The beautiful small seaside town of Donaghadee is located in the north-eastern coast of Ards Peninsula. This town is a part of County Down, Northern Ireland. The town is just 10 km (6 miles) from Bangor. From the harbor of this town, you can have a trip of Belfast Lough, or visit the wildlife haven of the Copeland Islands. If you are a fan of history, you can visit the Moat, a charming fort located on the top of a hill. The town also has one of the best lighthouses in the country. Scroll down to find out some of the best Airbnb vacation rentals of Donaghadee.
1. Sea Glass (from USD 106)
Sea Glass is a two-bedroom, 1909 terrace cottage that offers both a dog- and child-friendly environment for groups of up to four people. It has a secure and fenced garden where guests can relax or play some outdoor games.
Inside, the cottage features a washer, dryer, TV with standard cable, indoor fireplace, and board games. For the little kids, there are children’s toys and books, a high chair, fireplace guards, and baby safety gates at the ready. As for nearby places to visit, this cottage is only a few minutes away from various restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Sea Glass Dog Friendly Holiday CottageArds, Northern Ireland, United KingdomSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the cottage is very comfortable with great attention to detail and beautifullly equippedcottage is warm and very comfortableHost:
very friendly and helpful hostsfiona and jilly were super helpful with answering any quick questions we had toogreat pet friendly holiday home the best we have ever stayed inRead more reviewsLocation:
great location right on the sea front and walking distance from the townright next to the commons and a short walk to the lovely town of donaghadeedonaghadee is a great place to visitbunks would probably sleep 3 children and short distance from play park overlooking the sealovely cottage in a great location
2. Townhouse near the center of Belfast (from USD 102)
This four-bedroom townhouse offers ease of access around Belfast as well as being a great place to stay for families and groups of up to seven people. Being only 20 mi (32.1 km) from the center of Belfast and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Belfast City Airport, the townhouse is close to a variety of restaurants, shops, and attractions.
The home itself has a washer and dryer if the guests need to do some laundry. There are also two double beds, three single beds, a TV, and a wifi connection for guests to enjoy and relax. For those driving to the property, there’s free street parking.
Seaside town house 20miles from Belfast, sleeps 7Accommodates: 7
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the house was very comfortable and it was a lovely touch having a real christmas tree thank youwe were a party of 6 adults and we had plenty of roomCleanliness:
very spacious clean & well presentedlovely comfy beds clean towels powerful hot showerit was clean and comfortable and everything we needed was in the housevery clean and all the comforts of homewe were really impressed with the cleanliness of the house the heating etcHost:
lovely host perfect for our big family's needsanne is a wonderful hostanne is a wonderful hostwonderful warm welcome from a perfect hostan absolutely super host who gave us local knowledge and changed her schedule to suit my needsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is fabulousreally lovely house & locationloved the location and so well equippedamazing hostess incredibly spacious house great locationreally good location for access to coast or belfast
3. Five-bedroom house across one of Ireland's oldest pubs (from USD 289)
Sitting across one of Ireland’s oldest pubs is this five-bedroom house. This makes the home just three minutes away from the harbor, five minutes from the nearest golf club, and close to several restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Describing its interior as “completely refurbished to the highest standard”, this home features a 50-inch TV with standard cable, washer, dryer, indoor fireplace, wifi connection, and various books and reading materials. There is also a fire pit outside where guests can sit down and roast some smores.
Stunning seaside home from homeDonaghadee, United KingdomAccommodates: 9
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
common areas had plenty of space & were throughly enjoyed especially the kitchen & dining areaCleanliness:
it was spotless and comfortablethe house is lovely bright and spotlessly cleanthe place is spotless and comes with everything you need for a perfect breakthere were eight of us and the space was perfect the house was clean and spaciousthe modern interior is bright clean and well provisioned with all necessitiesHost:
gail is a wonderful host with a fabulous homegail was an amazing host and we highly recommend this lovely homegail is a super hostgail is a very welcoming host and managed to make us feel perfectly at home in her housegail was an amazing host very attentive and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a stunning house in a fantastic locationthe location was perfect for our family as we toured all over northern irelandthe location is perfect if you want to visit belfast and discover this part of ulsterwe loved the fact that the house is in town and close to shops etcdonaghadee is a charming location with a picturesque harbour and great little cafes and bakeries
4. Beachside rental in the heart of Donaghadee (from USD 76)
If it’s the refreshing breeze of the ocean that you’re after, then you can’t go wrong in this one-bedroom, beachside rental. Able to accommodate up to four people, this cozy rental offers a contemporary feel for its guests to enjoy. It features a double bed, sofa bed, washer, dryer, TV, and a dedicated workspace. There is also free parking on the premises for guests driving.
