It’s that time of the year again, when the lights sparkle, and spending time with friends and family is a great excuse to relax in front of an open fire and eat all the food that comes along! If you need some Christmas Cheer this year, look no further than Santa’s cottage near Rostrevor Holidays.

You will find the official Irish residence of Santa deep in the heart of the countryside of the Mournes. An absence of buildings and lights for the last several miles of the journey along the road to Santa’s Cottage adds to the magic. Children love the experience of a visit, but I know quite a few adults who will use any excuse to visit! Don’t forget to keep a look out for Rudolph…

If you pay a visit to Santa’s cottage this weekend, there are a couple of other ideas to get you on your festive way…

YWAM are having a Christmas Fayre this weekend, Friday 2nd from 6-10pm and Saturday 3rd December from 10am-6pm. You will be greeted in from the cold with some festive mulled punch on the Friday evening and on Saturday there will be free facepainting for the kids. There will be a variety of handcrafted goods for sale as well as a cafe selling homebaked treats and fairtrade tea and coffee. FREE ADMISSION. Hope to see you there (An Cuan, 44 Shore Road, Rostrevor).