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
The Brambles
Take a look inside this beautiful new Airbnb in Dundrum Co.Down…
Dundrum Co. Down has always been somewhere I have driven through but never stopped to spend much time in, so it was lovely to be asked to capture a new Airbnb right the in center of this charming little town.
The Brambles is a beautiful period house that sits on the main street of Dundrum, with its location being so close to stunning walks and views such as Dundrum Castle and Murlough Nature Reserve this beautiful house is perfect for a weekend stay or a mini holiday with your family. The decor in the house hints at the owners love for Ireland with glimpses of their history throughout.
We arrived at The Brambles just after lunch and after being shown around by Wendy and hearing a little bit about her story and how this Airbnb came to be, we started photographing the space and capturing all the little details. Wendy had left us some delicious buns from a shop in the town and lovely local Kilmegan apple juice which we happily tucked into before heading out for a walk.
We walked up to Dundrum Castle which is about a 10/15 min walk from the house. The views across the lough were beautiful. Unfortunately it was a little cloudy but on a clear day the view of the Mournes would be incredible. Definitely worth the trip and taking a walk around the Castle. (I will list a few more places to visit nearby at the bottom of this blog.)
After visiting the Castle we walked to Scopers to order our dinner. We had heard great things about this place both from Wendy and on Instagram. We really enjoyed it, the staff were really friendly and it was nice to be able to support a local restaurant during our stay.
After dinner we lit the stove and enjoyed an evening of reading in front of the fire, the main living room is a very cozy space where you could happily sit all evening. If you wanted to venture out there is a local pub near the house, about a 5 min walk.
In the morning we enjoyed the coffee and croissants provided by Wendy before we headed out for a walk around Murlough Nature Reserve which was just across the road from the house. We had a lovely walk around the lough to Murlough House and back before we left to go home.
After our stay I asked Wendy a few questions about herself and her new Airbnb, read more below…..
Hey Wendy tell us a little bit about yourselves and the story behind your Airbnb.
My husband and I are both Irish and have lived most of our lives in Switzerland. We discovered this area about thirty years ago through good friends who live here and we fell in love with the place. We bought a property in the village 13 years ago as a holiday home and 3 years ago we made it our “forever” home. We both grew up by the sea and had a longing to return to it.
What inspired you to start an Airbnb?
We have always enjoyed hosting friends and family in our own home and helping them to discover all that the area has to offer. Having the Airbnb is an extension of what we are already doing. We appreciate being part of this village community.
If you could sum up the style / feel of your Airbnb in 3 words, what would they be?
Charming, cozy and inviting.
What do you love most about your accommodation?
We love that it is a beautiful period house with so much character.
For guests coming to stay, where would you recommend as good places to visit nearby?
There is so much to see and do in this area. In walking distance from the house we have Dundrum Castle ( built in 1117) which has fantastic views of the Mourne mountains and Dundrum Bay. There is also Murlough Nature Reserve, which has an amazing beach with the Mountains of Mourne as a backdrop. We are blessed with stunning scenery and plenty of places to eat delicious food.
list of places to go nearby
Food
Scopers
Mourne Seafood Bar
Dundrum Inn
Tonn Ruray
Bay Side Catch
RuMac's Pizza
The Buck’s Head Inn
The Squid Shack
Walks and Attractions
Dundrum Castle
Murlough House
Murlough Nature Reserve
Dundrum Coastal Path
Seaford Woodland Walk
Little Woodbank
Take a look inside this beautiful Airbnb in Portadown.
Woodbank is a beautiful 325 year old home in Portadown. It is owned by Zara and her young family who live in the front of the house, while the back of the home has been made into a unique holiday rental called Little Woodbank.
Little Woodbank is a 4 bedroom home with luxury living and dining spaces. A perfect spot for a family getaway or a stay with friends. I spent a lovely morning capturing all the little details and rooms, the natural light that floods into this home is stunning.
This is an excellent location for photoshoots. If you are interesting in hiring it for professional use, contact Zara here
Woodbank - The Main House
Slieve Croob Farm
Slieve Croob Farm Glamping is a beautiful cabin hidden in the Mountains, surrounded by breathtaking views.
Last week I had the pleasure of staying at Slieve Croob Farm. A few months ago Catherine booked my Airbnb Experience package which includes one night stay, 100 High Quality photos, some content for her Instagram and a blog feature about my stay.
