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Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.

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Property grounds
Beach
Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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BALLYCASTLE, NIR
  • Ballintoy Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sheep Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Islay (ILY)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.

One of the most photographed and painted scenes in Ireland, Ballintoy Harbour. O' Rourkes Cottage is nestled at the foot of impressive limestone cliffs with a large private gardens looking southwest towards uninterrupted sea views, The Giants Causeway and Donegal. A perfect sun trap to enjoy the most breath taking views possible. Garden sun room with gas stove on elevated position in the back garden giving year round views of the Atlantic Ocean and stunning seascapes. The cottage is merely 40 feet from the beach with direct access from the cottage.

Property manager

Lisa and Turlough McShane

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
PETS WELCOME
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Smoking permitted in garden.
If the house has not been cleaned to your satisfaction conatct us within 24 hrs.
All beds should be stripped and linen placed on the floor. Families only please, no parties etc
Oven, microwave, sinks etc must be thoroughly cleaned and all floors swept clean. All Rubbish MUST BE BAGGED and placed in the bins please.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballycastle

Located in Ballycastle, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ballintoy Church and Causeway Coast are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast and Glens. Travelling with kids? Consider Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway and Barry's Amusements. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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BALLYCASTLE, NIR

What's nearby

  • Ballintoy Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballintoy Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sheep Island - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 11 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carrick-a-Rede - 11 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Coleraine Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballintoy Harbour Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nook - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Weighbridge Tea Room & Gift Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morelli's Ballycastle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mortons Fish & Chip Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views. located?

This family-friendly Ballycastle holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Ballintoy Harbour, Whitepark Bay and Ballintoy Church. Sheep Island and Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 195 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 195 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retirement bliss

Fantastic location right on the coast; beautiful scenery added to the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Retreat

We simply love the cottage. We have had many great stays here and it’s hard to believe that we will not be back as it’s being sold.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

An outstanding location for a property full of character
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth more than 5 stars!

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location. From the moment we started down Harbour road towards this beautiful cottage we knew we were in for a wonderful time. The hosts were great at communication and provided all the amenities we needed. We are already talking about a return trip in the future and we will not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Peaceful

We had a wonderful stay - and the view from the sun room was stunning - at any time of day. The cottage was the perfect size for the 2 of us and all the facilities we required. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break

We had a lovely time, the views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather k., Bangor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break away at our favourite cottage

We have stayed here many times before and its always a joy perfect location very relaxing lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location. Compact cottage.

Was perfect size for 2-4 people. Would have been a tight squeeze for any more. Great location though and friendly and help ful host
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location

Great location and good communication with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My favourite place!

O’Rourke’s cottage quite simply is the most outstanding place to just chill out and enjoy the magnificent views especially from the summerhouse. I have to admit that is where I spend most of my time on every visit - I just absolutely love it and we’re looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

And relax!

It’s everything it says it is and more! We’ll be back again!❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

This cottage is fantastic. Its so close to the beach the views are amazing. Our two dogs loved it. We will definitely be back and cant wait we did not want the week to finish
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

We loved our stay ar Ballintoy Harbour. The cottage is very cosy and well equipped - the outstanding feature is a fabulous sunroom in the garden with amazing views. We spent wonderful long evenings there or on the beaches right outside the front door. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Historic cottage set in the most beautiful location of Ballintoy Harbour. Lots of walks on the doorstep, quiet and peaceful out of season and understandably busy in the summertime.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien B., Kanturk Co. Cork

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Super location for this cottage and it has everything you need for your stay. Excellent care and communication by owner Turlough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

The location was everything. The cottage was well equipped for a family and we loved it so much we’ve booked to go back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Stunning views from the sun house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had such a lovely stay. The cottage is cosy and comfortable and has everything you need. The location is fabulous and we really enjoyed the garden and outdoor space and so did our dog. The views from the garden room are amazing and the nearby coastal walks are lovely. A great base to discover the wonderful North Coast; and also a special place to just chill out and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing place to be

Beautiful location, lots of lovely walks, short drive to giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. The house itself was so cosy and warm even though it was windy and cold outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture postcard cottage

Fantastic stay in this little cottage. So warm and cosy. With the most beautiful views and walks right on your doorstep. Sunroom up the hill was a huge bonus and an amazing place to relax. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest

Old fashioned as it should be
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Turlough and Lisa were wonderful hosts of their cozy cottage in a lovely spot. The fire kept us warm on those chilly nights, and we were able to stay dry and catch up on reading in the lovely sun house. It is perfectly situated to enjoy beach walks, tour the many sights nearby, and get out on the water for boat tours. Thank you for sharing your family cottage with us! Hope to see you soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

Absolutely fell in love with this place wish I could buy it!!!!💕
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Aileen O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb off season location.

Places of interest easily reached. Cottage is In need of a few updates.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and Turlough McShane

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Lisa and Turlough McShane have renovated this 17th century cottage to include all modern conveniences. Wifi and Cable TV. We have gone to great lenghts to ensure you and your family have a unique experience at Ballintoy Harbour.

Why they chose this property

One of the most photographed cottages in the world, O Rourkes cottage is set at the foot of stunning limestone cliffs facing south west to catch the sun and glorious sun sets. Private gardens with spacious sun lounge overlooking unhindered views of the Giants Causeway and the North Atlantic. No other property in Ireland has a garden with views like this.
Private parking for 2 cars to the front.
Private laneway from public carpark at Ballintoy Harbour lead you round to this magical location.

What makes this property unique

Spectacular, private and secluded gardens overlooking a unique coastal heritage site. Breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Giant's Causeway ,Donegal and the western Islands of Scotland.

Languages:

English, Italian
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