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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. 

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. 

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.

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

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…

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

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 restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Lilac Tree Cottage is one of three cottages we rent in Greyabbey. This 2 bedroom cottage offers all…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

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

Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
LocationBangor

Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools,…

Grey Point Fort canon
LocationHelen's Bay

Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

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

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

Photo of exterior of building
LocationNewtownards

This modern comfortable apartment enjoys stunning views across the Narrows of Strangford Lough.…

Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
LocationBangor

Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Family run bed and breakfast in the heart of the country yet only 5 minutes drive to Newtownards…

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. 

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. 

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.

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

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…

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

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 restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Lilac Tree Cottage is one of three cottages we rent in Greyabbey. This 2 bedroom cottage offers all…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

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

Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
LocationBangor

Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools,…

Grey Point Fort canon
LocationHelen's Bay

Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

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

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

Photo of exterior of building
LocationNewtownards

This modern comfortable apartment enjoys stunning views across the Narrows of Strangford Lough.…

Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
LocationBangor

Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Family run bed and breakfast in the heart of the country yet only 5 minutes drive to Newtownards…

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. 

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. 

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.

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

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

Front exterior to cafe with Tulips in the forefront
LocationBangor

Our arts centre features a working pottery with an in house potter, pottery for sale, arts classes…

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…

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Flax cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

a boy and his dad looking at a sea creature in the tank
LocationPortaferry

Enjoy a diver's view of marine life from around the world without getting wet. An underwater Tunnel…

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 restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Lilac Tree Cottage is one of three cottages we rent in Greyabbey. This 2 bedroom cottage offers all…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

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

a photo of a house
LocationGreyabbey

As the name suggests, Corn Cottage combines the rustic feel of the farmhouse with the comfort…

External view of accommodation
LocationCloughey

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

Image of the leisure waters at Bangor Aurora including play Pirate ship and water slides
LocationBangor

Bangor Aurora Leisure complex is situated in the heart of Bangor. Featuring 3 swimming pools,…

Grey Point Fort canon
LocationHelen's Bay

Situated in Helen's Bay, Grey Point Fort is one of the best preserved early 20th century coastal…

Front entrance
LocationBangor

Attractive, comfortable, clean accommodation situated on Bangor’s Seafront (Coastal Road) close to…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

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

A photo from a distance showing Eisenhower Pier on a sunny day, framed by a leafy tree branch
LocationBangor

At the seafront in the City of Bangor in Ards and North Down, a short stroll from the promenade,…

Photo of exterior of building
LocationNewtownards

This modern comfortable apartment enjoys stunning views across the Narrows of Strangford Lough.…

Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
LocationBangor

Bangor Marina is located right in the heart of Bangor city centre close to all major road, rail and…

Different styles of crosses made by Brigid Watson
LocationPortaferry

Slow down, connect with nature, Irish culture and local people on a guided, coastal walk or coach…

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

Family run bed and breakfast in the heart of the country yet only 5 minutes drive to Newtownards…

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