Ballydougan Pottery at Bloomvale House
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Image: © P Flannagan Taken: 13 Aug 2007
This thatched house was built in 1785 by the Huguenot family. Restored and rethatched by its current owner who saved the house from dereliction in 1995. A Weaver's Cottage from this location can be seen at the Ulster Folk Museum at Cultra The 18th Century House now a Gift Shop where the full range of Ballydougan pottery and other quality gifts are on display. It has a Restaurant and Coffee Lounge catering for Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch or Afternoon Tea. Also, caters for Conferences, Group visits, Family Occasions, Wedding Receptions etc. including night time opening on request.