Quarterlands Glamping
Discover more about this lovely glamping site just outside Holywood, Co. Down.
Last week we were invited to stay at a lovely new glamping site just outside Holywood, Co. Down. Fortunately we had a great weather day and the rare Northern Irish sun stayed out for most of our shoot.
Sitting in a field a short walk from their home, Jana & Jeremey have two identical shepherds huts. Both huts have one fold out double bed, a bunk bed as well as a seating area and a small kitchen. As a couple staying in one of these huts we thought it was great and liked the use of the space.
The area surrounding the huts is beautiful with stunning views over Belfast lough and fields all around us with sheep, goats and cows. This place is a great base to stay for exploring the areas around you such as the coastal path, Holywood and Bangor. With its family friendly vibe the space outside the huts is perfect for running around and playing games.
After we spent most of the afternoon capturing the huts we drove about 5 mins to Holwood for dinner. You are always spoilt for choice in this local town as there are so many great places to eat out. As Holywood is somewhere we would go quite often we chose The Dirty Duck as we hadn’t been there in years and it was recommended to us by a few friends. We had a lovely meal and would definitely go back. It is a great spot to go to if you want to enjoy a walk by the coast as well.
We then headed back to the glamping site to set up the fire pit and make some delicious s’mores provided by The Mallow Makers.
After we had eaten far to many s’mores we enjoyed some board games along with a glass of prosecco on the bench outside until it got dark.
In the morning we enjoyed waking up to the views over the lough and sitting outside for the sunrise.
Each hut provides a gas fired hot plate to use outside, with the weather being so good we got it set up and cooked our breakfast. I’m not going to lie, I am not the camping type but it was delightful to be able cook and eat outside and enjoy those views one more time before it was time to leave.
After gathering our belongings, we headed to Grey Point Fort and Helens Bay for a lovely walk by the sea before going home.
After our stay I was able to ask Jana some questions about her accommodation and how it came to be. Read more below….
Hi Jana, can you tell me a little bit about yourselves and what inspired you to start an Airbnb?
Jeremy grew up on this farm and has a real connection with the land. When we were first married, we lived near Dromara however it was always our dream to build a house on the farm. Some years later the dream became reality, and we are now very blessed to live here with our 2 boys and extended family close by.
As our boys were growing up, we spent many a holiday in our caravan and enjoyed the comfort of the caravan but also the outdoors lifestyle. Those holidays sparked the idea that we could provide a glamping experience on our farm where people could enjoy the comfort of proper beds, private cooking and bathroom facilities but be immersed in nature. As with our house these plans took some time to come to fruition but now the shepherds’ huts are here, and we are very excited to open this summer. We hope many people will come and enjoy their stay at Quarterlands.
Is there a meaning behind the name Quarterlands?
Yes, Jeremy has 3 brothers and so when the land was divided up it was divided into quarters hence the name Quarterlands.
If you could sum up the style/feel of your Airbnb in 3 words, what would they be?
Relaxing, Cosy, Bespoke
What do you love most about your accommodation?
The creative use of space and the high ceilings give the huts a roomy feel. On a clear day the view over Belfast lough is spectacular, you can watch the boats going in and out.
For guests coming to stay where would you recommend as good places to visit nearby?
That’s difficult to answer concisely as there are so many wonderful places close by. We are within a couple of miles from Crawfordsburn and Helen’s Bay beaches. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum is also nearby and worth a vist. There are many beautiful walks to be had along the North Down coastal pathway. Bangor and all it has to offer including the beautiful Bangor marina and Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex is ~ 4 miles from our site. Holywood town is less than 3 miles away and there are many wonderful coffee shops and eateries there. Belfast city centre, the odyssey complex which many eateries a cinema and W5 the interactive discovery centre and the world leading visitor attraction the Titanic exhibition centre are less than 7 miles from our site. There are so many more places worth a mention but we’d be here all day so I guess people
List of places to go nearby
Food
The Dirty Duck, Holywood
Indian Ocean, Holywood
Coast, Holywood
Joxer, Holywood
lemongrass, Holywood
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
The Coffee Yard, Holywood
The Bay Tree, Holywood
Lynchpin
Walks and Attractions
Crawfordsburn Country Park
North Down Coastal Path
Helens Bay Beach
Holywood Beach
Titanic Belfast
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
Helen Clark - Meditation Teacher & Mindfulness Coach
Meet Helen, a Meditation Teacher & Mindfulness Coach based in Killinchy, Northern Ireland.
