Incredible interiors and a hot tub at this family cabin on Ireland's epic north coast (sleeps 4)
Space & setting.
The owner of this cabin has a sense of style that, quite simply, sparks joy: from the vintage Sunblest bread crates repurposed as shelves to the gorgeous, glossy Moroccan zellige tiles, her cool, quirky taste is immaculate. Hand-picked interiors are largely from independent, female-run and sustainable sources, such as textiles by sister-run Sunday Living and retro lockers as bedside tables by Mustard Made. And although there’s a mish-mash of rustic and recycled materials scattered throughout the cabin – linens by Toetoe, hand-crafted furniture by Kiwi & Copper, dried flowers from Pixie & Piper – it still feels uncluttered and airy, thanks to giant windows that open up to a field of wildflowers and sea views.
An outdoor balcony overlooks Portballintrae Bay and the striking Causeway coast on one side, and a custom-made, wood-fired hot tub provides views of Donegal, Bushmills and Port Stewart on the other. Let the kids run free in the meadow as you soak, or take them to beaches, just 2 miles away, for sandcastling and rock-pooling. Once home, light a wood sage and sea salt candle and refuel with cakes from Karen’s Farmhouse Kitchen or a BBQ in the garden. Just be sure you sit out for sunset; they’re famous round this way.
Getting here: best to drive
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Sustainability.
Many of the furnishings are repurposed.
Surrounds.
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Dunlace Castle -
White Rocks
- Barn Door Coffee in nearby Coleraine does a banging brunch using locally sourced ingredients like Aghadowey eggs.
- The Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Railway is the best way to see this scenic limestone shoreline; kids will love the novelty factor.
- Beneath the limestone cliffs of the North Coast is surf hotspot Whiterocks Beach – don’t forget your wetsuit, wax and board (or hire it all when you get here).
- Take the kids to Rose Park Farm, to feed goats, pet kittens and paddle in Northern Ireland’s only inland ‘beach’
- Game of Thrones fans can visit Castle Greyjoy! Just head to historic Bushmills, where the crumbling basalt outcrop of Dunluce Castle was its setting. The cafe does superb cheese toasties from Maegden with homemade pickles.
- For a proper seafood feast, it doesn’t get fresher than family-run Harry’s Shack, which serves up Mulroy Bay mussels and Greencastle hake right on the sand of Portstewart beach.
Specifics.
- Cabin at the top of a large wildflower meadow, part of a farm
- Balcony with sea view and outdoor table
- 2 bedrooms: 1 kingsize, 1 bunk room
- Travel cot and highchair on request
- Shower bathroom; toiletries provided
- Open-plan living area warmed by a woodburner
- Beautiful kitchen; basic supplies
- Dining table
- Sofa area with Smart TV (Netflix) and board games
- Desk area and WiFi
- Garden with BBQ, firepit area and hot tub
- EV charger
- Sorry, no dogs allowed
- Drive to shops, pubs and restaurants (5 miles)
- The owners live in a farmhouse down the lane
- Booking conditions: a 2-night minimum stay
- Remember to pack: walking boots, beach towels
Book your stay.
7+ nights
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30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay.
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