Offers & Activities

Surf ‘n Stay

We are working with Long Line Surf School starting Easter 2012 to offer outdoor breaks on the North Coast’s longest beach. Come stay a night in beachfront self-catering accommodation and join the group surf lesson for £85 total for a couple including accommodation in a double/twin room, group surf lesson and wetsuit/equipment rental. Long Line Surf School opens Easter 2012. Accommodation can be booked here, or via any reservations link on this page. Please submit a comment or email us your reservation number and that you would like to surf ‘n stay and we will book your lesson!

Blokarting

You can now go blokarting on the beach! Taster sessions are as little as £10 for a 15 minute blast. An hour is £40 per person including all insurance etc. If you are staying with us you can avail of special rate of an hour on blokarts for 2 people for £60 which is 25% off! There are no minimum numbers, truly fabulous fun. George is your man phone 07835 949057 to arrange, or if you are staying here we can do it for you. Blokarting is weather dependent, naturally.

Pottery Painting for Guests

Pottery painting is available for groups and for individuals staying in Downhill courtesy of Elements Studio. Groups of 10 or more can book a 2 hour painting slot with instruction for £30 studio fee + the price of the pieces. Guests staying at the hostel can paint mugs for £12.50 with no studio fee at any time during their visit. The mugs will be fired in batches for later collection or postage. If guests are from outside Northern Ireland pieces can be posted anywhere in the world for an additional cost.

Painting pottery is fun for all ages and gives you a unique souvenir of your holiday. Guests report that they love getting their special ‘made in Downhill’ mug in the post when they get back home from their vacation. We especially recommend this for families and for a wet afternoon activity! You do not need to pre-book if you are staying at the hostel, mugs and instructions are available (starting at Easter 2012) you just need to ask for a set of paints from reception.