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Helen, a Meditation Teacher and Mindfulness Coach based in Killinchy, Northern Ireland. She welcomed me into her home where she holds her group and one to one meditation classes. I spent the morning with Helen taking some portraits and chatting about what she does and why.
I must admit that my knowledge of meditation was very small so I was really interested in learning more about her skills and how she helps others.
After our shoot I asked Helen a few questions about her work and what inspired her to start her business. Read more below.
Hello Helen, Can you start by telling me a little bit about yourself and your journey to becoming a Meditation Teacher?
I’m a Chopra Certified Meditation Teacher, based in Balloo, Killinchy Co Down, and a former Senior Civil Servant who worked in London specialising in behaviour change communications (campaigns like drink drive).
I’m passionate about helping people to integrate a self-care practice into their day to support their lifestyle, starting with, but not limited to mindfulness and meditation, while also helping them to manage stress.
I also teach Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM) which is a healing practice that allows us to experience inner calm and deep relaxation, which benefits our emotional and physical health.
Like everyone I’m dealing with stress every day, and it comes in all shapes and sizes -some stress can be good, but a lot of stress is bad for you, your health and those around you.
I spend as much time outdoors as I can for the sheer love of it and because I find connecting with nature so powerful and healing. I take inspiration from nature and the seasons and it’s one of the reasons we moved to Balloo - we’re surrounded by the countryside on the banks of the River Blackwater, and it’s teeming with wildlife from badgers to woodpeckers. It’s also just a few minutes away from Strangford Lough and all with an easy 25 minute drive to Belfast.
The benefits of meditating became even more apparent to me last year when I had major surgery. Apart from medical appointments I was largely housebound for several months and had to learn to walk again. My world suddenly became very ‘narrow’ and being able to meditate really helped me navigate all the ups and downs of my rehab.
For someone new attending one of your classes what would you tell them to expect?
While meditation is very easy when you’re taught how to do it, everyone is unique which is why I offer a range of sessions.
You can dip your toes in with a guided meditation where I coach people through the session so they get the best of out their practice regardless of their level of experience (group on a Monday evening or 1-2-1s) or you can dive right in and learn to meditate through a four class programme.
I also deliver guided meditations to businesses and the corporate world.
Was there something that inspired or encouraged you to become a Meditation Teacher?
When I first moved back to NI six years ago, I was still weekly commuting to London, but I began to make more time to develop a self-care practice that worked for me. It started with sea swimming and then a friend suggested that I try meditation. Anyone who knew me then would have though this was hilarious as I was full of energy and ideas and the idea of sitting quietly didn’t seem like a good fit for me!
However, a 21 day meditation challenge popped up on my social feed with Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey. I gave it a go and was hooked. I loved the sense of peace, the time for self-reflection and the opportunity to develop greater self-awareness, so I continued beyond the 21 day challenge, simply meditating every morning for 10 minutes, instead of hitting the snooze button and my daily meditation practice built from that. The benefits of meditation to release stress, improve sleep, increase focus and creativity etc are well documented and I wish I’d started practicing it regularly much earlier in my life so I want to share meditation, mindfulness and all the benefits.
A lot of people worry that they won’t be able to meditate and ‘quieten their mind’ but like anything it can take a bit of practice, and it becomes easier if you’re taught correctly.
I’ve found meditation hugely beneficial, and it really is ‘doing less to gain more’ and that’s why I worked towards a professional qualification to make sure I had much more knowledge and insight to share with others.
Is there a particular part of your job that you love the most?
The feedback so far has been humbling and it’s lovely to see people go on their own journey and enjoy the benefits of meditation. I love the whole process of sharing meditation from research and writing (I started out as a journalist) through to coaching and teaching.
Do you have a certain clientele or are your classes open to everyone?
Meditation is open to everyone.
What advice would you give someone who is interested in becoming a Meditation Teacher?
Follow your heart and do your research to find the best teachers you can. I’d been meditating for a few years before I started my teacher training. My training took a year and was very thorough with inspirational teachers including Deepak Chopra, Devi Brown and Roger Gabriel. It culminated in assessments through teacher practice with a variety of students, an exam and three presentations. I’m now part of the Chopra global alumni which means I continue to learn and can access guidance from the teacher support team.
