The Mourne Lodge

The Cnocnafeola Committee ltd. formed in 1989 with the primary aim of developing the social, economic and tourist potential of Atticall Village, in the Heart of the Mournes.

The 31 bed centre boasts of excellent budget accommodation. All rooms are en-suite with a mixture of private two beds, four bed and eight bed dorms. The centre provides secure car parking, laundry facilities, bike storage, self catering kitchen, lounge, restaurant, and conference suite. Our new renovation includes a new wood burning stove in the lounge, extra shower facilities, BBQ and patio area as well as free Wi-Fi throughout! The Restaurant offers good quality, affordable meals offering only fresh local produce and catering for a variety of dietary needs (Especially Vegetarians). It is managed by a local Home i Economics Teacher who has also spent some time in Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork i run by Darinna Allen. Many of her recipes are on the menu at the centre.

We offer the backpacker / outdoor enthusiast / family group everything for their stay. We also cater for the disabled and the elderly; pets are allowed but must be kept outside in a secure yard. We welcome private family celebrations.

Check out our website for local activities and visitor attractions.

We are only one hour from Belfast or one and an a half hours from Dublin airport. We are centrally located if you wish to visit the Titanic Quarter in April 2012.

2012 is destined to be one of the most extraordinary years in our history with new iconic visitor attractions, unprecedented events and historic anniversaries. High profile events, such as the launch of i Titanic Belfasti and the Cultural Olympiad Peace One Day Concert, will take place throughout 2012. We welcome the world to Northern Ireland. i Our time, our placei is our strap line for 2012. Iti s a proud proclamation. We are preparing for this exciting event, do come and visit us.

Directions

From Dublin
Follow directions for North/Belfast.
You will cross into Northern Ireland shortly after the Dundalk bypass (there are no customs or border markings) then follow signs into Newry city centre.
From Newry take the A2 to Warrenpoint, through Rostrevor and follow road for Kilkeel. After approx. 6 miles heading towards Kilkeel, there is a signpost for a left turn to Atticall and The Mourne Lodge. (The signpost is on the right hand side of the road pointing to a left turn, signpost also has B&B and community centre on it). Follow road for 3 miles into Atticall village, go past church shop and school on the left and the centre is also on the left immediately after the school.
The sign outside our centre will say Cnocnafeola.
From Belfast
Follow directions for Newcastle.
From Newcastle continue along coast, taking the A2 to Kilkeel. In Kilkeel continue into centre of town, on the hill just before the traffic lights there is a small road on the right signposted for Atticall (Mountain Road). Follow this road for approx. 3 miles until you come to a left turn signposted Atticall, follow road down towards village and we on the right entering the village.
If coming through the Spelga Pass from Hilltown or Castlewellan follow the road towards Kilkeel, pass Cnocnafeola Wood on the right and continue until right turn signposted Atticall. Take road down towards village and centre is on the right entering the village.


Also follow the sign for Hillview B&B or Atticall Community Centre, we are on the same route.

Transport can be arranged from Kilkeel. Approx i 3 stg. for a taxi.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Restaurant, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark