A period country house wrapped in ivy, sitting in wooded grounds by the Tullylagan River just outside Cookstown — a hotel with a restaurant, afternoon tea and gardens to wander. One of Mid-Ulster's best-loved spots for a meal out, a leisurely afternoon or a big day.
What you'll find — a handsome country-house hotel said to date to the Victorian era, set in mature riverside grounds and gardens, with a restaurant, afternoon tea, and one of the area's most popular weddings and events venues.
How to visit — this is a hotel, so the day out is coming for dinner or Sunday lunch, an afternoon tea, a stroll around the grounds, or a longer stay or event. A relaxed grown-up treat as much as a family outing.
How long & who for — an hour or two for a meal or afternoon tea, longer if you linger in the gardens. Lovely for couples, families and a get-together with friends.
The grounds — wooded riverside gardens and lawns to walk off lunch, with the little Tullylagan River running through the estate. A gentle amble rather than a hike.
It's a country-house hotel, not a free-roam attraction. The day out here is dining, afternoon tea, a stroll in the grounds or a stay — come for the hospitality, not a ticketed visitor centre.
Book the restaurant or afternoon tea ahead, and check whether a private event is on — weddings and functions can take over the house, so a quick call before you set off saves a wasted trip.
Good to know — parking on site, and prices vary by menu and occasion. Confirm current menus, afternoon-tea sittings and opening times with the hotel directly before you go.
Plan your visit
A hotel first — so come to dine, take tea, or walk the grounds
Tullylagan is a country-house hotel, so there's no ticket and no trail map — the day out is the hospitality. Come for dinner, Sunday lunch or afternoon tea in the restaurant, a wander around the wooded riverside grounds and gardens, or a longer stay or event. Because it's a much-loved weddings and functions venue, parts of the house can be given over to a private event at short notice, so book your table ahead and check what's on before you travel. Prices vary by menu and occasion — confirm current menus, afternoon-tea sittings and opening hours with the hotel directly.
It's a working hotel and events venue, so always book the restaurant or afternoon tea ahead and check whether a wedding or private function is on — the house can be closed to casual visitors during events. Menus, sittings and hours change, so confirm with the hotel directly before you set off.
Before you set off
What to bring
📞A bookingRing ahead for a table or an afternoon-tea sitting — it's a hotel, and busy weekends fill up fast.
🧥A coat for the groundsThe riverside gardens are made for a stroll after lunch — a jacket keeps a soft Tyrone day comfortable.
👞Comfortable shoesLawns and garden paths can be soft underfoot, so leave the good heels for indoors.
🎉Smart-casual for an occasionIf you're in for a special dinner or an event, dress it up a touch — it's that kind of place.
Good to know
Everything before you go
What it is
A period country-house hotel in wooded riverside grounds near Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, with a restaurant, afternoon tea, gardens to stroll, and a popular weddings and events venue.
The day out
Dinner, Sunday lunch or afternoon tea in the restaurant, a walk around the gardens and riverside grounds, or a longer stay or event. Not a ticketed visitor attraction — the draw is the hospitality and the setting.
Cost
Varies by menu and occasion — dining, afternoon tea, rooms and events are all priced separately. Confirm current menus and prices with the hotel when you book.
Booking
Book the restaurant or afternoon tea ahead, and check whether a private event or wedding is on — the house can be given over to functions.
Opening
Hours change with the season and with events, so check current opening and afternoon-tea sittings with the hotel directly before travelling.
The grounds
Mature gardens and lawns in wooded riverside grounds, with the Tullylagan River running through the estate — a gentle stroll rather than a walking trail.
Food
A restaurant serving dinner and Sunday lunch, plus afternoon tea. Menus and sittings vary — confirm on booking.
Stays & events
Guest rooms for an overnight, and a well-known venue for weddings, parties and functions.
Parking
On-site parking at the hotel.
How long
An hour or two for a meal or afternoon tea; longer if you linger over the gardens or you're in for an event.
Questions
Before you go
Is Tullylagan a hotel or an attraction?
It's a country-house hotel. The day out is coming for a meal, an afternoon tea, a stroll around the grounds, or a stay — rather than a ticketed visitor attraction with a trail or exhibition.
Do I need to book?
Yes — book the restaurant or afternoon tea ahead, especially at weekends, and check whether a private event or wedding is on, as the house can be given over to functions.
Can I just walk the grounds?
The wooded riverside gardens and lawns are lovely for a gentle stroll, and it pairs well with lunch or afternoon tea. As it's private hotel land, it's best enjoyed as part of a visit rather than a standalone walk — check with the hotel if unsure.
What does it cost?
Prices vary by menu and occasion — dining, afternoon tea, rooms and events are all priced separately. Confirm the current figures with the hotel when you book.
Do they do weddings and events?
Yes — Tullylagan is one of the Cookstown area's best-known wedding and function venues. That's also why it's worth checking what's on before a casual visit.
Is it good for families?
It works for a family meal or afternoon tea and a wander in the grounds, and it's just as much a treat for couples and friends. It's a relaxed, grown-up sort of day out rather than a play-park.
Getting there
Tullylagan Country House, near Cookstown, County Tyrone — a short drive south of Cookstown in wooded grounds by the Tullylagan River, with parking on site.
Tullylagan takes its name from the little river that runs through its grounds, out in the gentle countryside south of Cookstown. The house itself is a period country residence — thought to date to the Victorian era — of the kind that once anchored a small estate of lawns, gardens and riverside woodland. Ivy climbs its long stone front, and mature trees and shrub borders soften the setting into something calm and green.
In more recent decades the house has found its second life as a hotel and events venue, a place people come to for dinner, an afternoon tea or the big days of their lives — weddings, parties and celebrations set against the gardens and the river. It's the sort of spot Mid-Ulster keeps close: dress up, book a table, take a turn around the grounds, and make an afternoon of it.