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Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills

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Beach nearby
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • 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.

Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills

Porthole Cottage has a superb location on the Causeway Coastal Route set in farmland above Whitepark Bay. The cover picture is of Ballintoy, a Game of Thrones location and it's only a short drive to the Dark Hedges, also featured in filming Game of Thrones. Many attractions of the Causeway Coast region are just a five minute drive - eg, Bushmills, Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Portballintrae, Dunluce Castle and Ballycastle. Ideally placed for visiting Belfast, Londonderry and Donegal. For Daniel O’Donnell fans a day trip to his home area of Kincasslagh in Donegal is a real treat.

The space

Porthole Cottage is cosy, comfortable and well-equipped to provide a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Indeed many of our guests have been with us several times.
Prices include bed linens, towels and electricity.
The Cottage is centrally heated by an Aga type stove in Kitchen. In the lounge we have recently removed the open fire and installed a wood burning stove - set and ready to light - Seasoned logs are provided for your first evening by the fire. Additional logs can be purchased.
We do not provide meals but kitchen is well-equipped with electric oven and hob, dish-washer, microwave, and toaster. Fridge and small freezer.
Washing machine, tumble drier, dish-washer, iron and ironing board
Little extras - tea, coffee, sugar for that first much needed cuppa.
Tin foil, cling film, washing up liquid, hand soap, bleach, cleaning products.
Tea towel and hand towel provided.
Bathroom - bath has been replaced with a new walk-in shower.

Guest access

Guests have access to the complete cottage.

Interaction with guests

Owners will be on hand to welcome you on arrival and familiarize you with heating system, etc.
Owners live nearby.
Travel cot provided on request - but bring baby's own bedding please.

Other things to note

Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury all deliver groceries to cottage.

Property manager

Margaret Moore

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

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 and a first aid kit
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
Self Catering Cottage Whitepark Bay Bushmills
Self Catering Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills Dunseverick

About the area

Map
Dunseverick, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Ballintoy Harbour - 6 min drive
  • Sheep Island - 8 min drive
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 9 min drive
  • Old Bushmills Distillery - 10 min drive
  • Giant's Causeway - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Portrush Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Bushmills Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ballintoy Harbour Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Weighbridge Tea Room & Gift Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Market Square - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Causeway Coast and Whitepark Bay. Ballintoy Church and Ballintoy Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in a wonderful property
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy H.

Great central location
Great location but cottage needs to up updated inside. Had picture of interior been shared we would likely not booked. Previous comments mentioned host and scones … sadly no scones lol
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Lovely well equiped cottage, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
The hosts were so inviting and friendly, if we needed anything they were happy to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porthole Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Porthole cottage. The owners Margaret and Bill were so friendly and helpful. The cottage is traditionally furnished with very comfortable beds and is well equipped with all you will need for your stay. The location is perfect for exploring all along the Causeway Coast and inland with a trip to Bushmills Distillery highly recommended as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
Well equiped cottage in perfect location for exploring the North Coast. Very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation time
The property was as advertised. The owners were near to assist with an issues. We enjoyed our stay. We walked the beach at Whitepark a few times. It was beautiful and an unexpected highlight. The sheep were fun to watch too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very nice cabin, clean and comfortable. Close to the Giants Causeway, Bushmills, and several castles. Owners were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cody cottage in the right area
Just a few days too relax on short holiday break
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property was comfortable, and very conveniently located for visit to Giants Causeway, the beach, and castles. The hosts were so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Bill and Margaret were lovely -- communicated thoroughly pre-arrival and were waiting for us when we arrived. There was delicious homemade bread with butter and cream waiting for us. Property was as described -- perfect for us, although could have accommodated several more people. Bonus washer/dryer and all other amenities. Very short walk to the beach -- just watch as it's all downhill which makes the trek back more challenging. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Bushmills visit
A wonderful spot with amazing hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Loved the cottage and the owners. Wish we had booked for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Pleasure.
Lovely cottage. A wonderful couple with whom we instantly bonded. There was a fresh loaf of bread on the kitchen table which we toasted and had for breakfast with butter and jam. The house was central to several sights and restaurants. We were sorry to leave after three days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for relaxing holiday
Everything about Porthole Cottage was excellent. From the views, the location, the comforts of home to the hosts. Homemade scones and jam on arrival was a luvly treat thank you. Paul and Julia and of course our wee Cavachon Molly who liked to tease the sheep!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend break
We had a wonderful weekend in this lovely cottage with great hosts Bill and Margaret. We had a lovely get together with good friends and relatives and felt very at home with all we needed for our stay. Our little dog also loved it! The cottage fitted all our needs and had the added bonus of wonderful scenery in close proximity to both White Rocks Beach and Dunseverick harbour. A great base to explore many of the locations featured in Game of Thrones. We hope to return in the near future and will look forward to the stunning scenery!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage
Our stay lasted two days and the location of the cottage provided a great spot to explore the Causeway Coast. Margaret were lovely and welcoming hosts. Location is further outside Bushmills than we expected, but it was actually more convenient in our coastal exploration. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

Liked: Cleanliness
North coast
Everything was great, wonderful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portmore Cottage, Whitepark Bay
Lovely location, warm, clean and comfortable with everything in the cottage that you needed. Great hosts. Well organised with prompt responses during booking process. Lovely scones on our arrival. Would recommend this cottage to anyone. D & J
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porthole Cottage
This cottage is an absolute hidden gem hosted by the kindest, most hospitable hosts you could hope for. I cannot speak highly enough about Margaret and Bill. The cottage is perfect, the hosts were beyond perfect. Thank you Moores for making our trip that much more memorable! Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect coastal getaway
Welcoming and generous hosts, the perfect property, especially as we have 2 dogs. The log fire made each evening cosy and the cottage is well appointed with all you could need and plenty of space. Very comfy beds, nice shower, so close to the beach. Could not have asked for more, thank you Margaret and Bill
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

chad u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This is exactly what we were looking for! Off the beaten path, close to many of the must see areas on the coast of northern Ireland. Hosts could not have been nicer! Only regret is that we didn't stay longer. If we come this way again, will absolutely stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bushmills 2022
This is a very nice cottage, set in a nice quite location. The location is ideal for getting to some of the very nice places on the coast of Northern Ireland, but also close enough to get on to the major roads if you want to go to any of the major cities or towns. With a lot of holiday homes all communication is done by e-mail, the owners actually live next door so very useful local information is at hand. If, sorry when we go back to Ireland, I would use this accommodation again. Thank you for a great stay on our first visit to Northern Ireland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Antrim Coast
A cosy cottage in a quiet location with everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday. Charming and very welcoming hosts (Margaret makes a delicous scone!) and plenty of useful local information provided. Within walking distance of the coast and the beautiful Whitepark beach and a short drive to many of the area's famous attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022