Loved this unique hotel inside and out. The staff at the front desk were always helpful and…read morewelcoming. Everything was very clean, too. Being able to just walk out to the pier and lighthouse was SO nice! Breakfast was good and the server didn't give me grief when I asked for some ice

We generally liked this hotel. The staff was always very friendly. The location was good and…read morewalking distance to the train station. Things we didn't like: there is a pub down stairs that stays open very late in the evening. You can hear the club music all through the room. One night we were kept awake until 2:00AM because of the noise. It just so happened that on this same night, the boiler went out so we had no heat and no hot water to take a shower. I would possibly consider staying here again in the future if I could get a room away from the pub.

Spectacular 300 year old privately owned property. With all of it's original bricks, buildings and…read moretrees, this beautiful property screams history, and a photographers dream! Whether you're a mountain biker, airsoft fanatic, bird watcher, tree hugger or history seekers, this is the place for you! This park offers cosy private cabins for cheap prices. Bellurgan Park is the ideal venue for weddings, corporate events, parties, location hire, seminars and workshops. As with everything we do, the objective is to make the occasion memorable and special. Set within it's own 390 acres of land, the 18th Century house, with it's completely original features, proves an uncomparable and idealistic location. We guarantee privacy, discretion and class. Bellurgan Park is flexible and versatile, every event is as unique as the venue itself. It creates an impressive setting for that special occasion as well as stunning location for those photographic memories.

A contemporary structure within an ancient building, The Atrium stands in palpable contrast to the…read moretime-honoured Dining Hall. The Dining Hall is saturated with various antique fixtures and fittings that harp back to Trinity's illustrious history whilst The Atrium embodies a more prevailing, up-and-coming side to the university often hosting a wealth of contemporary affairs such as fashion show receptions and photography exhibitions again in contrast to the more customary activities you would expect to go on within the conventional setting of the Dining Hall. A perfect spot for receptions and buffets alike, the Atrium loans itself to artistic and innovative activity, entertainment, staging and presentations. The interior is very up-to-the-minute with beech wood beams outlining the balconies, yet in conjunction with how it can never move too far away from it's historic roots owing to it being within the same ancient building as the Dining Hall The Atrium's interior design itself is deep-rooted and clearly influenced by Tudor beams, in fact upon first seeing inside it reminded me of a present-day Globe Theatre. A fun venue for work and play, this uniquely designed venue boasts a progressive charm whilst never losing touch with the enchanting Trinity times gone by that so many of the other grandiose buildings on site commemorate.

Le Catedral's fuchsia pink door stands out like a ray of light in the midst of the more cheerless,…read moreindustrialized looking exteriors on St. Augustine Street. This intriguing mode of entry really roused my interest. Upon entry, ascend the white-washed walls laden with a whole conglomerate of paintings and photographs old and new. The Back Loft is a bright and roomy multi-disciplinary loft located at the back of La Catedral Studios. It is a multi-purpose space for the arts in a reclaimed Victorian industrial loft. Refurbished to a bare minimum to preserve the raw fabric of its past time charm, this inspired space is an unconventional artists' playground which embraces any art related project. The space may be hired for art exhibitions, live art events, theatre plays and rehearsals, workshops, intimate music gigs, dance, life drawing, photo shoots, film location and functions, to mention a few. The Back Loft is particularly open to experimentations and to adventurous site-specific work, to individual and collectives' curated projects and is an ideal springboard for emerging artists. I recently attended a photo exhibition here organized by a college friend who was able to get her hands on the venue relatively easily. Since its establishment in 2005, the Back Loft has played host to a great array of events independently curated by individuals and collectives. From what she said the studios offered a nurturing and supportive environment with 24 hr/7 day access, wi-fi, visibility on the studios' blog, kitchen and chill out space, free attendance at the back loft events, participation in an open studio event at Culture Night, negotiable rates for hire of the Back Loft and free access to the Back Loft for private use. I have attended a separate function here where I witnessed the use of one projector, one sound system (mixing desk and two speakers), two microphone stands, one microphone, one upright acoustic piano and a rack of gallery spotlights to further emphasise it's unique resourcefulness. From a punter's point of view the space's great natural light as a result of sky-lights running the length of the space and original pine timber flooring provide the ideal backdrop to witness pioneering artwork like no other.

The Good I saw a pretty kick ass indy play here in the…read morebeginning of December called "The Suitcase Milongurea" by Nicole Rouke and the smokin' sounds of Truly Divine. The space is a solid venue space to host an event. Big room, It has that NY city loft feel meets local messy artist space. Lots of cool local artists have their work displayed all around the gallery. The drawbacks Some of the a/v equipment wasn't working on my last visit there and the bathrooms need better maintenance, but other than that the venue is a chill hang out spot!

First of all food was very good and serving staff very friendly and helpfull…read more But. The rooms in the main house certainly not up to standard. I appreciate rustic but things should work. For example, sockets loose in the wall, only one socket of double socket working, bedside lights can only be turned on/off from one side of the bed. Both room and en-suite very small as en-suite has been partition off from the room leaving no space in either, toilet so close to the wash hand basin that one has to sit sideways.

Ok so I was shooting a wedding so my experience might have been slightly different! I found the…read moreplace to be charming and very pleasant. The staff were so lovely and accommodating and the food was very tasty as I had the soup and sea bass at dinner time. It's a lovely spot for a wedding, even more so in the summer I'd say :)

No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place is such a beautiful spot in Dublin. The Georgian townhouse is full of…read morecharacter and has this lovely balance of elegance and warmth. The team are fantastic, always professional and welcoming, and they really know how to look after people. It is one of those venues that feels perfect for a wedding in the city, with all the charm of old Dublin and a relaxed atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home.

A spectacular venue for events of any kind, apparently they do a lot of weddings and corporate…read moregigs, the whole house has been completely renovated and modernised but all the original features have been kept. I was there for a product launch, the staff were great, the venue looked spectacular - deffo worth looking at if you are in need of a classy venue!

Located in the idyllic setting of the Kiltonga Nature reserve Kiltonga Hall has recently been…read moreadvertised as the perfect place to get married or have a baby naming ceremony by Ards Borough Council. The building is a 200 hundred year old stone structure is small and intimate that is a venue registered to host weddings the venue itself seats around 60 people. It can be booked as a traditional church or a registry office. Kiltonga is close to Newtownards and within driving distance form Bangor. With great accommodation in the area including Bed and Breakfasts and Hotels Kiltonga would not only provide a picture perfect day but also a convenient day for all your guests. The facilities in Kiltonga Hall include disabled access, toilet facilities and electrical points. The cost to hire Kiltonga Hall is £380 with a £50 deposit to be paid at least 6 months in advance. In my opinion this is a bargain as the grounds and hall are sure to make your special day a perfect day.