From the moment we arrived we stopped to take in the incredible view, luckily it was a beautiful day, the skies were clear and the mountains around us were crisp. The Mournes poking up over the hills was definitely a highlight for me. It’s a view I could have looked at all day.
For a little cabin this place is full of personality. The interiors are unexpectedly bright and airy. With a double bed, kitchen and shower room, it really has all you need to enjoy a few nights away, whether that’s solo or with a friend or partner. The pops of colour on the kitchen tiles along with the bar stools and wall décor has you taking in every detail.
After capturing the inside, it was time to heat the wood fired hot tub before the sunset to take a few photos and also try it out myself. I can honestly say that sitting in the hot tub surrounded by beautiful irish mountains, a slight breeze in the air and a stunning sunset, it is definitely an experience I wont forget.
I love the sustainable aspect to the hot tub as it isn’t something you see very often, that is another great detail about Slieve Croob - its attention to sustainability and local produce. I love when a local Airbnb highlights and supports local makers and it’s another thing I love to capture
This place is fully equipped to cook your own meals with an oven, cooker and fridge provided, there are also shops close by in Dromora and a few take away options to choose from. Catherine had us stocked with some delicious goodies from The Mallow Makers and Mourne Brownies, they were thoroughly enjoyed. After the beautiful sunset it was marshmallow time, with a lovely spot to sit out the front beside the fire pit, we made some hot chocolate and enjoyed the rest of the evening.
In the morning we enjoyed the croissants, tea and orange juice that were left for us and we headed down the road to Newcastle for some coffee at Birch Coffee and a little walk around the town.
After my stay I was able to ask Catherine some questions about her Airbnb and how it all started. Read more below...
Hey Catherine, Tell us a little bit about yourselves and the story behind Slieve Croob.
Slieve Croob Mountain is an area of outstanding natural beauty and we wanted to share some of our surrounding area with guests.
What inspired you to start an Airbnb?
After our second daughter was born I wanted to work from home more so we decided after staying in a few other lovely Airbnb’s we would create our own and it would hopefully be as new a way of getting an income and being able to work from home.
If you could sum up the style/ feel of your Airbnb in 3 words, what would they be?
Quirky, cosy and different.
What do you love most about your accommodation?
There are so many details that I love about the space that we have created but I think the thing I love the most is that our location is so isolated and rural, nothing in the mountain but the hut and nature.
Have you any advice for those wanting to start their own small Airbnb?
Make it different, and something you love.
For guests coming to stay at Slieve Croob, where would you recommend as good places to visit nearby?
There are so many beautiful places around us to visit, if you have the time I would recommend walking up Slieve Croob for the views. Castlewellan Forest Park is about a 20 min drive. We love the Maghera Inn for food if you are looking to eat out somewhere during your stay.
If you are looking for an isolated little spot to stay for a few nights, I would highly recommend Slieve Croob, As Catherine describes… you are surrounded by nothing but mountains and nature. If you can see yourself sitting in a very relaxing wood fired hot tub, with a drink in your hand, taking in that view then get booking. You wont regret it.
You can book your stay here
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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.
Bancran School
My latest Local Natives blog featuring the beautiful Bancran School. A great family in Moneyneena hosting three luxury Air Bnb’s.
Last a week I had the luxury of staying in The Black Shack at the beautiful Bancran School.
Bancran School is located about 5 minutes from Draperstown in Moneyneena, N.I.
Owned and run by Chris and Aileen, Bancran School was originally an old school house that they have transformed into their family home. Situated in the back garden are three luxury Airbnbs. The Pod, The Loft and the delightful Tiny House that is The Black Shack.
I had such an amazing time capturing these Airbnbs and experiencing a night stay in The Black Shack. I couldn’t recommend it enough, it is a beautifully styled house and everything about our stay was incredibly relaxing. From the moment we arrived, greeted by Chris to the moment we left. I am already trying plan my next stay.
After my sweet little stay I was able to ask Chris & Aileen a little bit more about how Bancran School all started…
Tell us a little bit about yourselves and how you came to being Airbnb owners?
We are Chris & Aileen, we live in Bancran School with our two children Bella & Ollie and our furry friend Noodles. The National school building was built in 1876. It was derelict for 30 odd years when we bought it back in 2009 and we have been working to transform it into a family home since.
During our University and early working years we loved to travel. We had always talked about taking a year out but with one thing or another it never happened. So instead we saved hard and booked to go away for three or four weeks each year.
