Stay On The Bay, Kircubbin ⚓️

And relax….kick off your shoes and get ready for a paddle! So close to the water you could nearly run and jump in! This bright and spacious, modernised end terrace is right on Kircubbin Bay. Enjoy spectacular views of the lough framed by the headland and sailing club with the Mourne Mountains beyond. Just a few minutes drive from the quaint historic village of Greyabbey and Mount Stewart and less than 15 minutes drive to Portaferry where you can cross on the ferry to Strangford & Castleward. This recently modernised end terrace enjoys amazing views of Kircubbin Bay in Strangford Lough. On the first floor it’s spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining area leads on to a good sized balcony with high table and stools and a swing chair. Downstairs are two bedrooms, with king size beds. In the second smaller bedroom the bed can be separated into 2 singles on request. Both bedrooms have bay views while the larger bedroom has a door out to a spacious patio with a comfy rattan sofa and fire pit. There is one bathroom with a walk-in electric shower. Optional hot tub fire available. Enquire for details. There is a dedicated car parking space and visitor parking. To facilitate contactless check-in we have a keysafe. I can be contacted at any time during your stay and I’m very happy to help with anything. The town… Our property is within walking distance of Kircubbin. It’s a well equipped town with convenience store, garage, restaurants, bars and hairdressers. Just outside the town we recommend a visit to the “Saltwater Brigg” with its lovely beer garden and “Harrison’s” with its fabulous terrace with sweeping Lough views. You are only a short drive to the historic village of Greyabbey renowned for it’s wonderful 12th century Cistercian Abbey set in beautiful parkland. The village has a number of historic buildings and a selection of antique and vintage shops (open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). We recommend a visit to the restaurants Alchemy and Wildfowler Inn (dog friendly). The village also has some excellent coffee shops (be sure to try Lekker, Alchemy and Hoops). There is also an excellent farm shop and deli “Angus Farm Shop”. For additional provisions, the large supermarket of Tesco is just 10 minutes drive away in the town of Newtownards Nearby Attractions.... The stunning National Trust properties at Mount Stewart and Castleward are close by. Mount Stewart is renowned for its stunning house and gardens. It also has fabulous walking trails, a coffee and gift shop and an outdoor woodland adventure park. There are many popular events throughout the year including jazz concerts and vintage fairs. It is less than 5 minutes drive from the cottage. Castleward is the spot for Game of Thrones fans renowned as Winterfell! Just drive to Portaferry (15 minutes) and take the short, scenic ferry to Strangford. Strangford Lough, a beautiful marine nature reserve, is a designated area of 'outstanding natural beauty' perfect for taking to the water or enjoying scenic walks. There are opportunities for horse riding, fishing, birdwatching and sailing all within a few miles of the village. Less than 5 minutes drive is the village of Ballywalter which has a stunning beach to enjoy. You can also drive along Belfast Lough to the picturesque town of Donaghadee (20 minutes away) with its lovely harbour, lighthouse, coffee shops, seafood restaurants and recently opened Copeland Distillery. The town of Bangor (25 minutes away) has a large marina, great selection of shops and a large marina with “Pickie Park” popular with young children for its train ride, miniature golf and giant swan rides. Castle Espie a bird sanctuary run by the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust is within easy reach for a days outing and has a great outdoor adventure park. The Ulster Flying club at Newtownards Airport (10 miles) offers pleasure flights down the lough. We also recommend a visit to the pretty National Trust village of Kearney, just outside Portaferry (great for rock pooling). Other Attractions.... All the major attractions of Northern Ireland are accessible including Belfast just 40 minutes away with the award-winning attraction the “Titanic Centre”, HMS Belfast, Cathedral Quarter, Crumlin Gaol, an array of historic buildings and a multitude of shops and restaurants in Victoria Square. The Mourne Mountains are less than 50 minutes drive and the North Coast with the Giants Causeway, 1.5 hours drive. It is a superb location for a family holiday as you have a wealth of options to chose from - a fabulous long sandy beach at Ballywalter or Cloughey, play parks, Portaferry aquarium “Exploris”, petting farms, play cafes, adventure playgrounds, canoeing, paddle boarding and windsurfing to name but a few! We recommend car hire to enjoy everything the Peninsula has to offer Optional hot tub hire available- enquire for details