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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.

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.

“The Undercroft” at Fairview Cottage, ocean views
Fairview Cottage is situated on the beautiful North Antrim coast of Ireland. Overlooking the Salthouse Hotel and town of Ballycastle, with uninterrupted views of Fairhead and the isle of Rathlin. Perfect for a couple or family with children. An ideal base to explore the nearby Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery, and close to the Game of Thrones, Dark Hedges and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Golf is only a short drive to Royal Portrush, or Ballycastle's own 18 hole course.

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 .

Traditional Irish Cottage near Ballycastle
Over 100 Five Star reviews on trip adviser and Airbnb.The Bothy at Balnaholish is a cosy traditional Irish cottage set in quiet rural surroundings near the sea side town of Ballycastle. There are a wealth of oldie-worldy furnishings including exposed beams, a feature fireplace and a woodburner. The cottage is ideally situated for families and friends wishing to explore the Causeway Coast. 4 star NI Tourist Board Approved and Certificate of Excellence. We now have a small outdoor games room.

Trench Farm Cottage. Unique. Quaint. Quiet!
"The Cottage" is situated on my farm. It is very quiet and away from the main road. It is south facing with its own garden area. Looking out the living room window is the garden area , green fields, woodland and a unique view of Knocklayde, the large hill overlooking Ballycastle. The building consists of a small kitchen with fridge, washing machine, gas cooker and sink. There is a door off the kitchen to the outside patio. The living room has a woodburning stove and leads on to 2 bedrooms.

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.

THE HIDDEN GEM .BALLYCASTLE
Large, modern, boutique style studio apartment above detached garage on an extensive elevated site with excellent views of Irish sea, Rathlin Island, Fairhead & Scotland. Surrounded by the countryside but only 5 minutes walk into town centre where all shops, bars and resturants can be found. Two minute drive will take you to the seafront and beach. Two minute walk to local forest which is ideal for walking and championship mountain biking. It is a fantastic getaway in the winter also.

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.

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.
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The Beach Shack

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Carrick-a-Rede | Private Hot tub

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The Cottage at Roe Park Resort

The Lodge at Roe Park Resort

Binevenagh Hideaway XL Pod | Private Hot Tub

'The Pool House'

Top Ranked AirBnB - Edgewater House Pool - Hot Tub

Causeway | Private Hot Tub
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