Jonathan's North Coast Guidebook
Sightseeing
Giant's Causeway
Unesco World Heritage Site visited by worldwide tourists daily.
This World famous rope bridge walk is set with a spectacular backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Popular amongst tourists and locals alike, this is certainly worth visiting.
171 locals recommend
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
This World famous rope bridge walk is set with a spectacular backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Popular amongst tourists and locals alike, this is certainly worth visiting.
Award winning Ice Cream Parlour serving a wide variety of food. Morellis is located a short distance from the property on Portstewart's main Promenade.
28 locals recommend
Morelli's
53-56 The PromenadeAward winning Ice Cream Parlour serving a wide variety of food. Morellis is located a short distance from the property on Portstewart's main Promenade.
The world's oldest and licensed working distillery. Bushmills Distillery uses water drawn from Saint Columb's Rill, which is a tributary of the River Bush. The distillery is a popular tourist attraction, with around 120,000 visitors per year.
69 locals recommend
Bushmills Distillery station
The world's oldest and licensed working distillery. Bushmills Distillery uses water drawn from Saint Columb's Rill, which is a tributary of the River Bush. The distillery is a popular tourist attraction, with around 120,000 visitors per year.
Dunluce is one of the most picturesque and romantic of Irish Castles. With evidence of settlement from the first millennium, the present castle ruins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. It was inhabited by both the feuding McQuillan and MacDonnell clans. Historical and archaeological exhibits are on display for public viewing.
141 locals recommend
Dunluce Castle
87 Dunluce RdDunluce is one of the most picturesque and romantic of Irish Castles. With evidence of settlement from the first millennium, the present castle ruins date mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. It was inhabited by both the feuding McQuillan and MacDonnell clans. Historical and archaeological exhibits are on display for public viewing.
Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head.
94 locals recommend
Mussenden Temple
Seacoast RoadMussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head.
Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy. Known as a ‘raised beach’, it is located alongside the B15 coast road, 17 miles north-east of Coleraine and five miles west of Ballycastle. Accessed by a spectacular, steep winding road, it is a painter’s paradise with sea stacks, rocky islands, pools and busy harbour leading to one of Europe’s great cliff-top and wild beach walks. A car park and picnic facilities are available beside the harbour café.
117 locals recommend
Ballintoy Harbour
Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy. Known as a ‘raised beach’, it is located alongside the B15 coast road, 17 miles north-east of Coleraine and five miles west of Ballycastle. Accessed by a spectacular, steep winding road, it is a painter’s paradise with sea stacks, rocky islands, pools and busy harbour leading to one of Europe’s great cliff-top and wild beach walks. A car park and picnic facilities are available beside the harbour café.
This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century.
It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. In fact, the iconic trees have been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones®, representing the Kingsroad.
200 locals recommend
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh RoadThis beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century.
It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland. In fact, the iconic trees have been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones®, representing the Kingsroad.
Portstewart Strand is a sandy, two-mile long beach in Portstewart, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on the northern Atlantic Ocean coast of the island of Ireland.
17 locals recommend
National Trust - Portstewart Strand
118 Strand RdPortstewart Strand is a sandy, two-mile long beach in Portstewart, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on the northern Atlantic Ocean coast of the island of Ireland.
Rathlin Island is an island and civil parish off the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It is Northern Ireland's northernmost point. A ferry service runs daily from Ballycastle. 30 minutes from.the property.
69 locals recommend
Rathlin Island
Rathlin Island is an island and civil parish off the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It is Northern Ireland's northernmost point. A ferry service runs daily from Ballycastle. 30 minutes from.the property.
Sporting Opportunities
Home of the 2019 and 2025 'Golf Open", this championship course tests the World's best. Are you up for the challenge?
97 locals recommend
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Home of the 2019 and 2025 'Golf Open", this championship course tests the World's best. Are you up for the challenge?
if thrillseeking, high adrenaline motor bike racing is your thing, the North West 200 is the place to be. The top bike riders around the world descend to Portstewart and compete in high quality racing. Please be aware this is an annual event and dates change each year.
8 locals recommend
North West 200
233a Loughan Roadif thrillseeking, high adrenaline motor bike racing is your thing, the North West 200 is the place to be. The top bike riders around the world descend to Portstewart and compete in high quality racing. Please be aware this is an annual event and dates change each year.
