Please share places to stay for a couple of nights near the Antrim Coast in July. Our activities will be mainly hiking the coast. We do not need to stay anyplace with a seaside view, just would like a nice charming inn/hotel near a few restaurants within walking distance. We will have a car, so no need to worry about access from public transportation.
Posted by
Northfield
24 posts
We stayed at The Marine in Ballycastle. It was clean and very nice. There were great walks around the harbor. We had a fun night at Finn Patrick's. It's close to Kinbane Castle - a great hike, it was a highlight of the causeway. The hotel clerk also gave us a tip not missing Billintoy Harbor, another highlight.
Posted by
Florida, USA
12172 posts
I'm thinking Ballycastle for my trip in May. Portrush sounds to me like a small Blackpool. I'd prefer a small working port town to a kitschy tourist place.
For hiking, have you looked at "the Gobbins" near there?
Posted by
South East Ireland
23 posts
Have you considering staying at the Giants Causeway, there is a lovely hotel there.
I havent stayed there myself but have dined there in the bar, its lovely
http://www.thecausewayhotel.com/
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8382 posts
I have the absolute best place to recommend. It was our favorite hotel of our entire trip.
The Bayview Hotel in Port Ballintrae. Rooms have a stunning view out over the Harbor and the ocean. Just a few minutes to Portrush, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle.