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The Rise of Airbnb in Ballycastle and How It Has Changed Self-catering Accommodation in Northern Ireland
Airbnb has become a household name and fundamentally changed the way people travel and make money from their homes, especially when it comes to ballycastle holiday rentals and the whole of Northern Ireland. Just a little over a decade ago, Airbnb was a small startup trying to compete with the hotel industry. Today, it has over 6 million listings worldwide and a valuation of over $30 billion. The origins of Airbnb trace back to 2007 when founders Brian Chesky and… Read More »The Rise of Airbnb in Ballycastle and How It Has Changed Self-catering Accommodation in Northern Ireland
A Short Guide To Ballycastle & North Coast, Northern Ireland
With so much for families to see and do, here’s our short guide to Ballycastle and the North Coast, Northern Ireland. Ballycastle is a quintessential harbour town on the north coast of County Antrim. There are so many things to do in Ballycastle, but what gives the town its ‘X factor’ is its location? The popular resort town is one of the best locations for exploring the world famous Causeway Coastal Route and the Glens of Antrim. From things to do… Read More »A Short Guide To Ballycastle & North Coast, Northern Ireland
How to travel from mainland UK, England, Scotland, Wales to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a beautiful place to visit, and many people travel there every year. If you’re wondering how to travel from the UK mainland to Northern Ireland, we have the answer! There are two ways to travel from the UK mainland to Northern Ireland – by plane or ferry. In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of each method of travel and help you decide which is best for you. So what are you waiting… Read More »How to travel from mainland UK, England, Scotland, Wales to Northern Ireland
Things to do in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland: Activities for Families
Ballycastle is a small town located in the north of Ireland. It is best known for its beautiful scenery and traditional Irish heritage. There are many things for families to do in Ballycastle and in the surrounding area, regardless of your age or interests. If you’re looking for some ideas on what to do during your visit, read on! One of the best things about Ballycastle is that there is something for everyone. If you’re a nature lover, you can… Read More »Things to do in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland: Activities for Families
A year of staycation in Ballycastle
This year marks what we’re calling ‘The birth of staycations in Ballycastle’. The whole of Northern Ireland, indeed GB and the Republic of Ireland saw the change in travel habits in response to Covid 19. But what does it mean to the future of holidays and what people want from accommodation on the North Coast? We saw families getting together and appreciating the fact that they could finally enjoy each other’s company. People who would never usually stay on the… Read More »A year of staycation in Ballycastle
The best self-catering accomodation in Ballycastle?
In this post we’re going to talk about somewhere that we think is the best self catering accommodation in Ballycastle. The best self catering family accommodation in Ballycastle….we think it’s our house! We’re also biased. Ever since we pulled up to Forestside House for the very first time we’ve seen and developed the potential to accommodate large groups and families on the North Coast. It’s more spacious than anything we’ve ever owned and we think it’s perfect. Thankfully we’ve had… Read More »The best self-catering accomodation in Ballycastle?
Our accommodation response to covid
No one saw what a devastating effect that Covid-19 would do to the worldwide tourism industry. Here’s what we’ve done to overcome the obstacles when operating self-catering family accommodation. Along with others in our area we followed government advice and closed the doors of our self-catering family accommodation. Coastline attractions shut. Cafes and pubs ceased trading. The main attractions closed for business. Tourists from afar simply couldn’t make it – nor did they want to. Thankfully, Northern Ireland appeared to… Read More »Our accommodation response to covid
Is the North Coast of Northern Ireland the best place for a family holiday?
With so much to see and do for a family, the North Coast of Northern Ireland is where large and small groups can get together and have exactly the type of holiday that they want. Not just stunning scenery, the North Coast of Northern Ireland is the place to unwind and rejuvenate. It’s where memories are made. White park bay; Ballycastle town; the ropebridge; Bushmills; Ballintoy harbour; the list goes on. The coast is brimming with things to do, dishes… Read More »Is the North Coast of Northern Ireland the best place for a family holiday?
Giant’s Causeway – UNESCO Heritage Site
The Giant’s Causeway is just a 20 minute drive from Forestside House and Cottage – is this world heritage site all it’s meant to be? Yes! Not only is it the jewel in the crown of such incredible scenery, but catch this site at the right time and it will be one of your favourite places to go back to, it is ours. In short, it’s an outcrop of strange interlocking stones that look out of place yet part of… Read More »Giant’s Causeway – UNESCO Heritage Site