Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle

With stunning views of the County Down coastline and superb spa facilities, including a 20-metre pool, this 4-star hotel stands in 6 acres of grounds, leading to the Royal County Down Golf Club.

At the foot of the Mourne Mountains, the Slieve Donard Hotel has recently undergone a major £15 million development. Open for over 100 years, this impressive Victorian hotel is now home to one of Europe's finest resort spas.

With magnificent views of the Irish Sea and the mountains, the luxury spa has a sauna, a steam room, an aerobics studio and a well-equipped gym, as well as the stunning pool.

The beautiful en suite rooms combine classical elegance and modern luxury. Most rooms have breathtaking views of the coastline or the mountains.

With oak panelling and a real fireplace, the grand Oak Restaurant offers superb cuisine, made using only the finest local Irish produce. The hotel also has a bar and a pub-style bistro within the grounds.