This accommodation is of an excellent standard. The location is great too and Marty is a very welcoming host.

Gorgeous weekend spent in this lovely house. Marty was really welcoming and the house was just perfect. Can’t wait to be back in summer for our 3rd visit!

We love our family time at the Red Door each New Year, such a fantastic spot to relax after a busy Christmas. The kids love sleeping in the 'up-upstairs' and the adults love the homely surrounds. Such a fantastic location too - this time we ate in The Cuan, The Artisan Cookhouse and The Lobster Pot (well you can't cook when you're relaxing!) all of which were fantastic although it must be said the Artisan Cookhouse is exceptional. Marty is a great host and there is nothing that hasn't been thought of. We look forward to returning again soon!

It was ideal to be right in the middle of beautiful Strangford during the summer festival. The younger kids could walk out the door and go pier-jumping wearing their wetsuits, while the sunny garden temporarily held a flotilla of kayaks for the older ones, who went island-hopping on the lough. At midnight we swam at Kilclief, where the phosphorescent algae flashed magically with each stroke. We cooked apple cake, thanks to the laden trees after feasting on fresh local dulse, crabs and lobsters. Held a large barbecue with friends on a warm night. Found a tasty new Turkish restaurant in Ardglass. Found neolithic stone tools on a beach by a stream which drained historic sites upstream. Walked Benderg with its huge sandy beaches and craggy Sheepland, with St Patrick’s well. The house is good for a family and has giant flat sofa for a friend to stay overnight on if they miss the ferry home. It has an elegant uncluttered style comfortable beds, clean unscented laundry, appliances that all worked first time and attention to detail, such as simple, good quality kitchen equipment. It all made for a lovely stay.

The house is the perfect spot for a stay in strangford. Beautiful, clean and homely space. Everything you think you could need is there. Alongside, the property has a perfect location in the town of strangford. With a grocery shop next door - a stroll down the street to local restaurants and pubs. Thank you to our lovely hosts Marty and Mel. Couldn’t recommend higher.

The Red Door is a real gem which is ideal placed to explore the glorious countryside of Strangford and South Down. A very special place.

It is very difficult to encapsulate the magical ambience and genuine homeliness of The Red Door Strangford. I just love the house. As soon as I enter, I feel at home. There are a abundance of quirky design details inside: the cascade wall effect in the main bedroom; the glass doors leading to the living room which afford a great view of the garden; the mirror upstairs that is offset as is a shelf downstairs; the unobtrusive kitchen door recessed into the wall in the hallway and the lovely walled garden area out the back which changes seasonally - tete a tete daffodils in April and tumbling roses and red white and pink geraniums in the summer. The grass area also has a cute Wendy house which just adds to the magic of the place. I have yet to use the bbq materials in the shed as the restaurants in the village are great and too tempting!! - And incidentally family say it is a mere 32 steps to the pub next door !!! - Marty and Melanie are great hosts- and so very welcoming and attentive. The main host though, undoubtedly, is the house itself which embraces you in its care.

The Red Door in the beautiful village of Strangford surpassed all expectations. The house is wonderfully spacious and so well laid out and equipped that you can feel yourself relax into holiday mode from the moment you enter. Everything in the house is of excellent quality and it is so cosy and comfortable. Bed linen is crisp and fresh and beds are really comfy. Outside space is also lovely. The location couldn't be better, we enjoyed an excellent meal in the nearby Cuan. Everything is within walking distance from the property including the ferry to Portaferry. Communication with Marty was excellent throughout and there was a lovely welcome hamper of goodies for us on arrival. We had a fabulous stay,couldn't have asked for better. Would definitely return.

The Red Door was the perfect base for our break in Strangford - such a welcoming, charming house. It was extremely well equipped and the bedrooms were comfortable and gave us all three good nights' sleep. There is plenty to explore on foot, and Strangford is buzzy and friendly. Highly recommend The Red Door.

Weekend trip with friends. Excellent accommodation in a perfect location. Rooms were spotless and house was so well equipped with all the mod cons. It really had everything we needed and there is so much to do in the area. We ate in the village and food was wonderful. Went mountain biking on the local trails and thoroughly enjoyed my time in Strangford. Definitely will be staying again and looking forward to my next trip. Marty & Melanie were impeccable hosts.