Two Northern Irish hotels have been named as some of the top places to stay by the seaside in the UK.
Co Down hotel Slieve Donard and Co Antrim guesthouse Antique House have been recognised by The Times' in their 'The 25 best hotels by the British seaside' list.
They have comprised a list of the best spots for a spectacular stay by the sea including "stylish hideaways" to "fashionable resorts" and everything in between for those wanting to enjoy the beauty of home.
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Luxury Resort and Spa Slieve Donard placed number 20 on the list with Antique House B&B close on its tail at 21.
Here is what they had to say:
Slieve Donard, Co Down
The Times said: "This red-brick pile in the Scottish-baronial style offers a ringside seat for one of the world’s most prestigious and prettiest links golf courses.
"The 36 holes at the Royal County Down Golf Club are so good they turn Tiger, Rory et al misty-eyed. Fortunately, the hotel has a pampering spa for those who consider golf a good walk spoiled.
"There’s no dispute over the town’s beach, thankfully — the ribbon of golden sand here is a beauty, overlooking the moody Dundrum Bay and framed by the Mourne Mountains, which inspired the soulful song that took their name."
Antique House, Co Antrim
"Portrush is a magnet for fashionable weekenders from Belfast looking for a buzzy café scene that slides into memorable dinners and late-night drinks," they said.
"Equally appealing are the town’s trio of beaches — wave to the resident pod of porpoises from pretty West Bay or stroll on the creamy 1.5-mile lick of icing-sugar-fine sands at East Strand; the latter merges into Whiterocks, where surfer dudes strut their stuff.
"You can also strike out along the breathtaking Giant’s Causeway and take side trips to photogenic villages such as Bushmills.
"The stylish rooms and French-toast breakfasts of the Antique House B&B will set you up for long days of exploration."
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