Clandeboye Lodge Hotel  

Out on its own in Bangor, this garden-facing hotel feels like a calm hideaway just outside Belfast. You're minutes from Crawfordsburn Country Park, Clandeboye Golf Course and Bangor Castle, and within easy reach of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Mount Stewart and Titanic Belfast. Belfast City Airport is about 8.6 miles away, making transfers quick and simple.

This boutique property of roughly 42 rooms serves warm, thoughtfully decorated guestrooms with LED TVs and DVD players, desks, safes and bottled water. Rooms have private shower/tub combos with designer toiletries and hair dryers. The lobby’s cozy fireplace, garden terrace and friendly staff give the place a lived-in, local vibe.

Wake up to garden views and a complimentary full breakfast, unwind at the bar/lounge or take a seat on the terrace for alfresco moments. On-site perks include complimentary wired and wireless internet, free self-parking, concierge and wedding services, a library and a picnic area, plus a tour desk to book local walks and shore strolls.

A 24-hour business center, a conference center and six meeting rooms make this a solid choice for meetings and small events, with laundry and dry-cleaning services to keep things running smoothly.

Coq & Bull serves regional, taste-driven dishes with garden-view alfresco seating and a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Room service is available during limited hours, and the bar pours local-friendly wines and cocktails to round out the meal.