Tullymurry House is the perfect base for a luxury escape in the heart of County Down.
Surrounded by stunning landscapes, historic towns, and coastal beauty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s our suggested 7-day itinerary to help you make the most of your stay:
Day 1 – Arrival & Relaxation
Settle into the peace and tranquility of Tullymurry House
- Delve into your Welcome Hamper
- Explore the Gardens & Orchard
- Enjoy the Spa Facilities
- Unwind with a Pamper Package
- Fire up the BBQ
- Private Dining Experience – book a private chef to cook for your group – shophara.com
Day 2 – Mourne Mountains Adventure
Discover the world-famous Mourne Mountains, less than 20 minutes away. Pre-book your outdoor activities.
- Hiking – Brandy Pad, well-trodden smugglers route from Bloody Bridge to Trassey Car Park
- Climb Slieve Donard, N Ireland’s highest peak – 852m or 2795 feet.
- Tollymore Forest Park & Castlewellan Forest Park
- Mountain Biking
- Paddle Boarding
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
Day 3 – Mourne Coastal Trail Beauty & Carlingford Lough
Explore the Mourne Mountains inspiration for C S Lewis’s mythical Narnia.
Stopping off at:-
- Spelga Dam, Electric Hill, Silent Valley Reservoir Park
- Kilkeel Harbour
- Cranfield Alpaca Beach Trek – prebook your alpaca experience
- Neary Nogs Chocolate Factory, Kilkeel
- Rostrevor – Kilbroney Forest Park, Cloughmore Stone, Kodak Corner, Narnia Trail, Fairy Glen
- Cinema, shopping and Bagnall’s Castle Museum, Newry
Day 4 – Castles, Strangford Lough & Castleward
Spend a day exploring local heritage, St Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint.
- Saint Patrick Centre, Down Cathedral and Down County Museum, Downpatrick
- Inch Abbey, River Quoile
- Castle Ward, Strangford Village
- Strangford Ferry and Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry
- Mount Stewart, Newtownards
Day 5 – Game of Thrones Tour & Titanic, Belfast
Calling all Game of Throne lovers:
- Game of Thrones Studio Tour, Banbridge,
- The Boulevard Designer Discount Outlet Stores, Banbridge
- Titanic Centre – Belfast Harbour,
- Hop on a red bus city tour of Belfast City Hall, the Troubles Murals…
- Visit the Ulster Museum – Botanic Quarter,
- Stroll around Queen’s University – Ulster’s seat of learning.
Day 6 – Golf, Gardens & Local Delights
For golf and non golf lovers, you’re spoiled for choice:-
- Royal County Down Golf Club, Newcastle, Ardglass, Kilkeel or Warrenpoint Golf Clubs nearby
- Tayto Crisp Castle, Tandragee
- Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield
- Butterfly House, Seaforde
- Dundrum Castle
- Newcastle Promenade, independent shops & cafes where the “Mountains of Mourne Sweep Down to the Sea”
- Book one of our specially curated experiences and unwind at Tullymurry
Day 7 – Discover the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge & Bushmills Distillery, Rest & Indulge
Head north and explore the iconic north coast. Discover the legendary:-
- Giant’s Causeway
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Ballintoy Harbour – Game of Thrones
- Dunluce Castle
- Old Bushmills Distillery
- Dark Hedges – Game of Thrones
A perfect day of breathtaking scenery, adventure, and Irish heritage before returning to the luxury and comfort of Tullymurry House and enjoy your Smores.
Raise a glass to a week of unforgettable experiences.
More to Explore
Is 7 days enough, where there’s so much more to explore?
Other highlights include:
- Dublin City Centre, Trinity College, Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse
- Ancient Newgrange – older than the pyramids, Slane Castle & Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
- Slieve Gullion, Giants Lair Trail & Fairy Trail, the Armagh Observatory & Planetarium, Armagh’s Cathedrals, & Long Meadow Cider Company
- Belleek Pottery, Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen Lakes, Erne Tours & Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
- Derrie Danders, Derry Girls Mural, The Guildhall