What hopes and goals do you would you like to achieve for your business in the year ahead?
I hope to share meditation with more people and I’ll also be offering Mini Mindfulness sessions to children aged 4 to 11 from early next year to provide them with some tools to help navigate their day and set them up for success. (It’s a requirement that a parent or guardian also attends each session to watch or join in so they can support their child at home).
Thank you to Helen for taking the time to answer a few questions about her business. If you are interested in speaking to Helen or in taking one of her classes get in touch here via her Instagram.
Slemish Hideaway
I look inside my stay at Slemish Hideaway, a cabin getaway at the foot of Slemish Mountain.
I was delighted to be asked to stay and capture Slemish Hideaway. An Airbnb at the foot of Slemish Mountain. Adele booked the Airbnb experience package which includes a One night stay where I document my stay and what I got up to while I was there.
As I drove up the lane to this unique stay, I was struck by the incredible view of Slemish Mountain. I had never quite seen it like this and it really caught me off guard, that alone is a reason to book your stay.
When we arrived the weather was as expected for Northern Ireland in early February…. cold! but as we stepped into our cabin we were greeted with warmth and we were able to sit, enjoy an afternoon tea provided and take in that beautiful scenery.
When we warmed up, we stepped outside again to capture our surroundings and take in all the details that Adele has added to these lovely cabins.
Each one has its own luxury hot tub which we were lucky enough to enjoy as the sun set. In between the two hot tubs sits what I think is the most eye catching thing of this whole place… the sauna. There’s something pretty great about stepping out of a very relaxing hot tub in to the cold weather and into your own personal sauna, and to level it up you get to experience that view even more.
Once the sun had set we headed to Broughshane, around a 10 minute drive from Slemish Hideaway to get some dinner. There are a few places to choose from in this little town but we settled for some good old pub grub at Thatchers inn. It was delicious and the staff were really friendly.
We finished our stay the morning after with another dip in the hot tub and then headed to Ballymena, 15 mins from Slemish Hideaway to get a morning coffee and bun at Middletown.
There are so many great places to visit around Slemish Hideaway which makes its attraction that much more popular. With towns such as Carnlough, Broughshane and Ballymena within driving distance you have plenty of options for outings.
You can book your stay at Slemish Hideaway here
The Studio Helens Bay
Have a closer look at this unique new Airbnb in the quant little town of Helens Bay, Co. Down…
A few months ago I was invited to a beautiful new Airbnb in the quaint little town of Helen’s Bay. This unique holiday rental is located just a short walk from the delightful coastal path and sits beside the owner, Sara’s house. What once was the annex of their family home has now been converted into a delightful Airbnb, perfect for a solo trip or for a new family. Sara has a great eye for detail with her design background. Her house is full of character and charisma which has followed through into the Airbnb. Read more below about how Sara and her family began their Airbnb journey.
Tell us a little bit about yourselves and the story behind The Studio Helen’s Bay
My husband and I recently returned to live in Northern Ireland after almost twenty years working in London. With careers in fashion design and marketing, we would often joke that one day we would leave it all behind to run a bed and breakfast in Ireland.
And then one day it happened!
What inspired you to start an Airbnb?
Just prior to Covid hitting, and following the birth of our second child, we decided to swap West London for Helen’s Bay and the slower pace of life it offers our young family.
Enthusiastic about rediscovering the North Down coast, we are keen to share the place we love with visitors to our fledgling Airbnb.
The Studio is set in the grounds of our own home and takes its name from its use as a functioning design studio. When not occupied as an Airbnb, the large limed wood table in the living area is a perfect work space for to work from. Airy and peaceful, it really encourages relaxed, creative thinking.
I love the minimal style of your Airbnb, was there any interior inspiration behind the styling of it?
We have used a lot of salvaged and upcycled furniture, heavily influenced by interior stylists Mark and Sally Bailey and their ability to mix old with new.
Above all, sustainability was a key consideration from the repurposed furniture, to the solar powered skylight fittings, even carrying through to the zero waste toiletries sourced locally at Without Waste, Holywood.
The Studio is a space to champion local design and we have used its walls to showcase local art with pieces by Ruth Osborne, bespoke paintings and hand crafted wreaths from locally gathered willow.
Do you have a favourite detail in your Airbnb?
