accommodation north coast

pattiann · Newbie

accommodation north coast

Michele Erdvig · Host

pattiann,

Welcome to my forum. With such a large group you may have to think of renting two adjacent self-catering houses. In that case you should be looking not for individual houses but for a cluster.

Do the houses have to be on the coast with views of the water? I've stayed at Limepark near Armoy and would recommend them. Although the cottages are well placed for Co. Antrim, they are inland a bit so no ocean views. See my self-catering page for more info.

You can also go to the Northern Ireland tourist site and do a search for accommodations. Just click on "Accommodations" near the top of the page and input your requirements for the listings.

Now, when you say "north coast" I'm thinking of No. Ireland and County Antrim. But perhaps you mean Co. Londonderry or Co. Donegal?

Michele

EngagingKate · Senior Member

pattiann,

If you are looking for something on the Antrim Coast side and would like something very unique, another option (since it is difficult to find one, single self-catering accommodation for 10 people) is the Blackhead Lightkeeper's houses from the Irish Landmark Trust (http://www.irishlandmark.com/RestoredProperties.aspx). There are two houses - one sleeps 5 and the other 7, so you could have 4 in one and 6 in the other. They are right on the cliffs of the coast and very near each other.

-- Edited by EngagingKate on Wednesday 30th of March 2011 07:04:20 PM

Michele Erdvig · Host

Kate,

I have vertigo just looking at the ariel view! That one little house looks like it is ready to slide down the cliff. But what a great setting.

Michele

pattiann · Newbie

Thanks Michele for starting us off - we would prefer to stay together as that is all part of the fun & this is why we are starting to look early. Maybe we will get lucky Thanks Pat

Michele Erdvig · Host

Pat,

Are we dealing with Northern Ireland?

Here are a couple:

http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Oakfield-Cottage-Lisburn-P9712

http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Corner-Cottage-Portballintrae-Bushmills-P7709

Another idea is to totally rent a whole B&B or guesthouse.

If the cottages are right next door to each other wouldn't that work too? I assume you need 5 bedrooms, which is hard to come by.

Michele

tony2phones · Guru

For !0 people you might need 2 accommodations as finding just one would be extreemly difficult. These links might help.

http://www.giantscausewaycottages.com/

http://www.e-selfcatering.com/sc/1422-bayview-farm-holiday-cottages-at-the-giants-causew.html

http://www.crockatinneycottages.com/

EngagingKate · Senior Member

If money were no object and you didn't need to be right on the coast, you could always rent an entire castle, like Belle Isle... http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/belleislecastle/index.html

If I were traveling with a large group, I think I would like to rent a castle like this - live like aristocrats for a week or so!

Michele,

Yes, it looks like the house at Blackhead is perched right at the edge of the cliff, but it's not really as close is it appears in that photo. It's close...but you couldn't walk out the door in a drowsy stupor in the morning and fall into the ocean. wink

CowboyCraic · Guru

If it is the Antrim coast you are pointed towards, I would highly recommend Crockatinney. I have stayed in their guesthouse and toured the self-catering cottages. They are well appointed and offer fabulous views of the sea. Each will sleep up to five people. Tony has provided you the link in his post.

I would also suggest you look at:

Willow Farmhouse just outside of Letterkenny. It will sleep ten but one couple will have twin beds. It is close to Glenveigh and a great golf course, if those things are important to you.

Drumahalla House is on Lough Swilly. The main House will sleep 11 and is quite reasonably priced, especially when splitting the cost amongst 5 couples.

Either would be a good location for exploring the North of Ireland, as they are well located for exploring the North Coast of the six counties area and Donegal.

Slan Beo,

Bit

Michele Erdvig · Host

Great suggestions from everyone. However, it would really help to know what area of Ireland you are looking at. Also, does it have to be by the water and/or coast?

Michele

pattiann · Newbie

We would like to be close to the Antrim or Londonderry coast if possible but.it looks as if we might have to be more flexible as accommodation fir 10 in one house seems limited. Thanks to all who have helped us.

CowboyCraic · Guru

Pat,

That is a huge help!

Phyllis O'Donnell has a self-catering near Buncrana, Swilly View. It might be a bit big for you, as it has 8 bedrooms. It is very reasonable though and has great views. They have two other properties, as well, Aileach View and Crislamore.

Aileach View is the smallest of the three with 6 bedrooms. Being that close to Buncrana, you can grab a car ferry over to the North Derry coast and explore the Giant's Causeway and the Antrim area quite handily. Derry is only five - ten minutes away by car from Aileach View. Letterkenny, Co Donegal was a little further out about thirty minutes, maybe. The Inishowen peninsula is just right outside the drive. It is a truly gorgeous area.

Hope this helps.

Slan Beo,

Bit

Michele Erdvig · Host

Pat,

I see that your research has led you to the same conclusion that we all told you about initially. As we mentioned finding that large a house is a problem. I recommend Limepark in Armoy. They have a cluster of cottages and you could rent two right next door to each other. It is a good spot for the Antrim coast, Glenarrif, etc. Send Melanie an email tellling her what you need and she will help you figure it out. Tell her Michele recommended you stay there.

I think that "Dark Horse" and "Poet's Corner" cottages would do the trick for you and your family. But do ask Melanie for her suggestions.

Michele

Michele Erdvig · Host

Pat,

Looks like Bit and I were both posting at the same time. That gives you more options. I hope you find exactly what you are looking for. Let us know if you have any other questions.

Michele