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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. 

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
LocationHolywood

Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

Yard Gallery is a contemporary, purpose-built art space housing two galleries. We aim to make…

Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
LocationMillilse

Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

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

a photograph of some brick ruins
LocationPortaferry

These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally…

Front exterior
LocationBangor

19th century Victorian residence with secure private parking. Magnificent views of the Marina and…

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
LocationBangor

Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans,…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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 external view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Sleeping four in a double and two singles, as well as having the option of a single sofa bed…

More Highlights

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. 

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
LocationHolywood

Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

Yard Gallery is a contemporary, purpose-built art space housing two galleries. We aim to make…

Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
LocationMillilse

Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

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

a photograph of some brick ruins
LocationPortaferry

These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally…

Front exterior
LocationBangor

19th century Victorian residence with secure private parking. Magnificent views of the Marina and…

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
LocationBangor

Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans,…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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 external view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Sleeping four in a double and two singles, as well as having the option of a single sofa bed…

More Highlights

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. 

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…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

The green
LocationHolywood

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

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Image of Holywood Maypole dressed with ribbons for the annual May Day dancing event
LocationHolywood

Holywood's most well known feature is the town's Maypole, the only surviving in Ireland. Early maps…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

Double bedroom
LocationDonaghadee

More than just a bed and breakfast. Donaghadee is a seaside town located on the East Coast of…

Entrance to Garden Centre
LocationDonaghadee

This gem of a coffee shop proves that simple food, prepared well, can sometimes be the best food of…

Leafy pathway through the country park
LocationHelen's Bay

With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall,…

Photo of external of building
LocationHolywood

Yard Gallery is a contemporary, purpose-built art space housing two galleries. We aim to make…

Photo of professionally painted ceramic pieces or sale with a sunflower pattern
LocationMillilse

Eden Pottery's studio, shop and café are set in the countryside of Ards Peninsula, surrounded by…

Back exterior with beach and rockshore
LocationNewtownards

The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery…

Exterior of bar restaurant
LocationComber

For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

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

a photograph of some brick ruins
LocationPortaferry

These ruined churches are situated one and a half miles north east of Portaferry on the Tullymally…

Front exterior
LocationBangor

19th century Victorian residence with secure private parking. Magnificent views of the Marina and…

Windmill Hill in Portaferry.Close up photo of the windmill
LocationPortaferry

Situated on the hill south east of the town below the stump of Portaferry Windmill, a lay by and a…

Photo of people enjoying rides on the Giant Swans pedal boats on the blue waters of the man made pond at Pickie Funpark
LocationBangor

Enjoy a fun day out at Pickie Fun Park. Try out the 18-hole mini-golf course, giant pedal swans,…

a photograph of the exterior of the church
LocationComber

Comber Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church was built on a site donated by James Andrews and the…

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 external view of accommodation
LocationBangor

Sleeping four in a double and two singles, as well as having the option of a single sofa bed…

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