The Sands B&B Rostrevor

The Sands B&B in Rostrevor, County Down is found beside the sea in Victoria Square. It’s a 5-minute walk from the village, and rooms have beautiful views of the sea and Mourne Mountains.

Double rooms have en suite bathrooms, and beds have crisp cotton bedding. Each room has tea and coffee facilities, TV and DVD player and free Wi-Fi.

There is a big breakfast choice at The Sands, with a full cooked Irish breakfast, continental with cold meats and cheese, and a vegetarian option. There is also fruit juice, cereal, fresh fruit, yoghurt and toast.

County Down boasts some stunning scenery, and the guest house’s location is just 2 minutes from Rostrevor Forest, known for its mountain bike trails. The house is set on the northern shore of Carlingford Lough.

Information about the host

Situated on the scenic Mourne Coastal Route, this B&B is ideally located in a quiet square beside the sea .It is just 200 metres from the village itself, which boasts five excellent restaurants, shops, pubs, hairdressers, beauticians, churches and a post office. Breakfast is made with top quality locally sourced products A full Irish breakfast is served in the dining room or conservatory between 9.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.

Owned by well known Irish traditional singer and musician Anne Sands, Guests with an interest in Irish music, culture, archaeology and history are especially welcome.

Picturesque Rostrevor dates from the 18th Century.However it located on the site of a much earlier community established in the 6th Century by St. Bronagh, to facilitate pilgrims from southern and western Ireland crossing the Mourne Mountains to pray at the grave of St. Patrick in Downpatrick. The author C.S. Lewis wrote that Rostrevor was his inspiration for the magical world of Narnia. The village hosts the internationally renowned Fiddlers Green Folk festival and has become home to many artists, musicians and writers.