Located in the heart of Donaghadee, the home is only a 30-minute drive from Belfast and is close to a plethora of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Beach Bound Seaside ApartmentArds, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the accomodation is perfect with all necessary facilitiesme and my partner had a lovely few nights in hannah's apartment highly recommendCleanliness:
it was so clean and tidytimes because it isalways so cosy clean and really friendly and helpful communicationgreat little place exceptionally cleansuper clean beautifully decorated and excellent locationbeach bound apartment was beautiful - clean well-equipped comfortable and prettyHost:
hannah is also a lovely hosthannah is a fantastic welcoming hostnothing was too much trouble a great host i would definitely recommend staying herehannah is a great host and the flat was really lovely very peaceful place to stayhannah is a terrific hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near restaurants etchannah's apartment was situated in a great locationgreat location for exploring the peninsulaa great location and a beautiful flatgreat apartment in good location
5. The Bothy (from USD 109)
Welcome to The Bothy, a two-bedroom cottage located at the heart of Donaghadee. It offers guests a comfortable stay through its modern amenities. Some of these amenities include two double beds, an indoor fireplace, a TV, a washer, a dryer, and a dedicated workspace. And to top it all off, the cottage allows guests to bring their pets along.
The real draw of this cottage is the fact that it is surrounded by award-winning restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops as well as water swimming sports just being yards away from the premises.
THE BOTHY- idyllic cottage in heart of DonaghadeeAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
welcoming host would recommendjenny was perfect host and can’t recommend this place highly enoughlovely little cottage jenny the host was great and kept us updated for our stay with no problemsRead more reviewsLocation:
great place super location and very quietclose to some great restaurantsfabulous little house in a perfect locationlocation is perfect close to promenade and town centre restaurants and shopsgreat wee house location communication
6. Stylish townhouse designed by award-winning architects (from USD 138)
Designed by award-winning architects, this stylish, three-bedroom townhouse offers a beautiful atmosphere for guests to enjoy. It features a terrace where guests can sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice drink.
The open-plan living area has a well-equipped kitchen with a gas hob and electric oven, a TV, a selection of books and games, and a wood-burning stove to warm up the place during colder days. There is also a private backyard and free parking on the premises. As for nearby places to visit, this home is close to several restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Driftwood, modern townhouse close to all amenitiesArds and North Down, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAccommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean stylish and quietit was clean bright and beautifullovely well presented and clean housea beautifully decorated well equipped clean and cosy housestate of the art design extremely clean and just a delightful experienceHost:
everything provided lovely and friendly host in amandaamanda was a fab host responsive and helpfulamanda is an excellent host and we will definitely be back- brilliantamanda was a great host great communicator and went to huge lengths to ensure we enjoyed our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
fab house in a fab locationgreat location and hostnice and cosy place good location great staythe house was in a great locationgreat modern design in excellent location close to bars and restaurants
7. Harbour View (from USD 144)
Located at the heart of Donaghadee, Harbour View is a two-bedroom, luxury apartment that boasts a wonderful view of the sea. The apartment features a TV, washer, dryer, wifi connection, and a dedicated workspace. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven, and coffee maker. For guests bringing their cars, the apartment has free parking on the premises.
As for nearby places to visit, this home is close to several restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, and attractions. Titanic Centre is also 30 minutes away.
Harbour View Luxury Self Catering ApartmentDonaghadee, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
elegant and comfortable with all the amenities you would need for a break in donaghadeethe apartment itself is beautifully decorated and fitted out with brand new bathrooms furniture etcthe apartment is well furnished comfortable and impeccably decoratedthis is a fabulous apartment in the centre of donaghadeehigh standard and very comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe flat is very comfortable well equipped and scrupulously cleanspotless and with everything you might need plus some lovely finishing touchesthe apartment is spotlessly clean & extremely comfortable & has everything you could possibly needthe apartment itself is beautifully decorated lovely and clean and everything worksHost:
louise is a great hostlouise is an excellent hostlouise is a super hostgreat host - perfectlouise is a caring communicative hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location parking close by all you could wantexcellent location to partake of life in donaghadee and to access belfastgreat location in centre of town and 2 mins walk to the sealovely apartment in great central locationlovely apartment in a great location
8. Stone cottage (from USD 90)
This rental is a 200-year-old cottage, equipped with all modern facilities. The double bedroom of the house offers a comfortable stay for a couple. The downstairs living room is cozy, attached to the kitchen with all modern appliances. There is a small back garden where you can relax and unwind. The house is close to the restaurants and other points of interests.
