Hotels in Down County, United Kingdom

County Down sits along Northern Ireland's eastern coast, with a mild climate that brings cool summers (around 18°C/64°F) for hiking in the Mourne Mountains-where you can bag Slieve Donard, the highest peak-and wet winters (around 5°C/41°F) perfect for exploring the historic Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick's grave in Downpatrick. The region splits into the mountainous interior and the rugged coastline; on Strangford Lough, you can kayak among seal colonies in summer or hit the coastal path in spring when wildflowers bloom. For a drier trip, come May to September; for lower prices and quieter trails, aim for November through March.