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Elopement Accommodation on the North Coast of Northern Ireland

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Eloping in Northern Ireland: Finding Beauty and Romance on the North Coast More and more couples are choosing to elope for their weddings rather than having a traditional ceremony and reception. Eloping offers numerous advantages – it’s faster, simpler, more intimate, and often much less expensive than a conventional wedding. Northern Ireland provides an ideal destination for couples looking to elope in a place overflowing with beauty and character. Specifically, the dramatic coastline of Northern Ireland’s north coast offers an… Read More »Elopement Accommodation on the North Coast of Northern Ireland

Things to do in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland: Activities for Families

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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

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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

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The Problem with Air BnB for tourists in Ballycastle

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Air BnB has taken over Ballycastle, and indeed the whole tourism industry, and it’s causing problems.   Whilst it makes discovering properties quick and easy, what Air BnB don’t tell you is the problems that they cause, and we’ve seen this happen through Ballycastle.   Initially when we listed with Air BnB the process was simple. Guests would only pay a small extra charge, and their refund policy was watertight and helped both us and the accommodation guests.  It worked. Families got the best of both worlds – family accommodation for… Read More »The Problem with Air BnB for tourists in Ballycastle

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The best self-catering accomodation in Ballycastle?

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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?

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Our accommodation response to covid

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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?

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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?

Our story – how we came to open self catering accommodation in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

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Since childhood we’ve been able to enjoy incredible days on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. From caravan and hotel stays to random day trips with our respective families. At the time we didn’t imagine that we would open our own self catering family accommodation in the area. In 2014 we started looking for holiday homes near Ballycastle and this one was on the market. We both fell head over heels in love with the house which had been successfully… Read More »Our story – how we came to open self catering accommodation in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland