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Sitting above Custom House Square in Belfast's vibrant Cathedral Quarter, this apartment puts you right in the middle of it all. We can't get enough of the surroundings – bars, restaurants, museums, and more are practically on your doorstep. Back home, you'll find all the essentials needed to unwind. Pad out to one of the two balconies for alfresco coffees and cocktails, or stretch out in the bright living area. Due to the location, some noise is inevitable – but we think it's worth it to be so central.

Cathedral Quarter Delight

This cottage sits on a 2000-acre estate where walking trails through the woodlands bring you to waterfalls, lochs and the craggy coastline of Dumfries and Galloway. A forty-minute stroll down a forest track brings you to a deserted beach, and the coastal town of Portpatrick is a twenty-minute walk away. A welcome pack of local produce – eggs, butter, bread, home baking, artisanal cheese and the estate’s handmade toiletries – awaits you on arrival. Perhaps head out to the sunny dining spot on the lawn for your first meal. Here you’ll find a fire pit to keep the evening chill at bay. The home itself is beautifully decorated. The living room is like a wild meadow with its magenta and violet mural of wild birds and flowers and pot plants seem to fill every nook. Yet there’s a grand feeling to the tufted velvet sofas, and the writer’s desk in the corner is an Edwardian antique from Dunskey Castle itself. Once the wood-burner is crackling away it’s super cosy too. Come bedtime, bedrooms are a fairytale fantasy with plush beds fit for a princess. Especially the twin room, with silk drapes flowing over the beds. With deer, pheasants and wild birds filling forest walks, you can feel like you’ve stepped right into a Disney movie. 

A Gaggle of Geese

A fantastic base from which to explore Belfast, this beautiful little townhouse is based in the south of the city and sits on the doorstep of some of the city's best pubs, bars and eateries. Inside, the home is stylishly designed, with plush furnishings and gold touches that feel opulent and elegant, and funky artwork that gives the home some character. Head outside and find the private patio area – a rare find in a central city spot – with a seating area where you can sip on a fresh Guinness alfresco.



Jeweled Night Sky

A Grade-II listed former stable in the middle of Dunskey Estate, this home is a truly glorious spot. The interior has been restored, but there are lots of features that date back to a century ago, including the wood panelling and fireplace. Elsewhere, there are furnishings in rich colours, antiques dotted about the rooms and a hand-painted mural in the bedroom, which all work together for a boutique feel. Outside, we are smitten with the charming cobbled courtyard with seating, potted plants and access to a private walled garden. Beyond the home's boundaries lies a wealth of natural attractions on the estate to discover, from two lochs and a pair of waterfalls to three beaches and plenty of walking routes along a stretch of craggy coastline. There's even a maze on the grounds if you have an afternoon going spare. The village of Portpatrick can be reached in twenty minutes on foot, as well.

The Coachman's Dog

Located on a quiet street off the bustling Lisburn Road, this home's plush furnishings and domestic charm make for an ideal Belfast base. There's a focus on comfort here which goes a long way – the living room is cosy, the kitchen is well equipped, the double bedrooms are equally appealing, and there's even a fairy-lit terrace for enjoying an alfresco coffee or evening beverage. The home is metres from Adelaide train station, offering a five minute train to Grand Central station (and potentially some noise), while free on-street parking is also available in front of the house. 

Belfast Bright

Want to be right in the hustle and bustle of Belfast? This apartment is in the middle of it all, with St. George's Market and the City Hall just a stroll away. We love the bright open-plan living area, splashed with pops of sunny yellow and a comfy sofa to unwind after a busy day. The kitchen is well-equipped, though there’s no dining table, the breakfast bar works perfectly for quick meals. With Belfast’s incredible selection of restaurants just steps away, you’ll likely be eating out most of the time anyway. 

Dublin Road Hideaway

Offering stunning sea views across Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm in southwest Scotland, this garden cottage is the perfect country and coastal retreat to get away from it all and immerse yourself in beautiful, pristine nature. The home is part of the 18th-century Corsewall Estate surrounded by twenty acres of woodland and gardens – all for you to enjoy. From snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells in the winter and spring to a riot of colourful rhododendrons and azaleas in summer, you’ll be instantly struck by the vibrancy of your locale with countless walking and cycling routes around them to explore. Inside your home, a picturesque living room is arranged around a wood-burning fireplace, ideal for curling up with a glass of wine and some board games. The sunny kitchen, meanwhile, is all set to get mornings off to a hearty start over breakfast or afternoons snacks courtesy of the homemade brownies, milk, bread, jam, butter, tea and coffee provided. We love the country bedrooms with their floral touches and large windows proffering views across the gardens and towards the Loch, while the en-suite tubs invite long, luxurious baths after a day in the great outdoors. With a private garden equipped with a barbecue and croquet set, you can spend lazy afternoons having fun in the sun, or head to the nearby woods where a campfire beckons ghost stories over toasted marshmallows under a blanket of stars – your host even provides a tent and roll mats should you wish to snooze amidst the trees (all you need is your sleeping bag).  Factor in the estate’s dedicated play areas that offer a zip-wire, a climbing frame, swings, and a trampoline and there’s more than enough fun for the whole family. Boat Bank Beach is also a short walk down the estate’s drive and Lady Bay – a shell collector’s dream – is a ten-minute drive away.  Further afield, the charming fishing village of Portpatrick is also only twenty minutes away by car. 

Gaelic Stone

Set in a historic Edwardian castle estate stretching across 2000 acres of glen walks, forests, beaches, lochs, gardens and waterfalls, this bonnie cottage is poised to provide you with an endlessly romantic, back-to-nature stay. Located in the heart of picturesque Portpatrick – one of Scotland's prettiest seaside towns – you'll have the long beaches and tidal rushes of Dunskey Glen a short stroll from your cosy home base. We love the bohemian aesthetic and eclectic interiors, especially the rose petal wallpapers that give an air of stately grandeur from the get-go. Dreamy chandeliers and plant-themed prints fill the spaces with a homely touch, while the pink velvet sofa and grand upholstered bed make a striking impression with spades of glossy glamour. After a day exploring, curl up in front of the wood-burning stove with a good book and a tipple of whisky. On warmer nights, step out onto a private courtyard boasting an outdoor bathtub nestled among shrubs and flowing vine – this is an ideal spot to relax while admiring your woodland surroundings. Outside of your home, Dunskey Golf Course and the Portpatrick Harbour are two minutes away (on foot), while the Dunksey Castle is a twenty-minute walk up the craggy Scottish coastline. 

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