Basecamp
The room the day gets planned in
We've been the meeting point for walkers, climbers and clubs heading into the Mournes for years.
Cook for two or twenty
Hob space and fridge room a group actually needs. Catering by arrangement.
Best room in the house in February
Large drying room and laundry, so a soaked party starts tomorrow in dry boots.
Lock-up and hire
Secure off-street storage. Hire arranged locally for the Castlewellan trails.
Stove, pool, no hurry
Log fire, games room, TV lounge at the quiet end. Free WiFi throughout.
Local pulse
What the desk would tell you today
Weather updates live. Trail notes and what's on in town are still set by hand at the desk.
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Placeholder: Glen River path clear, upper section loose after rain. Check for forestry work at Tollymore.
Placeholder: live music at the weekend, market on the promenade, low tide mid-afternoon.
Who we send you to
Local, tested, not sponsored
Bike hire
Hire and repairs for the Castlewellan and Rostrevor trail centres.
Guided walks
Qualified mountain leaders for groups going high.
Seaweed baths
The old Newcastle cure for a hard day. Book ahead at weekends.
Pubs & food
Ask at the desk — we know who's doing food late and who has the session on.
"Came for one night on the Mourne Way, stayed three."
"Twenty-six pupils, fed, dried out and back up the hill by nine."
"You can hear the sea from the door and see the mountain from the corner."