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Self-catering holidays on the coast of Northern Ireland

​Are you thinking about booking your next break? A seaside self-catering holiday in Northern Ireland could be just what you’re looking for. Northern Ireland is home to some of the most stunning miles of coastline in the world, and there is a wide range of options for going self-catering. Take your pick of cosy cottages, modern houses, apartments overlooking the sea – and everything in between: Northern Ireland has got it all!

Budget friendly

If you’re keen to get away from it all but money is a little tight, a seaside self-catering break to Northern Ireland is the answer. You can pick up a holiday rental in the Ballycastle area for very reasonable prices, and tailor your stay to suit your budget. Ballycastle is famous for its rugged beauty, and it doesn’t cost a dime to explore the stunning coastal paths and enjoy the most refreshing and invigorating sea air.

The great thing about self-catering is that you don’t have to eat in a hotel or expensive restaurant every night. You can pick up some fresh local produce from friendly shopkeepers and cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen of your holiday home. Eating according to your own schedule is much more liberating, and allows plenty of time (and money) for visiting that pub down the road to enjoy the best of Irish hospitality!

A cinch to get to

Northern Ireland is easily accessible from the rest of the UK and Europe, so it’s easy to make last minute plans for a seaside self-catering holiday – just pack up your things and get ready for the best holiday you’ve ever had! You can travel by ferry from Scotland to Belfast, or fly directly to either of the two main airports in Northern Ireland. It’s a great idea to take your car, so that you can explore the magnificence of places like the Causeway Coast with ease. Taking the car also means that you can explore the whole of Northern Ireland at your leisure – even packing your fishing or golf gear to enjoy your favourite hobbies. At the end of the day, you can then return home to your holiday house or cottage to completely relax in comfort while you enjoy the freshness of that gorgeous sea air.

Your own space

Staying in self-catering accommodation by the sea in Northern Ireland means that you get the best of both worlds: friendly locals who are willing to help whenever you need it, but who also understand that you want privacy and space to enjoy your holiday. You don’t have to worry about cleaners coming in and waking you from sleep, or having to sure that you put a ‘do not disturb’ sign up to make sure no one enters your room. Your holiday rental is your space for the duration of your stay, so you can chat to locals and other tourists while you stroll along the beautiful beach at Crawfordsburn – and then go home and close your door for some ‘me’ time at the end of the day.

Perfect for families

If you have children, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the issues of having fussy eaters, and even allergies. Going self-catering means that you can cater for everyone with ease, and you can relax knowing that you are in control of every meal your kids eat. Many holiday rentals in places like Portstewart and Portrush feature gardens with barbecues, so you can get everyone outside for a bit of al fresco dining in the summer evenings. Finish the evening with a stroll along Portrush Strand, where you’ll be able to pick up an ice cream for the kids and a pint of something cold and delicious for you and your partner!

A holiday home in Millisle is the perfect base for sunny days spent making sandcastles, exploring rock pools and generally getting the whole family to embrace the outdoors. Pack a picnic in your well-appointed holiday rental kitchen, and head off to explore all that this gorgeous stretch of coast has to offer. This is the kind of holiday that memories really are made of!

Seaside self-catering holidays in Northern Ireland are the ideal choice if you want a break that is different from the usual standard package break. The coast is home to several areas that have been designated as ‘Areas of Natural Beauty’, and there is a wide range of accommodation to suit every requirement. Wherever you choose, Northern Ireland has the advantage of being a relatively small area, so your holiday home is the perfect base from which to explore the whole of this region. Belfast city centre is only a half hour drive from Crawfordsburn, for example – so you can easily enjoy all the benefits of being beside the sea and sample some of the city life too! Book today for a holiday you will never forget!