Our favourite feature in the Studio has to be the double height white washed vaulted ceiling in the open plan living space. With multiple sky lights and double doors opening on the leafy private garden, the light bright space feels like a little oasis of calm.
Have you any advice for those wanting to start their own small Airbnb?
What we hadn’t appreciated when we started out our plan is that all Airbnbs in Northern Ireland must be Tourist board accredited. We found the people at Discover NI hugely supportive and informative when starting out for the first time.
For guests coming to stay at The Studio, where would you recommend as good places to visit nearby?
The Studio is perfectly located just by The North Down coastal path and Crawfordsburn Country Park.
Helens Bay Organic Farm Shop is a beautiful spot to drop into and pick up a few local ingredients during your stay. Restaurants like Frae and Lynchpin in Holywood are on our recommendation list for visitors. Slightly Further afield, a day trip along the banks of Strangford Lough with a stop off In the village of Greyabbey with its pretty antiques shops and a visit to National Trust property Mount Stewart makes for a perfect day.
Thank you to Sara for taking the time to answer some questions about her Airbnb and for inviting me to capture it.
You can keep up to date with all that is happening at The Studio via their Instagram.
Click here to book your stay.
Só Soy - Hand Poured Home Fragrance
Get to know a little bit more about Hannah from Só Soy in my new Local Natives blog feature…
I first met Hannah (through Instagram) in 2017 shortly after launching Native Ivy, and have had the privilege of capturing some of her candles and diffusers over the last few years.
It was lovely to be invited to her studio in Ballymoney to capture her everyday work life, making products and running her shop.
After our shoot I chatted to Hannah about how her candle making journey began.
Read more below...
Hello Hannah, can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what inspired you to start making candles?
Hi! I’m Hannah and I started Só Soy in October 2016, so my ‘baby’ is almost 6 years old. I’d always had a love for home fragrance and one day curiosity got the better of me. I struggled to find a minimal candle that I loved the smell of, so I made my own. I have experience in design and knew I wanted the fragrance to do the talking. After a lot of research and kitchen-pours, Só Soy was born. For the first 5 years of Só Soy I kept it solely online as my ‘side-hustle’ until I finally took the leap to self-employment in January 2021. Mid pandemic I left my full time job and opened my own studio in Ballymoney, opening my in-store shop shortly after.
Can you tell me a little bit about your making process and what is involved?
Everything is hand poured by me in my Ballymoney based studio in small batches. Every product starts off raw and is designed, created, and packaged in house by my one-woman-team (just me!). I work with UK based perfumers to select the perfect fragrances for my products. I’ll always consult family and friends and ask them for fragrance reviews, but by that stage I’ve usually already made my mind up!
What does a typical workday look like for you?
To be perfectly honest most days look the same! I’ll usually pack online orders and stockist orders in the morning and make stock in the afternoon. Wax melts are great for multitasking as they’re usually quick to melt and quick to pour, so you’ll normally find me doing those alongside other products. They’re also nearly impossible to keep in stock!
On Saturdays I’ll open the shop from 11-3 and continue to pack and pour behind the curtain between visitors.
In the evenings I’ll normally take my work home with me - and by that I mean updating socials, checking emails, and answering blog questions until late. It can be really hard for me to switch off sometimes, especially if I know there’s things that need doing.
Can you describe your brand in three words?
Hand-crafted
Uncomplicated
Calm
Do you have a product that is most popular with customers?
The most popular product is my Black Coffee, Jasmine + Vanilla Candle (or anything in this fragrance really). It’s always one I’ll have to double-up on when I’m making. It’s so popular and so well loved, I’ll always steer people towards it for gifting if they’re unsure of what to choose. You really do need to smell it to experience it.
What do you think makes it so popular?
I think it’s the perfect fragrance in terms of notes - it’s got subtle hints of coffee, is quite floral, a little sweet but just enough that it’s still sophisticated.
Do you have a favourite product?
At the minute I’ve been grabbing for my Lavender + Tonka Bean Wax Melt - it’s the most relaxing fragrance (maybe this says something about my current stress levels!)
I’ll always have a soft spot though for my Lemongrass, Lime + Ginger Root Candle. It was my first born fragrance so feels a little nostalgic for me.
Do you have anything new or exciting coming up for Só Soy?
I do! I have a new Autumn/Winter fragrance that I’m hoping to release early September across the all products. It’s so cosy and homely, I can’t wait for everyone to smell it. I’m also taking part in the Tedberry Market in Antrim on 20th August, it’s always exciting for me to go out, meet new people and introduce them to Só Soy.
What advice would you give people wanting to do something similar?
Research until the cows come home. My industry is really trial and error - it takes such a long time to really perfect your ratios and temperatures etc. and there are a lot of safety laws and legislations required. I’m lucky I’m in the swing of things now and can work quickly and confidently but there’s lots of helpful information online for those just starting - I’m completely self taught.
I also think you need to have the passion before you start - I LOVE my products and I genuinely love getting up for work every day. You need to ask yourself are you starting a business for the right reasons.
Where can people buy your products?
You can shop in store each Saturday 11am-3pm or book online for a weekday visit. Find me at Unit 17 Phase 1, 2 Riada Avenue, Ballymoney Co. Antrim BT53 7LH
Thanks to Hannah for taking the time out of her busy week to answer some questions about her business and how her Só Soy journey all began.
You can shop online at sosoy.co.uk for home delivery or free click + collect in store.
Follow Só Soy on Instagram
Read my last Local Natives feature with Ivy & Gold here
Quarry Hill Church
Take a look inside this historic Church building in Strangford, Co.Down that has been converted into a beautiful holiday rental.
In February I had the opportunity to capture the beautiful Quarry Hill Church in Strangford.
Marty & Melanie came across a worse for wear looking Strangford Presbyterian Church when they bought the house right next door. Built in 1845, the Church had been lying derelict for many years. Being natives of Strangford, Marty & Melanie were familiar with it and in 2017 decided to take on the job of restoring, conserving and converting it themselves. The couple worked together to complete the incredible task of turning it into the stunning holiday rental that can be found there today. Deciding to keep so many of the original features, they have made this Presbyterian Church turned totally unique guest house shine once more!
Tell us a little bit about yourselves and the story behind Quarry Hill Church
We are a local couple with a young family. My wife Melanie was born in Strangford and I grew up on a farm in the countryside nearby, we both went to school in the village hardly 50m from the church. We had noticed the church slowly falling into disrepair over the years but it was when we moved next door in 2016 we saw close up what a bad state it was in. It had been for sale for years but perhaps the listed status and the scale of the challenge had deterred anyone from taking it on. Whether brave or stupid we decided to try and buy it! There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears but thankfully we didn't regret it.
The style of your Holiday Rental is amazing! Did you take inspiration from other places you had stayed or seen when designing it?
There are not many examples of churches in Ireland that have been converted into homes or accommodation. Melanie is an Architect and specialises in conservation, so she gets all the credit for the design. Really the inspiration came from the church itself, it is such a graceful building with beautiful classical original features and a rich history. Our approach was very much conservation led, every original feature that could be retained and restored was kept in place, the new aspects of the conversion are modern in style but we endeavored to maintain the volume and light such that the spaces still feel very much like a church.
Do you have a favourite room or detail?
It is so hard to choose. It might be the fantastic 2m diameter ceiling rose, the original organ restored to working order by Melanie's dad Tom, perhaps the huge original Georgian arched windows. I can't forget the pulpit which forms the staircase to the mezzanine level, our guests particularly enjoy a go at literally preaching from the pulpit. The Session House is our favourite room, previously used as a meeting place for the Church Elders, it is fully paneled and converted as the master bedroom. Sorry we couldn't choose just one thing!
Have you any advice for those wanting to create or design something similar?
Restoration of a listed building is hugely rewarding but go in with your eyes open, get a good understanding of the state of the building, the necessary repair work and any special restrictions that may apply. It will be very frustrating and slow at times and there will be unwelcome surprises but don't get discouraged! Don't be afraid to mix modern with the original features but allow the heritage to lead the way.
For guests coming to stay at Quarry Hill Church, where would you recommend as good places to visit nearby?
We are so lucky in Strangford, you can park your car and not get back into it for the rest of your stay. It has become a real foodie destination in recent years with 3 high quality restaurants to choose from. There are beautiful walks on our doorstep, our favourite being "The Avenue" which is directly opposite the church, it goes in the loop around the peninsula the village sits on through woods and along the shore of the lough. It's normal to see seals, otters, all manner of birds and other wildlife. Castleward National Trust Estate sits next to the village, you can spend a day there exploring 30+ miles of trails, castles, the main house and farm yard (Game of Thrones "Winterfell"). The ferry departs Strangford every 30 minutes and is worth it for the journey alone, on the other side of the lough in Portaferry the Aquarium is definitely worth a visit and a walk up Windmill Hill will reward you with stunning views of Strangford Lough.
