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Breath taking sea views
Located a 4minute drive to Ballycastle town. The open plan kitchen, dining and living space lead out through sliding French doors to a private deck, offering breath-taking sea views including Rathlin, Fairhead and Scotland and stunning rural views towards Knocklayde mountain. There are two bedrooms, both with double beds. Kitchen is fully fitted, bathroom has electric shower. Free parking. Free WiFi. The property is located off the main road on our private equestrian property. No pets sorry.

Cottage in Ballintoy, Causeway Coast - sleeps 5
Dunnaglea Cottage is a charming Irish cottage with modern comforts. Located on the scenic Harbour Road in Ballintoy, it has generous outside & indoor spaces including lawns, a front patio with beautiful views, and private parking. Ideally located to explore the North Antrim Coast including Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, Bushmills Distillery & more. From the cottage, you can enjoy walks to the harbour, beaches, cliff paths, and nearby pub-restaurants & kids play-park.

“Top 1%” of homes Seafront BallyCastle, Sea Views
SEA-VIEW+LOCATION directly on Ballycastle seafront! Park & exhale in an updated home with fab views, from the patio, lounge and bedrooms, to the beach, sea, Fairhead & Scotland. On your doorstep the best area attractions: the beach, coast/forest walks, golf, mini-golf, tennis, kid-park, spa, cafes, shops, bars, sea tours, gym, sea tours, ferries to Rathlin & Scotland. And a 2-12 mile stunning coastal drive/bus to the Causeway GOT sights, Rope Bridge, Giants Causeway, Dunluce & Kenbane Castles.

Coolfinn Cottage in the heart of Ballycastle
Spacious, bright and cosy cottage in the heart of Ballycastle, minutes walk from the shops, restaurants and bars and 10 minutes walk to the stunning seafront. This is an excellent base to explore the stunning Causeway Coast and Game of Thrones filming locations. But don’t forget the wonderful attractions in Ballycastle itself - the beautiful beach and harbour, the stunning walks which hug the sea, the peaceful Forest, the wildness of Fairhead or the beauty and serenity of Rathlin Island.

Ivy Cottage, Ballycastle
Ivy Cottage is ideally situated, just 200m away from Ballycastle seafront and a short walk to all the local shops, restaurants and bars. Ballycastle is a perfect location for family holidays, nestled between the nine Glens of Antrim, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and the Giants’ Causeway. Rathlin Island is a short boat trip away and there are ample opportunities for days out exploring Fair Head or Murlough Bay, getting the perfect photo at the dark hedges or enjoying golf, tennis or a swim.

Lovely 1 bedroom apartment, central Ballycastle
“The Puffin’s Rest” is located in the centre of Ballycastle. It is a 1 bedroom (king size bed) ground floor apartment in small block. Very central, 100m to shops, bars and restaurants; 600m to beach. Parking (free) on site. Comfy and cosy with facility to sleep maximum 2 (no extra guests). A wee home from home! Ballycastle is a beautiful seaside town on the north coast with a beautiful sandy beach and fabulous walks. Great for tennis, walking, golf, cycling & Game of Throne enthusiasts

Windsong, the quaint Ballycastle bungalow.
"Windsong" is a quaint bungalow situated in the heart of Ballycastle, ideal for families or groups of friends. "Windsong" has a spacious lounge, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, two double rooms and a single. Private enclosed garden, ample parking. Freeview TV and WiFi. A short stroll to the local shops, bars, restaurants, and seafront. "Windsong" is an ideal base for touring the Causeway Coast and Glens of Antrim. Golf, Tennis, hillwalking, cycling, and watersports all nearby.

Lavender Cottage - Sleeps 10
This detached house is situated in a quiet cul de sac, only 2 mins walk from the beach and tennis courts. Ballycastle Golf Club is 5 minutes walk and there are many pubs and restaurants within the local vicinity. Parking for up to three cars on site and a car park facing the cul de sac. Bedroom one is downstairs as is one bathroom. dEnclosed back patio. If you require accommodation for a larger party please consider combining with Moss Cottage which is on the same cul de sac.

Newly refurbished detached house with sea views
"Safe Harbour" is a newly refurbished 4 bedroom detached house with extensive patio area and secluded mature garden with stunning sea and hill views. All bedrooms have sea views, some all the way to Scotland and Fairhead, backdrop to many scenes from The Game of Thrones. Two of the bedrooms have modern ensuite bathrooms. 18 miles from Royal Portrush for "The Open", 2 minutes walk from the beach, the Rathlin ferry, nearby pubs, restaurants and an 18 holes link golf club.

Ballycastle Tower
Built in 1846, “The Tower” sits proudly in the middle of a row of six terraced cottages known as the Old Coastguard Cottages, Ballycastle. Beautifully restored, this 3-storey, 3 bedroom unique property has fantastic panoramic views to Fairhead, Rathlin Island and over the Irish Sea to Scotland and is ideally situated to sight see around the magnificent North Coast. The Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and Bushmills Distillery are all within a 30min drive.

Marcool Cottage
This gorgeous whitewashed cottage with roses growing over the blue half door sleeps six and is in a spectacular location leading on to the end of Ballycastle’s mile-long sandy beach. It is peaceful on a very quiet road and has stunning, uninterrupted views of the North Antrim coast. Sit in the back garden and watch the sunset over the sea, wake in the morning to the sound of waves breaking on the rocks.

Ballycastle, The Stonehouse, In the heart of town
The Stonehouse is a fully renovated 250 year old building set right in the heart of Ballycastle. It is close to all the attractions the North Antrim coast has to offer. There are excellent pubs and restaurants right on our doorstep. The beach and harbour are a 5 min walk. Shops and a children's park are also beside us. We are a 10 min drive from the Dark Hedges.
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Ballintoy Sea view

Spacious cottage, central Ballycastle.

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Little Haven!
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Carrick-a-Rede | Private Hot tub

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Binevenagh Hideaway XL Pod | Private Hot Tub

Dunluce | Private Hot Tub

Causeway | Private Hot Tub
When is the best time to visit Ballycastle?
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