The Ards Peninsula protrudes from the County Down mainland on the east coast of Northern Ireland and protects Strangford Lough from the Irish Sea. It offers mind-bending discoveries such as neolithic remains older than the pyramids of Egypt or Sudan and a plethora of historic windmills earning its former nickname of ‘Little Holland’. This low-lying …
The Carrie Kells opens with an airy entrance graced with confident Shaker-style furniture, shabby chic touches and welcoming bouquets of fresh flowers. Inside, a smoky fireplace calls hungry regulars in the know. The food on offer is chef-inspired and designer as heck – but delivered in hearty, country-sized portions. The Carrie restaurant in Kells sits …
TrekNI Discount Codes get you 10% off any purchase on the TrekNI shop. I’m an adventurer and traveller who loves to book a flight and get on a plane to see the world. But, my first adventures started right here in Northern Ireland. So, you’ll see lots of blog posts about walking in NI, accommodation, …
Red Kites in Ireland were hunted almost to extinction and used to be a rare sighting. Reintroduction and conservation efforts restarted in 2008 in Wicklow and Castlewellan were followed by upgraded protections in the Wildlife and Natural Environment (NI) Act 2011. Now, professionals and enthusiasts are bringing both thrilling experiences and awareness to the public …
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Aged pottery and elaborately carved mirrors are set against a dark grey, painted tongue-in-groove backdrop. Voluptuous dining vignettes in the Gallery window and the tall Library hallway with its oversized stone fireplace form the expansive entrance to The French Rooms in Bushmills. While I love dining in new places of all styles as part of …
Ardtara Country House was built in 1876 by Harry Clark and it remained a family home until 1970s. It was repurchased in 1990 and converted into a hotel in 1994. The estate on which the property sits is insulated from the modern world in a noise-cancelling cocoon of towering, mature trees on the outskirts of …
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