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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Port Tara, located in the picturesque village of Portballintrae, offers a spacious retreat for 12 guests with 5 deluxe bedrooms and a large fully enclosed back garden. This pet-friendly property is perfect for gatherings and golfing groups alike, with nearby access to world-renowned courses like Royal Portrush links golf course.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$1,407
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 are a pet friendly property, a single well behaved dog is welcome, we ask that they are kept off the beds. Please advise at time of booking if you wish to bring a dog as there is an additional cleaning fee for pets.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Living room
  • 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
  • Up to 9 kg per pet
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 area

Located in Bushmills, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway and Barry's Amusements. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Old Bushmills Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dunluce Castle - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Royal Portrush Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Giants Causeway Visitors Centre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Giant's Causeway - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Bushmills Distillery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Quays - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Nook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kiwi's Brew Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hip Chip - ‬2 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 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway on 30 Oct 2025 start from NZ$1,407.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

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

10/10 Excellent

william c.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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