Self Catering Accommodation on the Shores of Strangford Lough

11 The Strand, Portaferry, Co Down, N. Ireland BT22 lPF
Tel:+44 (0)28 427 29598 Fax +44 (0)28 427 29784 Email:: barholm.portaferry@virgin.net

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Strangford Lough, County Down, is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Lough has always been a venue for marine biologists, botanists, conservation groups and ornithologists as well as a pleasure ground for yachtsmen, divers, canoeists and other water sport enthusiasts. Portaferry is the home of Exploris, Northern Ireland's extensive new aquarium and Irish Sea centre.

The Lough's many islands are accessible by boat and are a haven for wildlife. Bird watchers are spoiled for choice with numerous species of resident and migrant birds and wildfowl. Colonies of seals abound. Boats for fishing and sightseeing may be hired locally.

In the surrounding area are Norman castles, country houses and formal gardens, golf courses, sailing clubs, pony trekking, horseback riding, golf, motor sport - and superb landscapes for artist, photographer or rambler. A series of wonderful festivals held each summer include the Galway Hookers regatta - a gathering of traditional Irish work boats, and Portaferry Gala Week, providing a light hearted carnival atmosphere.

Clear Sky Activity Centre Castle Ward www.clearsky-adventure.com

A five minute ferry journey across the Narrows to Strangford village opens the way to St.Patrick's Vale, Downpatrick and the Kingdom of Mourne.

If you would like to know more about the Portaferry area, please click here or call us on +44 (0)28 427 29598 - we will be very pleased to talk with you.

Accommodation | Conferences | Portaferry Area | Diving