Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.
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9.6Outstanding
(201 Ratings)
Amazing seaside cottage with cozy feel and breathtaking views, ideal for relaxation and family time. Convenient location for exploring attractions. Welcoming hosts and well-equipped space. Can't wait to return!
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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
One of the most photographed and painted scenes in Ireland, Ballintoy Harbour. O' Rourkes Cottage is nestled at the foot of impressive limestone cliffs with a large private gardens looking southwest towards uninterrupted sea views, The Giants Causeway and Donegal. A perfect sun trap to enjoy the most breath taking views possible. Garden sun room with gas stove on elevated position in the back garden giving year round views of the Atlantic Ocean and stunning seascapes. The cottage is merely 40 feet from the beach with direct access from the cottage.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(201 Ratings)
Amazing seaside cottage with cozy feel and breathtaking views, ideal for relaxation and family time. Convenient location for exploring attractions. Welcoming hosts and well-equipped space. Can't wait to return!
From real guest reviews summarized by AIDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
Amazing seaside cottage with cozy feel and breathtaking views, ideal for relaxation and family time. Convenient location for exploring attractions. Welcoming hosts and well-equipped space. Can't wait to return!
10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect with amazing sea views and walks to local beaches and coastal pathways nearby. The host was very helpful and responsive with queries we had about the property. The cottage was rustic with a large garden and a separate sun room with views out to sea.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing location and breathtaking views!! Everything was perfect for our first visit to Ireland to watch our daughter get married at Dunluce Castle!!Right on the waters edge and close to some great restaurants. There were so many great sites and places to visit close by. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
8.0 / 10.0
Location Location Location. They are very lucky people to own such a property
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning location, loved the summer house and garden. Cottage small but cosy.
10.0 / 10.0
Brilliant as usual. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage.
10.0 / 10.0
The most breathtaking place I have ever stayed. Must explore all around this cottage! I could eat breakfast lunch and dinner at Roark's Kitchen. Mussels at fullerton arms were a family favorite! And must try the seafood chowder at carrick-a-rede!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location for both adults and kids
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location right on the coast; beautiful scenery added to the experience.
10.0 / 10.0
We simply love the cottage. We have had many great stays here and it’s hard to believe that we will not be back as it’s being sold.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place with great viewe
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful cottage in an amazing location. From the moment we started down Harbour road towards this beautiful cottage we knew we were in for a wonderful time. The hosts were great at communication and provided all the amenities we needed. We are already talking about a return trip in the future and we will not hesitate to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay - and the view from the sun room was stunning - at any time of day. The cottage was the perfect size for the 2 of us and all the facilities we required. Would stay again
10.0 / 10.0
An outstanding location for a property full of character
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing location with lots to do in the area
10.0 / 10.0
Was perfect size for 2-4 people. Would have been a tight squeeze for any more. Great location though and friendly and help ful host
10.0 / 10.0
It’s everything it says it is and more! We’ll be back again!❤️❤️
10.0 / 10.0
Missed out on the use of a fantastic garden due to weather, but watching waves crashing over the rocks was mesmerising. If the weather had been better we would've been in our element. Cottage itself was clean, comfortable and cosy, maybe a wee bit tired looking but it certainly wouldn't put me off returning or recommending to family and friends.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely time, the views were amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
Old fashioned as it should be
10.0 / 10.0
O’Rourke’s cottage quite simply is the most outstanding place to just chill out and enjoy the magnificent views especially from the summerhouse. I have to admit that is where I spend most of my time on every visit - I just absolutely love it and we’re looking forward to our next visit!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our 3rd time in the cottage and it never disappoints. What makes it truly unique is the summer house because it really doesn't matter what the weather does, it is always warm and cozy in there and you still feel like you're 'in nature.' I really don't think you could find a more unique cottage in such a beautiful area anywhere else. We just love it. The owner is lovely too, as are the locals. It's a perfect location for exploring but as it was our third time we've pretty much seen everything which gave us the perfect excuse to just chill and enjoy the surroundings. Can't wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, nice walks in the area, and close to a lot of attractions. Liked the sun room above for sunsets. It could have been cleaned better. There were dirty dishes in the cabinet and sand in one of the beds. All in all I would recommend it to anyone
10.0 / 10.0
Turlough and Lisa were wonderful hosts of their cozy cottage in a lovely spot. The fire kept us warm on those chilly nights, and we were able to stay dry and catch up on reading in the lovely sun house. It is perfectly situated to enjoy beach walks, tour the many sights nearby, and get out on the water for boat tours. Thank you for sharing your family cottage with us! Hope to see you soon!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay ar Ballintoy Harbour. The cottage is very cosy and well equipped - the outstanding feature is a fabulous sunroom in the garden with amazing views. We spent wonderful long evenings there or on the beaches right outside the front door. Absolutely perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage is fantastic. Its so close to the beach the views are amazing. Our two dogs loved it. We will definitely be back and cant wait we did not want the week to finish
