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

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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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

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.

Property manager

Lisa and Turlough McShane
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Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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Kitchen
Washer
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
PETS WELCOME

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Smoking permitted in garden.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ballycastle

Located in Ballycastle, this vacation 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. Traveling 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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BALLYCASTLE, NIR

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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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

4/10 Poor

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Ballintoy
Sleeps six but sitting and dining area not suitable for six. Kitchen preparation space inadequate. Needs some modernization and a few simple additions, e.g. somewhere to hang outdoor coats, couldn’t find a teapot. Outside space and location saves the stay, weather permitting of course. Superser gas heater causes fumes in summer house. Old wood burner not in use. Owner resolved a TV problem promptly. Blessed with great weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

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

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

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

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

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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