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Ballycastle holiday rentals start at $153 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Ballycastle
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‘Casanbarra’ - Luxurious beachside villa.
A uniquely perfect beachfront location! Just a 10 minute walk to town and right on the golf course, you will be spoilt for things to do. Exceptional sea views from every room! Several outdoor seating areas and decks to enjoy the unique location with the added bonus of a fire pit. Large kitchen and dining room, 2 separate lounges with fireplaces and a large sunroom to enjoy the view even on the not so sunny days. Plenty of room to all be together or to spread out and enjoy some quiet time alone.
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Harbourview cottage
Gorgeous two bed cottage new to Airbnb August 2021. Situated directly above beautiful Ballintoy harbour and it’s pretty beaches, famous for Game of Thrones. Large private garden and parking. 5 miles to Giants Causeway, 6 miles to Ballycastle. Perfect base for all Causeway Coast attractions and Portrush Golf Course. Spectacular sea views from every room. Large sitting room/kitchen, Wi-Fi, 55” TV & Netflix. King-size bed and two singles, bath, power shower, laundry room and White Company bedding.
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Breath taking sea views
Located a 4minute drive to Ballycastle town. The open plan kitchen, dining and living space lead out through sliding French doors to a private deck, offering breath-taking sea views including Rathlin, Fairhead and Scotland and stunning rural views towards Knocklayde mountain. There are two bedrooms, both with double beds. Kitchen is fully fitted, bathroom has electric shower. Free parking. Free WiFi. The property is located off the main road on our private equestrian property. No pets sorry.
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Cottage in Ballintoy, Causeway Coast - sleeps 5
Dunnaglea Cottage is a charming Irish cottage with modern comforts. Located on the scenic Harbour Road in Ballintoy, it has generous outside & indoor spaces including lawns, a front patio with beautiful views, and private parking. Ideally located to explore the North Antrim Coast including Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, Bushmills Distillery & more. From the cottage, you can enjoy walks to the harbour, beaches, cliff paths, and nearby pub-restaurants & kids play-park.
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“Top 1%” of homes Seafront BallyCastle, Sea Views
SEA-VIEW+LOCATION directly on Ballycastle seafront! Park & exhale in an updated home with fab views, from the patio, lounge and bedrooms, to the beach, sea, Fairhead & Scotland. On your doorstep the best area attractions: the beach, coast/forest walks, golf, mini-golf, tennis, kid-park, spa, cafes, shops, bars, sea tours, gym, sea tours, ferries to Rathlin & Scotland. And a 2-12 mile stunning coastal drive/bus to the Causeway GOT sights, Rope Bridge, Giants Causeway, Dunluce & Kenbane Castles.
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Traditional Irish Cottage near Ballycastle
Over 100 Five Star reviews on trip adviser and Airbnb.The Bothy at Balnaholish is a cosy traditional Irish cottage set in quiet rural surroundings near the sea side town of Ballycastle. There are a wealth of oldie-worldy furnishings including exposed beams, a feature fireplace and a woodburner. The cottage is ideally situated for families and friends wishing to explore the Causeway Coast. 4 star NI Tourist Board Approved and Certificate of Excellence. We now have a small outdoor games room.
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Ivy Cottage, Ballycastle
Ivy Cottage is ideally situated, just 200m away from Ballycastle seafront and a short walk to all the local shops, restaurants and bars. Ballycastle is a perfect location for family holidays, nestled between the nine Glens of Antrim, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and the Giants’ Causeway. Rathlin Island is a short boat trip away and there are ample opportunities for days out exploring Fair Head or Murlough Bay, getting the perfect photo at the dark hedges or enjoying golf, tennis or a swim.
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Lovely 1 bedroom apartment, central Ballycastle
“The Puffin’s Rest” is located in the centre of Ballycastle. It is a 1 bedroom (king size bed) ground floor apartment in small block. Very central, 100m to shops, bars and restaurants; 600m to beach. Parking (free) on site. Comfy and cosy with facility to sleep maximum 2 (no extra guests). A wee home from home! Ballycastle is a beautiful seaside town on the north coast with a beautiful sandy beach and fabulous walks. Great for tennis, walking, golf, cycling & Game of Throne enthusiasts
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Rathlin View Cottage Ballycastle overlooks the sea
This charming, traditional Irish cottage has been fully restored and is uniquely situated on an outcrop of rock. It has a walled garden which is washed on two sides by the sea. It has a stunning location, with breathtaking views out over the sea to Fair Head, Rathlin Island, Kenbane and the Scottish coast. The new conservatory, is an additional feature for guests to enjoy the magnificent views. The cottage accommodates four and has an open fire and oil fired central heating.
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Newly refurbished detached house with sea views
"Safe Harbour" is a newly refurbished 4 bedroom detached house with extensive patio area and secluded mature garden with stunning sea and hill views. All bedrooms have sea views, some all the way to Scotland and Fairhead, backdrop to many scenes from The Game of Thrones. Two of the bedrooms have modern ensuite bathrooms. 18 miles from Royal Portrush for "The Open", 2 minutes walk from the beach, the Rathlin ferry, nearby pubs, restaurants and an 18 holes link golf club.
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Ballycastle Tower
Built in 1846, “The Tower” sits proudly in the middle of a row of six terraced cottages known as the Old Coastguard Cottages, Ballycastle. Beautifully restored, this 3-storey, 3 bedroom unique property has fantastic panoramic views to Fairhead, Rathlin Island and over the Irish Sea to Scotland and is ideally situated to sight see around the magnificent North Coast. The Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and Bushmills Distillery are all within a 30min drive.
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Marcool Cottage
This gorgeous whitewashed cottage with roses growing over the blue half door sleeps six and is in a spectacular location leading on to the end of Ballycastle’s mile-long sandy beach. It is peaceful on a very quiet road and has stunning, uninterrupted views of the North Antrim coast. Sit in the back garden and watch the sunset over the sea, wake in the morning to the sound of waves breaking on the rocks.
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Popular amenities for Ballycastle family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Broadskies Cabin, Causeway Coast with sea view.
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The Old Bushmills Barn, Causeway Coast
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The Woods at Whitepark Bay
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Shorebraes Farm Stay
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Luxury Shepherds Hut with hot tub, North Coast NI
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The Old Mount Manor, Causeway Coast
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The Surf Shack, Causeway Coast, Ballycastle.
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Torr Lodge- luxury log cabin with private hot tub!
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Lavender Cottage - Sleeps 10
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Workers Cottage 1685 The Causeway Coast N Ireland
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Country Cottage on Causeway Coast | Pets welcome
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Porthole Cottage, Dunseverick, Bushmills
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Ballintoy Sea view
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Strand Cottage Ballycastle
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Design led 2 bedroom apartment in the North Coast
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Spacious cottage, central Ballycastle.
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Top Ranked - Edgewater House Sauna, Pool, Hot Tub
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30 minutes from the coast-Luxurious Rural Retreat
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Carrick-a-Rede | Private Hot tub
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The Lodge at Roe Park Resort
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The Cottage at Roe Valley Resort

Binevenagh Hideaway XL Pod | Private Hot Tub

Dunluce | Private Hot Tub
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Causeway | Private Hot Tub
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When is the best time to visit Ballycastle?
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| Avg. price | $261 AUD | $240 AUD | $249 AUD | $293 AUD | $299 AUD | $300 AUD | $367 AUD | $281 AUD | $247 AUD | $240 AUD | $228 AUD | $272 AUD |
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