William's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mountpanther Farm Park
39 Dundrum RdIt’s good fun for children and just 6 minutes away .
Tyrella Beach
Walking distance from our cottage a beautiful blue flag beach
St John's Point Lighthouse
Point RoadA short drive along the coast and fun to see especially in the dark
Dundrum Castle
2 Castle HillJust 6 minutes away one of the best castles to visit in NI
Newcastle
Newcastle Co Down a busy seaside town just 12 minutes away
Ballynoe Stone Circle
Ballynoe RoadJust 12 minutes away with lots of great walks a lake a castle and a cafe you can cycle or walk
73 locals recommend
Castlewellan Forest Park
Forest Park ViewJust 12 minutes away with lots of great walks a lake a castle and a cafe you can cycle or walk
The Saint Patrick Centre
53A Market StMurlough Beach
A pleasant walk on boardwalk to a super beach about 10 mins away
Rossglass beach
Rossglass Road SouthPopular with surfers / kite surfers/ swimmers you can park on this beach
National Trust Castle Ward
Down Cathedral
35 English StDown County Museum
English StreetStruell Wells
14 Struell Wells RdInch Abbey
Inch Abbey RoadDownpatrick & County Down Railway
Market Street
Quoile River
Quoile Castle
Quay Road
Kilclief Castle
Shore RoadNational Trust - Rowallane Garden
Crossgar RoadTollymore Forest Park
Bryansford RoadStrangford station
Clearsky Adventure Centre Northern Ireland
See the fishing trawler fleet up close watch out for seals in the harbour. Clap hands and make barking sounds and they will come closer . Be careful to not to to close to the edge
Ardglass Harbour
See the fishing trawler fleet up close watch out for seals in the harbour. Clap hands and make barking sounds and they will come closer . Be careful to not to to close to the edge
Ballyhornan Bay Beach
Killard RoadMourne Park
Mourne ParkMourne Mountains
Moyad RoadLots of hill climbing walks in the mountains
Maggies Leap
The Peace Maze
6-8 Burren WalkWinterfell Castle & Demesne (Game of Thrones Visitor Attraction)
Park RoadBeautiful walks and an excellent cafe at reasonable prices does breakfast. Not open Monday or Tuesday
10 locals recommend
Montalto Estate
Spa RoadBeautiful walks and an excellent cafe at reasonable prices does breakfast. Not open Monday or Tuesday
Mound of Down
Mount CrescentAn ancient mott & Bailey castle close to Down county museum & st Patricks grave
Down Arts Centre
2-6 Irish StKillough
Silent Valley Reservoir
Spelga Dam
Ben Crom Reservoir
Mourne Mountains
Moyad RoadGet a guided tour of this working whiskey & gin making distillery, they have a shop where you can buy it as well 😀
6 locals recommend
Hinch Distillery
19 Carryduff RoadGet a guided tour of this working whiskey & gin making distillery, they have a shop where you can buy it as well 😀
Horse riding
Tullymurry Equestrian Centre
145 Ballydugan RdMount Pleasant
15 Bannanstown RoadWalking distance from the cottage you can learn to play polo and ride on the beach . By arrangement you can bring your horse to our cottage for an extra £20 per night per horse
Seahorse Polo and Beach Rides
102 Clanmaghery RoadWalking distance from the cottage you can learn to play polo and ride on the beach . By arrangement you can bring your horse to our cottage for an extra £20 per night per horse
Cinema
Eclipse Cinema Downpatrick
5 Owenbeg AveFood scene
Denvirs Hotel
14 English StSuper traditional restaurant just 10 mins away
McDonald's Downpatrick
Ballydugan RoadEast Essence Chinese Restaurant
Quay StreetGood food with takeaway option reasonable price
Aldos
7 Castle PlVery popular local restaurant
French's Cafe and Bistro
2A Castlewellan RoadBuck's Head Inn
77-79 Main StAward winning restaurant just 6 minutes away
Squid Shack
81 Main StreetHigh end takeaway with a good selection
Mourne Seafood Bar
34-36 Bank StVery popular quality seafood restaurant just 6 minutes away
Nice traditional food with good opening hours and can sit outside also . Dog friendly
9 locals recommend
Currans Bar & Seafood Steakhouse
83 Strangford RdNice traditional food with good opening hours and can sit outside also . Dog friendly
Summer Flame BBQ
Also has takeaway option and does excellent handmade pizza
Maghera Inn
Ballyloughlin RoadTraditional quality food about 10 minutes away
Fodder
26 Killyleagh RdNice walks and excellent food in tepees it’s dog friendly. 15 mins
Excellent restaurant we highly recommend probably the best around and not silly prices
21 locals recommend
The Artisan Cookhouse
4 Kildare StExcellent restaurant we highly recommend probably the best around and not silly prices
Whitewater Brewing Co
Lakeside BraeFun visit for adults and get to test the products
Offers nice food with option to sit outside and beside the sea . They have a cafe next door for breakfast or lunch the same outdoor options and dog friendly
13 locals recommend
Harbour House Newcastle
4 South PromenadeOffers nice food with option to sit outside and beside the sea . They have a cafe next door for breakfast or lunch the same outdoor options and dog friendly
Shopping
Holmestead Saddlery beside Holmestead cottage is an amazing equestrian and country wear store . The biggest and best equestrian store in Ireland with a large selection of equestrian goods / outdoor clothing/ footwear / toys . Complimentary coffee and hot chocolates with expert and friendly staff it’s a must visit .
Excellent selection of country wear / equestrian goods / toys & footwear. Beside the cottage it offers complimentary coffees and hot chocolate. A must visit
Holmestead Saddlery
72 Clanmaghery RoadExcellent selection of country wear / equestrian goods / toys & footwear. Beside the cottage it offers complimentary coffees and hot chocolate. A must visit
EUROSPAR Clough
2 Main StreetLarge supermarket just 5 mins away
Ballykinlar Filling Station
75 Commons RoadRecommend this shop their homemade coleslaw/ pies etc are excellent. You can buy food / tvs etc a vast selection in an old world style shop . Friendly staff
Duffy Thomas & Sons Ltd
25-27 Castle StRecommend this shop their homemade coleslaw/ pies etc are excellent. You can buy food / tvs etc a vast selection in an old world style shop . Friendly staff
Racecourse
Great fun when the races are on check their website. It’s just 12 minutes away
Downpatrick Racecourse
24 Ballydugan RoadKids interest
Kids play area ideal for wet days
Coco's Children's Adventure Playground
27A Central PromenadeDown Leisure Centre
114 Market StSeaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
Seaforde GardensTropicana Warm Sea Pools
A2Let's Go Hydro Resort
1 Mealough RdExploris Aquarium
1 Castle StGolf Centre Newcastle (County Down)
39 Castlewellan RdCastle Park
Castle ParkPedal a floating Swan drive a go kart and more .
Ballydugan Medieval Settlement - Home of Magnus Viking Association
Drumcullan RoadDelamont Country Park
90 Downpatrick RdOffers a mini train ride / playground / nice walks