Guest Directory
Dear Guest,
Ta an áthas orainn Míle Failte a chur romhat go dtí Killeavy. Tá suil again go mbainfaidh tú an-taitneamh as do shaoirse línn anseo.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Killeavy Castle Estate. It is a pleasure to have you as our guest. We have made every effort to anticipate your needs and make sure your stay is a pleasant and memorable one. We aim to provide you with the highest level of personal and professional service. Should you find the need for any service not listed, please do not hesitate to call us.
We take personal pride in having you as our guest and hope that you will return often, knowing that we are dedicated to providing you with the finest accommodation and service and enabling you to ‘Get closer to what’s important’.
With best wishes
General Manager
Your Stay
Guestroom facilities
Tea and coffee-making facilities, a safe, iron and ironing board as well as a fan are available in your room for your convenience.
Check out time
The check-out time is 11am unless prior arrangements have been made with Guest Services.
Concierge
The concierge is available 24 hours a day. Should you require a concierge, please contact Guest Services on 0.
Luggage
For assistance handling and storing your luggage, please contact Guest Services.
Do not disturb
We respect your privacy and will not disturb you if the ‘Privacy Sign’ sign is on. For your safety and security, if a service request is still not received 24 hours later, our Accommodation Manager and Duty Manager will enter the room to ensure your safety.
Lost and found
If you misplace a personal item in the hotel, please contact Guest Services for assistance. The hotel assumes no liability for lost items.
Newspapers
Kindly contact Guest Services to arrange delivery.
Adaptor/ Transformers
Available on request at Guest Services with a small security deposit required.
Messages/ Voicemail
You may retrieve voicemails by pressing the message button on your phone or by contacting Guest Services. Written messages will be delivered to your room promptly.
Radio and television
Please find below the list of our most popular channels:
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1 BBC ONE NI |
26 ITVBe |
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2 BBC TWO NI |
27 ITV2 +1 |
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3 UTV |
28 E4 |
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4 Channel 4 |
29 E4+1 |
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5 Channel 5 |
30 5STAR |
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6 ITV2 |
45 Film4+1 |
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7 BBC FOUR |
47 4seven |
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10 ITV3 |
86 More4+1 |
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12 Dave |
101 BBC ONE NI HD |
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13 Channel 4+1 |
102 BBC TWO NI HD |
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14 More 4 |
104 Channel 4 HD |
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18 4Music |
105 Channel 5 HD |
Reservations
For future reservations or enquiries regarding current reservations, please contact the Reservations Team by pressing the dialling 0 on your room phone.
Room to Room Calls
Please dial ‘8’ followed by the room number. Calling from room to room is complimentary.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are situated in your room and are available for your use throughout your stay and must be left in the room upon your departure. Lost/ damaged umbrellas are charged at £40.
Wake-up calls
For placing a wake-up call request, please contact Guest Services.
Water
For your convenience, complimentary still and sparkling mineral water is provided in your room and is replenished daily. For any additional requirements, please contact Guest Services
Accomodation Services
In addition to our daily service, we will gladly provide you with extra towels and pillows. Items such as adaptors, cots or feather pillows are available on request.
Dry cleaning and laundry
Laundry bags and forms are provided in your room. Please contact Guest Services for your laundry pick-up or any further assistance. For same-day service, please make collection arrangements before 8:30 am.
Spa
The Spa, located on Level 0, is open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Guests have full use of our Thermal Suite, leisure pool, hydrotherapy pool and outdoor hot tub. Children can access the pool area from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, provided they are supervised by an adult. Please call 408 before attending to ensure availability.
Beauty Treatments
Located on Level 0, the Spa is a refined retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. Once you have entered the spa, the team of expertly trained therapists will guide you through the range of exquisite treatments, soothing away stress and restoring your body’s natural beauty. You can call the Spa reception directly by pressing the dedicated button on your room phone or 408.
Hotel safety and regulations
Fire/ Emergency
Dial Guest Services and inform our Staff or break the closest Manual Call Point. Do not panic and do not use the elevator. Make your way to the nearest emergency exit. Please refer to the escape plan located on the back of your room door.
Hotel regulations
The hotel does not allow pets for in-house guests. Highly flammable articles, explosives, weapons, knives, and non-household metallic objects are forbidden. A casual yet elegant dress code is required in all public areas of the hotel. Food and beverages from outside are not allowed in the hotel. Smoking is not permitted in either the Courtyard or Private Terraces.
