Things To Do
- Food Scene
Portsalon
- 20mins drive
Sarah’s on the beach front is a great spot and also serves some good food, very family friendly and nice lunch spot.
Rathmullan House Hotel
- 6mins drive
The Tap Room at the hotel does some excellent pizzas with beer from the local Kinnegar brewery. Not cheap and a tad pretentious for some people’s taste but no doubting how tasty the pizzas are! The main hotel restaurant is also popular with visitors though not many locals are there…
Rathmullan
- 6mins drive
Belle’s Kitchen in Rathmullan is a real treat for the family. Next door is the Salt ‘n’ Batter take away which splits opinion in our house but is an option for fast food or fish and chip supper.
- Sight Seeing
Fanad Head Lighthouse
- 36mins drive
Well worth a drive if you like your scenery a bit wild and your waves even wilder!
Ballymastocker Beach
- 14mins drive
One of the most beautiful beaches you’ll see and less than 10 miles from the house.
- Drinks & Nightlife
Beachcomber Bar
- 6mins drive
A really lively spot with plenty of live music and late nights, well worth a visit.
The White Harte
- 6mins drive
A lively local pub down by the pier in the centre of Rathmullan.
Glenveagh National Park
- 40mins drive
A bit further than Ards but well worth a trip, spectacular scenery and a really interesting visit.
Ards Forest Park
- 51mins drive
An amazing spot about 45 mins drive from the Lodge. There are spectacular beaches, forest walks, children’s playground, picnic areas, etc. and is a brilliant place to spend a day as it is outstanding!
Portsalon Golf Club
- 20mins drive
A fantastic links course that can be VERY tough if the wind is blowing, great views though.
Arena 7 Entertainment Complex
- 27mins drive
Sometimes the kids just need to let off steam and this has a decent soft play area, bowling, pool tables, arcade games etc., perfect for a rainy day and quite reasonable.