The Cairn Bay Lodge in Northern Ireland's Bangor

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Staying at Cairn Bay Lodge, Bangor, Northern Ireland

I love seaside towns as I grew up in Bangor, so after a day touring Portadown and Tandragee’s famous Tayto Castle, we headed to the coast in North Down to stay at the popular Cairn Bay Lodge in Bangor.

Sunrise in Ballyholme, Bangor.

Incredible Sea Views — I love seaside towns and Bangor sits right on Belfast Lough. The waves crash upon the rocks and beach at Ballyholme Bay, right outside the Cairn Bay Lodge. Epic sunrise over Ballyholme, one for nature lovers, photographers and those who love to admire a decent view.

Sunrise from our window - amazing views.

The views are simply tremendous. Perfect for a stroll.

View over Ballyholme Beach from our room.

As a nice touch, our room had a pair of binoculars in it! I did some bird and boat watching from the window!

Using the binoculars.

Our room was called “Ballyholme Bay” room and it had fantastic views from the window, a settee (sofa), a desk, an en suite…

Amazingly cosy room at Cairn Bay Lodge.

A cosy double bed, a spacious room, quirky key ring with old postcards attached to it!

The spacious room.

Tea, coffee, Ovaltine, Tayto and Kit Kats all on a tray in the room plus a kettle.

Our tray of treats!
Owners Chris and Jenny keep things local. Each room receives a tray including Tayto Cheese and Onion crisps on it. They use Northern Irish cheese and bread with the breakfast and there is also a shop where you can buy local guides, postcards and even tea.

Northern Irish cheese.

Cairn Bay Lodge boasts a whole lotta local charm and it feels Northern Irish. The way a Guesthouse anywhere in the world should be – local and unique to that place. With its Bangor posters and references everywhere, this is as local as they come.

I'd rather be in Bangor.

Pictures from nearby in Bangor, and Northern Ireland.

A wee map of Ireland.

A wee cup of Belfast tea.

There is also a massive lounge and sitting room downstairs where you can get cosy and get some work done.

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Breakfast is served on the main floor of the house and has an epic view over the bay.

The dining room for an exquisite local breakfast.

Tea or Coffee. Fruit Juice. Fresh Fruit.

Fruit juice, fresh fruit, yoghurt.

Breakfast cereals and yoghurt.

Cereals, cheese, bread.

My starter for breakfast.

Northern Irish cheeseboard. Including a delicious cheese with Dulse in it – Dulse being edible seaweed from the sea waters of Northern Ireland.

The cheeseboard.

Full Ulster Fry. The night before, the owners give you a piece of paper for you to tick off what you want for breakfast! Every breakfast is cooked to order. Northern Irish breakfast special is called the Ulster Fry and this is normally fried tomato, bread, soda bread, bacon, sausages, egg (fried or scrambled) and potato bread.

Panny's Ulster Fry (with mushrooms)

My Ulster Fry without mushrooms!
The Cairn Bay Lodge is proud of its heritage and embraces local culture and events. They have been proud to host mini music gigs as part of the Bangor Open House Festival.

Cairn Bay Lodge was one of the venues that played host to Bangor's Open House Festival in 2014.

Upon talking to the owners, I also learned that legendary US country folk/rock singer Steve Earle stayed here!

Tourist information in the room.

Tourist information and brochures downstairs.Before opening Cairn Bay Lodge in 1995, owners Chris and Jenny traveled and worked aboard in the hotel and hospitality industry where they developed a flair for travel and people who love to travel. This is obvious when you stay here.

Jenny and Chris - the wonderfully welcoming owners of the Cairn Bay Lodge in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

You can always tell when you travel and stay in a place that is owned and run by fellow travelers and the Cairn Bay Lodge is that kind of place. The lodge is open all year round and is a perfect place to relax. Jenny also runs a Beauty Centre at the Lodge and non guests can also book a breakfast at the Lodge by calling in advance.

Details:

Cairn Bay Lodge
278 Seacliff Road
Bangor
County Down
Northern Ireland
BT20 5HS
Tel: 028 91 467636
Email: info@cairnbaylodge.com

 

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