Our last big trip was about 7 years ago around Arizona, Utah and its National Parks. It was April and the plan was to camp and hike. We set up camp in Flagstaff, that night there was a freak snowstorm! -8c in a tent and a few expletives later we decided to check out Airbnb, we had read an article a few weeks earlier about this new website and thought it sounded interesting.
We booked into an amazing Mining Camp house in the middle of the woods in Flagstaff. Jeff and Kari Maurer owned the home. We absolutely loved the house and the family made us feel so welcome. The next morning we left for the Grand Canyon having fell in love with our first Airbnb experience. When we returned home we decided to complete the two downstairs bedrooms & our Airbnb hosting journey was born.
Did you know you would always have three Airbnbs? Which one came first?
After spending just over a year hosting people from all over the world in our home we were expecting our first born, Bella.
Babies need space and we decided we would get the back of the house into a bit of shape and planned for a Glamping Pod to continue our hosting experience. We plonked The Pod in the back corner of the garden and rented it for a couple of years while we tried to get the rest of the yard into shape. When we look back at the early days with The Pod we cringe a bit as the rest of the garden and yard resembled a building site but we kept it cheap and made the inside as comfortable as we could and people continued to come. We are very grateful for those early guests and would love to have them back for them to see the progress we have made since.
The double garage was built in such a way that we could put a private loft apartment up top. We completed The Loft during 2017. Having two Airbnb units we wanted a place for guests to be able to interact so we set about creating an outdoor decking space with shelter where guests could mix, have a drink, grill on the BBQ or just watch a bit of sport. The Gin Tin was built in 2018.
The old school had a toilet block outside for the pupils. When we were renovating a digger tried to remove the concrete foundations but they were too deep. Up until February 2019 it was sitting visible in the middle of the garden, it even housed a few chickens at a time! The initial plan was to put shipping containers on top of the foundations but it was working out to be very expensive and impractical due to the nature of the site. We settled for a Black Siberian Larch clad Tiny House. The Black Shack was finished in July 2019 and we had our first guests that August.
The style of each accommodation is amazing! Did you take inspiration from other places you had stayed or seen when designing them?
The Pod came really well made and we wanted to keep the glamping feel. We recently installed a new fixed bed, which has made a real difference to the space and our guest’s comfort. We’ve added a couple of comfy chairs and tried to utilise every inch of space in the small kitchen area to make it as practical as possible. The Pod got a new metal top hat in the summer to keep the top boards safe and it ties in well with the Gin Tin now.
We both wanted to give the Loft a simple Scandinavian theme, comfortable and clean lined minimalism. We went with Oak Herringbone floors and got a local craftsman to do polished concrete terrazzo kitchen worktops and the bathroom floor. Subway tiles were always going to feature in the bathroom space. We were delighted to find a grey matte kitchen that we agreed on and crammed as many appliances in as we could so guests can whip up a storm or cater for small children.
The Black Shack was built on a very tight budget so we agreed to be creative with what we had laying around. We are absolutely thrilled with it has turned out and we are very grateful to friends and family who donated materials left over from their own projects. A lot of thought went into the structure and design of the Black Shack and we are lucky to have found local craftsman Martin Maguire (Garden Rooms Ireland) who has been working with us for most of the journey.
For someone planning to stay at Bancran for the weekend do you have any recommendations of where to visit close by?
The Sperrins are jammed pack with things to do while staying at Bancran School. From hill walking to exploring one of the many local forest parks, mountain biking in Davagh, jogging around Lough Fea, visiting an outdoor play park or just taking a stroll around local towns - Draperstown, Magherafelt, Maghera and Cookstown are all just a short drive away.
We have some excellent restaurants and coffee shops on our doorstep: Apparo, Aroma and Silky’s are some of our favourites.
Once you’ve been fed there are plenty of watering holes - Regan’s Market Inn and The Shepherds Rest are worth checking out.
If you are just feeling lazy we have plenty to do on site to spend a day relaxing without having to leave. The hot tub at night while sipping a drink and watching the stars is top of the list!
We are very lucky and proud to live in an area with so much natural beauty.
What are your top tips for someone wanting to create their own Airbnb?
It is really fun but it involves a lot of hard work. We are a small family set up and we are both busy with our own jobs so we have to rely on help from our family and friends at times. It is impossible to consider doing what we do without that support and we are really grateful for it.
