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St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Golfer on the course
LocationHelen's Bay

Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area.…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and…

External view of accommodation
LocationHolywood

A period 1st floor flat suitable for 1 or 2 people on a business/leisure stay. Set in a Victorian…

Front exterior
LocationBangor

Nestled near the centre of the quaint and historic County Down village of Crawfordsburn, Courtyard…

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
LocationBangor

Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

The green
LocationHolywood

Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater…

External view of accommodation
LocationPortaferry

The former banking hall is now a large open plan kitchen and lounge with wood burning stove, master…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Photo of golfers in play on the green
LocationBangor

Premier pay and play golf facility with open Stableford every Friday. Visitors are always most…

More Highlights

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Golfer on the course
LocationHelen's Bay

Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area.…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and…

External view of accommodation
LocationHolywood

A period 1st floor flat suitable for 1 or 2 people on a business/leisure stay. Set in a Victorian…

Front exterior
LocationBangor

Nestled near the centre of the quaint and historic County Down village of Crawfordsburn, Courtyard…

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
LocationBangor

Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

The green
LocationHolywood

Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater…

External view of accommodation
LocationPortaferry

The former banking hall is now a large open plan kitchen and lounge with wood burning stove, master…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Photo of golfers in play on the green
LocationBangor

Premier pay and play golf facility with open Stableford every Friday. Visitors are always most…

More Highlights

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum. Upon…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
LocationHigh Street, Newtownards

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
LocationDonaghadee

Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Golfer on the course
LocationHelen's Bay

Helen’s Bay Golf Club is one of the prettiest golf courses in the North Down/Greater Belfast area.…

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience
LocationKillinchy

Limber up as the sun comes up. Glide across the peaceful waters of Strangford Lough at dawn and…

External view of accommodation
LocationHolywood

A period 1st floor flat suitable for 1 or 2 people on a business/leisure stay. Set in a Victorian…

Front exterior
LocationBangor

Nestled near the centre of the quaint and historic County Down village of Crawfordsburn, Courtyard…

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

Close to Crawfordsburn village and beach and Helens Bay train station. 5 minutes drive from…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

Welcome to Ninety Seven, boutique self-catering accommodation in the bustling seaside town of…

Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
LocationBangor

Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

The famous Saltwater Brig pub and restaurant lies just outside Belfast, between Kircubbin and…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

Ballyquintin Nature Reserve includes Ballyquintin Point at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, County…

A photo of Ballywalter harbour on a bright day with pink flowers to the forefront of the image
LocationBallywalter

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all.

The green
LocationHolywood

Founded in 1881, Royal Belfast Golf Club lays claim to the title of the oldest golf course in…

Dining area
LocationBangor

Charming, modern apartment with fully kitted kitchen, two spacious double bedrooms (one ensuite,…

Dining room
LocationBangor

Good, honest food using the finest local, seasonal produce, wonderfully cooked and presented,…

Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
LocationMillisle

Millisle Beach Park is an area of 150 metres of golden sand and a relatively safe bathing seawater…

External view of accommodation
LocationPortaferry

The former banking hall is now a large open plan kitchen and lounge with wood burning stove, master…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Photo of golfers in play on the green
LocationBangor

Premier pay and play golf facility with open Stableford every Friday. Visitors are always most…

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