Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ards and North Down

Just WOW! Jill’s house is so beautiful, everything has been thought of for a really, really comfortable stay. The place is spotless, so tastefully decorated and so well equipped. The surroundings are very peaceful. The hot tub is the cherry on the cake. The perfect location for a friends’ reunion weekend. Thank you, we hope to come back some day!

Very nice accommodation, very clean and beautiful environment. Lynne is super welcoming.

Beautiful house directly across from the sea and a lovely coastal walk. We were there in the middle of a storm but we still felt so cosy inside with the stove and underfloor heating. The hot tub took a good few hours to heat up but it was lovely once it did. Beds were nice and comfy. It was great that the cottage was dog friendly too.

The stay at Trevor's house was very pleasant. The house lived up to the description in every way and Trevor was a very nice host.

Annette is a great host. Met us at check in to introduce us to the apartment and the facilities. Very friendly. Fabulous hot tub and a gorgeous cat! Thanks! Will be back this winter.

Lovely house besides the sea. In a convenient area just a walk away from shops. Would love to return back. Hosts were friendly too.

A really beautiful house in a scenic relaxing place. The house is spacious and has everything. The conservatory was a great place to chill, chat and look at the scenery. The surrounding areas has some walks and parks and the coast at Newcastle is refreshing.

Beautiful house with everything you would need to keep warm and cosy from the weather this time of year. The house was well heated with plenty of hot water and the beds were very snug and spacious. So many options for scenic walks or little towns nearby, we were spoiled for choice.

beautiful peaceful location with stunning views. Great area for exploring country down and Belfast. My family and I would stay here again thank you!

Brilliant stay! Super breakfast the first morning and facilities on site. Great communication with host and situated in a lovely area. Many thanks

A friendly , helpful welcome , the space is lovely with gorgeous views . We bought some wood for the Fabulous stove/ wood burner . Made the whole house cosy. Gillian very kindly provided bath toys for my 2 year old grandson that just made his stay ! Also a travel cot . We also got to meet Trigger the new puppy. Thank you

Absolutely felt at home. everything was clean and clear instructions was given. warm and cosy place to stay. cheap as well.its a bargain for the price. loved it.

Shearwater is absolutely lovely and was perfect for our week in Bangor! Spacious and cozy with beautiful eclectic art and decor, and everything you might need for your stay. The back garden was gorgeous. Our host Geoff was great: personable, friendly and helpful. We would be delighted to stay at Shearwater again. Bangor is a beautiful seaside city with so much to enjoy including lovely vistas, walks, museums and restaurants. The train station is close by. And there are lots of other places to visit nearby.

Second time at Tracey’s place. Lovely cottage in a beautiful spot. Excellent hosts.

Joshua and Beth's place was outstanding! The house was so pristine and comfy. The entertainment was perfect for a lazy night in, and the culinary options nearby made for some good food trips. Multiple convenience stores are minutes away by foot, making the locations a no-brainer. Also, Joshua and Beth's communication was amazing! They always responded quickly whenever we had a query, which made for quick resolutions if any complications occurred. Overall, it was truly a 10/10 stay!!

great place, great hosts, could not be better. exactly as described. better than the photos show. will be back

We were very happy with our stay at Julie's place. It was the perfect location for visiting the nearby areas, and still close enough to Belfast to be accessible to the city. The house itself was great. Clean, well furnished and good amenities. Absolutely zero complaints and would definitely stay again if we're in the area. Julie was also a great communicator and gave us plenty of tips for things to do in the area.

We booked a 2 night stay at Ellen's place for attending a wedding. Ellen was very communicative and helpfully provided a travel cot and high chair for our toddler. We were met when we arrived by Maureen who was very friendly and made check in easy, and had also provided extra bread/milk/cereal/ham/biscuits which we weren't expecting. We enjoyed our stay, very comfortable and clean, a home from home! Would book again. Thankyou Ellen and Maureen!

Tara was a great host. We really appreciated the friendly stay and the proximity to Ballyholme YC for the week. Nice to stay in a well equipped home. Would totally come back :-)

The boathouse was lovely and the views of the lough were fantastic. Not much open in town being early in the week and off-season but had some fantastic food and nature up and down the Strangford lough and Caroline’s guide was very helpful as well as her personal suggestions when asked

A great flat, which had everything we needed for an extended stay. Mary communicated brilliantly in the run-up to our arrival, was flexible with timings and had clearly put a lot of thought into us having a great stay. Would come back for sure.

The cottage was lovely and in a beautiful location. All of the rooms was exceptionally clean and everything that was needed for a stay was there. In fact I dont think anything had been missed. The views from the cottage were stunning and the welcome basket was amazing. The host Wendy was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our 11 days there and certainly would recommend it to anyone else. We are hoping to go back at some point!

My family and I stayed for three nights and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The barn was immaculate and exactly as described in the listing. The barn was equipped with lots of little extras which made our stay very comfortable. The property is surrounded by a beautiful landscape, which provided a perfect retreat from the bustle of the city centre, but still within an easy commute of city attractions and the coastal road, Giant’s Causeway etc. Hilary was an absolute pleasure to deal with, extremely helpful, friendly and responsive. Thank you Hilary. We are grateful for the ‘Old post office cafe’ recommendation - the food was delicious! We will definitely recommend Hilary’s place to our friends.

The best Airbnb we've ever been to! Perfectly located in Strangford, great for all ages. Extremely comfortable and well stocked for all of our needs. Finished to such a high standard . We thought the property was cozy but spacious and had the perfect layout for spending time with friends and family. There was everything we needed and more . We will definitely be booking again. Marty and Melanie’s airbnb is a must to visit . Great hosts nothing was a problem . Thank you for a fab weekend .