Stone cottageArds, Northern Ireland, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
suzanne's cottage was charming comfortable and with all the necessary amenitiesthe cottage itself is cosy especially in cold weather with underfloor heating and a great showerthe breakfast was a lovely touchkitchen is modern and loved the underfloor heating in this cold weathersuzanne’s place was so comfortableCleanliness:
it was spotlessly cleanspotlessly clean comfy bed modern yet quaint spotlessly clean and handy to everything you could possibly needlovely cottage very clean and stylishmodern very clean and great hostsit’s pristine cleanHost:
suzanne was the perfect hostsuzanne was a wonderful host and was available to answer any questionssuzanne was a great hostvery comfortable accommodation and the hosts very attentivesuzanne is a great host and very accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal location for exploring donaghadeelocation is perfect 5 minutes walk to shops/pubs/restaurantsexcellent location - close to the harbour and seaeasy check in and parking and really centralgreat heating great shower etc and the best location you could wish for
9. The seaside retreat of Donaghadee
The property is a large family home which can accommodate a group of 10. It is located very close to the Donaghadee harbor. The house offers excellent views of the sea and surrounding area. The house features traditional décor with antique furnishing. The glass-enclosed living room is full of natural lights. The modern kitchen is attached to the dining area with a view. The bedrooms are located upstairs, accessible through a staircase. Some of the rooms come with excellent views. The large surrounding garden has comfortable sitting arrangements to enjoy the outdoors.
??The Perfect Seaside Retreat??Donaghadee, United KingdomTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
this place is a dream beautiful view excellent bedrooms and well stocked kitchenfurthermore gail made our first day very comfortable by having fresh coffee milk tea bread etcCleanliness:
nothing was any trouble and everything was spotlessly clean and welcomingwe found the house in good working order sparkling clean and gail was a helpful and responsive hostHost:
sarah who checked us in was welcoming and had very helpful local suggestions and recommendationsshe was such a wonderfully generous host & we had the whole run of the housegail was so helpfulgail was ever so quick and helpful to respond to questions/requests though and so was her housekeepergail was a pleasure to deal with very accommodating and a lovely kind personRead more reviewsLocation:
what a lovely house in a great locationwe highly recommend this locationthere's loads of room it's in a great location and it has lots of characterwithin 5 minutes walking distance to the town the house is very spacious and beautifully decoratedit’s situated across from the coast and a short walk from great restaurants and other amenities
10. Manor house at Donaghadee
This historic house is a Grade I listed building, dating back in the 17th century. It is located around the center of the Donaghadee town. The entire house is offered to the guests with its four bedrooms, living area, and a kitchen. The house still possesses an original historic charm, with its antique décor and furnishing. The living room is spacious, still decorated with original Victorian grandeur. The four bedrooms have double beds, for a group of eight.
Manor House DonaghadeeDonaghadee, Northern Ireland, United KingdomTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the huge kitchen was lovely for leisurely breakfasts and evening snacksvery grand dining room and drawing room with comfortable sitting areasHost:
she was the quintessential host and was exceptionally helpful and insightfulamazing house one of a kindRead more reviewsLocation:
this magnificent manor house was so expansive and the history of the place was fascinating
11. Lynn's hideaway by the sea
In the charming village of Groomsport, this small hideout is to take you away from the real world. The quiet seaside village Groomsport is just 10 minutes away from Donaghadee. The scenic and tranquil setting of the house offers a peaceful stay. The house comes with two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. The cozy living area is surrounded by large windows, which brings lots of natural lights. The private deck offers excellent views of the surrounding area. The house is linked with the coastal paths which lead directly to the Irish Sea and its sandy beaches.
Lynn's hideaway by the sea
12. Meadowbank cottage
The charming cottage is located two minutes from the sea and Commons Park. The house is also close to the stores, local restaurants, and pubs. The house is cozy and comfortable. The two bedrooms of the house come with a queen-sized bed and double bed, suitable for four people. The sofa bed of the living area can accommodate another two people. The equipped kitchen comes with the facilities like a microwave, espresso machine, coffee maker, mixer, toaster etc. It is attached to the large dining area for eight people.
Meadowbank Cottage by the Sea DonaghadeeArds, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
13. Rock House
The charming property is a newly built property, located close to the beaches and parks. The house is all set to accommodate up to six people at a time. The two bedrooms of the house have a double bed each, whereas the third bedroom comes with two single beds. The lounge is attached to the equipped kitchen and dining area. There is an enclosed private garden for you to enjoy the bliss of outdoors.
