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Edenvale House

Diane Whyte’s charming Georgian house is set peacefully in seven acres of garden and paddock, with views over Strangford Lough to the Mourne mountains and a National Trust wildfowl reserve.

The house has been sensitively restored and modernised, providing a high standard of accommodation and hospitality.

Guests are warmly welcomed and well fed, with excellent traditional breakfasts and afternoon tea with homemade scones. For evening meals, Diane directs guests to one of the local restaurants.

Edenvale is close to the National Trust property Mount Stewart, renowned for its gardens, and also convenient to Rowallane and Castle Ward.

Rooms 3 (all en-suite, 1 junior suite, 1 superior, 1 shower only, 1 family room, all no-smoking); children welcome (under-5s free in parents' room; cots available without charge). Pets permitted by arrangement. B&B £50 pps, ss £10. Garden. Closed Christmas. MasterCard, Visa.

Directions:

3.5 km (2 m) from Newtownards on A20 going towards Portaferry.