HOTELS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

To visit Northern Ireland is to discover a unique blend of ancient legends, dramatic scenery, and good food, all wrapped in a very British parcel. Stay at any hotel in Northern Ireland and you'll discover the other great secret of Northern Ireland - a wonderful sense of humour that's as dry as the weather is damp! Yes, chances are during your short break in Northern Ireland it will rain, but that only serves to make the scenery even more dramatic.

From the Black Mountains overlooking the fascinating city of Belfast, to the Fermanagh Lakelands, Northern Ireland is a photographer's dream. Top of your list should be a visit to the Giant's Causeway, a massive pavement of basalt rock stretching into the sea, formed into spectacular hexagonal columns.

If you love walking, take your time on the Ulster Way, 900kms of walk all around Northern Ireland. Say in a Northern Ireland guesthouse or bed and breakfast one night to admire the Antrim coast, a country house hotel the next for a walk in the Mourne Mountains. County Down has everything you could wish for in a relaxing short break destination, including deserted beaches, wonderful walks, bird watching on the Slaney river estuary, and fresh seafood in the local pubs. No wonder St Patrick came here in 432 AD, and you can follow in his footsteps to holy wells and ancient churches. Belfast has enjoyed years of peace, and is a lively, bustling city full of confidence and fun. From your hotel in Belfast, you can shop 'til you drop, eat like a king and indulge in as many pints of Guinness as you can manage, and still smell the sea and see the mountains.