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

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A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a ship's wheel decoration. - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)
A modern living room with a wooden table, a red sofa, and a black leather bench. - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)
A modern two-story house with a gravel driveway and a small garden area. - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors. - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light. - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)
Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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 now operate a no pets policy.

    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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Bushmills, this vacation home is near the beach. Causeway Coast and Dunluce Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Giant's Causeway and Giants Causeway Visitors Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway and Barry's Amusements. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Bushmills travel guide
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Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with hexagonal basalt formations and waves crashing against the rocks.
    Causeway Coast
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A row of wooden barrels with labels indicating they are from the 1600s and contain single malt whisky.
    Old Bushmills Distillery
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A rocky coastal landscape with a calm sea, green moss-covered rocks, and a distant island.
    Giant's Causeway
    10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Portballintrae Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Runkerry Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Old Bushmills Distillery
    3 min drive
  • The Nook
    5 min drive
  • Arcadia Play Area & Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Urban
    9 min drive
  • 1608 Bar
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway located?

This family-friendly Bushmills vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Portballintrae Beach and Runkerry Beach. Giant's Causeway is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted a lovely space to have a great Christmas break away with our family. The location and the venue were excellent, the communication with Keith was exceptional, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfectly located holiday home for 12 people on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. Plenty of space in the bungalow. Lovely secluded outdoor area at rear with varied seating.Walking distance to beach, harbour, bushmills (20-25mins casual walking) and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026