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Highlights

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. 

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

a photograph of some brick ruins
LocationPortaferry

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

Photo showing exterior of building
LocationBallywalter

A real home from home for all the family. Located in the centre of a quiet coastal village. All…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the…

Image of the outside front entrance
LocationGreyabbey

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey,…

a photo showing a living room with sofas, a mirror, a plant and a window
LocationDonaghadee

Recently refurbished to a high standard Harbour View luxury apartment offers everything required…

Exterior view of a segmented white house with a large stone driveway.
LocationCloghy

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious house on the sea front. Five superbly finished double/twin…

Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
LocationNewtownards

This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

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

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

NITB approved stylish townhouse @driftwood. donaghadee was designed by Grand Designs House of The…

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…

Front exterior of house
LocationBangor

Offering Victorian charm and a warm atmosphere, the comfy rooms in this family-run guesthouse are…

Canoe and Cake
LocationKillinchy

A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

More Highlights

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. 

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

a photograph of some brick ruins
LocationPortaferry

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

Photo showing exterior of building
LocationBallywalter

A real home from home for all the family. Located in the centre of a quiet coastal village. All…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the…

Image of the outside front entrance
LocationGreyabbey

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey,…

a photo showing a living room with sofas, a mirror, a plant and a window
LocationDonaghadee

Recently refurbished to a high standard Harbour View luxury apartment offers everything required…

Exterior view of a segmented white house with a large stone driveway.
LocationCloghy

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious house on the sea front. Five superbly finished double/twin…

Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
LocationNewtownards

This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

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

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

NITB approved stylish townhouse @driftwood. donaghadee was designed by Grand Designs House of The…

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…

Front exterior of house
LocationBangor

Offering Victorian charm and a warm atmosphere, the comfy rooms in this family-run guesthouse are…

Canoe and Cake
LocationKillinchy

A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

More Highlights

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. 

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

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

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…

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. 

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Photo of flagged bouy set out as decor at Ballyholme near the pitch and putt facility, overlooking the bay
LocationBangor

One nine hole pitch and putt course. Two 18 hole putting greens. 4 Tennis courts. There is also…

a photograph of some brick ruins
LocationPortaferry

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

Photo showing exterior of building
LocationBallywalter

A real home from home for all the family. Located in the centre of a quiet coastal village. All…

Sugarcane Bistro exterior front
LocationComber

Freshly prepared and locally sourced is our ethos. We use quality local suppliers to bring you…

Photo of the front exterior of the Bar restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

Reputedly "the oldest pub in Northern Ireland", Grace Neil's offers a safe haven from both the…

Image of the outside front entrance
LocationGreyabbey

A former coaching house with a cosy traditional atmosphere and log fire in picturesque Greyabbey,…

a photo showing a living room with sofas, a mirror, a plant and a window
LocationDonaghadee

Recently refurbished to a high standard Harbour View luxury apartment offers everything required…

Exterior view of a segmented white house with a large stone driveway.
LocationCloghy

Manse on the Beach is a luxurious house on the sea front. Five superbly finished double/twin…

Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
LocationNewtownards

This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of…

arial photo of part of the lough
LocationPortaferry

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

Photo of the accommodation from outside
LocationKillinchy

The Self Catering holiday cottages are situated two miles from Killinchy village, on the shore of…

Living room area
LocationHolywood

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

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Yellow entrance door
LocationDonaghadee

NITB approved stylish townhouse @driftwood. donaghadee was designed by Grand Designs House of The…

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…

Front exterior of house
LocationBangor

Offering Victorian charm and a warm atmosphere, the comfy rooms in this family-run guesthouse are…

Canoe and Cake
LocationKillinchy

A wellness experience and combines two experiences in one.

Photograph of the front exterior building of Ards Arts Centre previously the Town Hall, with backdrop of blue sky and two banners flanking the front w
LocationNewtownards

Located in Newtownards’ beautifully restored Georgian Town Hall in the centre of town, the Ards…

Front exterior photo of restaurant
LocationDonaghadee

The Pub On The Pier at Donaghadee, serving tasty bar snacks all day with fresh fish, delicious…

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