Out and About Just 15 minutes from Belfast…a world away!

Peaceful coastal paths, winding roads and woodland walks. Encircled by nature. Perfect.

Clandeboye Lodge is a place apart. Only a few miles from Belfast but fully immersed in the tranquillity of nature. Surrounding the hotel are glens, forests, rivers, paths, meadows and great golf courses, all ready to be explored. Gentle walks to refresh the body and restore the soul.

So much to see. Close by is the ancient Bangor Abbey and St. Patrick's Trail; Helen’s Tower, the picturesque villages of Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn and the unique flora and fauna of the wonderful Ards peninsula and Strangford Lough. Hidden gems.

Of course, you are close to city life too with Belfast’s bars, restaurants and tourist attractions as well as the vibrant cultural life of Bangor and North Down. But first and foremost, this is a place for lovers of the outdoors. The freshest of air, the gentlest of paces, the quietest of times and always returning to the serene luxury of Clandeboye Lodge for a drink, a rest and the finest of local food.

Relax and reconnect.

Walking

With a stunning woodland setting, Clandeboye Lodge is the perfect getaway for nature lovers and those who love exploring the great outdoors on foot.

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Leisure

Northern Ireland is world famous for its golf courses and County Down has its fair share including the magnificent Royal County Down and historic Royal Belfast. Many other charming courses abound with Blackwood Golf Centre just next door to the hotel. For walkers there is the superb Ulster Way. For watersports enthusiasts there are chances to sail, paddle board, canoe and swim and the terrain is perfect for cyclists. There is even the Eddie Irvine motor sport centre nearby for petrol heads!

Attractions

So many to mention. Lovers of sport, nature, music, history and heritage will find something to enjoy. Families will love the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra, the Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry and the ever popular Pickie Fun Park in Bangor. Game of Thrones fans are close to Castleward where it all began and history lovers can check out Titanic Belfast and Bangor Abbey.

City Life

Belfast is a great place to visit. Diverse and different with something for tourists, shoppers and lovers of history, art and culture. Titanic Belfast has become one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions and the city is flourishing. With a mix of high street names, independent retailers, cafes, bistros, traditional pubs and visitor attractions, it is a city for everyone. Truly eclectic with a unique personality.