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Ballycastle vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 404 per night before taxes and fees

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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.

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.

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. 🌊

“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.

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

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.

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.

Riders Lodge | Stay Lagom 𓆟 Causeway Base
The perfect base to explore the North Coast. Smugglers is a contemporary stone loft located on the Causeway Coastal route with easy access to the lively pubs, shops and restaurants. The loft is built in the gateway to the glens, a beautiful area with a mix of some of the best beaches, hiking, surfing, climbing Ireland has to offer. There's always something to do day or night and when you want to relax, light the fire and snuggle inside. Please read Hot Tub details below!

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.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Ballycastle family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

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Torr Lodge- luxury log cabin with private hot tub!

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The Burrow at No. 84

Shorebraes Farm Stay

Eco Cabin Retreat in Ballycastle

The Woods at Whitepark Bay
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Design led 2 bedroom apartment in the North Coast

Doughery Mill, hideaway with a view

Lavender Cottage - Sleeps 10

Country Cottage on Causeway Coast | Pets welcome

Ballintoy Sea view

Porthole Cottage, Dunseverick, Bushmills

Mill Workers Cottage (Sleeps 2)

Strand Cottage Ballycastle
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Top Ranked AirBnB - Edgewater House Pool - Hot Tub

30 minutes from the coast-Luxurious Rural Retreat

Carrick-a-Rede | Private Hot tub

The Lodge at Roe Park Resort

The Cottage at Roe Valley Resort

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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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 690 | ﺩ.ﺇ 635 | ﺩ.ﺇ 657 | ﺩ.ﺇ 775 | ﺩ.ﺇ 790 | ﺩ.ﺇ 793 | 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
- Portrush Whiterocks Beach
- Ballycastle Beach
- Titanic Belfast Museum
- 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
- Grand Opera House
- Carrickfergus Castle