Broad Skies
My latest Local Natives blog featuring Broad Skies. A converted static Caravan transformed into a beautiful cozy cabin Airbnb based in the North Coast of Ireland.
In 2020 I captured the beautiful Oat Box for Olive, so it was a pleasure, one year on to be asked to photograph Broad Skies, a static caravan converted into a beautiful Cabin located just outside the town of Bushmills, Northern Ireland.
Olive got in touch as soon as she launched Broad Skies in May 2021. Ever since, I have been itching to get in the doors to see all the unique details that I knew Olive would have decorated it with. Her amazing eye for interior design is evident in every room, on every wall, in every corner.
As soon as I stepped into Broad Skies, I was hit with a great sense of warmth. The autumn tones dotted around the main kitchen area had me instantly feeling all cozy and ready to nestle in to a relaxing evening by the stove.
Off to the side are two striking bedrooms. A main bedroom detailed with accent lights at each side of the bed and a second bedroom, with bunk-beds, a striking Mustard Made yellow locker and vintage tennis rackets comfortably fixed on the walls. These are the types of details I love to capture and the details that are only found in an Airbnb owned by Olive.
After my stay at Broad Skies, I asked Olive some questions on what inspired this comforting Cabin.
Keep scrolling to read more about Olive’s insight into creating this unique stay...
Hello again Olive, first of all can you give us a bit of insight into the name Broad Skies and how it came to be?
The cabin at Broad Skies is all about relaxing in a secluded rural setting and soaking in the amazing views over Portballintrae and the surrounding countryside. What is most striking to visitors are the big skies that are always changing, like an ever changing painting and we thought the name 'Broad Skies' perfectly encapsulated that sentiment.
I said a few words above about your amazing eye for interiors. Was there any interior inspiration behind the styling of it?
I looked to the style of lots of rural retreats that I admire for inspiration, like the Soho House properties and The Pig hotel group. I also love the electric styling that the Artists Residence Hotels use to decorate their spaces. Sustainability was an important factor in design decisions as well, choosing to re-purpose, reuse and use secondhand where possible.
If you could sum up the style/ feel of this cozy space in 3 words , what would they be?
Relaxed, Rustic, Calming
The details are all so unique, where do you find these amazing one off pieces?
Almost all the decor details in the cabin are second hand, vintage or antique. I like to buy secondhand as it allows me to customise pieces to suit the look I am trying to create and gives a more unique feel. Most of the furniture was bought via Facebook marketplace and then refinished, for example the sofa was being offered for free but I knew it was a really good quality make so we grabbed it and my mum made new linen covers for it. The paintings in the house were all eBay, house clearance and auction finds, we live very close to North Coast Auctions and I do keep a close eye on their weekly sales! I also like to support local designers too and have a number of pieces and prints in the cabin created by craftspeople.
Do you have a favourite detail in your Airbnb?
I have to say it's that view! And the wooden hot tub, perfectly positioned to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Broad Skies is situated in such an amazing location. For guests coming to stay can you recommend any places to visit nearby?
The Giants Causeway is very close to the cabin, as are all the popular attractions of the North Coast, so you won't ever be stuck for something to do Whitepark Bay is just a short drive away and can be teamed with a pit stop at Bothy Coffee. The walk from Portballintrae to the Causeway is well worth doing and not steep so suitable for everyone to enjoy.
Thanks so much to Olive for having me to stay at the cozy cabin and for chatting to me about those striking details, unique decor and of course that wonderful view!
During my stay, we didn’t have the best weather with rain and wind. We didn’t venture out to have dinner however with my seven month old in tow we decided to try one of the local takeaways. We got some beautiful fish and chips from Flash in the Pan, Bushmills. In the morning we took ourselves off to Portrush to Magercross viewpoint and grabbed a coffee at Babushka. On our way home we stopped into Fidela Coffee Roasters for brunch and couldn’t resist popping to my favourite Interiors shop BTS Concept Store.
It was a wonderful stay and I highly recommend you add it your list of places to stay in Northern Ireland. It has all the amenities for you to bring your own groceries and cook for yourself but its also the location to treat yourself and eat out.