Smoking
In our commitment towards a healthier environment and in the interest of your safety, the hotel has designated all guest rooms and indoor public areas as ‘No Smoking’ zones. The usage of electronic cigarettes is prohibited in the ‘No Smoking’ zones as well.
We do appreciate the choice of guests who may want to smoke, for which we have designated the following outdoor locations of the Garden Lounge Terrace and the Bar Terrace.
Please do not throw cigarette butts on the ground, as they will wash into our local waterways. Please dispense using the disposal units provided.
Safety Deposit Boxes
All bedrooms are equipped with a laptop size safe located in your main wardrobe. Please follow the instructions on the front side of the safe. The Hotel does not take responsibility for any items not placed in the in-room safe
Security
Hotel security is provided 24 hours daily with closed-circuit TV coverage in public areas. For your own safety and protection, please remember to keep your door double-locked when in your room and to identify any visitors before admitting them.
Dining
Breakfast
Served on Level 3 in The Restaurant enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast to start your day, reservations are available from 8:00 am until 10:00 am daily.
Calliagh Berra Bistro and Bar
Calliagh Berra Bistro and Bar is located on Level 2 and offers a full range of drinks and an a-la-carte menu. Alternatively, you can relax in the lobby and enjoy a drink from our extensive drinks menu.
Picnic lunches
For those who wish to tour around during the day or are inspired to explore the mountain, Killeavy Castle Estate offers a picnic lunch to take away with you. Please contact Guest Services by pressing the dedicated key on your room phone to make the necessary arrangements.
Residents Bar
Residents bar, located on Level 2, is open until Midnight midweek and until 1:00 am Friday and Saturday.
Room Service
The Room Service is available 24/7, and the Menu is digitally available on your TV. (Please note that from 9pm to 8am only a limited offering menu will be available). To order, please contact Room Service by pressing dialling 0 on your guestroom phone.
History of Killeavy Castle
Killeavy Castle is a Grade A listed historical building initially designed in 1836 by architect George Papworth of Dublin. Formally known as Killeavy Lodge, the Foxall family rebuilt their home in the style of the pre-Victorian Gosford Castle with Towers, Tudor windows and a medieval-style door, transforming the modest farmhouse into a home fit for a king.
Situated on the eastern base of Slieve Gullion, the original castle and surrounding grounds brought a new element to the beautiful landscape. The building contained a basement level with a kitchen, storerooms, servant's quarters and an underground tunnel to allow servants to enter and exit the building unseen. Above was a parlour and wine cellar, with an adjoining drawing room, library and conservatory. On the top level were six bedrooms, four dressing rooms and bathrooms. There was a beautiful walled garden and an ornamental water wheel.
The Bell family took ownership of the property in 1881, but in recent years, the building fell into disrepair. Fortunately, the facade remained intact and surrounded by fir plantations and lush farmland, it has been returned to its former glory.
The Architect
George Papworth (1781-1855) was the younger brother of English architect John Buonarotti Papworth. He established himself in Ireland and designed many notable buildings, including Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital and the King's Bridge in Dublin. His drawings of Killeavy were exhibited in the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1836.
Families of Killeavy Castle
The Foxalls: First family of Killeavy Castle
Meredith Foxall was a founder of Moore, McCann and Foxall's Bank of Newry. Although the bank crashed in 1816, the Foxall family still managed to salvage enough funds for Powell Foxall to commission extensive repairs and additions to Killeavy Lodge in 1836. Joseph Foxall and his successor, Powell Foxall, are responsible for the impressive broadleaf woodlands that cover a considerable part of the mountain.
The Gillespies: Second family of Killeavy Castle
From the mid-1860s to the late 1870s, Killeavy Castle was the residence of William Gillespie, who rented it from Joseph Foxall.
The Bells: Third family of Killeavy Castle
The Bell family took ownership of the property in 1881. It has sometimes been referred to as 'Bell's Castle'. Over the years, the value of the property fluctuated dramatically. By 1921, part of the building was empty, and part was rented by John A. Bell. It was valued at only £22. Killeavy Castle remained in the possession of the Bell family until the death of Maureen Bell in 2000.