However, if it’s something you think you would enjoy just go for it! It is rewarding and getting feedback from our guests makes all the hard work worthwhile! Plus our kids have a ball meeting and greeting people from all over the world.
Do you have any future plans for your Airbnbs or plans to have more?
We have a few things we would like to finish on the site, things happen slowly here and it has worked for us to this point so we will get there eventually.
At the end of 2019 we bought an old school bus. The plan is to convert it into a motorhome that will accommodate Noodles and the 4 of us on our adventures. Things are progressing slowly with it at the minute but we are all very excited to see how it turns out (if we ever get it finished!!).
Click here to book your stay at Bancran School.
Brent Cove Airbnb
Chris & Marty are the owners of the beautiful Brent Cove, a luxury 5* Airbnb on the edge of Strangford Lough.
I had the pleasure of spending a lovely evening at the beautiful Brent Cove last week. For all the size of this little house it is one of the most warm and relaxing stays I have ever had. Located on the shoreline of Strangford lough this quaint stay offers you the best view to wake up to!
After a short and sweet stay at this luxury 5 star Airbnb I wanted to ask Chris & Marty a few questions about themselves and what inspired them to build Brent Cove.
Tell us a little bit about yourselves and what inspired you to build your luxury accommodation?
“We are Chris & Marty, vehicle restorer and teacher by day, luxury food and travel blogger and Airbnb hosts by evening/anytime that’s not the day job! We recently moved into our new home and renovated the entire property from top to bottom. There was a garage on site that was pretty much a store for all of the left over building material so we decided to put it to good use - and that’s how Brent Cove was born! We modeled the renovations on our own house, cladding the building in black corrugated metal. I love the idea of historic buildings having a smaller replica as their gate house and we feel that we share this sentiment with our home and Brent Cove.”
How did you decide on the name Brent Cove? Is there a story behind the name?
“For us, the naming of the property was integral to the build and the overall process of the project. Every year, thousands of Brent geese make the flight from the arctic to seek warmer climes and to feast on our abundance of eel grass - and it just so happens that they land right on our doorstep, Strangford Lough. The ‘Cove’ portion comes from our location on the Lough; a selection of 5 houses on a bend on the coastline that inspired the name. “
I absolutely loved the style of your Airbnb! Did you take any inspiration from other homes when designing the style of Brent Cove?
“When renovating our home, I poured countless hours into designing and sourcing furniture and objet that fitted my ideal design aesthetic. I would consider our home to be eclectic, and I think that some of this has fed into the design of Brent Cove. We wanted to draw on the hygge vibe with us being on Strangford Lough, with its strong Nordic roots. We wanted to nurture a cosiness with the space being small whilst bringing the outside indoors with the views and features inspired by the landscape. We used fur, animal inspired objet, greenery and clean, minimalist furniture. The overall result being a cosy, tiny home that maximises the views while remaining inviting and feeling like a home from home.“
I see that you are now a super host! How does that feel?
“It feels amazing! We had only been open three months when we were awarded the status and it validated all of our hard work! I doesn’t matter which project we take on, we always pour our heart into it 100% and I think our guests can see and feel that when they stay with us.”
Do you have any recommendations of where to visit for guests staying at Brent Cove (Locations, Coffee shops or restaurants)?
“There are so many things to do while staying at Brent Cove that it’s hard to list them all; but I will give our perfect day…
We would start with a walk around Mount Stewart, a national trust park and stately home that is mind blowing! It’s our local park and dog park so we are there nearly every day, but it’s beauty still catches us unaware as it is constantly changing.
We would then head to Haptik, a local landmark for coffee and in our opinion, the best brunch available anywhere in The country - trust us, we’ve tried them all .
Then we would walk around the town centre for a browse in some of the shops, Wardens especially as their kitchen shop is amazing!
Then finish off with supper at TukTuk Bistro, an authentic Asian restaurant serving the freshest Asian food you will find! Delicious.”
Do you have any future plans for Brent Cove?
“We have toyed with the idea of installing a more ‘out there’ rental property on site, like a tree-house or cabin - but we are so busy with our dishyouwerehere supper-clubs, working full time, singing in our folk group and Brent Cove that we would have to consider the idea before building. But never say never!”
Bookings for Brent Cove are available through Airbnb. I couldn’t recommend staying there enough. From amazing views of Strangford lough an the Mournes on your doorstep, to minimal warm interiors highlighted by some comforting house plant greenery.. what more could you want for a relaxing stay at a home away from home!
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