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

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

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Map
BALLYCASTLE, NIR
  • Popular LocationBallintoy Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarrick-a-Rede6 min drive
  • AirportBelfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)85 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Lisa and Turlough McShane

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Smoking permitted in garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: PETS WELCOME

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo 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 Barry's Amusements and Waterworld. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Ballintoy Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Sheep Island - 5 min drive
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Carrick-a-Rede - 6 min drive
  • Kinbane Castle - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Coleraine Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
The cottage is ideally situated close to all amenities and just within walking distance to the village of Ballintoy if you want to leave the car. The high spot is it is directly beside the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane M.

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

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Albert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
o'rourkes cottage
belated thank you to Turlough and Lisa for a wonderful stay in their beautiful cottage. warm, cosy inviting with every amenity. location fabulous and views stunning. Garden immaculate. thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my stay. thanks again took lots of photos generated a lot of interest with my friends-Heather
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peefect family spot
Loved our stay here. Amazing location, beautiful walks right on the doorstep and great location for all activities around Causeway Coast. Has everything you need for a family stay, and brilliant outdoor space for dog too
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Vivien B., Kanturk Co. Cork

Liked: Cleanliness
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