Bluebell Lane Glamping — Hotel in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

We arrived and were met by 2 very welcoming elves who invited into a beautifully decorated kitchen with a burning stove on the go , we were provided with hot chocolate for kids or mulled wine or Tea/ Coffee for adults. The kids then designed tree decorations which they brought home , the elves were very chatty and friendly .We then visited Mrs Claus in her Kitchen and she was amazing at interacting with kids and adults , was very believable in all her stories about the elves escapades unfortunately she informed us Santa hadn't been home in hours and hours and she was worried about him as his stew was still sitting in the oven and it hitting night-time, she asked if we might go with buddy the elf on his very unique recently renovated and well decorated mode of transport and help him go look for Santa , we sang Christmas carols which helped speed up the wagon whilst travelling around the forest in our search, we also had to make a wee pitstop as we got a bit peckish ,and the elves showed us a little hut where we got to toast marshmallows, they were nothing short of scrumptious, on we went and eventually found Santa , he made loads of time to chat and craic to the adults and kids which was so enjoyable we nearly forgot about the presents he was to give us on leaving , we also got pictures (on our own devices so no extra charges)of Santa and us in his sleigh and then we headed back with Buddy the elf again . We were very happy with the whole experience and bare in mind we had kids of older ages only with us 9, 11x2, 12 and 13 . I can only speak for my two boys 9,11 both rated it 10/10 .I would definitely recommend. A great effort put in by all the wonderful...

This is more than just accommodation, it is a wonderful experience. The sleeping pods are so comfortable and I have never slept so well. Each pod is set within it's own stone walled area and is equipped with it's own picnic table and an amazing brazier. The setting is fantastic in the middle of a forest but you have all the amenities beside you including your own private spacious bathroom and a very well equipped modern shared kitchen. There are lovely walks through their own forest with many hidden surprises all around. We did not have kids with us but the ones that were there with other visitors had a fantastic time, exploring the very safe wood and their own playpark. ||The owners, Padraig and Sharon Carragher are such wonderful hosts and so friendly and accommodating. They have planted 20,000 trees on the site and have created many interesting features for you to explore such as a reconstruction of an Iron Age Dwelling. ||Padraig is a master woodturner and at some time I would love to go back and take one of...

A great escape! We stayed the the cottage. It was fully equipped, spotlessly clean and the beds were very comfortable. There are great views of Slieve Gullion from this site and our stay was very peaceful. The children loved playing in the play area and the woodland walks were just lovely with hidden gems along the trail. Our hosts Padraig and Sharon were really great craic and very knowledgable of the local area, history, mythology and traditional crafts. They have built a traditional Irish Roundhouse on site and it was fascinating to learn all about that too. We will take away special memories of this place… the tranquil evenings by the outdoor log fire and the wild giggles and laughter from the barrel train ride through the woodland trail. Sharon and Padraig’s commitment to creating a sustainable and wonderful experience is admirable. These guys have planted over 20,000 trees on site! ❤️ I would highly recommend this getaway! We hope to return in the not too distant future. Thank you for...