The Boyles: Current family of Killeavy Castle
The Boyle family took ownership of the Estate in 2013 and began a major redevelopment programme. Mick Boyle emigrated to Australia in the late 1960s with his parents, Michael and Pauline Boyle, who both come from South Armagh. Having such strong connections to the area, the family are determined to return the Estate to its former glory and develop a hospitality and agriculture experience that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Local experiences and amenities
Nearby Attractions
Golf
Killeavy Castle Estate is ideally situated for you to take to the fairways. With several golf experiences in the area, golfers are spoiled for choice. Whether you are an amateur or a would-be pro, you will adore teeing off in the stunning Irish countryside
Royal County Down, located 27 miles, 54 minutes. 36 Golf Links Rd, Newcastle BT33 0AN | Phone: 028 4372 3314
County Louth Golf Club (Baltray), located 37 miles, 48 minutes. Baltray, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 HK03, Ireland | Phone: +353 41 988 1530
Sightseeing
Please contact the hotel Guest Services for any sightseeing tours. We will be delighted to suggest and assist you with areas of interest and can tailor-make a tour of the estate as per your preference
Estate Experiences
Bikes for hire
We have a selection of adult electric and mountain bikes available for hire with rates starting from £15 per half day. Please contact guest services for further information
Farm Store
Get a taste of Killeavy from the comfort of your own home, you can find all the fresh ingredients you need at our Farm Store. We're dedicated to our farm-to-fork approach and offer only the best products from our working farm and walled garden, including freshly cut meat and vegetables. We also have a selection of items from trusted local suppliers. The farm store at Killeavy Castle Estate is open 7 days a week from 9am. To enquire more, call the Farm Store directly on 426
Gardens: The Walled Garden
Situated on the doorsteps of the Hotel, the Walled Garden is one of Northern Ireland’s oldest walled gardens. Originally created to supply the Castle with its fruits and vegetables, it is now a working garden with a mix of leisure spaces and filled with herbs, fruit trees and vegetables that provide the freshest of produce to the kitchen.
Gardens: The Estate Garden
Featuring an Estate Garden that mirrors the landscape of the existing heritage Walled Garden, the additional one-acre Estate Garden doubles the volume of fresh produce that Killeavy Castle Estate can now grow onsite. The new Estate Garden allows for additional vegetables to be grown to provide the freshest of produce for the Estate’s food outlets. This has increased the range of vegetables grown on-site to over 20 varieties across the four seasons. As the Estate focuses on new green initiatives to eventually become carbon neutral and align to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Heritage Tour
We host a Heritage Tour each Monday (subject to availability) from 11:00 am which will include a tour of the Castle and the estate. An Eco and Farm Tour are available on request. Please contact Guest Services for more information.
Walking trails
Surround yourself with nature as you explore the guest walks located throughout the grounds of our Estate. Many of our guest walks were created at the time of the inception of Killeavy Castle in 1836, while some woodland walks have been created more recently to allow our guests to enjoy the scenic views over Slieve Gullion and the nearby countryside. We have mapped all our guest walks to allow you to make the most of your time. Pick up a map from the Hotel reception
Working farm
Our working farm has long-horned cattle, sheep and bees all watched over by our Peacocks and Wolfhounds. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a working farm and learn more about our sustainability initiatives at Killeavy Castle Estate. Depending on the season, you can see our expert team of farm hands deliver new lambs and calves, shear sheep or extract honey from our beehives
Since we grow so much of our food on the Estate, there’s nowhere better to learn about sustainable farming. Take a farm tour or a foraging experience and hear from our expert guides all about the journey your food takes from farm to form at Killeavy Castle Estate
Our working farm positions us as the ideal destination for environmentally friendly holidays in Ireland. Learn more about the steps we can all take to protect the natural world in the resplendent luxury of Killeavy Castle Estate
Local Amenities
ATM
The nearest ATM is in the village of Meigh, approximately 5 minutes from the hotel
Doctor/ Dentist
Should you require medical assistance during your stay, please contact Guest Services. Hospitals are located near the hotel and provide 24-hour medical assistance
Florist
Flowers can be arranged upon request. Please contact Guest Services to place an order for flowers 24 hours in advance
Hairdressing
Please contact Guest Services for assistance with booking a hairdresser in the local area
Transport
Airline services and airport transfer
For flight information, confirmation, or alterations, please phone the airline of your choice by dialling 9 and then the required number. Should you need an airport transfer, please contact Guest Services on 0
Bus/ Rail
For local and national bus and rail services, please log onto www.translink.co.uk Alternatively, contact Guest Services for times and information. Our local bus and train station is Newry Station, located 10 minutes away by car.
Car hire
Guest Services will gladly assist you with bookings for self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars.
Taxi
Our Guest Services Team will be delighted to assist you with organising a taxi. Please note that this is a public utility service and beyond the hotel's control. The hotel will not be held responsible for any grievances or delays