Ballymote House - Guest house with accommodation guide, photos and location.
The Mill at Ballydugan - Provides information about the cafe, restaurant, banqueting and conference rooms, bed and breakfast accommodation and mill history exhibition.
Pheasants Hill - Bed and breakfast located near Strangford Lough. Features details of surroundings and rooms, and reservation facilities.
Swan Lodge - Bed and breakfast with virtual tour, booking information and local links.
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