Beach Cottages in Northern Ireland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Janet - Verified booking

  This was our first visit to Carnlough, and won't be our last.

  There was adequate on-road parking, either outside the house or just around the side, and although it's across the road from a small estate, it was generally very quiet. Furnishings and equipment were both of excellent quality - although the light shade in the front room should come with a 'low headroom' warning! Beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils, crockery and other equipment. However, we did have to buy some pint glasses - strangely not the first time this has happened in holiday cottages. There was also nothing suitable in which to make glasses of squash etc for our daughter. We know there must regular breakages of such items, but a complete lack of them for visitors who aren't able to bring their own is a little inconvenient. We travelled far and wide during our stay and found the location very handy for the likes of Belfast and the Giant's Causeway. The area's roads are generally excellent and refreshingly quiet, and we'd also recommend a drive south along the A2 as far as the Mourne Mountains. It will be good when we return at a different time of year because then we hope all the local shops - especially the Morelli's ice cream parlour less than five minutes' walk away - will be open for longer hours! Just a general observation for visitors from the mainland - many of the local Spar stores in the area - of which there are quite a few - aren't licensed to sell alcohol, which dad found a little disconcerting. We will certainly be back to Cranny Corner - we are just trying to work out when we can fit it in!

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• Linda - Verified booking

  Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic Where do I start!

  ! What an amazing place to stay. The accommodation was spectacular from the second we opened the door. It has a large open plan kitchen, sitting room and dining area all looking out to the beautiful Castlerock beach at an elevated position. The four bedrooms were extremely cosy and beautifully decorated and we all slept so well. Eileen welcomed us at the accommodation with her true Irish hospitality and made us feel at home immediately. Dolores (the owner) contacted us before our holiday to introduce herself and to let us know what Castlerock and the surrounding area had to offer. Both Dolores and Eileen are two lovely people. We have been visiting this stunning part of Northern Ireland for many years and I can truly say that my family alway look forward to this holiday the most to recharge our batteries. I almost didn’t want to write this review as I wanted to keep this beautiful place our secret so that we could visit on a regular basis but I have to say that this accommodation and Castlerock is a ‘must visit’ holiday. Thank you so much Dolores and Eileen, will DEFINITELY see you again!

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  We had a really enjoyable week at Cranny Cottage, thank you.

  The property was a comfortable and pleasant space to be in. It was also ideally situated for exploring the Antrim coast whilst still being near enough to Belfast to visit for the day. The Guinness on arrival was much appreciated and the map of the local area was a really helpful introduction for new visitors to the area, like us. The only reason I have not given it five star all the way is that the kitchen floor could have been cleaner and it did feel sometimes as if only the minimum was provided eg no soap at the hand basins and only limited toilet paper. However, these were not big issues since we came prepared and there were other aspects of the facilities that were much appreciated, such as the dishwasher tablets and the washing machine and dryer which were a huge help. A good holiday was had by all, thank you.

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• Robert - Verified booking

  From the moment Eileen met us at the door with the keys we felt right at home here.

  Lovely house, cozily furnished and so comfortable, with fantastic views of the beach from the picture window in the living room. Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne is practically across the street, and we loved having such easy access to its beautiful grounds and well maintained walking paths. The house is just a few miles from some of the most spectacular stops on the Causeway Coastal Route (Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge), and we had a great time exploring the area and its many wonders. There are a couple of good dining options in Castlerock (the Meatbox makes amazing burgers), and plenty of options nearby for grocery shopping if you prefer to prepare your own meals. A wonderful experience overall, would be happy to stop here again. Highly recommended.

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• Valerie - Verified booking

  A lovely home from home with everything you could possibly need.

  Beautifully furnished and comfortable. And pet friendly too. Warm and cosy with super views. The log burner was great, although the house heats up really quickly and easily anyway. Excellent location near the beach, village, train station and lovely walk to Mussenden Temple. Suitable for a couple or small family. (The back door entrance is directly in to the single bedroom so couldn’t really be used if that bedroom is occupied.) Not a big problem. It was perfect for us as a couple with dog. Eileen, the housekeeper, was great. Very welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. Also a wealth of local knowledge. We would definitely recommend this property and wouldn’t hesitate to return for another stay.

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