Just 20 minutes from the center of Belfast, The Strangford Arms is a renovated Victorian hotel, offering elegant rooms and free private parking. With an award-winning restaurant, there is also free Wi-Fi. The refurbished rooms are stylishly decorated in natural tones, with modern art and colorful cushions. All rooms feature tea and coffee facilities and an LCD satellite TV. Ironing facilities and wake-up calls are also available. LeWinters Restaurant serves an international menu using fresh, local produce, and a children’s menu is also available. The LeWinters Bar offers large-screen TVs and regular live entertainment in contemporary surroundings. Situated in Newtownards, at the foot of Scrabo Tower, The Strangford Arms Hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Bangor. Castle Espie can be reached in 15 minutes, and Exploris Aquarium is just 380 yards away.