Rock HouseDonaghadee, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
14. Rustic double room in Groomsport
The rustic double bedroom is a part of a Bungalow located in the Groomsport, close to Bangor town center. The double bedroom is charming and bright, full of natural lights. It comes with a king-sized bed for two people. The French doors of the rooms open to the garden. The room has tea or coffee making facilities and chairs for seating. The house is located in a quiet area which guarantees complete peace and privacy.
Charming rustic styled private double roomGroomsport, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
15. The quiet three-bedroom house at Bangor
This charming house is located in Bangor, just 10 minutes away from the Donaghadee. The neighborhood is calm and quiet, situated close to the Bangor town center. The entire house is offered to the guests, consisting of three bedrooms, living area, and garden. Two bedrooms of the house have double beds, whereas the third bedroom comes with a single bed. The open-plan living area is attached to the equipped kitchen with wood burning stove and a dining area. The beach of Ballyholme is close to this property.
Quiet 3 Bedroom house In BallyholmeBangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
16. Seafront Victorian townhouse
The Victorian townhouse offers uninterrupted views of the sea. The townhouse features Victorian architecture and traditional décor. The house is located just beside the sea and a charming playground. There are altogether three bedrooms with assorted beds for a group of nine people. The house has two large reception rooms, an equipped kitchen attached to a spacious dining area. The large windows of the house bring lots of natural sunlight, some of them also offers excellent views of the sea.
Sea Front Victorian Town HouseDonaghadee, Down, United KingdomTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very comfortable stay at riks everything you need and lovely view of the seavery spacious and tastefully decorated with an enormous kitchen - great for entertainingCleanliness:
the house was very clean and had everything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
fabulous location and house very charmingwe enjoyed the foreshore walk into town and the kids liked the nearby parknew bathrooms are wow lovely house in great locationsuper location nice big spacious home bathrooms were great lounge area very comfortable and beds supergreat location couldn't fault it - the owner rik has thought of everything
17. Moat Cottage
Moat Cottage is a two-bedroom home that offers a relaxing place for guests to start their adventures around Donaghadee. It features a washer, TV, and a wifi connection. The kitchen has a stove and oven. For guests bringing their kids, there is a crib and high chair available. And the cherry on top, the property allows guests to bring their pets.
In terms of nearby places to visit, this home is close to several restaurants, attractions, shops, supermarkets, bars, and many others.
Moat Cottage - a home from home by the sea.Accommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very comfortable for 2 adults and 2 children (17 &10)Cleanliness:
a lovely clean & cosy houseclean tidy warm shower was better than expecteda comfortable clean home nestled in a side street in donaghadeehouse was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for the weeklovely wee modern house great use of space clean and nicely decoratedHost:
thanks to the hostshosts were great good commumication and very well kitted outgood communication with hostRead more reviewsLocation:
brilliant two bedroom property in a great locationgreat location to walk to beach harbour towna lovely little place in a great locationfantastic location & house great communication with hosts & value for money
18. Spacious family home with large garden
The detached house is located in a quiet neighborhood of North Down, about 12 minutes from Donaghadee. It is just five minutes away from the Bangor town center. The house has altogether two bedrooms, each with a double bed and a separate living space. The living area has a sofa which can be converted into a bed for two. So, this house can accommodate a group of six very easily. The modern kitchen comes with dining facilities. There is a lavish sitting arrangement in the large garden of the house. The outdoor dining area comes with barbeque facilities.
Bright spacious family home with large gardenAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there's a lovely garden comfortable sitting room and a well-equipped kitchenvery comfortable nights stayCleanliness:
a beautiful spotless homethe house is clean bright and spaciousthe house is spotlessly clean spacious and comfortablethe house is spacious clean and comfortablespacious and spotlessly clean with a gorgeous rear gardenHost:
home owners are a lovely couple who are very welcoming on arrivaland very pleasant hostsexcellent hosts perfect housethe host family is very gracious and responsiveamazing hosts and cannot recommend this property enoughRead more reviewsLocation:
very nice house in a quiet location very well presentedpeaceful great location great hostsa great place to stay
Enjoy the great outdoors
Donaghadee is a favorite town to try out various sports, especially golf, along with tennis, bowling. Apart from the sports, the coastal walks are also a must try. This town is a treat for outdoor lovers, book one of these Airbnb vacation rentals for your stay.
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our privacy policy for more information on how we use your data
Create an account to bookmark our articles, like local expert tips, receive great stories in your inbox, and follow writers and topics that you love.
Log in with Facebook Log in with Twitter Log in with Google ×