Irish Open 2024 Accommodation

Less than 10 minutes by car from Royal County Down Golf Club, this recently renovated house comprises 6 bedrooms in 5 acres of private and secure grounds with no overlooking neighbours.

‘Murlough Country House’ is a unique, Grade 2 listed, Georgian country house in private grounds. Dating back to 1730.

A secluded and secure site, this Irish Open Accommodation is situated in an idyllic setting at Keel Point, Dundrum, surrounded by Murlough Nature Reserve. Accessed by an electronic gate, through a 200 metre treelined drive to a further set of gates leading on to a spacious secure yard for parking. The house has cameras and a security system which can be accessed by guests if required.

The property is 45 minutes from Belfast City Airport, 60 minutes from Belfast International Airport and 90 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Ardglass and Spa golf clubs are less than 30 minutes away, with Malone, Holywood, Kirkistown Castle and Royal Belfast less than an hour’s drive. 90 minutes will take you to Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock and some great courses on the north side of Dublin.

The well-proportioned accommodation is over 3 floors and comprises; ground floor, entrance hall, drawing room, cinema room, bedroom and bathroom. On the lower level there is a living room, kitchen/casual dining area, conservatory, utility room, bedroom and bathroom. Two additional bathrooms (one incorporating a sauna) and 4 generous bedrooms (one en-suite) can be found on the upper floor. The property also has several outbuildings that are available for use by guests for equipment storage, drying or seminar/meeting use.

Externally there are extensive grounds together with areas for entertaining and casual outside dining and recreation.

The property is adjacent to Murlough Nature Reserve, with stunning views along the beach to the Mourne Mountains. Dundrum Castle is a 20 minute walk from your front door, a fascinating part of Irish history with expansive views over Dundrum Bay towards the south and Newcastle.

The house is just a short walk from the highly recommended Mourne Seafood Bar and The Buck’s Head, the most popular restaurant in the Newcastle/Dundrum area with renowned chef, Alex Greene. The Dundrum Inn, a traditional Irish bar where you will “enjoy the roar of the fire, the craic of the locals and a friendly atmosphere” is also close by.

Newcastle, with some wonderful cafes, bars and restaurants, is a key access point to the Mourne Mountains. Amongst favourite Newcastle restaurants we would recommend Brunel, Villa Vinci and Graffiti. Great bars include O’Hare’s, Macken’s Quinn’s and Harbour House.

Location: Dundrum, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
Bedrooms: 6
Price: £14,000