Food scene
This restaurant/pub is walking distance (approx 15 mins) from our house it also does takeaway at weekends and has a cafe.
30 locals recommend
Daft Eddy's | Bar & Restaurant
1 Sketrick IslandThis restaurant/pub is walking distance (approx 15 mins) from our house it also does takeaway at weekends and has a cafe.
Balloo House
1 Comber RdThis restaurant is a short approx 5 min drive from house.
This restaurant is about 10 mins drive from the house and does also provide takeaway Pizza in the evenings.
23 locals recommend
The Poachers Pocket
181 Killinchy RdThis restaurant is about 10 mins drive from the house and does also provide takeaway Pizza in the evenings.
Fodder
26 Killyleagh RdApprox 30 mins away, great farm shop with woodland walks.
Sightseeing
This is a lovely place to visit to find out all about the bird life on the lough about 6 miles away.
35 locals recommend
WWT Castle Espie
78 Ballydrain RdThis is a lovely place to visit to find out all about the bird life on the lough about 6 miles away.
A walk here has fabulous views and you are at the back gates of Castleward National Trust which is a fascinating house with both Georgian and Gothic facades.
Audleys Castle
Audleystown RoadA walk here has fabulous views and you are at the back gates of Castleward National Trust which is a fascinating house with both Georgian and Gothic facades.
This trip can be a great day out combined with a drive to picturesque Strangford and then the small car ferry to the other side of the lough Portaferry, which is where the aquarium is based.
49 locals recommend
Exploris Aquarium
1 Castle StThis trip can be a great day out combined with a drive to picturesque Strangford and then the small car ferry to the other side of the lough Portaferry, which is where the aquarium is based.
Wonderful place to visit if you are a keen walker and if you just want a gentle stroll Tollymore Forest Park is close to the mountains.
127 locals recommend
Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadWonderful place to visit if you are a keen walker and if you just want a gentle stroll Tollymore Forest Park is close to the mountains.
Another lovely day out and approx 30 mins away. There is a tea house on site
15 locals recommend
Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
Seaforde GardensAnother lovely day out and approx 30 mins away. There is a tea house on site
Great beach for a walk and beside Royal County Down Golf Club and the Mourne Mountains. Approx 45 mins drive. There are many great beaches a little closer, such as Ballyhornan.
10 locals recommend
Newcastle Beach.
Great beach for a walk and beside Royal County Down Golf Club and the Mourne Mountains. Approx 45 mins drive. There are many great beaches a little closer, such as Ballyhornan.
Activity
Great place to rent paddle boards and kayaks. Very local often using the bay in front of the house. https://strangfordloughactivitycentre.com/
10 locals recommend
Strangford Lough Activity Centre
40 Whiterock RdGreat place to rent paddle boards and kayaks. Very local often using the bay in front of the house. https://strangfordloughactivitycentre.com/