Strandview, Castlerock

County Antrim. Sleeps up to 8

This fabulous home sits in the seaside town of Castlerock, overlooking the beach with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoying an elevated position to take advantage of the view, 6 Strandview Cottages provides a splendid escape for a group of eight friends or family members. The main entrance takes you into a small hallway that leads to the ground-floor bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite shower room and a double, each well-presented. Make your way into the open-plan living space, uplifted by natural light and views of the Atlantic Ocean, here you can spend your down time beside the woodburner whilst you catch up on your favourite shows or congregate round the dining table as the designated chef prepares a home-cooked feast, using this time to discuss what’s left on the holiday agenda. There is a viewing area with long windows and French doors open to the front of the house. Head up to the first floor and find two twin rooms, one complete with a cot for those with babies. Start your morning routine in the bathroom, enjoying a soak before heading out to the private, sun-trap patio, accessed via a few steps in the garden, where you can ponder on the day's agenda whilst basking in the sunshine and listening to the sea waves. Make the most of your proximity to the coast and travel just over half a mile to the glorious sands of Castlerock Beach, a stunning setting to enjoy paddling the shores or simply soaking up the sunshine with a good novel; wetsuits and surf boards can be hired in the village if you're a watersports fan. National Trust Mussenden Temple is also within walking distance, teeming with heritage and beauty, where you can also enjoy coastal vistas. When you fancy a night away from cooking, within a short walk there is several restaurants and pubs, along with a convenience store if you need any essentials. Those keen golfers can tee off at the Castlerock Golf Club before sampling a light lunch with a superb view at The Surf Shack. The seaside towns of Portstewart and Portrush are just a short drive from 6 Strandview Cottages and provide plenty of character and charm. Board the train from Castlerock station and go east to Coleraine and Belfast, or west to Derry/Londonderry, all the while taking in the breath-taking coastal scenery. Book 6 Strandview Cottages and uncover this scenic region of Northern Ireland.