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Ballycastle holiday rentals start at $187 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Harbourview cottage
Gorgeous two bed cottage new to Airbnb August 2021. Situated directly above beautiful Ballintoy harbour and it’s pretty beaches, famous for Game of Thrones. Large private garden and parking. 5 miles to Giants Causeway, 6 miles to Ballycastle. Perfect base for all Causeway Coast attractions and Portrush Golf Course. Spectacular sea views from every room. Large sitting room/kitchen, Wi-Fi, 55” TV & Netflix. King-size bed and two singles, bath, power shower, laundry room and White Company bedding.
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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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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 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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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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Cosy loft apartment
Our cosy loft apartment contains everything you will need for your stay. We hope we have thought of everything, to ensure your trip is comfortable. So after a day at the beach, exploring the beautiful North Coast, or a boat trip to Rathlin Island to see the seals and puffins, you can kick off your shoes, cook up a meal and relax with a good book or in front of the TV. Set in the centre of Ballycastle, this place is a real home from home.
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Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

The Surf Shack, Causeway Coast, Ballycastle.
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The Burrow at No. 84
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Broadskies Cabin, Causeway Coast with sea view.
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Riders Lodge | Stay Lagom 𓆟 Causeway Base
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Luxury Shepherds Hut with hot tub, North Coast NI
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Shorebraes Farm Stay
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Torr Lodge- luxury log cabin with private hot tub!
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The Woods at Whitepark Bay
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Ballintoy Sea view
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Porthole Cottage, Dunseverick, Bushmills
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Lavender Cottage - Sleeps 10
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Doughery Mill, hideaway with a view
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Ashbrook Cottage
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Design led 2 bedroom apartment in the North Coast
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Country Cottage on Causeway Coast | Pets welcome
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Cook's Quarter's Annexe of charming Camus House
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Top Ranked AirBnB - Edgewater House Pool - Hot Tub
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30 minutes from the coast-Luxurious Rural Retreat
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Carrick-a-Rede | Private Hot tub
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The Lodge at Roe Park Resort
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The Cottage at Roe Valley Resort

Binevenagh Hideaway XL Pod | Private Hot Tub

Dunluce | Private 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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- Titanic Belfast
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Benone Beach
- Portrush Whiterocks Beach
- Ballycastle Beach
- Old Bushmills Distillery
- Titanic Belfast Museum
- Whitepark Bay Beach
- Portstewart Golf Club
- Queen's University Belfast
- Dunluce Castle
- Wild Ireland
- East Strand
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Belfast Castle
- Ulster Museum
- Derry's Walls
- W5
- The Mac
- Botanic Gardens Park
- Glenarm Castle
- Temple Mussenden
- St Annes Cathedral (C of I)
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