Blog (Eating Out) - Visit Mourne Mountains

A special day for a very special person, Mother’s Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, is celebrated on Sunday, 30 March this year and it is a time to be grateful to our mothers for all the love and care she has shown us throughout our lives.  Obviously we should try to show our appreciation to our mother at all times but it is nice to have a day specifically dedicated to her. 

Dundrum has officially been named the best place to live in Northern Ireland by the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide – and it’s easy to see why. 

Described as “genteel, seriously gourmet, and generous in spirit,” this picturesque coastal village in County Down offers a magical setting where nearly every home boasts stunning views of the Mourne Mountains, Dundrum Bay, or both. 

Mrs C’s perfect pancakes come in two delicious varieties: classic fluffy and high-protein, the ultimate treat to celebrate Pancake Tuesday in style!

This time of year, you can savour light, seasonal menus crafted with delicious local ingredients, perfectly capturing the essence of Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion. 

Christmas just calls for an afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough. 

A night in gaol to remember!

Downpatrick Gaol was opened in 1796 and until its closure in 1830, was the holding place for many thousands of prisoners before their transportation to Australia but for us, our evening in gaol was one to remember and we didn’t want to leave!