Plan your stay

Make every day a little magical.

Mountain walks, memorable experiences and good food — all from your Fairy River base.

Find your stay plan Explore the local area
Reservoir water framed by the Mourne Mountains beneath a blue, cloud-filled sky

A little inspiration for your days

Two nights or five? Make them yours.

Flexible ideas, with arrival, departure and time to unwind built in.

2 nights

A short escape

1 full day to explore

Arrival
Settle in, playpark & an easy supper.
Day 2
Silent Valley, then Kilkeel for dinner.
Departure
Breakfast and a coastal stroll if time allows.

3 nights

A little more exploring

2 full days to explore

Arrival
Unpack and unwind.
Day 2
Silent Valley & Cranfield Beach.
Day 3
Tollymore Forest & Newcastle.
Departure
A relaxed breakfast before home.

5 nights

Room to slow down

4 full days to explore

Arrival
Settle into Fairy River.
Day 2
Silent Valley & an easy local walk.
Day 3
Tollymore Forest & Newcastle.
Day 4
Kilbroney Park & Rostrevor.
Day 5
A booked experience & time by the coast.
Departure
Breakfast, pack up and head home.

Suggested self-drive plans. Choose walks to suit your group and swap days around the weather.

Discover the Mournes

Wonderful places, close to your stay.

Get out and explore

A little adventure, your way.

Local experiences

Meet the people. Discover the stories.

Book a local experience to make a day of it.

Book directly with each provider; check dates and age requirements.

Good food around the Mournes

Good food. Easy evenings.

From relaxed dining out to a cosy night in, there are plenty of options nearby.

Restaurants & relaxed dining

Takeaways for a cosy night in

Drinks for your stay

  • KWM (Kilkeel Wine Mart) Wine, beer & spirits · Kilkeel
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Check opening times and delivery coverage directly.

A plated meal with vegetables, illustrating dining out

Your Mourne escape starts here.

Choose your dates and leave room for a little magic.