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Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway

Family-friendly holiday home in Bushmills

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
  • Place, Old Bushmills Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunluce Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant's Causeway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Bushmills

A family-friendly stay in Bushmills awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Portballintrae Beach and Runkerry Beach within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Bushmills holiday home include Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Old Bushmills Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dunluce Castle - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Royal Portrush Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Giants Causeway Visitors Centre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Giant's Causeway - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Portrush Station - 12 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Bushmills Distillery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Quays - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hip Chip - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Market Square - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway

This recently refurbished home located in the picturesque village of Portballintrae can accommodate 12 guests. It is ideally suited for gatherings of family and friends or equally attractive to golfing groups who wish to play the world renowned local courses or for any other type of group looking for a base to set off and enjoy the delights of the North coast. We have also recently hosted a number of wedding partys who have been getting married at Dunluce Castle, just a few minutes from our house.

Consisting of 5 deluxe bedrooms, 2 with large ensuites, 2 additional bathrooms, 4 reception rooms and a large fully enclosed back garden the house provides plenty of space for a large group to spread out and relax.

A 7kw EV car charger is also provided for the convenience of guests.

We are a pet friendly property, a single well behaved dog is welcome, we ask that they are kept off the beds. Please advise at time of booking if you wish to bring a dog as there is an additional cleaning fee for pets.

Portballintrae is an idyllic village just outside Bushmills and 4 miles east of Portrush. It is close to both the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the world famous Bushmills distillery all within walking distance. This quaint fishing village, on the edge of a horseshoe bay, is lined with a modern hotel and private properties and drops down the cliffedge to its peaceful, working harbour and small beach. The harbour is a haven of activity at the weekends and throughout the summer with locals and visitors enjoying open water swimming, paddle boarding, boating and many other outdoor activities.

For the keen golfers the 9 hole Bushfoot Golf Club is a few minutes walk from the house, offering stunning coastal views, it is a lovely course to play. Of course for the more serious golfing enthusiast Royal Portrush links golf course, host of the 148th British Open in 2019 and selected to host the 153rd British Open in 2025 is only 10 minutes drive away. 25 minutes drive will take you to Portstewart Golf Club with 3 fabulous links courses. Host of the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The winner Jon Rahm stated " the golf course is amazing, it's probably one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever seen, if not the most."

Port Tara has a strictly no smoking policy.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave any used towels in a bathroom or in the utility room. There is no need to make or strip the beds, the cleaners are happy to do this.
Please ensure the kitchen is left clean and tidy, place any dirty dishes in the dishwasher and put it on before you leave and place any rubbish in the bins outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: There is a pet fee of £25

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway?

Yep, Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway is a short 4-minute walk from Portballintrae Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway?

No, Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway?

Dogs are welcome at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Reviews

Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

family gathering

Port Tara offers beautifully furnished and spacious living areas.There was a selection of games etc and choice of sitting areas which works well for a familyThe kitchen has space to eat with another dining room in the bungalow. The well planned kitchen was well equipped with a huge range of crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware. The appliances are brilliant. Everywhere is spotlessly clean.Comfortable bedrooms with excellent bath and shower rooms.The garden is spacious, private and secure with a brilliant gas and charcoal BBQ.Lots of parking space.The bungalow is only a few minutes from the beautiful sandy beach.We knew as soon as we opened the front door that Port Tara was going to be a wonderful place for us to stay. We definitely hope to return soon.A huge thankyou to Keith and Tara for thinking of everything to make Port Tara such a perfect place to stay.Valerie kirk
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Port Tara

We had a great stay at Port Tara The property was immaculate and had everything you could need. Location was superb. Keith was a great host and communication was first class . Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful seaside stay

Our whole family had a great time in this fantastically well equipped house. We had everything we needed for our stay including all condiments, foil, cling film etc. Even the bbq was set up for us. Everything was beautifully clean We plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Lovely Home

Really nice home with nice backyard. Stayed here with family. 8 adults and 2 children. It was perfect. Just a 5-6 minute walk to the beach and a nice hotel bar restaurant. We would definitely stay here again. The owner provided good communication. Needs- bigger pots in the kitchen! And this home could use some area rugs around the beds and hallways for comfort and noise control. Overall a wonderful holiday home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home in Perfect Location

Port Tara house was more than expected. The home was very clean and comfortable with everything you needed. Perfectly accommodated our three generations of family. The location couldn’t be better for day tripping the entire north coast while also being so convenient to lovely town of Bushmills. Keith was a pleasure to deal with and very accommodating. Definitely considering going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place Lotsa Grace

Great location, pleasant people, beautiful! My husband (woah weird to say) and I booked this place for our family and friends to stay with us for a small destination wedding. The layout was perfect for this particular event as the master bedroom is on the opposite side of the property providing plenty of privacy while also allowing you to be with your loved ones. Kieth was attentive with any questions we had and was absolutely pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Tara

Fabulous accommodation for large family group. So comfortable and cosy. Beds so comfortable and 4 showers !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

An unbelievable rental in the North Coast of Northern Ireland.

This is one of the best rentals we have used to date for a large extended family group. The house is VERY spacious and the owners have included literally everything you could imagine for your stay. Very modern and immaculately clean bedroom and bathrooms. Parking in the front could easily take 5-6 cars. It was nice to have a main living room and a snug where the teenagers could have their own space whilst the adults relaxed in the main room. Only a few minutes walk to the seafront harbour area to view the sunsets in the evening. Highly recommend and we would all love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022