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

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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BALLYCASTLE, NIR
  • Place, Ballintoy Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrick-a-Rede
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
All house trained pets are allowed.
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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

This property does not have any lifts
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 beach. Royal Portrush Golf Club and Ballintoy Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast. Travelling with kids? Consider Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway and Barry's Amusements. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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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
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carrick-a-Rede - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Giant's Causeway - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Coleraine Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nook - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marconi's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Weighbridge Tea Room & Gift Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shorebird Coffee Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪O'Connors Bar - ‬11 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).

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?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballycastle holiday home is 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 205 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

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect with amazing sea views and walks to local beaches and coastal pathways nearby. The host was very helpful and responsive with queries we had about the property. The cottage was rustic with a large garden and a separate sun room with views out to sea.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W.

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

Peace and tranquillity

Cosy cottage with amazing views, especially from the sun room. It was lovely waking up to the sound of the ocean. Beautiful walks from the cottage. We enjoyed it so much we've booked it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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

Julie D.

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

Heaven on earth

Location Location Location, this is heaven on earth. Walks, swims and relaxation, we throughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is just perfect, has everything you require. The sunroom has amazing views and the rear of the house is quiet and secluded. We could not recommend it enough.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

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

Paradise

One of my most favourite places on earth. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin T.

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

Paradise

This OLD cottage is rustic, busting with character and feels like home the minute you walk through the door. It's location makes it hard to leave, even to visit the rest of this amazing island. Can not wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Russell

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

Bliss

As good as ever. Please please please advise us of any cancellations for next July or August.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Views to die for

Missed out on the use of a fantastic garden due to weather, but watching waves crashing over the rocks was mesmerising. If the weather had been better we would've been in our element. Cottage itself was clean, comfortable and cosy, maybe a wee bit tired looking but it certainly wouldn't put me off returning or recommending to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Idyllic Irish Gem

Lovely warm, cosy cottage in the most idyllic setting. We had everything we needed for a perfect week. Plenty of towels, comfie beds, fully equipment kitchen. Dog friendly too, we stayed with our 3 dogs. Picturesque setting, stepped out of the front door and a couple of steps to the beach. Beautiful walks around Ballintoy and up to Whitepark Bay. Lovely local pub, also dog friendly. We had a perfect week, thank you Turlough
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

A lovely home in a peaceful place.

We had a lovely holiday in Ballintoy Harbour. The house was lovely, the garden a wonderful place for the children to play in and the summer house was lovely for the autumn sunsets. The owners were generous with items left in the house for us and the addition of the play loft was also appreciated by all of us. It was lovely being so close to the sea, in a secluded location, away from any hustle and bustle. The while family loved this house and we're already talking about a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

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

Teton

We were very pleased with our stay. The property is as advertised and the conditions at the mountain were great. We found that to get to the mountain it is best to drive and pay for parking or to drive to the free Stinson lot (couple miles) and take the bus. Our only suggestion is that the kitchen could use some additional glasses particularly wine glasses.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha O.

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

Dream Cottage

My husband and I eloped at Dunluce Castle in May, we stayed at this cottage with 4 of our friends and family for 5 days before the wedding. When I tell you it was the perfect place, everyone in our group adored it, it is right on the beach. As we drove down the windy road to the house we thought at first we missed it, surely it can’t be that close to the water but it was and it was stunning. Our first day there we explored the beaches and hiked along the path. It was close to great restaurants and a short drive from things like the rope bridge and causeway coast. I think even if we had stayed in the cottage or on the beach the whole five days it would’ve been fine, it’s the perfect place to spend a cozy night in making memories with your loved ones. I loved this place and hope to be back one day, it made our first trip to Northern Ireland a special one, and made our wedding day all the more magical. I’d highly recommend if you want a picturesque setting for your next vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nichola K.

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

Very poor accommodation with an accident waiting to happen

Bunk bed broken, child had to sleep on matter on floor. Kitchen cupboards filthy, matresses extremely uncomfortable need replacing. Outside at the back need a lot of attention as there are loose handrail and decomposing wooded steps. The place is in a fabulous location, however the premises needs a complete overhaul in order to have a pleasant stay. We left 2 days wary of a four day planned stay. I sent messages to both owners numbers to make them aware of the situation, and 2 days later I still have not heard from them, therefore I am writing this review.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and wild location but cottage needs maintenance.

This cottage is in a stunning location but has seen better days and was in need of a thorough clean. We loved the location with all the views, beaches and the garden and sunroom but the accommodation was cramped for 4 adults and 2 children. The bedrooms were comfortable except that there wasn't enough storage and living out our suitcases for 5 days was not enjoyable. You could easily put wardrobes in all the bedrooms. You couldn't fit 6 of us around the living room table and the kitchen was not big enough to cook in for us all. I made a fry up and I struggled to cook with the table and chairs out and no useable oven. The oven was honestly disgusting. I opened the dirty door to find 2 glass dishes with bits of food in them. We opened a drawer of the air fryer and found it full of grease. Also the dust and cobwebs in the corridors and living room were bad. At least 2 of the chairs were rickety and unsafe for adults to sit on. It was such a shame but everything seemed tired and in need of an update. Our daughters loved the garden and walks right on our doorstep and it was great we had a washing machine and tumble dryer but the cottage was disappointing. We couldn't get regular tv channels to work and I ended up logging in to netflix to get something for the kids to watch. Overall we were glad we spent most of our time out and about exploring the county.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and breathtaking views!! Everything was perfect for our first visit to Ireland to watch our daughter get married at Dunluce Castle!!Right on the waters edge and close to some great restaurants. There were so many great sites and places to visit close by. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

clifford b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location. They are very lucky people to own such a property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location, loved the summer house and garden. Cottage small but cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant as usual. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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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