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Bright Beachy Vibes in Bangor by the Sea.
House • Ards and North Down Northern Ireland United Kingdom
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: I’ve really enjoyed hospitality exchanges. I’ve a spare guest bedroom that can accommodate up to 2 people and I’m flexible with rooms as I can stay across the road at my Mums home and also my boys stay with their Dad at times. So if you like a mix of independence but also like some fun company and local knowledge just ask and we can see what we can organise 😊
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Listed May 2022
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General overview
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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
BBQ
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
City
Village
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Good public transport
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our neighbourhood is great everything is on your doorstep. You don’t have to drive here.
Ward park is our local park and just 3 mins walk to the pitch area or the playground. You must feed the ducks and watch all the babies in spring time. They also have an aviary here with more exotic types of birds and hens. You will find our local library in Ward Park they host many community nights like poetry receitals. If you like tennis you can borrow our rackets and play tennis in the free courts here- towards the pitch end. Also during the summer there are free gigs on every Sunday afternoon at the band stand- pack some drinks and a picnic and take our folding chairs. You will also find the bowling pitches here in Ward Park. There is also a weekly Saturday morning park run here. And the annual Belfast Marathon usually happens around May time.
The tourist information centre is located in the old tower down on Bangors sea front. Next to the pub called The Rabbit Rooms.
You will find great coastal paths for hiking or biking going in both directions from Bangor to Belfast and Bangor to Donaghadee. These give you great sea views and rich wildlife diversity. People are friendly and like to stop and chat.
Asda is closest supermarket I walk through Ward park. Asda car park has a local farmers market every Wednesday morning.
Main Street and high street you will find shops, many coffee shops, barbers, restaurants, pubs.
Bangor Train station is 15 mins walk.
Our area is famous for art and community events check out the local Boom studios https://www.boomstudios.org.uk/ or Seacourt Prints. More recently there is a walking tour of all the beautiful painted wall murals in Bangor. Music is big here and we are so lucky to have The Open House Festival with hosts a wonderful selection of musicians, comedians and shows. The strong arts community is undoubtedly one of the best things about living in Bangor and I help out during the busy summer season. The Old Courthouse has been tastefully renovated and is a fantastic new venue here in Bangor hosting local and international artists and musicians with many events for free; check it out https://courthousebangor.com/ and it is the year round venue of the https://openhousefestival.com/ plus don’t forget the free gigs every Sunday afternoon in Ward Park throughout July and August. There is also a very busy traditional Irish music Fleadh fest https://ardscce.co.uk/ that happens here over 2 weeks in June with events on locally. One of these is The Folk In A Boat which I highly recommend it’s where local storytellers take you for a sea trip and sing and tell you local folklore- I took my boys last summer and it was a definite local highlight. Other local boat trips to various islands ( like Copeland Island ) are also available.
You will also find Copelands Gin Distillery in the quaint and scenic Donaghadee fishing village, just a short driving distance along our peninsula. The family run pub/restaurant Pier 36 is one of the main locations where the popular Hope Street drama is filmed.
Nearest airport
Belfast City airport (BHD) is local to us about 15 mins drive
Belfast International (BHS) is about an hours drive away.
Getting around
Everything locally is within walking distance. Parks, beaches, shops.
We have bikes too. 2 adults, 2 kids.
Bus stop is just 3 mins walk and the main bus centre is located beside Bangor train station (15 mins walk). A train from Bangor to Belfast takes 30 mins and they run very regularly.
A taxi rank is located outside the train station and there are local cab firms.
If touring further afield like up the North Coast to the Giants Causeway a car would be ideal but day tours are available both by coach and taxi.
Also a car is ideal for exploring our own coastal peninsula.
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People Like Us Local Guide
I would love to make some new pals through PLU! I can give you a good guide on much of Ireland especially Waterford and Dublin as well as my current abode. Always up for a drink/ coffee/ chat !
Martin is golf mad and would be only too delighted to give you a round or 2 on our local courses.
