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

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Aerial view
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

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

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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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
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
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

Map
BALLYCASTLE, NIR

What's nearby

  • Ballintoy Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballintoy Church - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sheep Island - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Carrick-a-Rede - 6 min drive - 4.1 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 190 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
An outstanding location for a property full of character
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Amazing location with lots to do in the area
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jill B., Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
We had a lovely time, the views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest
Old fashioned as it should be
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another superb stay
This was our 3rd time in the cottage and it never disappoints. What makes it truly unique is the summer house because it really doesn't matter what the weather does, it is always warm and cozy in there and you still feel like you're 'in nature.' I really don't think you could find a more unique cottage in such a beautiful area anywhere else. We just love it. The owner is lovely too, as are the locals. It's a perfect location for exploring but as it was our third time we've pretty much seen everything which gave us the perfect excuse to just chill and enjoy the surroundings. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Panama City Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
It cant get any better than this ❤️
Great location, nice walks in the area, and close to a lot of attractions. Liked the sun room above for sunsets. It could have been cleaned better. There were dirty dishes in the cabinet and sand in one of the beds. All in all I would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deni R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage in Ideal Location
We enjoyed a wonderful 5 night stay at this special place. This place wouldn’t be for everyone - it is not designer luxury accommodations, nor does it purport to be, but we loved it. Excellent location that was handy to all of the attractions along the Antrim Coast. We had sunny days, suitable for splashing in the sea out the front door, and stormy days when we enjoyed staying in by the fire (supplies provided) looking out at the roiling waves crashing onto the rocks. Charmingly comfortable, with extensive fenced yard in back that would be great for dogs or kids (we had neither). Washer and dryer in back shed were rudimentary, but they worked. The kitchen is small, but functional- a new cooker was delivered during our stay. Do note that the kitchen was bare bones. Washing up liquid was supplied, but no paper towels, no salt and pepper, no condiments or basics, so if you are planning on cooking, plan accordingly and bring along or stock up locally. Private parking is provided next to the cottage, and the winding road down to the Harbour is fine as long as you take it slowly and are prepared to possibly meet a car coming in the opposite direction. This was a unique and special place to stay. We will remember it fondly and would love to return some day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Beautiful surroundings on the seafront. Not a huge issue but on vrbo it seems like you are renting the whole cottage instead of one side. The neighbor initially didn’t act like he knew where our place was. It could use a new couch and the chairs in the glass house also sink in. We loved sitting in the glass house in the evenings! The grounds could use a little cleaning but overall a wonderful place❤️. I would advise people they must have a car and cannot rely on taxis due to the location ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy cottage in dream location
Cute and cozy little cottage in a dream location. The sea, beach, and harbour are right outside the front door as are wonderful walks to other beaches. There is also a great garden and sun lunge to relax in. Ballintoy harbour is so close to many of Northern Irelands fabulous attractions and the sea is so incredibly clean and clear. We absolutely loved our week here and will definately be returning. Will come armed with a supply of cat treats next time for the 3 cats that live on the harbour and visit the cottage to sleep in the shed, they are well fed and cared for by locals and visitors alike ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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