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Places to Stay on the Ards

 

Ballyhalbert places to stay

Galloway View, 46 Shore Road, Ballyhalbert BT22 1BJ
phone: 07799 602 078
An idyllic setting providing the perfect place to relax and enjoy uninterrupted views of Scotland and lsle of Man over Ballyhalbert Harbour.


Ballyhalbert caravan sites

Ballyhalbert Caravan Park
96 Shore Road, Ballyhalbert BT11 1JB
phone 02842 757 555


 

Ballywalter places to stay

Ardmore B&B, 35 Main Street, Ballywalter BT22 2PQ
phone: 02842 758 262
Located in the centre of a quiet coastal village. All rooms ensuite with most rooms enjoying panoramic views of the Irish Sea. Perfect choice for a relaxing weekend break or family stay all year round.

Rockmore Self-Catering, 1a Strand Park, Ballywalter BT22 2PW
phone: 07788 430 270
Well equipped modern ground floor apartment, opposite the beach with fantastic views across the Irish Sea.

Sandend Cottage, 24 Sprinvale Road, Ballywalter BT22 2RW
phone: 07763 046 741
Situated on a sandbank above a beautiful sandy beach, this unique cottage has an uninterrupted view over the Irish Sea.

Sands End House, 18 Strand End Bungalows, Springvale Road, Ballywalter BT22 2RW - phone: 07801 755 710
Sands End House is a beautiful home located directly on the beach between Ballywalter and Ballyhalbert. It is an ideal location for couples or families to relax and enjoy the views and beach. A very private location with uninterrupted and panoramic views of the Irish Sea to the Scottish Coastline. This house is also an excellent choice for people with mobility impairment.


Ballywalter caravan sites

Ballywhiskin Caravan & Camping Park
216 Ballywalter Road, Millisle BT22 2LY
phone 02891 862 262

Ballyferris Holiday Park
211 Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter BT222LA
phone 02842 758 200

Ganaway Holiday Park
10 Ganaway Road, Ballywalter BT22 2LG
phone 02842 758 200

Rockmore Caravan Park
150 Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter BT22 2JZ
phone 07973 541 116

Rosebank Caravan Park
199 Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter BT22 2JZ
phone 02842 758 211

Sandycove Holiday Park
191 Whitechurch Road, Ballywlater BT22 2JZ
phone 02842 758 200

Whitechhurch Caravan Park
144 Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter BT22 2JY
phone 02842 758 442

Sandend & Springvale Holiday Parks
22-28 Springvale Road, Ballywalter BT222RS
phone 02842 758 200

 

Carrowdore places to stay

Ash Cottage, 36a New Carrowdore Road, Carrowdore BT22 2HB
phone 02891 861 355
This charming 2 bedroom cottage is situated in the Ards Peninsula on a working dairy and pedigree sheep farm.


Carrowdore caravan sites

Woodland Caravan Park
24 Drumfad Road, Millisle BT22 2JQ
phone 02891 862 349

 

Cloughey places to stay

The Coastguard Cottage, 33b Manse Road, Cloughey BT22 1HS
phone: 07545 336 781
Superb luxury coastguards cottage completely rebuilt in 2016 is a perfect place to unwind in this un-spoilt part of the lower peninsula.


Cloughey caravan sites

Silver Bay Caravan Park
15 Ardminnin Road, Cloughey BT22 1QJ
phone 02842 771 321

 

Greyabbey places to stay

38 Main Street, Greyabbey BT22 2NG
phone: 02842 788 981
Family-run fully renovated and modernised mid-terrace house, originally built in the early 1800s and is typical of an Irish '2up 2down' of the period

Ballynester House, 1a Cardy Road, Greyabbey BT22 2LS
phone: 02842 788 386
A perfect setting for a quiet break or conveniently situated to explore the many attractions in this area. Abbey Lodge has been completely refurbished to provide accommodation for two people. A new kitchen with every modern convenience will enable a keen cook to produce food in a light airy environment.

Barnwell Farm Cottages, 8 Ballydrain Road, Greyabbey BT22 2RB
phone: 02842 788 488
A group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people.

Boleyhill Farm Cottages, 10 Cardy Road, Greyabbey BT22 2LS
phone: 02842 788 737
Boleyhill Farm is situated at the top of a private lane between Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea.
The three cottages retain their original character and charm and have been renovated to the highest standard. The cottages are surrounded by 30 acres of farmland. The picturesque loughside village of Greyabbey is a pleasant walk of approximately one mile.

