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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.

Top 1% of homes Seafront B-castle Beach/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.

“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.

Beautiful knocklayde View’s
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 views including Fairhead, Scotland and stunning rural views towards Knocklayde mountain. There are two bedrooms, one double bed & one king size bed. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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Binevenagh Hideaway XL Pod | Private Hot Tub

Causeway coast caravan escape

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Causeway | Private Hot Tub
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 690 | ﺩ.ﺇ 635 | ﺩ.ﺇ 657 | ﺩ.ﺇ 643 | ﺩ.ﺇ 687 | ﺩ.ﺇ 676 | ﺩ.ﺇ 970 | ﺩ.ﺇ 742 | ﺩ.ﺇ 654 | ﺩ.ﺇ 635 | ﺩ.ﺇ 602 | ﺩ.ﺇ 720 |
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- Titanic Belfast
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Benone Beach
- East Strand
- Portrush Whiterocks Beach
- Ballycastle Beach
- Whitepark Bay Beach
- Old Bushmills Distillery
- Titanic Belfast Museum
- Sse Arena
- Portstewart Golf Club
- Dunluce Castle
- Queen's University Belfast
- The Dark Hedges
- Ulster Museum
- Wild Ireland
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Derry's Walls
- Royal Portrush (Dunluce)
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