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The Cuan

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  • Four Star Quality Assurance
Four Star Quality Assurance
6-12 The Square, Strangford, Co Down, BT30 7ND
The Cuan Bedrooms

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Discover The Cuan Strangford

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Strangford Village, County Down and only a 10 minute drive to the City of Downpatrick.  The Cuan features 9 beautifully designed Garuda-styled bedrooms, a perfect blend of elegance and luxury.  Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend escape, a family getaway, The Cuan provides the perfect base to explore Strangford and beyond.  The Cuan’s award-winning restaurant, showcases the finest local seafood and the very best of seasonal Irish produce.  For larger groups or those seeking a self-catering option, Cuan House, located at the rear of the hotel, offers a spacious and private getaway, sleeping up to 13 guests. 

Take a guided walking tour and discover Strangford’s rich heritage.  You can board the Strangford ferry, a 2 minute walk from the front door and take the short journey across the lough to Portaferry.  The Exploris Aquarium is a must-visit, showcasing marine life from Strangford Lough and beyond.  For whiskey and gin enthusiasts, a 5 minute drive down the peninsula from Portaferry, takes you to the Echlinville Distillery, where you can enjoy guided tours and tastings of award-winning Irish spirits. Golf lovers can tee off at Ardglass Golf Club, home to the world’s oldest clubhouse and stunning coastal fairways with breathtaking sea views. Whether you are exploring the coastal trails or simply soaking in the village’s charm, The Cuan is the perfect base for history lovers, nature enthusiasts, and culinary explorers.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Bar
  • Cater exclusively for vegetarians
  • Catering service
  • Half board supplement (£)
  • Licensed
  • Local Produce
  • Packed lunch available
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for
  • Vegetarian Options Available

Children & Infants

  • Cot / Highchair Available

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Air-conditioning throughout
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Beer garden
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Cater for Corporate events
  • Cater for females
  • Cater for individuals
  • Cater for males
  • Central heating throughout
  • Chef
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Exclusive hire of restaurant
  • Gift vouchers
  • Groups accepted
  • Groups catered for
  • Hairdryers
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • Linen provided
  • Live music
  • Lost property
  • Night porter
  • Pets accepted
  • Prior Booking Required - Booking advisable, we take walk-ins for a restaurant and bar. Book rooms through our website or call us.
  • Private rooms
  • Real log/coal fires
  • Regular evening entertainment
  • Showers
  • Slippers available
  • Toilets
  • Towels available
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
  • Wifi

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course
  • Cycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Water sports facilities

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted
  • Daily rates available
  • Euros accepted
  • Midweek breaks
  • Monthly rates available
  • Short breaks available
  • Special group rates
  • Weekend breaks

Provider Preferences

  • Al fresco dining
  • Coastal
  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Dogs Welcome Outside
  • Family Room on request
  • Film or TV location
  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Seafront
  • Smoking Some Areas
  • Unique venue
  • Village Location
  • Waterfront

Room / Unit Features

  • Colour television in all bedrooms
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • TV In Bedrooms

Specialist Features

  • Activity breaks
  • Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
  • Disabled access rooms
  • Marketed as gay friendly
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

Travel & Trade

  • Commission/net rates apply
  • Packed lunches available

Special Offers

  • Strangford is Calling - Escape to the Coast 

    From £99 per person sharing 

    Book a Coastal luxury bedroom with a hearty Irish Breakfast

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    Giant Adventure Offers - redeem this special offer between 20/01/2025 and 31/03/2025

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  • Stay & Dine

    From £150 per person sharing

    Escape to beautiful Strangford Village and enjoy our exclusive Sunday & Thursday offer: Enjoy Bed, Breakfast & Main Course (Supplements may apply) 

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The Cuan Restaurant, StrangfordThe success of The Cuan has been built on consistently serving excellent food and drink coupled with exceptional customer service. A strong emphasis is placed on using fresh ingredients and sourcing our produce locally. Stay over in our bedrooms.

Cuan House, StrangfordIdeal for large families, groups of friends, wedding guests, golfers and sailors etc. Close to National Trust properties, wedding venues, golf clubs, sandy beaches and excellent restaurants etc

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The Cuan Restaurant, StrangfordThe success of The Cuan has been built on consistently serving excellent food and drink coupled with exceptional customer service. A strong emphasis is placed on using fresh ingredients and sourcing our produce locally. Stay over in our bedrooms.

Cuan House, StrangfordIdeal for large families, groups of friends, wedding guests, golfers and sailors etc. Close to National Trust properties, wedding venues, golf clubs, sandy beaches and excellent restaurants etc

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