Getting married at Bellingham Castle, or just visiting?
Bellingham Castle, in the medieval village of Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, is one of the north-east's best-known wedding venues — a 17th-century castle set on a 17-acre estate on the River Glyde, under an hour from Dublin and Belfast. Whichever brought you here, sorting accommodation near the castle usually comes with one of two questions: where should I stay near the castle, or how do I sort rooms for a whole wedding party. This guide covers both.
Self-catering and private accommodation near Bellingham Castle
If self-catering is the priority, The Mews Bellingham Estate sits right on the castle's own grounds — a three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage converted from a 1730s stable block, sleeping up to six, with a full kitchen, living room and high-speed WiFi. It's private, self-contained, and a short stroll from the castle itself, with guests free to explore the estate's 70 acres of grounds and river walks.
For a larger group wanting the same private, self-catering setup, The Moorings — also on the estate — is a five-bedroom detached house with two living rooms, sleeping up to ten, just five minutes' walk from the castle.
Best value: Rathescar Grove
If you want cheap accommodation near Bellingham Castle without giving up comfort, Rathescar Grove is our first recommendation. It's a countryside guest house a short drive from Castlebellingham with individually decorated twin, quadruple and family rooms — the family room sleeps up to six — most with private bathrooms, plus free WiFi, free parking and breakfast included. It's consistently well rated by guests and one of the more affordable, reliable bases for exploring this stretch of Louth.
Group and wedding party accommodation: 15 rooms or 30+ guests
A wedding at Bellingham Castle rarely just needs one room — it needs somewhere for parents, the bridal party, and out-of-town guests, all close to the castle, ideally without forty separate booking confirmations to manage. That's the part we handle. Whether you need a single property with 15 rooms to keep the whole wedding party together, or accommodation spread across a few properties for a group of 30 or more, we source and coordinate it as one block booking across self-catering houses, private cottages and guest rooms in Castlebellingham, Dunleer and the surrounding area.
Getting started
If you're after a night or two near the castle, The Mews and The Moorings are the pick for private, self-catering stays, and Rathescar Grove for a comfortable, well-priced option a little further out. If you're planning a wedding at Bellingham Castle and need accommodation locked down for your guest list, get in touch with your rough numbers and dates at info@sosstays.com and we'll put together a group accommodation plan for you.