Experience Mindful Moments at Enniskeen Estate in the Mournes
Seating with view at Glamping Pod, Enniskeen Estate
Tucked in the heart of Tollymore Valley in the majestic Mourne Mountains is a five-star glamping and forest spa retreat, which is a cocoon of calm. A boutique, adults-only sanctuary, Enniskeen Estate is where nature works its magic and relaxation comes easily.
At the luxury forest spa, you can sink into a riverside hot tub or seek out the soothing warmth of a traditional Finnish wood-fired sauna set among the whispering trees. Here time slows and busy minds unwind. Follow the heat with an invigorating outdoor waterfall shower and then relax on the terrace, or fireside in a private gazebo, and absorb the ebb and flow of nature’s rhythms.
To move up a gear, Enniskeen’s Electric Picnic and Wild Forest Spa package blends gentle exploration of the picturesque estate with a spa experience. Head off on an e-bike along the pretty river gorge and on into idyllic Tollymore Forest Park and choose a tranquil spot to enjoy the artisan picnic provided as part of the package. On your return, indulge in a sauna or hot tub experience to round off the day’s leisurely exertions.
Tollymore Forest Park, County Down
Continue your unrushed escape with a stay in one of the estate’s secluded glamping cabins. Each offers amazing views of the mountains and has a private wood-fired hot tub where you can relax, watch the free-roaming deer or stargaze under the darkest of skies. In this world apart, you will end the day with the deepest of sleeps.
Enniskeen Estate sits in the foothills of the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, and so it’s an easy step into a spectacular landscape where you can follow woodland trails, hike freely in the mountains and easily find quiet spaces for moments of reflection. The magical Mournes have inspired many artists and writers including C S Lewis who is said to have created the mystical world of Narnia after holidaying there. The beautiful County Down coastline is also within easy reach and the stunning dune landscape of Murlough National Nature Reserve is the ideal place for a peaceful stroll by the sea or a restorative wild swim.
Murlough Nature Reserve, Dundrum, Co Down
The nearby seaside town of Newcastle offers a buzzy contrast to the still of the mountains and the tranquility of Enniskeen Estate. Ideal for an evening outing, the town has lively pubs where locals will draw you into easy conversation, or quiet corners perfect for lingering over a glass with friends. For the chance to taste local produce crafted into exceptional cuisine, make a booking at Brunel’s Restaurant, which has a well-deserved reputation for excellent food and service. Savour the superb dishes and take time to appreciate the quiet pleasure of an unhurried meal.
Visitors to Enniskeen Estate enter a world of serenity where mindful moments abound and a dramatic landscape just beyond invites exploration at a relaxed pace. It’s little wonder that this special place has attracted the attention of celebrities such as actors Hugh Jackman and James Nesbit, as well as George R R Martin, creator of Game of Thrones, some of which was filmed in Tollymore Forest Park. Describing Enniskeen as “magical”, Jackman, like so many others, has said that he will “definitely be coming back”.