Cairn Bay Lodge has been sitting watching the sun rise and gazing over beautiful Ballyholme Bay, the Irish Sea and beyond for the last 100 years. It is now an award winning guesthouse and home to the Mullen family who have been welcoming guests from around the world for the last fifteen years. Ideally situated on the Mourne Coastal Route, a perfect base to explore Belfast, the Ards Peninsula and the stunning North Coast.
At the heart of Bangor lies Ireland?s largest marina where over 600 yachts lie berthed. You can watch sailing races around the lough or take a boat trip to unique island bird sanctuaries. Wind surf or swim from long golden beaches or trace a fascinating Christian heritage in a town founded by Saint Comgall nearly 1500 years ago.
At the heart of Bangor lies Ireland?s largest marina where over 600 yachts lie berthed. You can watch sailing races around the lough or take a boat trip to unique island bird sanctuaries. Wind surf or swim from long golden beaches or trace a fascinating Christian heritage in a town founded by Saint Comgall nearly 1500 years ago.
Services
The Starfish is a pretty special place where guests, locals, families and friends are all welcome. Serving breakfast, brunch and great coffee with food and views to die for. Healthy simple flavours, some with a twist or a kick, using the best of local seasonal produce, there is something that everyone can enjoy.
We were lucky enough to be the first guests to stay in the Loft room. We were two couples and one baby and the accommodation was perfectly suited with a nice lounge and two bedrooms, each with a shower room. The eclectic decor with original 20s/30s features was pleasing and comfortable. We were well looked after with a cot and then highchair at breakfast.
Reviews (7)
Eric Waters
Aug 17, 2021
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A great B&B Hotel with a great location overlooking the unspoiled beach and bay. An old fashioned hotel with eccentric décor with all the rooms different. Just the tonic after a night at the Premier Inn.
The breakfast in the morning as a treat and freshly cooked.
The hotel also served breakfast to walking people and there was quite a line of those waiting to be seated bears witness to the quality of the service and food provided including snacks and lunches.
The breakfast in the morning as a treat and freshly cooked.
The hotel also served breakfast to walking people and there was quite a line of those waiting to be seated bears witness to the quality of the service and food provided including snacks and lunches.
Noel Wandering Walt
Jul 30, 2021
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Jackie McAtamney
Jun 24, 2021
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Warwick Palm
Sep 26, 2019
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Jack Wilson
Sep 07, 2019
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Very quirky but in a nice way. I went with a walking group. We sat outside as there were two dogs with the group. The service was a bit slow and we felt a bit overlooked, being outside. Not being shy we soon got attended. Even the dogs got some water and free bacon bits, a nice touch. Scones and coffee were good. I had the filter coffee with free refills. On my first refill I had to go inside to find it but the waitress was kind enough to fill up a coffee pot for a third cup without the hassle of me going back inside. There is only one toilet which can be a bit inconvenient. A short distance across
Tim Page
Jul 16, 2019
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Excellent breakfast today, couldn't choose between the lovely porridge or Copeland's Crab with scrambled eggs, so had both. My sister also enjoyed her breakfast. Lovely latte, then moved on to filter coffee with a refill.
Very friendly staff team. Home feel. And expect.it to be busy some days by midmorning.
Recommended for a treat.
Very friendly staff team. Home feel. And expect.it to be busy some days by midmorning.
Recommended for a treat.
Neil Hughes
May 15, 2019
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Starfish . . . besides the excellent food, the main positive I noted here was the service. Certainly when I visited there were sufficient staff to cater for everyone without delay . . . and in a warm and genuinely friendly and helpful manner. Other eateries take note!
My only negative is that a lot of the chairs are not over comfortable for sitting in for longer periods.
My only negative is that a lot of the chairs are not over comfortable for sitting in for longer periods.