Rose Cottage, 6 Church Street, Greyabbey BT22 2NQ
'Rose Cottage' is a pretty, traditional Irish cottage which dates back to 1860. It is located on a listed street, on the edge of the small historic village of Greyabbey with its Cistercian abbey dating back to 1160. The abbey is set in beautiful parkland and is just across the way from the Cottage. Greyabbey has a number of historic buildings and a selection of antique and vintage shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

Shoreline, 88a Newtownards Road, Greyabbey BT22 2QL
phone: 02842 788 800
Situated right on the shores of Strangford Lough, with the historic village of Greyabbey nearby and just a short walk from the National Trust’s renowned Mount Stewart house and gardens, Shoreline is ideally placed for that short break or longer stay. Our bedrooms are attractively furnished with superior mattresses, quality bedlinen for a wonderful night’s sleep and a well-stocked hospitality tray.

The Pheasants' Walk, 14a Portaferry Road, Greyabbey BT22 2RU
Nestling in a tranquil setting at the end of a private lane The Pheasants' Walk enjoys exceptional views over Strangford Lough. Adjacent to the owner's property, the cottage is just a short walk from the popular Harrisons' restaurant and a five minute drive from Greyabbey village with antique shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Accommodation is for 4 people and comprises a spacious living room with open fire, large kitchen diner, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.

The Retreat, 13a Blackabbey Road, Greyabbey BT22 2RH
phone: 02842 758 438
Located in a peaceful rural setting just two miles from the historical village of Greyabbey with its antiques, crafts, coffee shops and ancient Cisterian Monastry ruins. Set in the heart of the beautiful Ards Peninsula, The Retreat is the perfect place to explore Strangford Lough and surrounding countryside. Enjoy the solitude of Ballywalter beach which is just minutes away or visit Northern Ireland's most famous National Trust House and Gardens at Mount Stewart.

Trasnagh House, 23 Ballybryan Road, Greyabbey BT22 2RB
phone: 02842 788 111
Comfortable modern house in a peaceful rural setting with stunning views of Strangford Lough and the Mourne mountains. The National Trust properties of Mount Stewart, Castleward, and Rowallane Garden are within easy reach. Northern Ireland's Aquarium at Portaferry, sandy beaches at Cloughey and Ballywalter, and historic Greyabbey with its antique shops, are all close by.

 

Kircubbin places to stay

Blackhall Mews, 3 Blackhall Mews, Kircubbin BT22 2UT
phone: 07921 048 721

Bramble Cottage, 8 Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen BT22 1HJ
phone: 02842 738 275
Three-bedroom cottage in a rural setting. Ideal location for families. Local attractions include fishing, walking, horse-riding and golf. Beaches nearby. About 1 mile from Kirkistown race track. Includes all mod cons.

Half Town Cottage, 55 Gransha Road, Kircubbin BT22 1AJ
Half Town Cottage is a two bedroomed detached property offering comfortable accommodation located three miles from Kircubbin.

Meeru B&B, 59c Gransha Road, Kircubbin BT22 1AJ
phone: 02842 739 249
A small family-run B&B. After a comfortable night in your ensuite bedroom you can enjoy breakfast in the sunroom with beautiful country views before heading out to explore the many dog-friendly beaches, cycling routes, golf courses or places of interest nearby.

Wayferer's Rest, 2a Church Grove, Kircubbin BT22 2SU
phone: 02842 738 175
Located on the outskirts of the village of Kircubbin, on the shores of Strangford Lough, The Wayfarers' Rest is central for the many local attractions of the Ards Peninsula and within easy travelling distance of the Mournes area and Belfast. The Wayfarers' Rest, is a self-catering bungalow which is adjacent to the private dwelling, and has recently been refurbished to a very high standard of décor and facilities. 

 

Millisle places to stay

Pinecroft Country House, 180 Moss Road, Millisle BT22 2DX
phone: 02891 861 410
This beautiful country house with mature garden overlooks Ballycopeland Windmill. An ideal base to explore the historic Ards Peninsula. Approximately five miles to the seaside town of Bangor and its marina and 20 miles to Belfast. All bedrooms are en suite and have tea and coffee making facilities. Guests' TV lounge. Nearby golf, fishing, walking, sailing and Mount Stewart National Trust gardens.

Rockview Cottage, 26 Shore Road, Millisle BT22 2BT
phone: 02890 793 153

Seaspray, 221 Ballywalter Road, Millisle BT22 2LY
phone: 02891 862 389
Modern bungalow on the coast road, 1 mile south of Millisle, with unobstructed views of the Irish Sea and Coast of Scotland.


