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Northern Ireland Northern Ireland has a stunning array of joys to offer to holidaymakers, thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, rich heritage, great food and incomparable hospitality. Linking it all is the manmade treasure of the Causeway Coastal Route, a fabulous 120 mile road hugging the stunning coastline from Belfast to Derry/ Londonderry. It takes in pretty harbour villages, castle ruins, sundry Game of Thrones filming locations and the gem of them all, the Giant’s Causeway. No-one crossing the water should miss the extraordinary sight of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns reaching into the sea where the Irish hero Finn McCool put them. This designated a UNESCO World Heritage Sites is up there with the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China. Another world class visitor experience is to be found in Belfast at The Titanic Experience, telling the story of famous ship from conception to recent history via nine amazing interactive galleries. The adventurous should cross to the island of Carrick-a-Rede via its famous rope bridge. From 1755 to 2002 this was a hot spot for salmon fishing. Now it is a tourist thrill. For the physically fit, The Gobbins Cliff Walk in Islandmagee is an unmissable three mile hike billed as ‘the most dramatic coastal walk in Europe,’ with iconic features such as the muchphotographed Tubular Bridge carrying walkers over crashing waves to sunken caves and sheer cliff faces, teeming with wildlife. The Causeway Coastal also gives easy access to another 250 miles of beauty, looping off the coastal road through the beautiful nine Glens of Antrim and other destinations. These include Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world, formally founded in 1784.
Get away from it all at the perfect rural location Harkening back to days gone by with authentic rustic features including original wooden floors, beams, stonework and open fireplaces, our beautiful self-catering cottages provide a luxurious place of rest for you and your guests. Cosy up by the fire with loved ones and a good book or soak away the stresses and strains of the everyday in a grand roll top bath with a glass of bubbly. Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in a sumptuously soft bed and awaken to feast on a luxury breakfast hamper, filled with fresh, local artisan produce. Experience something extraordinary, taking glamping to completely new heights with our lovingly restored and rejuvenated Swiss Army Truck. The perfect romantic getaway for two, where time stands still and the demands of daily life, softly ebb away. To find out more or to book your stay please visit
www.larchfieldestate.co.uk
Benone Getaways Benone Getaways is a unique luxury glamping and self-catering accommodation experience that allows guests to get in touch with nature, without sacrificing any of life’s luxuries. The resort opened in June 2020 and has welcomed guests from all over the island of Ireland, enjoying a staycation on the beautiful North Coast of NI. We are located in the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB) on the Causeway Coast. Walking distance from the famous blue flagged Benone beach and moments away from all you’ll need to make the perfect beach-side getaway. Relax in your private stargazing hot tub with a glass of complementary prosecco. Cook dinner in the ‘Chill & Grill’ BBQ Hut and toast s’mores at your personal fire pit. Then cozy up in fluffy robes and get a good night’s sleep in our all-weather luxury glamping pods. Enjoy a homemade breakfast basket delivered to your pod in the morning.
www.benonegetaways.co.uk
Tel.: +447999322446
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