Newforge House

John and Louise Mathers’ fine Georgian country house is less than half an hour’s drive southwest of Belfast yet, in a wonderful setting of mature trees, gardens and green fields on the edge of the quiet village of Magheralin, it feels like worlds away.

After major renovations the Mathers opened John’s former family home as a guesthouse in 2005, and it now offers luxurious en-suite accommodation in stylish, individually decorated rooms (almost all with separate bath and shower), a period Drawing Room with an open log fire and a fine Dining Room where the meals John bases mainly on local and organic produce are served. It makes a perfect setting for weddings, and there are two interesting churches nearby; wedding blessings (fee £100) can be held here too - in the Dining Room, (max 40 guests), or in a marquee on the front lawn (up to 130 guests).

John and Louise work directly with the bride and groom, to plan every detail of the event and, although some services - such as arrangements for transport - are not offered, others, like a piper or other special welcome, can be arranged on request (charges apply).

The reception takes place in the Dining Room or a combination of Dining Room, Entrance Hall and Drawing Room if exclusive hire of the house is chosen - and what a very lovely venue this is.

Type of Venue

Other

Venue Capacity

Dining Room
Capacity Seated: Dining Room 25 - Marquee 130
Capacity Standing: 40

Decor Responsibility

Decor - decorated by venue or couples responisibility: Couple

Venue Hire

• Venue Hire

Exclusive Use

• Do you have to take venue for exclusive use

Booking Deposit

• Booking Deposit

Midweek Reduction

• Midweek reduction available

Wedding Planning Service

• Wedding planning service offered

Local Church Information

• Wedding blessing possible

• Church nearby

2 / 3 Day Programme

• 2/3 day programme arranged for guests if needed

Special Welcome

• Special Welcome

Information on Location

Nearest Town

Nearest Airport

Belfast International
Distance (km): 30
Time Away: 25 mins

Nearest International Ferry Port

Belfast

Nearest Station

Dublin

Distance (km): 139
Time Away: 1.5 hrs

Waterford

Cork

Killarney

Limerick

Galway

Sligo

Belfast

Athlone

Directions

M1 from Belfast to Craigavon until junction for A3 to Moira; through Moira to Magheralin then turn left at Byrnes Pub (on the corner) onto Newforge Road. Continue for 2 minutes until the National Speed Limit signs; black and white sign for Newforge House on the left. Next left through entrance in stone wall; take first right turn and park in front of the house.