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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. 

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…

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. 

Beach
LocationBallywalter

Popular holiday park with designated area for touring caravans. Booking essential through Park…

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.

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

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.…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

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

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

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

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

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

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

Living area
LocationBangor

Beachside – a modern coastal ground floor apartment centrally located in Groomsport, boasting…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

Building exterior
LocationHolywood

This modern apartment offers the visitor a luxurious retreat with panoramic views of Belfast lough.…

Jewellers at work crafting
LocationBangor

At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is…

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. 

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…

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. 

Beach
LocationBallywalter

Popular holiday park with designated area for touring caravans. Booking essential through Park…

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.

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

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.…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

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

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

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

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

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

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

Living area
LocationBangor

Beachside – a modern coastal ground floor apartment centrally located in Groomsport, boasting…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

Building exterior
LocationHolywood

This modern apartment offers the visitor a luxurious retreat with panoramic views of Belfast lough.…

Jewellers at work crafting
LocationBangor

At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is…

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. 

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…

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. 

Beach
LocationBallywalter

Popular holiday park with designated area for touring caravans. Booking essential through Park…

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.

An image of the Groomsport Information sign
LocationGroomsport

Groomsport has one of Northern Ireland's few fully accessible beaches for all ages and abilities,…

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.…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

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

Kitchen dining and living open plan area
LocationBangor

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

Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
LocationBangor

An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

External view of accommodation
LocationNewtownards

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

exterior view of cottages and and gardens
LocationGreyabbey

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

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

Living area
LocationBangor

Beachside – a modern coastal ground floor apartment centrally located in Groomsport, boasting…

front entrance to the Saltwater Brig Bar and Restaurant,
LocationKircubbin

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

Front exterior
LocationBangor

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

Grey Abbey ruins and graveyard from a birds eye view
LocationGreyabbey

Grey Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters were founded in 1193 by Affreca wife…

Building exterior
LocationHolywood

This modern apartment offers the visitor a luxurious retreat with panoramic views of Belfast lough.…

Jewellers at work crafting
LocationBangor

At Robinson Goldsmith Family jewellers we design, manufacture and repair jewellery. Specialising in…

Couple walks outside the Echlinville Distillery in the sunshine
LocationKircubbin

Discover how Echlinville Distillery captures the flavour, colour and mouthfeel of their spirits,…

Photo of the side view of Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall) on a beautiful sunny day framed by flowers
LocationBangor

This impressive building was built for the Hon Robert Edward Ward and his family in 1852. It is…

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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