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Welcome to Marine & Lawn Golf Hotels, a collection of storied destinations devoted to the game and dedicated to experiences around the round. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard neighbours the famed Royal County Down, consistently ranked the finest links in the world. Our hotel sits where the Mourne Mountains meet the Irish Sea on the shores of Newcastle, one of Northern Ireland’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard offers unmatched settings for unforgettable weddings, special events, and meetings with iconic architecture, signature hospitality, and an award-winning spa.

EVENT SPACES

For Every Occasion Marine & Lawn North Berwick is a stunning venue with a variety of spaces designed for gathering. Whether you’re planning a team-building retreat, a private dinner, a milestone celebration, or a quarterly board meeting, our team is ready to welcome you. Come for an afternoon, or stay for the entire weekend.

CUSTOMISE Your Event

The events team at Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard is here to help you bring your event vision to life. Our hotel offers 11 unique private event spaces to accomodate a variety of layouts and event sizes. An event with us is a full-service experience.

DEDICATED EVENT MANAGER A dedicated Event Manager will be on hand to plan and execute your event from start to finish. Looking for inspiration? Just give us a call.

DINING & DRINK Your Event Manager will also be supported by our onsite catering team who can provide exquisite food and beverage packages.

EXCLUSIVE ROOM RATES For overnight events, guests can take advantage of exclusive room rates and are invited to enjoy all hotel amenities.

AV AND ENTERTAINMENT We offer in-house AV equipment and technical support, as well as local partners for bespoke set dressing and entertainment. 8

1898 Built in

Rooms 180

Amenities

Spa, Thermal Suite, Pool, Fitness Centre, Putting Green, Snooker Room, Tennis Courts, Meeting & Event Space

Event Spaces

THE GRAND BALLROOM THE CHANDELIER ROOM THE ANNESLEY ROOM THE BRUNEL LOUNGE THE DRAWING ROOM CENTENARY ROOMS

The

GRAND BALLROOM

One of the largest event venues in Northern Ireland, our magnificent Grand Ballroom comfortably hosts up to 800 guests.

IDEAL FOR Ideal for weddings, gala dinners, and large conferences.

SCHEME & CAPACITY SIZE: 610 SQ M

CAPACITY: 800

The

CHANDLIER ROOM

A light-filled room with curved windows overlooking Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains. Works equally well as a ceremony space or reception room, with crystal chandeliers and direct views to the coast.

IDEAL FOR Ideal for weddings, dinners, and corporate receptions.

SCHEME AND CAPACITY SIZE: 260 SQ M

CAPACITY: 280

The

ANNESLEY ROOM

Located on the ground floor, Annesley Room is grand and classic event space, with gorgeous columns, statement chandeliers and an original fireplace. The room is fully air-conditioned with its own reception area and a built-in screen. With space for up to 100 guests, it’s popular for private dining, executive meetings, training or as an additional breakout space for larger conferences.

IDEAL FOR Ideal for ceremonies, private dining, and meetings.

SCHEME AND CAPACITY SIZE: 120 SQ M

CAPACITY: 100

The

BRUNEL LOUNGE

This space is a lovely option for receptions, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the mountains and the sea, doors that open onto the front lawn, and a dedicated bar. Works well as a standalone venue or as a reception space alongside the Grand Ballroom or Chandelier Room.

SCHEME AND CAPACITY SIZE: 148 SQ M

CAPACITY: 100

The

DRAWING ROOM

Host welcome drinks or an intimate dinner with up to 25 guests in this cosy space. Located just off the main lobby, The Drawing Room offers views over the lawn to the sea beyond. The right size for a welcome drinks reception, rehearsal dinner, or small private gathering.

SCHEME AND CAPACITY SIZE: 40 SQ M

CAPACITY: 25

CENTENARY ROOMS

Our Centenary Rooms include six rooms total, which can be booked individually or as a full suite.

Five of our Centenary Rooms are located on the hotel’s second floor, along with a dedicated welcome desk (available when all rooms are booked as a business hub). The sixth Centenary Room is located on the third floor.

IDEAL FOR Ideal for breakout sessions, workshops, and seminars.

