inch Schoolhouse Event ResidenceBallymote Country House
Ballymote House 84 Killough Road, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereBallymote Country House on Killough Road suits travellers who want a 4-star base with fishing, horse back riding and a garden. The lounge, bar and special diets menu add comfort, and practical touches include free parking, free Wifi and laundry service. Non-smoking rooms, a safe and toiletries come as standard too.
See Ballymote Country HouseDufferin Coaching Inn & Hall
33 High St, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereIn the centre of Downpatrick on High Street, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall is a 4-star inn with breakfast, a library and a meeting room. Wedding services and dry cleaning are available, and sailing and horse back riding can be arranged nearby. It suits business guests, couples and anyone wanting a central base with free parking and free Wifi.
See Dufferin Coaching Inn & HallSliabh Amharc
4 Saul Road, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSliabh Amharc on Saul Road is a 4-star self-catering option with a kitchen, oven, microwave and refrigerator. Non-smoking rooms, a shower and a TV keep things simple, and pets are welcome. Parking is free, and fishing and golf are close by.
See Sliabh AmharcCara Na Mara
70 Main Street, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCara Na Mara on Main Street is a 4-star guest house with sea views and a beach nearby. It has a restaurant, garden and fireplace, plus a kitchen with microwave, oven and refrigerator. Canoeing, surfing, fishing and horse back riding appeal to active guests, while family rooms, free parking and free Wifi round out the stay.
See Cara Na MaraSally Gardens Cottage
71 Vianstown Road, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSally Gardens Cottage on Vianstown Road is a 4-star cottage with a garden, terrace and patio. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and microwave, and there are laundry facilities and free parking. Wheelchair access, a picnic area and pet-friendly rules make it practical for families and longer stays. Fishing and golf are nearby.
See Sally Gardens CottageThe Castle Apartment
15 Castle Street, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereThe Castle Apartment on Castle Street puts you in Downpatrick's centre as a 4-star apartment with a kitchenette, patio and terrace. Breakfast in room and a bar add convenience, while family rooms, free Wifi and free parking suit groups. The swimming pool and garden are extra draws for leisure travellers.
See The Castle ApartmentBrookvale Cottage
10A Vale Road Crossgar Belfast, Downpatrick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBrookvale Cottage on Vale Road in Crossgar is a 4-star cottage with a fireplace, terrace and picnic area. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, oven and microwave, and laundry facilities, free parking and free Wifi are provided. Non-smoking rooms and a garden keep it comfortable, with fishing nearby for days out.
See Brookvale Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Ballymote Country House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Sliabh Amharc | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Cara Na Mara | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Sally Gardens Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| The Castle Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Brookvale Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These four are built for groups with children. Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence adds family rooms, a playground, high chairs and cots; Cara Na Mara offers family rooms and a restaurant; Sally Gardens Cottage adds a garden, patio, picnic area and wheelchair access; The Castle Apartment brings family rooms, a kitchen, a cot and a swimming pool.
Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence · Cara Na Mara · Sally Gardens Cottage · The Castle Apartment
For pets
Four of the stays welcome pets.
Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence · Ballymote Country House · Sliabh Amharc · Sally Gardens Cottage
For couples
Ballymote Country House pairs a garden and lounge with bathrobes, toiletries and special diets, and it accepts pets. Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall on High St keeps you in the town centre with breakfast, a library and a lounge, while Cara Na Mara on Main Street sits near the sea with a fireplace and a restaurant.
Ballymote Country House · Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall · Cara Na Mara
For business
Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall lists a meeting room, free wifi, free car parking and a laundry service, which makes it the practical choice for a working stay. The Castle Apartment is an apartment option in the town with a desk, free wifi, free car parking and a wake-up service.
Where to stay in Downpatrick
Main Street
Cara Na Mara sits on Main Street, with the beach and the sea listed among its facilities. It is a village-style setting rather than the town centre, and the house brings a restaurant, a garden, a fireplace and family rooms for guests who want the coast within reach.
Our picks here: Cara Na Mara
Killough Road
Ballymote Country House stands on Killough Road at Ballymote House, out along the road from Downpatrick. It is a country house address, with a garden and lounge, horse back riding and fishing listed, and it accepts pets — a quieter base than the town streets.
Our picks here: Ballymote Country House
Saul Road
Sliabh Amharc is on Saul Road on the edge of Downpatrick. It is a self-catering style stay with a kitchen, microwave, oven, refrigerator and toaster, plus golf course and fishing facilities listed, free car parking and pets allowed — suited to guests who want space and their own cooking.
Our picks here: Sliabh Amharc
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Downpatrick?
Cara Na Mara on Main Street is the next closest in feel, while the remaining stays sit out along Belfast Road, Killough Road, Saul Road and Vale Road.
Do any of these places have free parking?
Yes — free car parking is listed for Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence, Ballymote Country House, Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall, Sliabh Amharc, Cara Na Mara, Sally Gardens Cottage, The Castle Apartment and Brookvale Cottage. Every stay on this shortlist offers it.
Can I bring a dog?
Pets are allowed at 4 of the stays: Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence, Ballymote Country House, Sliabh Amharc and Sally Gardens Cottage. The other 4 do not list pets, so check before booking if you are travelling with an animal.
Which hotel is best for families with children?
Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence lists family rooms, a playground, high chairs and cots. Cara Na Mara and The Castle Apartment also list family rooms, Sally Gardens Cottage adds a garden, patio and picnic area, and cots and high chairs appear across several of the cottages.
Which is the highest-rated pick?
None of the 8 stays carries a guest rating in the data, so they cannot be ranked by score. They are all 4-star properties, so compare them on facilities and address instead — town centre for Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall and The Castle Apartment, countryside for the rest.
Is there a pool or a spa?
The Castle Apartment is the only stay on the list with a swimming pool. Inch Schoolhouse Event Residence lists a sauna and a Jacuzzi, and Ballymote Country House and Cara Na Mara provide bathrobes and toiletries for a more comfortable stay.
Do any of these places serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall on High St, and The Castle Apartment offers breakfast in room. Several others provide kitchens or kitchenettes, including Sliabh Amharc, Cara Na Mara, Sally Gardens Cottage, Brookvale Cottage and The Castle Apartment.
Are there places to stay in Downpatrick with a restaurant?
Cara Na Mara on Main Street lists a restaurant. Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall lists a library and a lounge with breakfast, which is the closest alternative among the town-centre options on this list.