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Ballycastle holiday rentals start at $186 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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120 of Ballycastle holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Ballycastle stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Ballycastle
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‘Casanbarra’ - Luxurious beachside villa.
A uniquely perfect beachfront location! Just a 10 minute walk to town and right on the golf course, you will be spoilt for things to do. Exceptional sea views from every room! Several outdoor seating areas and decks to enjoy the unique location with the added bonus of a fire pit. Large kitchen and dining room, 2 separate lounges with fireplaces and a large sunroom to enjoy the view even on the not so sunny days. Plenty of room to all be together or to spread out and enjoy some quiet time alone.
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Rathlin Sound Apartment.Coastal Relaxed.Causeway
🌊 Coastal Studio with Sea Views & Beach Nearby Relax in our bright & spacious coastal studio apartment overlooking Rathlin Sound and the countryside. This newly built, open-plan retreat features a super-king bed, modern comforts, and stunning views. Just a short stroll to the beach, 1 mile from Ballycastle, 10 miles to the Giant’s Causeway, and around 45 minutes from Belfast or Derry airports — it’s the perfect base to explore the North Antrim Coast or simply unwind and enjoy the sea air. 🌊
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The Old Bushmills Barn, Causeway Coast
The Old Bushmills Barn is a multi award winning holiday home dating back to 1745 and is grade II listed. Located 800 yards from the Main Street of Bushmills, yet far removed from the rush of everyday life is something guests love the most. The historical town of Bushmills is the perfect headquarters. Home to many top restaurants, cafes and pubs. Guests have a balcony, 2 lounge areas, an open plan dining area, a kitchen, a private garden, 4 en-suite bedrooms and free access to a Tennis Court.
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The Lir Loft: Superb Seaview Penthouse Apartment
Welcome to The Lir Loft, our tranquil haven in the seaside town of Ballycastle on the famous Causeway Coast Route . A secure top floor apartment, with lift, in a gated development, over-looking the Marina, with views to Fairhead, Rathlin & Scotland. Local amenities within 3 min walk include a play park, crazy golf, water bikes, beach, tennis & golf clubs, coastal walks and the ferry to Rathlin. Excellent eateries, restaurants and pubs on your doorstep - with public parking across the road .
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“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.
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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.
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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
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Rathlin View Cottage Ballycastle overlooks the sea
This charming, traditional Irish cottage has been fully restored and is uniquely situated on an outcrop of rock. It has a walled garden which is washed on two sides by the sea. It has a stunning location, with breathtaking views out over the sea to Fair Head, Rathlin Island, Kenbane and the Scottish coast. The new conservatory, is an additional feature for guests to enjoy the magnificent views. The cottage accommodates four and has an open fire and oil fired central heating.
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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.
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Dunseverick Harbour Cottage (Adult only)
Dunseverick Harbour Cottage is set in a stunning location overlooking the harbour.The cottage is a warm cosy home with breath taking sea views from every window overlooking the Causeway Coast and Rathlin Island.The house has everything you need for a relaxing stay on the stunning north coast.The causeway coast path passes the front gate with beautiful walks in every direction to Whitepark Bay, Ballintoy, Carrickarede rope bridge and the Ulster Way to the Giants Causeway.
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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.
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Whiterocks Villa
Beautiful property inside and out with the most stunning views of Royal Portrush Golf Course and only a stones through away from whiterocks beach. This home really need to be seen to be appreciated in its full entirety. Enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace and watch the sun set over the Whiterocks, take romantic walks along the beach or head into Portrush (1 mile away) for a night to remember. Once you stay one or two nights you will want to come back again.
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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Shorebraes Farm Stay
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The Surf Shack, Causeway Coast, Ballycastle.
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Eco Cabin Retreat in Ballycastle
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The Woods at Whitepark Bay
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Briarfield Farm Stays - Uisce Cabin
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The Burrow at No. 84
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Glenariff Forest Hideaway
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Luxury Shepherds Hut with hot tub, North Coast NI
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Kilcoobin Cottage - 1 mile from Giants Causeway
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Strand Cottage Ballycastle
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Ashbrook Cottage
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Ballintoy Sea view
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Cook's Quarter's Annexe of charming Camus House
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Lavender Cottage - Sleeps 10
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Mill Workers Cottage (Sleeps 2)
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Design led 2 bedroom apartment in the North Coast
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

The Lodge at Roe Valley Resort

Carrick-a-Rede | Private Hot tub
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The Cottage at Roe Park Resort
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The Lodge at Roe Park Resort
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30 minutes from the coast-Luxurious Rural Retreat
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Binevenagh Hideaway XL Pod | Private Hot Tub

Top Ranked AirBnB - Edgewater House Pool - Hot Tub
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Causeway | Private Hot Tub
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When is the best time to visit Ballycastle?
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| Avg. price | $318 NZD | $293 NZD | $303 NZD | $357 NZD | $364 NZD | $366 NZD | $447 NZD | $342 NZD | $301 NZD | $293 NZD | $278 NZD | $332 NZD |
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- Titanic Belfast
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Benone Beach
- Portrush Whiterocks Beach
- Titanic Belfast Museum
- Ballycastle Beach
- Old Bushmills Distillery
- East Strand
- Sse Arena
- Whitepark Bay Beach
- Queen's University Belfast
- Portstewart Golf Club
- Dunluce Castle
- Wild Ireland
- The Dark Hedges
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Belfast Castle
- Ulster Museum
- Derry's Walls
- Botanic Gardens Park
- W5
- The Mac
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Grand Opera House





