Castle Espie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Castle Espie

The Old Schoolhouse Inn
Great people and nice rooms
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Very comfortable— although drinks were quite expensive
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Excellent staff, breakfast, overall stay. Great ambience in the lobby/bar area until the late hours. Would stay again 100%
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Ulsterville Residences
Our second stay at the Ulsterville Residences and they are really a great place to stay
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Regency House
Amazing!! 10-stars. This is not a “Hotel Stay” this is an experience. Super nice rooms and the staff is so friendly. Food is phenomenal, drinks are phenomenal. We didn’t want to leave honestly lol if you have the opportunity to stay here..do it!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Welly Self Service
Everything was very clear and streight forward. I would definitely raccomand this place to others.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
The historic house has some of the most interesting gardens in Northern Ireland and an extensive exhibition of ancient relics and artwork.

Mount Stewart
Step into a world of elegance and beauty at this 19th-century stately home, as renowned for its stunning grounds as for its opulent interiors.

Scrabo Tower
Located on the North Down coast just west of the town of Newtownards, the looming Scrabo Tower is an imposing sentinel in the Northern Irish countryside. Built in 1857 as a memorial to the third Marquis of Londonderry, the turreted tower is constructed from dark stone and resides on a hill 540 feet above sea level. The tower itself is 125 feet high, affording visitors with unbeatable views over the countryside and coastline beyond.

Scrabo Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Nendrum Monastic Site
Find out about the history of Newtownards with a stop at Nendrum Monastic Site. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Grey Abbey
You can find out about the history of Greyabbey when you stop by Grey Abbey. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast

