119 Comber Road

Information about the host

We have a warm, clean, no smoking apartment for 2/3 people which is very easy to get to from Dublin, Belfast International and Belfast City airports as it is only a couple of miles from the A1 and M1. Convenient for Belfast and only a short drive to the scenic village of Hillsborough with the attractions of Hillsborough Castle, the Fort, the Lake and great pubs and restaurants. We have a well equipped home for you with free parking on site, an outdoor area to sit and BBQ with fire pit, free WiFi, 2 acres of gardens and a paddock if you have a horse. It is designed for the independent traveller who likes to come and go on their own schedule. Families welcome to bring a tent. There is a lockbox with the key to the apartment and I provide the code prior to arrival. The apartment is well furnished and equipped it to ensure that you have a comfortable stay in a great location. We supply cereals, milk, bread, butter, spreads, a variety of teas, coffee and fruit juice so you don’t have to worry about breakfast or refreshments. There is a kettle, toaster, combioven with microwave and fridge for simple meals. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

I live here with my two daughters and Teddy (an amalgam of Labrador and Whippet we think) who is extremely friendly. I am semi-retired and work from home so will be on call to prepare the apartment for you and provide any assistance during your stay. As a permanent driver for 'Dad's Taxis' I am not averse to driving you to and from Hillsborough if you want a night out in some of the outstanding pubs in the village. We chose to build our house in this area because of the quiet, rural location and yet it is just 5 minutes from Sprucefield, 10 minutes from Lisburn and close to Down Racecourse, the Balmoral Showgrounds and Belfast. We love it here and are sure that you will too! We have just created an outdoor area where you can host friends with covered seating and a fire pit; families can bring a tent if you have children who enjoy adventure! I spend quite a bit of my time away skiing and sailing and have a great house in Austria which we also let out through Booking com for skiers and holidaymakers in the Summer.

Northern Ireland is a small place and it can be crossed in 90 minutes so everywhere is accessible. We are in the country but less than 2 miles from Sprucefield with all its shops and food outlets and only 10 miles from Belfast - the cultural hub of the country. We are well located for visits to Titanic Belfast, the Ulster Museum and Belfast City Hall as well as the concert venues in Belfast. Game of Thrones locations are dotted around the country near us and National Trust sites abound in County Down. If you like sailing, golf, riding or cycling this place is full of opportunities and everything tends to be no more than an hour's drive - the prehistoric masterpiece of Newgrange, the majestic Mourne Mountains and the stunning beauty of Strangford Lough. The Keeper of History at The Ulster Museum once told me "Northern Ireland is known for two things - the Titanic and the Troubles. Neither of which was a success story!" Fortunately, we have moved on and we are now known for great food, hospitality, music, scenery and historic sites. In Royal Portrush and Royal County Down you have 2 of the finest golf courses in the world and the opportunities for outdoor activities are huge.