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed a wonderful 5 night stay at this special place. This place wouldn’t be for everyone - it is not designer luxury accommodations, nor does it purport to be, but we loved it. Excellent location that was handy to all of the attractions along the Antrim Coast. We had sunny days, suitable for splashing in the sea out the front door, and stormy days when we enjoyed staying in by the fire (supplies provided) looking out at the roiling waves crashing onto the rocks. Charmingly comfortable, with extensive fenced yard in back that would be great for dogs or kids (we had neither). Washer and dryer in back shed were rudimentary, but they worked. The kitchen is small, but functional- a new cooker was delivered during our stay. Do note that the kitchen was bare bones. Washing up liquid was supplied, but no paper towels, no salt and pepper, no condiments or basics, so if you are planning on cooking, plan accordingly and bring along or stock up locally. Private parking is provided next to the cottage, and the winding road down to the Harbour is fine as long as you take it slowly and are prepared to possibly meet a car coming in the opposite direction. This was a unique and special place to stay. We will remember it fondly and would love to return some day.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful surroundings on the seafront. Not a huge issue but on vrbo it seems like you are renting the whole cottage instead of one side. The neighbor initially didn’t act like he knew where our place was. It could use a new couch and the chairs in the glass house also sink in. We loved sitting in the glass house in the evenings! The grounds could use a little cleaning but overall a wonderful place❤️. I would advise people they must have a car and cannot rely on taxis due to the location ❤️
10.0 / 10.0
Cute and cozy little cottage in a dream location. The sea, beach, and harbour are right outside the front door as are wonderful walks to other beaches. There is also a great garden and sun lunge to relax in. Ballintoy harbour is so close to many of Northern Irelands fabulous attractions and the sea is so incredibly clean and clear. We absolutely loved our week here and will definately be returning. Will come armed with a supply of cat treats next time for the 3 cats that live on the harbour and visit the cottage to sleep in the shed, they are well fed and cared for by locals and visitors alike ❤️
4.0 / 10.0
Sleeps six but sitting and dining area not suitable for six. Kitchen preparation space inadequate. Needs some modernization and a few simple additions, e.g. somewhere to hang outdoor coats, couldn’t find a teapot. Outside space and location saves the stay, weather permitting of course. Superser gas heater causes fumes in summer house. Old wood burner not in use. Owner resolved a TV problem promptly.
Blessed with great weather.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is ideally situated close to all amenities and just within walking distance to the village of Ballintoy if you want to leave the car. The high spot is it is directly beside the sea.
6.0 / 10.0
This cottage is in a stunning location but has seen better days and was in need of a thorough clean. We loved the location with all the views, beaches and the garden and sunroom but the accommodation was cramped for 4 adults and 2 children. The bedrooms were comfortable except that there wasn't enough storage and living out our suitcases for 5 days was not enjoyable. You could easily put wardrobes in all the bedrooms. You couldn't fit 6 of us around the living room table and the kitchen was not big enough to cook in for us all. I made a fry up and I struggled to cook with the table and chairs out and no useable oven. The oven was honestly disgusting. I opened the dirty door to find 2 glass dishes with bits of food in them. We opened a drawer of the air fryer and found it full of grease. Also the dust and cobwebs in the corridors and living room were bad. At least 2 of the chairs were rickety and unsafe for adults to sit on. It was such a shame but everything seemed tired and in need of an update. Our daughters loved the garden and walks right on our doorstep and it was great we had a washing machine and tumble dryer but the cottage was disappointing. We couldn't get regular tv channels to work and I ended up logging in to netflix to get something for the kids to watch. Overall we were glad we spent most of our time out and about exploring the county.
10.0 / 10.0
We had such a lovely stay. The cottage is cosy and comfortable and has everything you need. The location is fabulous and we really enjoyed the garden and outdoor space and so did our dog. The views from the garden room are amazing and the nearby coastal walks are lovely. A great base to discover the wonderful North Coast; and also a special place to just chill out and relax.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic stay in this little cottage. So warm and cosy. With the most beautiful views and walks right on your doorstep. Sunroom up the hill was a huge bonus and an amazing place to relax. Would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
belated thank you to Turlough and Lisa for a wonderful stay in their beautiful cottage. warm, cosy inviting with every amenity. location fabulous and views stunning. Garden immaculate. thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my stay. thanks again took lots of photos generated a lot of interest with my friends-Heather
10.0 / 10.0
Historic cottage set in the most beautiful location of Ballintoy Harbour. Lots of walks on the doorstep, quiet and peaceful out of season and understandably busy in the summertime.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our stay here. Amazing location, beautiful walks right on the doorstep and great location for all activities around Causeway Coast. Has everything you need for a family stay, and brilliant outdoor space for dog too
6.0 / 10.0
Great location and good communication with the owner.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location, lots of lovely walks, short drive to giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. The house itself was so cosy and warm even though it was windy and cold outside.
10.0 / 10.0
Super location for this cottage and it has everything you need for your stay. Excellent care and communication by owner Turlough.
10.0 / 10.0
We have stayed here many times before and its always a joy perfect location very relaxing lovely time
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.
