For a mix of landscapes, sceneries and activities then County Down can rival any other location in the UK. Making up the six counties of Northern Ireland it offers a wide variety of attractions to visitors including the city of Belfast (most of which falls within its boundaries), the dramatic Mourne Mountains and also a beautiful stretched coastline. Indeed, the county is a paradise for both outdoor and urban lovers and provides great appeal in both areas. Read more
"Glebe Farm Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Newry. Rathfriland, a charming town nestled in the Mourne Mountains in County Down, is located in the southern half of Northern Ireland. There are several takeaways, two shops, a few cafes, and a few pubs scattered throughout the village, making it a...
"Lough Island Reavy Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Newry. A small village in County Down, Kilcoo is a simple settlement made up of a shop, two pubs and a school. Home to a man-made lough called Lough Island Reavy, this village is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and is not far from the...
"Hillyard House Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Castlewellan.
"Beechlawn Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Belfast.
"Edenmore Cottage Bed & Breakfast" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Dromore.
"Ballydugan Country House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Downpatrick.
"Mountain View Rooms" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Newcastle.
"Grey Heron Townhouse" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Newcastle.
"Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Belfast.
"Homestead Hillsborough By Travel Lets Short Term Rental Agency Hillsborough Featuring Apartments, Double Suites & Triple Suites" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Hillsborough.
"Drumneath Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Banbridge.
"Edenmore Cottage Bed & Breakfast" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 3 guests in Dromore.
"The Mournes view Farmhouse" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 3 guests in Newry.
"Luxury Sunrise Guest House County Down" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Downpatrick.
"Ralph's" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Moira.
"The Bannville Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Banbridge.
"Tollyrose Country House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Newcastle.
"Clenaghans" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 3 guests in Craigavon.
"Ralph's" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Moira.
"The Cook House x 4 beds" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Newcastle.
"The Byre at Conker Tree Cottages" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Belfast.
"Glynvohr House" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Carryduff.
"Edenmore House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Craigavon.
"Kiltariff Hall Country House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Rathfriland.
Popular towns in and around County Down:
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Much of County Down is characterised by rural and coastal landscapes and the majestic Mourne Mountains are testament to this. Slieve Donard is the highest peak at 850 meters high and the region has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. The mountains themselves provide great views and they have challenging walks and climbs to suit all fitness levels. Within the area are various forms of wildlife including sheep grazing high up on the hills, Meadow Pipit’s, Grey Wagtail’s, Stonechat’s, Ravens and it was once home to a Golden Eagle, however they haven’t been seen for nearly 200 years.
The rugged coastline is another feature of the county with various small villages and towns dotted around the edge of the waters. Beaches are in abundance in the region and there are many coastal walks to help blow off the cobwebs while enjoying the views out over the Irish Sea. County Down is also a home of golf and there are numerous courses in its jurisdiction offering varying degrees of difficulty. Royal County Down is the most well-known and challenging of the bunch and is a course that every golfer should play at least once.
One of the biggest draws to County Down is the capital city of Belfast. While the entire city does not fall into the county (it is actually shared with County Antrim) it has been named as one of the top growing cities in the whole of Europe. With millions of pounds being ploughed in for regeneration in the last 10 years, Belfast has emerged as a city to rival the best in the continent. Visitors can shop in the luxury Victoria Square, enjoy the numerous pubs and clubs around the city centre – including Whites Tavern the oldest in Belfast that can trace its history back to the 1600’s – and learn about the troubled history of the region with tours of the city.
Indeed, Belfast was also where the Titanic was built and there has been a multi-million pound area built specifically to commemorate this event. The Titanic Quarter has hotels, bars and a visitor’s centre where tourists can learn the history of the famous ship and what it means for the city.
County Down is a region that provides some of the most fascinating and beautiful scenery that Northern Ireland has to offer. Combined with this, is a bustling and rapidly growing city in Belfast, that can offer everything you would expect from a capital. The county is just waiting to be explored and can accommodate the tastes and activities of everyone who visits.