Millisle caravan sites

Ballywhiskin Caravan & Camping Park
216 Ballywalter Road, Millisle BT22 2LY
phone 02891 862 262

The Mill Caravan Park
40 Moss Road, Millisle BT22 2DS
phone 07817 178 086

Seaview Caravans
1 Donaghadee Road, Milisle BT22 2BY
phone 02891 861 248

Ganaway Holiday Park
10 Ganaway Road, Ballywalter BT22 2LG
phone 02842 758 200

Woodland Caravan Park
24 Drumfad Road, Millisle BT22 2JQ
phone 02891 862 349

Portaferry places to stay

Adair's, 22 The Square, Portaferry BT22 1LW
phone: 02842 728 412
Adairs is centrally heated, has spacious bedrooms which include a family ensuite room, double room ensuite shower and single room.

Annie's, 16 - 17 The Square, Portaferry BT22 1LW
phone: 02842 729 796
The Georgian building, originally a hotel, has been completely transformed to a beautiful boutique café and bed and breakfast. From its balcony you can take in spectacular views of Strangford Lough

Apartment 8, The Waterfront, Cook Street, Portaferry BT22 1GW
phone: (UK) 07785 514 366
Three bedroom contemporary apartment extending to 100sqm situated on the shores of Strangford Lough overlooking ‘the narrows’ in the picturesque town of Portaferry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, offering superb accommodation for both adults and families.

Apartment 2 The Waterfront, 2 Cook Street, Portaferry BT22 1GW
phone: 02891 884 416
This modern comfortable apartment enjoys stunning views across the Narrows of Strangford Lough.

Ardbrae Country House, 7 Dunevly Road, Portaferry BT22 1NB
phone: 02842 772 914
Ardbrae Country House is situated between Kircubbin and Portaferry on a 4 acre landscaped elevated site. This tranquil luxury B&B enjoys splendid panoramic views of the surrounding countryside including views of Strangford Lough and the Irish sea. Offering a central location for discovering County Down, Strangford Lough and beyond including sailing, golfing, cycling, hiking and motorsport.

Ballyrusley B&B, 5c Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry BY22 1JR
phone: 02842 729 057
Set in the Strangford and Lecale area of outstanding natural beauty, this friendly, family run, rural bed and breakfast is ideal for dog owners, walkers, and visitors on cycling, golfing or tourist holidays.

Barholm, 11 The Strand, Portaferry BT22 1PF
phone: 02842 729 967
Situated on Portaferry's sea front, commanding breath taking views over Strangford Lough, Barholm is a beautifully converted Victorian house with accomodation for up to 50 guests.

Barr Hall Barns, 31 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry BT22 1RQ
phone: 07834 163 687
Three eighteenth century barns tastefully and imaginatively renovated to three star standard, overlooking the Narrows of Strangford Lough.

Bramble Cottage, 8 Loughdoo Road, Ardkeen BT22 1HJ
phone: 02842 738 275
Three-bedroom cottage in a rural setting. Ideal location for families. Local attractions include fishing, walking, horse-riding and golf. Beaches nearby. About 1 mile from Kirkistown race track. Includes all mod cons.

Bridge Cottage, 60 Cloughey Road, Portaferry BT22 1NH
phone: 02842 771 542
A three bedroomed detached cottage offering spacious, comfortable accommodation.

Cottage at Knockinelder Bay, 8 Kearney Road, Portaferry BT22 1QF
phone: 02842 729 159

Cowey Cottage, 1 Abbacy Road, Portaferry BT22 1PG
phone: 07715 174 530
Cowey Cottage is a stone built traditional cottage, dating back to the 1800's, oozing character and charm.

Cuan Cottage, 9 Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry BT22 1LE
phone: 07856 569 099
4-Star self-catering cottage. Situated in Portaferry village, with the sea front, ferry, lively pubs, shops and cafes all on its doorstep, yet tucked quietly away on a narrow street running down to the marina.

Curlew Cottage, 25 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry BT22 1RQ
phone: 07801 090 059
It is part of the Ballyquintin Nature Reserve, a good location for farmland birds such as Yellowhammers, Skylarks, Linnets and tree sparrows. Coastal birds such as oystercatchers, curlew, terns and gannets are regularly seen, as are seals basking on the rocks just offshore. Irish hares are commonly spotted galloping across the fields.

Demesne View, 28 Cloughey Road, Portaferry BT22 1ND
phone: 07790 242 626
Demesne View sleeps 6, is situated a 5 min walk from the picturesque village of Portaferry and its local shops, restaurants and bars and a 10 min walk to Portaferry's famous Exploris Aquarium and the wonderful shores of Strangford Lough. The property is set in beautifully mature gardens with patio area ideal for a bbq in the long summer evenings. Your perfect home away from home!