SCHEME & CAPACITY SIZE: 27.5 – 44.5 SQ M

CAPACITY: 20 – 40 PER ROOM 23

JJ FARRALL’S Named after the Victorian architect who built Slieve Donard, J.J. Farrall’s has been the heart of the hotel since 1898 — high ceilings, period details, and a dining room that has welcomed guests for well over a century.

IDEAL FOR Ideal for private dining, milestone celebrations, and corporate gatherings. 25

THE PERCY FRENCH Named after Ireland’s most beloved entertainer, The Percy French sits at the entrance to Slieve Donard with the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea behind it. Dark timber rafters, a stone fireplace, and a lifetime’s worth of golf history on the walls.

IDEAL FOR Ideal for drinks receptions, casual gatherings, and post-round pints. 26

Our

MENUS Choose from a selection of menu options to suit your event, including: AFTERNOON TEA

TASTING MENUS

CANAPES

GRAZING AND BUFFET OPTIONS

TWO- AND THREE-COURSE MEALS

DRINK PACKAGES

Bespoke menus can be created by our chef to accommodate special dietary needs.

THE HOTEL

Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard sits where the Mourne Mountains meet the shoreline of Newcastle, surrounded by one of Northern Ireland’s most dramatic landscapes. A landmark Victorian hotel for more than a century, it looks out across the Irish Sea and neighbours Royal County Down, consistently ranked the finest links in the world.

PICTURE PERFECT

Spectacular sunrises over the Irish Sea can be captured from guest bedrooms while sunsets behind the mountains are dramatic and highly recommended for evening photos. 30

ROOMS

At Marine & Lawn Golf Hotels, golf is not just an amenity for us; it is the lens through which we design and operate our hotels. The visual language and traditions of the game, from epic landscapes and tartans to scorecards and clubhouse rituals, inform everything from our architecture, design, and interiors to our brand ethos and guest experiences. Your guests can also take advantage of preferential room rates at Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard. We’ll create a unique offer code for you to share with guests, so they can easily book their stays online. 32

Standing where the Mourne Mountains sweep down to the Irish Sea, Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard has welcomed travellers since 1898. Today, its rooms capture the grandeur of a Victorian railway hotel, with interiors inspired by the surrounding landscape and views across Royal County Down, ranked the No. 1 golf course in the world, to the Irish Sea.

ROOM TYPES SLIEVE KING OR TWIN SLIEVE DELUXE KING OR TWIN SLIEVE KING OR TWIN FAMILY

SLIEVE DELUXE SEA VIEW KING OR TWIN SLIEVE SEA VIEW KING OR TWIN FAMILY

SLIEVE DOUBLE DOUBLE

SLIEVE JUNIOR SUITE SEA VIEW KING OR TWIN

SLIEVE SEA VIEW KING OR TWIN

SLIEVE SEA OR FAIRWAY VIEW SUITE 35

Family

ACTIVITIES Let us help you organise golf outings, spa days, and other activities for your guests. We have a network of local suppliers to help with any request. Simply ask your Events Coordinator for details.

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GLANCE 11 BEAUTIFUL EVENT SPACES WITH A VARIETY OF SET-UP OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE GRAND BALLROOM, ONE OF THE LARGEST VENUES IN NORTHERN IRELAND EVENT SPACES FOR UP TO 800 GUESTS, AND THE OPTION FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE ENTIRE HOTEL DEDICATED EVENT MANAGER TO PLAN AND EXECUTE YOUR EVENT ON-SITE CATERING SERVICES, WITH EXQUISITE FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGES COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO OUR AWARD-WINNING SPA AND THERMAL SUITE FOR RESIDENT DELEGATES LOCAL PARTNERS FOR BESPOKE SET DRESSING, ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Belfast City Airport 36 MILES

Belfast International Airport 45 MILES

NEWCASTLE, COUNTY DOWN

Dublin Airport 85 MILES

IRISH SEA

DISTANCE from Newcastle

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 45 MILES BELFAST CITY AIRPORT 36 MILES DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 85 MILES

CONTACT

To host your next event with us, or to simply explore your options, please contact: sales@marineandlawnslievedonard.co.uk or call: +44 (0)28 4372 1066

Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AH, United Kingdom marineandlawn.com

@marineandlawn