Barholm is a  tastefully decorated Edwardian house with views over Strangford Loch in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Single, double, twin and family bedrooms, all fully equipped for self-catering.

Meals available on request.

Barholm provides quality lodgings at budget prices, a breath-taking view across the Lough's 'narrows' to the village of Strangford, and a location convenient to Portaferry's pubs, restaurants and famous Exploris aquarium.

Barholm, located on the shores of Strangford Lough at Portaferry, County Down, provides comfortable, low cost self-catering accommodation, ideal for families, groups, students and backpackers and divers. 

High quality low cost Self-catering Accommodation.

Suitable for family parties, clubs, special interest, study or educational groups
Large groups catered for by prior arrangement - sleeping for 50 people
Study / Lecture Room, Dining Room, Lounge, Conservatory
Conference facilities, seating for 50 people theatre style
Family rooms available
Modern fully fitted kitchen facilities
Car parking, cycle store, utility & drying rooms
Situated on the shore front directly opposite the Ferry Terminal
Convenient to shops, restaurants and all town centre facilities
Spectacular sea views of Strangford Lough & Portaferry Castle

An overnight stay includes use of the Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge / Common room and Conservatory, which has superb views over the narrows to the village of Strangford. Bed linen and towels are supplied and residency with full board can be provided - menus and costs on request.Strangford Lough, County Down, is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Lough has always been a venue for marine biologists, botanists, conservation groups and ornithologists as well as a pleasure ground for yachtsmen, divers, canoeists and other water sport enthusiasts. Portaferry is the home of Exploris, Northern Ireland's extensive new aquarium and Irish Sea centre.

Conferences

2 fully equipped conference rooms, Seating for 50 - theatre style, White Boards, Overhead Projectors, Flip Charts, Television and video players, Catering facilities, Spacious conservatory, Accommodation.

The Lough's many islands are accessible by boat and are a haven for wildlife. Bird watchers are spoiled for choice with numerous species of resident and migrant birds and wildfowl. Colonies of seals abound. Boats for fishing and sightseeing may be hired locally.

In the surrounding area are Norman castles, country houses and formal gardens, golf courses, sailing clubs, pony trekking, horseback riding, golf, motor sport - and superb landscapes for artist, photographer or rambler. A series of wonderful festivals held each summer include the Galway Hookers regatta - a gathering of traditional Irish work boats, and Portaferry Gala Week, providing a light hearted carnival atmosphere.

9 miles from Downpatrick