Hidden gems: places in Drains Bay

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Drains Bay. Ratings are based from 84 places in the village.

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BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast | Self Catering image
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BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast | Self Catering
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 By far our favorite B&B after driving 1000s of km around Ireland and North Ireland! This place brought it all—exceptional hosts, abundant hospitality, terrific food, beautifully appointed accommodations AND in a fantastic location with amazing hikes and ruins and activities. Could not have asked for...
5.00 (41 reviews) (~3.36 km from centre)
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Stitt Marine
Marine supply store
👍👍 Stitt Marine is a long established business and the reason for their success, respect and great reputation among the boating fraternity is easy to see upon your first visit to them. Martin has great knowledge and engineering skill which over the years have earned the respect of not only his custome...
5.00 (37 reviews) (~9.46 km from centre)
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The FITfactory
Gym
👍👍 One of the best choices I ever made was joining Fit Factory. I always thought I wouldn't be able to keep up in a group fitness class and wouldn't enjoy it. But I was so wrong...its for all types of people...any abilities and most importantly its the most inclusive place I've ever been in. The peopl...
5.00 (35 reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)
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Just Active Gym
Gym
👍👍 A very good gym (probably the best in Larne), with fantastic staff and you can have a great sports massage here aslo.
5.00 (33 reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)
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Fun Houses & Treats Larne ( bouncy castle hire )
Bouncy castle hire
👍👍 Booked for my son's birthday and the price was the best by some way. Always great service, making it easy to just enjoy the day. Would highly recommend!
5.00 (13 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)
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St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Cairncastle
Anglican church
👍👍 A lovely historic church with a wonderful view across the sea to Scotland. Also the home of an ancient Spanish Chestnut tree, brought here by a Spanish sailor from the Armada.
5.00 (10 reviews) (~3.26 km from centre)
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St Ronans Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 Überragendes B&B ... sehr schön, sehr sauber, tolles Frühstück und super nette Mitarbeiter. Kleine Küche für die Gäste. Sehr ruhige und schöne Lage. Günstiger Preis. Was will man mehr. Absolute Empfehlung 👍🏻👍🏻
5.00 (8 reviews) (~8.08 km from centre)
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The Music Yard
Music school
👍👍 Thomas and Angela have provided music workshops for the children in my afterschools club and they are just amazing at what they do. Really bring the children out of their shell, boost their confidence, teach new skills, improve their self esteem and wellbeing. Couldnt recommend them highly enough. B...
5.00 (7 reviews) (~2.83 km from centre)
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Briarfield Farm Stays
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 Highly Recommended! Such a sweet and lovely couple as hosts and lovingly decorated, modern guest house. The scenery and tranquility is breathtaking. Perfect to escape the hectic everyday life. We'd love to come back!
5.00 (7 reviews) (~8.19 km from centre)
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National Trust - Skernaghan Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good place for a walk. So strong wind but not cold. It is said it is a good spot to see a sunrise. But it is not a good place to see a New year's sun rise.
5.00 (7 reviews) (~5.22 km from centre)
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Contact Combative Defence Systems (CCDS) Krav Maga Self Defence Training
Self defense school
👍👍 Fantastic Classes for all age groups in a really fun and friendly environment too... highly recommend giving CCDS Krav Maga and Tactical Edge classes a try... the bonus is, first one is free 😊😊
5.00 (6 reviews) (~3.29 km from centre)
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Emily's Playroom Ltd
Children's amusement center
5.00 (5 reviews) (~3.75 km from centre)
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Pablo's Fast Food
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 Great Full sodas breakfast grub
5.00 (5 reviews) (~4.28 km from centre)
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O’Halloran’s Castle
Castle
5.00 (5 reviews) (~2.54 km from centre)
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Larne Standing Stone
Historical landmark
5.00 (5 reviews) (~5.39 km from centre)
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Seaview Cottage on the Island
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 One of the most unbelievable places I have been in Northern Ireland. Hot tub is excellent, not a cheap inflatable. Has a separate living area and bed/ shower area. Gorgeous room and absolutely would recommend. Not often I post reviews, but just had to for this gem.
5.00 (5 reviews) (~8.01 km from centre)
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Ballygally Holiday Apartments
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 We stayed in apartment 7 absolutely perfect stunning views bed was super comfortable location is great with the beach 2 min walk and a shop 5 mins away would definitely come back highly recommend
4.90 (70 reviews) (~2.48 km from centre)
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Peak Body Gym
Gym
👍👍 24/7 gym with EVERYTHING you need for whatever your training style, always clean and tidy, very welcoming atmosphere and not expensive
4.90 (44 reviews) (~3.34 km from centre)
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Sycamore Pods
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 Had the best time at Sycamore pods! Lovely setting, really clean and modern pod with everything you could ask for, the host even had cereal, bread and milk left for us. Hot tub was unreal 🤩 lovely views and just an overall brilliant stay. Contact free check-in and out was very handy and hosts were...
4.90 (39 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)
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Lynden Heights Bed & Breakfast
Guest house
👍👍 We spent two nights at this lovely B&B at the end of August, while I explored Larne, the birthplace of my 5th great-grandfather. Lynn and Dennis are wonderful hosts and the room was very comfortable with a view of the ocean. The surrounding area is lovely with the hills, pastures and cows. Breakf...
4.90 (38 reviews) (~7.14 km from centre)
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