Feedback
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We had a great time at Sarah's house. They are a lovely and welcoming family! ❤️The boys had so much fun together! We went to a cool festival in a beautiful park nearby and got to experience some real Irish music!😍 The house was super tidy and clean and Sarah had even bought us breakfast, fruit and drinks! We went to a huge beautiful beach nearby. It was cheap to rent a car from Budget so we could get around. We ate so much delicious food and had a really good time. Anyone would be lucky to do a houseswap with this family! We cant wait for them to come to Norway next year! 🇧🇻 -
Thanks Heidi - and we can’t wait to visit either. Now it will feel like old friends! Boys are planning snowball fights already 🤣 xx
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Sarah and her two sons came to spend a week with my daughter and me in Marseille for Easter, and it was with great pleasure that we found them in their beautiful house in Bangor to spend a week together discovering the North of Marseille. 'Ireland. We shared moments of local life, such as the delicious Irish breakfast and also the music festival on Sunday in the park of Bangor, the walks in the bay, the demonstration and tasting of bread cooked over a wood fire... Sarah also made us discover the region with the Giant's Causeway under the sun! It's magical to see children who don't speak the same language communicate with each other in their own way, play together! Alice was even able to learn "rock painting" with Darragh Sarah was thoughtful throughout our stay and helped us a lot with planning our trip. We felt at home with her, and had the pleasure of knowing her mother. The "hospitality" mode is really wonderful, it allows you to become friends, because we share good times together, and we see each other several times. Sarah even accompanied us to Dublin and she organized a great birthday for me with the pub crawl with her friends, traditional Irish music, good atmosphere and "baby guiness" ;- I wish you to meet Sarah, she exudes a very beautiful positive energy, and I hope that I will have the opportunity to see her again soon! -
Thanks so much Anne. I loved spending some relaxed days with yourself, Alice and meeting your lovely Mum in Dublin too! We have so much in common and of course it will be a pleasure to return to Marseilles or even Dijon next time. And your welcome back here in Ireland anytime xx
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Sarah's house is lovely, clean, comfortable, and spacious for our family of 4. Everything is simple to use and easy to find. The kitchen is a joy to prepare meals in and is well-equipped. We enjoyed the front and back garden for playing, eating, and enjoying the sun when it came out! The beds are comfortable and we all slept well there. Bangor is a great town with everything you need - ice cream shops, large grocery stores, malls, and small specialty shops. The seaside is beautiful and dramatic, and we enjoyed the walks from Sarah's house to the beach (5 min) and the harbourfront (10 mins). Transit into Belfast and beyond was quick and efficient, and not far from Sarah's home. We had a great time meeting Sarah's family and staying in their home. Neighbours were super friendly and helpful, which made us feel very welcomed. -
Thanks Jill was so lovely to get to meet my Canadian family! And I’m glad the wet July weather didn’t dampen the spirits too much! Until we meet again 🥂
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We have spent some wonderful days at Sarah's house. She and her family are sweetheart. They have received us with great attention and affection, given all the instructions and suggestions about the house and the area. Communication has been fluid and Sarah has been willing to help us at all times. The house is very cozy and has everything you need to rest and enjoy wonderful excursions. It has been a real pleasure to meet you and to be in your house. We hope they come to visit us soon. Thank you 🫂 -
Thank you Marta, Ruben and family, such a pleasure to have your family here and I hope you have enjoyed the rest of your Irish travels 💚 keep in touch xx
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Though this exchange was closer to home, it still felt like having a mini break beside the seaside. Sarah has a beautiful, spacious, cosy, bright home and we felt so comfortable staying there. We met her lovely mum who lives across the street. The location is fab, near town, the beach, Groomsport and Donaghadee. So many places nearby to see and spend time at. Nothing is far away. It was also fab to be able to bring our dogs for the weekend and Sarah was really accommodating and let my niece and her kids stay, who also enjoyed their stay. We were actually sad to leave! I highly recommend an exchange with Sarah. This part of Northern Ireland is full of rugged beauty and Bangor has a nice vibe to it for visitors. -
Thanks so much for your kind words Jeanine and Joe it was a pleasure to swap with you guys and come back to a pristine house. I’m so glad that my first exchange experience was with you and you have certainly given me the exchange bug to do it all again!
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Sarah
Hi I’m Sarah (50)I’ve always loved to travel and you can see from all the silver stars on my world map in our living room that I’ve covered quite a lot of mileage! I’m originally from the deep South of Ireland (Waterford), I lived a few years in London , then Dublin for 14 years and now ended up in this lovely seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. It’s a wonderful place to raise my boys - much more relaxed than city life and I love living here. My boys are Dylan 2014 age 10and Darragh 2015 age 9 - both football mad and they are the best of friends, ha well most of the time !!! We got a dog over lockdown -a standard poodle called Regan who is an absolute character and fits in well with our active family. I have really enjoyed our first year of exchanges having tried out each of the 4 types of different exchanges and I have to say, in my current situation , as a single Mum with the 2 boys, I really enjoy a hospitality swap where the children can play and Mums can have a glass of vino and share a meal together - I’m definitely a people person. I want you to love Bangor and its surroundings as much as we do. And I love learning about different cultures and places. And admiring nice architecture.
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Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
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"Brushing up on the lingo and the 8 year old is learning. France or anywhere French speaking."
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"Thinking of a stay in Palm Springs to attend the iconic Coachella Festival for my beckoning 50th. This would be with a couple of girlfriends 👯♀️ 🎼🥂"
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Feb 7 - 16, 2025
"Would like to experience Norway and snow!"
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