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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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Breath taking sea views
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 sea views including Rathlin, Fairhead and Scotland and stunning rural views towards Knocklayde mountain. There are two bedrooms, both with double beds. 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.
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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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Coolfinn Cottage in the heart of Ballycastle
Spacious, bright and cosy cottage in the heart of Ballycastle, minutes walk from the shops, restaurants and bars and 10 minutes walk to the stunning seafront. This is an excellent base to explore the stunning Causeway Coast and Game of Thrones filming locations. But don’t forget the wonderful attractions in Ballycastle itself - the beautiful beach and harbour, the stunning walks which hug the sea, the peaceful Forest, the wildness of Fairhead or the beauty and serenity of Rathlin Island.
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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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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

Shorebraes Farm Stay
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The Surf Shack, Causeway Coast, Ballycastle.
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Luxury riverside Lodge w Hot tub
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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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Luxury Shepherds Hut with hot tub, North Coast NI
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

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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Beach house at Glens of Antrim
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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?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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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
- Old Bushmills Distillery
- Titanic Belfast Museum
- Whitepark Bay Beach
- Portstewart Golf Club
- Queen's University Belfast
- Dunluce Castle
- Wild Ireland
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Ulster Museum
- Belfast Castle
- Derry's Walls
- W5
- Botanic Gardens Park
- The Mac
- Glenarm Castle
- Temple Mussenden
- St Annes Cathedral (C of I)
- Royal Portrush (Dunluce)
- Crawfordsburn Country Park





