The Cuan offers the ideal base for leisure breaks, many within walking distance. Discover or enrich your interests from the tempting list below:

       Golf:

•  Royal Co Down (30 minutes) www.royalcountydown.org
• Ardglass Links Course (10 minutes) www.ardglass.force9.co.uk
• Downpatrick Golf Course (10 minutes) ph 028 4461 2152
• Kerkison Links Course (30 minutes) ph 028 4277 1233
• Bright Castle Golf Club(10 minutes) ph 028 4484 1319
• Crossgar Golf Course.(20 minutes) ph028 4483 1523

Sailing: enjoy the challenges of Strangford Lough's strong windsand challanging tides. Avail of The Cuan's two visitors mooring free of charge.

Strangford Sailing Club  ph 028 4488 1404

Portaferry Marina  ph 028 4272 9598

Walking: choose from a number of exciting coastal, woodland and inland walks including the Ulster Way. Breathtaking costal walks begin at the door of The Cuan.

www.walksinthemournes.com

Diving: The Strangford Dive Centre offers a full range of PADI qualified courses for additional information visit their website. www.strangforddivecentre.co.uk

Cycling: Cycling and other outdoor activities tailor-made to your needs. Contact Loretto Coyle at www.outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk

 Discover the beauty of Co Down by bicycle, Brian Thompson Cycle Tours

Horse riding: Beach rides, Forest trails, cross-country contact Frank McLeigh Drumgooland House.www.travel-ireland.com

Sea-treks of Strangford Lough. Experience Strangfod Lough's new water taxi service, the first for funand exploration of Strangford Lough. Enjoy the picturesque inlets and islands rich in history and wildlife. www.Strangford-sea-treks.com

Painting/Photography: Strangford and surrounding areas offer unique unspoilt opportunities for imortalising images on canvas or film.

Beaches: There are safe golden beaches within 5 minutes of the Cuan.

National Trust: Strangford is home to one of the National Trusts "jewels" Castleward, an extensive estate with a unique Gothic/clasical period home.

A short trip across the Lough on the ferry brings you to Mount Stewart, famous for its gardens.

Rowallan Gardens- a spectacular display of rhodadenrons.

Aquarium: Walk on to the ferry which leaves strangford every half hour for Portaferry and visit the world famous Aquarium. More about Exploris

Irish Dance 'Learn to dance The Riverdance way' idanceirish delivers stunning performances with dancers previously involved with Lord of the Dance and Riverdance. The troup headed by Josephine Brennan offers performances and an exciting new approach to team building.To find out more use the following link : www.idanceirish.com

Culture and heritage:

Downpatrick Museum ph 028 4461 5218

St.Patricks Visitor Centre  ph 028 4461 9000

Struel Wells   (1 mile out of Downpatrick)

St Patricks Mountain   ( on the Saul road 2 mile out of Downpatrick)

Saul Church  ( off the Saul road out of Downpatrick 1/2 mile )

Downpatrick & Co Down Railway   ph 028 4461 5779  www.downrail.co.uk

Down Cathedral  ph 028 4461 4922

Wildlife: Bird sancturies. The Quoile Birdhide, locoted on the road down to the Quoile Boatclub off the Strangford road ( A27)

Strangford Lough is a World heritage Site and is home to an extensive range of sealife.

Seaford Tropical Butterfly House  ph 028 4481 1225

At the end of a fun day of activity and discovery come back to the relaxed comfort of the Cuan and enjoy a leisurely soak in your bath followed by a delicious meal and fine wines.

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