The Mourne Lodge "Cnocnafeola"

One of our top picks in Kilkeel.The Mourne Lodge is situated between the Spelga Reservoir and the Silent Valley, where the Mourne Mountains sweep down to the sea, within a 15-minute drive from Cranfield Beach. It offers free WiFi and free private parking, along with a patio area with a barbecue for warm summer evenings.

Some of the private en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and comfortable reading chairs. Two rooms are situated on the ground floor and offer wheelchair access.

There is a fully equipped self-catering kitchen for all guests and a Continental breakfast with cooked options is available each morning on site. Other meals can also be ordered. There is a supermarket next door and Kilkeel offers a range of award-winning fish and chip shops and restaurants.

The property also offers a drying room for wet gear and laundry services can be provided at an extra cost. Discounted passes to Silent Valley are also available for a small fee. For cold winter evenings, there is a wood burning stove in the lounge.

During the summer time, there is a bus service to The Mourne Lodge. Home to Lough Shannagh, the area surrounding the lodge is ideal for hill walking and scenic walks. The property is 3 miles from Kilkeel, 7 miles from Rostrevor and approximately 15 miles from Newcastle.