Who we are.

A warm welcome, a slower pace, and experiences you’ll never forget.

At Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen, everything starts with an invitation to “come on in”.

We’re here to help you slow down, connect with local traditions, and try something new – whether that’s paddle boarding to a nearby island, or baking soda bread from scratch using recipes handed down through generations.

Sometimes, it’s just about sharing food by the fire and a warm cup of tea.

From our 17th-century thatched farmhouse on the edge of Strangford Lough, we welcome you with open arms and a warm hearth.

You’re always invited. Come on in.

Tracey.
Head of the kitchen.

The heart of the kitchen, the warmth behind the welcome, the Mother of two teenagers {feel sympathy for her?} and home-maker.

Fluent in both Irish and French, Tracey is a passionate baker and an expert in traditional Irish breads. She’s also our chief fire-lighter, storyteller, and all-round feel-good maker.

Whether she’s sharing family recipes, teaching you how to shape the perfect soda farl, or pouring a cuppa by the fire, Tracey brings a little magic and a lot of heart to everything she does.

Joe.
General water legend.

Provider of wetsuits, towels and encouragement. Expert in paddleboarding and eating baked goods from the kitchen.

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Where we are.

Where we are is the luckiest place in the world. The contrast of the rugged, unrelenting beauty of the landscape on our doorstep, with the comfort and warmth of our traditional Irish kitchen full of stories and flavours is what makes life here so unique. Just a glance out the window at Ballymorran Bay is all we need at the end of a long day. Because even when it’s lashing, even when it’s freezing, our part of the shoreline around Strangford Lough is so untouched by the pressures of the modern world that time escapes us completely.

Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen is proud to be an Embrace the Giant Spirit approved experience. We are also proud to be an Ards and North Down Sustainable Giant, meaning that we demonstrate our care for the land around us by minimising our impact upon it.

Testimonials

We have been working with Tracey for many years and the visit to her home is always one of the highlights of our guests trip. They adore her farmhouse and love learning the new skill of breadmaking. The warm welcome they receive once they meet Tracey is what stands out and what they talk about for months and years after their visit. We are lucky to be able to give our guests the opportunity to spend time with Tracey in her home.

Tracey has been providing her unique culinary experiences from her home to our clients at Hastings Hotels for many years. Throughout this time, she has been a pleasure to work with — always flexible, professional, and accommodating. Our guests consistently praise her warm and welcoming manner, noting her genuine hospitality and dedication to ensuring every experience aligns perfectly with their incentive programmes. We truly value our relationship with Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen and look forward to continuing our successful partnership for many years to come. Here’s to the next 10 years …..

Celebrated experiences has been working with Tracey’s Farmhouse kitchen for a many years. Our guests have enjoyed a truly authentic experience with Tracey and her family in their home. They have been warmly welcomed and feedback has been consistently great! Tracey is always eager to accommodate our requests and we have enjoyed working with her. The experiences she offers are authentic and local. We look forward to working with Tracey going forward.

We had a fantastic time with Tracey. She prepared, not only the wonderful soda bread making experience but traditional tea to go with it and we had a yummy lunch as well. Her home, kitchen yard and farm are beautiful. I will definitely be going back and taking more friends.

Absolutely unique. Tracey is a great host and teacher. All so easy and relaxed. Lots of laughter and competative spirit to create the best soad bread etc. Easy and simple instructions. Great Coffee and Soada, wheaten. Tracey has a supportive charming team. The Hen abd her chicks were a welcome addition to the group activity in the kitchen.