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Northern Ireland Top Stays
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.
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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
Lisnacurran in Dromore, Ralphs in Moira and opening late 2022 Arthurs in Royal Hillsborough is a collection of boutique guest houses offering 36 rooms across the 3 establishments. All three villages are within a 6 miles radius of each other in the historic hub of Northern Ireland. The rooms are an eclectic mix of antiques, rich fabrics in vibrant textiles with comfort and quality paramount and modern conveniences. Lisnacurran features a hot tub and sauna within a garden pavilion and has a children’s play area in the garden with trampoline and mini play park. All rooms have internet TV. Arthurs and Lisnacurran enjoy Main Street location with walking distance to famous gastro pubs, restaurants, git shops and boutiques. Royal Hillsborough is home to the Historia Royal Palace called Hillsborough Castle.
To find out more please visit:
www.lisnacurran.com www.ralphsmoira.com
Set within our family farm, Little River Glamping is a family friendly glamping site that will allow you to reconnect with nature and each other. Just a short drive from the Causeway Coast, we have so many things to do and see right on our doorstep. From the Dark Hedges to the Giants Causeway to Rathlin Island, there are countless places to explore and views to take your breath away. Each tent is purpose-built to ensure that your glamping stay is fuss-free and easy, allowing you to truly relax and unwind. Our 2 Bell tents each have a double bed and sofa bed. An extra bed/cot can be provided if required. Our Yurt contains a double bed and bunks that sleep 3. An extra bed/cot can be provided if required. Our Dome contains a king sized bed and bunks that sleep 3. It also has a sofa bed. An extra bed/cot can be provided if required. Each unit has its own allocated toilet and shower facilities. Each unit has its own outdoor seating with firepit. www.littleriverglamping.co.uk littleriverglamping@gmail.com +44 7732262994
Located just a mile away from the world-famous Giant’s Causeway, Aurora occupies a truly magical vantage point on the tip of the North Antrim coast.
Steeped in breathtaking natural and geological heritage, this unspoilt environment attracts thousands of visitors each year and boasts endless local attractions, from sport and leisure to food and drink, all against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic shoreline.
Crafted by hand from gigantic Western Red Canadian cedar logs, Aurora’s twin cabins are the first of their kind anywhere in Ireland and offer a unique blend of rustic beauty and modern luxury for year-round escapes in comfort and style. To find out more or to book please visit our website
www.auroranorthcoast.com