Award winning Championship Golf course located within a 5minute drive from.Atlantic Cove.
56 locals recommend
Portstewart Golf Club
117 Strand RdAward winning Championship Golf course located within a 5minute drive from.Atlantic Cove.
For the soccer enthusiast, local side Coleraine Fc play in the Northern Ireland Premier division. Their ground the Coleraine showgrounds is located a short 10 minute.drive from.the property.
Coleraine Football Club
64 Ballycastle RoadFor the soccer enthusiast, local side Coleraine Fc play in the Northern Ireland Premier division. Their ground the Coleraine showgrounds is located a short 10 minute.drive from.the property.
A fabulous Links Golf Course. Situated in the beautiful seaside town of Castlerock. Located 15 minutes drive from the property.
23 locals recommend
Castlerock Golf Club,
65 Circular RdA fabulous Links Golf Course. Situated in the beautiful seaside town of Castlerock. Located 15 minutes drive from the property.
The Edge at The Crannagh Activity Centre is the perfect destination for watersports enthusiasts. Based between Coleraine and Portstewart, it offers a wide range of activities for all age groups and abilities. Activities include Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Banana Boating, Tube Rides, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
14 locals recommend
The Edge Watersports at The Crannagh Activity Centre
76 Portstewart RdThe Edge at The Crannagh Activity Centre is the perfect destination for watersports enthusiasts. Based between Coleraine and Portstewart, it offers a wide range of activities for all age groups and abilities. Activities include Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Banana Boating, Tube Rides, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
Food Scene
The Beach Shack. Stunning views & local seafood. Open 7 days, walk-up tables, no bookings required.
75 locals recommend
Harry's Shack
116 Strand RdThe Beach Shack. Stunning views & local seafood. Open 7 days, walk-up tables, no bookings required.
Lovely food and atmosphere. Located a short 5minute drive from the property. Lovely setting overlooking a golf course and the Atlantic Ocean.
71 locals recommend
Amici Ristorante
Portmore RoadLovely food and atmosphere. Located a short 5minute drive from the property. Lovely setting overlooking a golf course and the Atlantic Ocean.
A very popular bar and restaurant located by Portrush Harbour. Very tasty food in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
63 locals recommend
Harbour Gin Bar
1 Harbour RdA very popular bar and restaurant located by Portrush Harbour. Very tasty food in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
Enjoy some food / drink and the beautiful surroundings in this hotel bar located near the shoreline. It's is located close to Portstewart Prominade a short 15minute walk from the property.
8 locals recommend
Me and Mrs Jones Hotel
1-7 The DiamondEnjoy some food / drink and the beautiful surroundings in this hotel bar located near the shoreline. It's is located close to Portstewart Prominade a short 15minute walk from the property.
For the kids
An excellent option for guests travelling with young families. The jet Centre includes a modern Cinema, a soft play area, a bowling alley and arcade games section. This is located a 10 minute drive from the property.
21 locals recommend
Jet Centre station
An excellent option for guests travelling with young families. The jet Centre includes a modern Cinema, a soft play area, a bowling alley and arcade games section. This is located a 10 minute drive from the property.
Flowerfield Arts Centre is situated just 5 mins drive outside Portstewart town centre, on the main Coleraine Road. Sitting within the lovely Flowerfield Park, a green space which also features an award-winning Diversity Playpark - one of only two such parks in Northern Ireland. We are within walking distance of the town and close to some of the beautiful local beaches.
Flowerfield Arts Centre
185 Coleraine RoadFlowerfield Arts Centre is situated just 5 mins drive outside Portstewart town centre, on the main Coleraine Road. Sitting within the lovely Flowerfield Park, a green space which also features an award-winning Diversity Playpark - one of only two such parks in Northern Ireland. We are within walking distance of the town and close to some of the beautiful local beaches.
An action packed fun/ theme park for both the kids and adults to enjoy.
Take in the roller coaster, ghost trains, the cyclone and much more.
A great family day out!
8 locals recommend
Curry's Fun Park (Barry's)
16 Eglinton StreetAn action packed fun/ theme park for both the kids and adults to enjoy.
Take in the roller coaster, ghost trains, the cyclone and much more.
A great family day out!