Ferry Lodge, 52 Shore Street, Portaferry BT22 1JZ
phone: 07771 890 973
This spacious self catering accommodation overlooks Portaferry Marina, with spectacular views of Strangford Lough. It is an idyllic spot to spend a holiday or enjoy a short break in the comfort of this well presented property. It has two living rooms (one with an open fire), a dining room, conservatory, well equipped kitchen, utility room and cloakroom with a shower cubicle. On the first floor there is one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and one bunk bedroom. The large family bathroom has a bath and a power shower. Outside there is a large, enclosed garden for you to enjoy.

Fiddler's Green B&B, 14 Church Street, Portaferry BT22 1LS
phone: 02842 728 393
This family run pub and bed and breakfast is situated in The Square of the attractive small town of Portaferry. Fiddlers Green, famed for its characterful bar, hugely popular with visitors and locals alike for its live music, atmosphere, Guinness and, most recently its Game of Thrones Door.

Flora Cottage, 15 Quintin Bay Road, Portaferry BT22 1QB
phone: (003538) 7241 5844
The perfect location for a quiet getaway only a stone's throw from the sea- with stunning scenery and wildlife, and with easy access to an abundance of historic sights, vibrant villages and local restaurants.

Gweebarra, 2a Ballyblack Road, Portaferry BT22 1PY
phone: 07717 000 349
Gweebarra is a stunning detached property is set in large mature grounds overlooking the open countryside and offers a wealth of internal accommodation, Located on the outskirts of the coastal town of Portaferry it is convenient to many local shops, bars, restaurants and attractions including the Exploris Aquarium, the ferry service to the village of Strangford and local beaches.

Lough Cowey Lodge, 9 Lough Cowey Road, Portaferry BT22 1PJ
phone: 02842 728 263
A recently constructed modern house situated in an idyllic exclusive setting with views over Lough Cowey.

Marr Cottage, 9 Millin Bay Road, Portaferry BT22 1QD
phone: 07867 536 333
Marr Cottage is situated in a prime waterfront location, at the mouth of Ballyquintin bay on the outer shores of the Ards Peninsula. Marr cottage boasts stunning sea views from every room with tranquil, private grounds and direct shoreline access on three sides. The cottage also has a spacious lounge, complete with sea views and an open fire making it the perfect relaxing get-away all year round! The coast on which the cottage sits is a site of special scientific interest and is home to a wide range of local wildlife. Spotted from the cottage have been seals, otters, badgers and Irish hares, as well as a wide variety of sea birds.

Strangford Bay Lodge, 10a Abbacy Road, Portaferry BT22 1HH
phone: 02842 728 350
Set in the hamlet of Bishop's Mill, Ardkeen, Strangford Bay Lodge offers new and exciting accessible accommodation choices. Purpose built to meet the needs of our guests with a focus on including everyone. We offer the first privately opened Changing Places for the disabled community to assist in dignified choice when visiting our area. It is open to anyone who needs it. Come enjoy our haven of peace on the shores of Strangford Lough.

The Glebe, 2c Cloughey Road, Portaferry BT22 1ND
phone: 07790 242 626
The Red Gable offers two luxury modern 3 bed accommodations Demesne View and The Glebe in a tranquil setting, ideal to explore all that Portaferry and the Ards Peninsula has to offer.

Loft Apartment, St Patrick's Hall, 50c Shore Road, Portaferry BT22 1JZ - phone: 02844 881 150
A spacious loft style apartment in a lovely loughside village.

The Narrows, 10 Shore Road, Portaferry BT22 1JY
phone: 07725 646 333
It is now a registered, small-scale, eco-tourism project in Portaferry. We are located at the tip of the Ards peninsula on the shores of Strangford Lough. We have 3 rooms ensuite with views across The Narrows tidal river. Breakfast is home cooked using local produce. We also have a self-catering unit, The Narrows Refugio which looks out over the kitchen garden. Guests are invited to help themselves to produce from the garden.

The Portaferry Hotel, 10 The Strand, Portaferry BT22 1PE
phone: 02842 728 231
Dating back to the 1700s, the Portaferry Hotel is steeped in history and surrounded by the breath taking landscape of Strangford Lough. Our accommodation consists of an award winning restaurant in which we always endeavour to use the best seasonal, local produce, a cosy bar and fourteen charming, spacious bedrooms, several with stunning lough views, making the Portaferry Hotel the perfect retreat for couples and families alike.


Portaferry caravan sites

Tara Caravan Park
4 Ballyquintin Road, Portaferry BT22 1RF
phone 02842 728 459

 

Portavogie places to stay

Harbour View, 97 Harbour Road, Portavogie BT22 1EA
phone: 02895 816 907
Family-friendly accomodation within walking distance of the shops and beaches.

 



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