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$138 / night
Total guests, Nights

Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills. – Home 158144 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Porthole Cottage, Whitepark Bay, Bushmills. – Home 158144

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 0.75 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly

Description from owner

Description

Porthole Cottage has an enviable position approx half a mile from the National Trust's Whitepark Bay on the Causeway Coastal Route, between Ballycastle and Bushmills. Just over a mile from Ballintoy Harbour, a much favoured beauty spot and a popular destination for Game of Thrones fans.

The cottage sleeps 4 adults in two bedrooms, one double, the other twin. A travel cot is available if required. The kitchen is well equipped with washing machine, tumble drier, fridge, small freezer, microwave, toaster, electric oven and hob. The cottage is centrally heated by an Aga type stove in the kitchen/diner, and also has a wood burning stove in the lounge for cosy winter evenings. Stove is set and basket of logs/turf provided to get fire going. Additional logs at your own expense.

Flat screen TV with DVD player and radio. Mobile wifi.

The bathroom has been refurbished and now has a walk-in shower. (No bath)

Linen, towels, central heating and electricity are all supplied.

Starter packs of liquid soap, toilet rolls and tissues provided.

One dog per booking by arrangement; a second dog will be charged at £10 per night. Dogs must be kept in a secure cage overnight and not allowed in bedrooms.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Grill
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

We are in a rural environment so we recommend having your own transport. The Causeway Rambler (a small bus) runs along the Causeway Coastal Route from Coleraine to Ballycastle, stopping at Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge amongst others.

Interaction with guest

Owners are on hand to assist guests should they have any queries. On most occasions the owners are present to welcome guests and hand over the keys, but on rare occasions when they cannot be present a key safe is provided to store keys. Key code given on confirmation of booking.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

One pet per booking.
Email host with details of pet before booking.
Guests must bring pet’s own bedding and feeding dishes.
£10 charge for pet.

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About the owner

Margaret M.
Average reply time:
2 hours 26 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
28 Mar 2024
Years listed:
13
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
48 reviews

Excellent
43
Very Good
5
Average
0
Poor
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Terrible
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“Idyllic Cottage”

Reviewed 17 Jun 2023

Fabulous cottage set in a rural location close to the north coast. Every home comfort and more included in the inventory. Wonderful hosts - Margaret and Bill nearby for any advice or tips.

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“Great to be back”

Reviewed 30 May 2023

Been here many times lovely cottage and beautiful scenery. Margaret and Bill best hosts so kind and helpful. Highly recommend this cottage

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“Gem of a cottage in a peaceful and scenic location”

Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

Just returned from a few days in an amazing cottage in a wonderful setting in Co Antrim. Porthole cottage is situated in a quiet rural area about 10 mins walk from the really fabulous Whitepark bay … More

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“amazing beautiful cottage”

Reviewed 10 Sep 2021

only home today after a week. Beautiful cottage set in a amazing setting so peaceful a little heaven on earth . Host Margaret an hubby Bill are beautiful people. We went as strangers came home as fri… More

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“Lovely location, cottage and people.”

Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

Very quiet and immaculate cottage. Margaret has that Northern Irish talent for baking!!! The location is ideal for walking to White Park Bay Beach, riding on those great rodes with your bike or just e… More

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“A real gem”

Reviewed 26 Oct 2020

A lot of thought and planning went into this stunning cottage In pristine condition every need is catered for Welcomed by Margaret and Bill in person, such a rarity these days(with delicious homemade … More

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“Peaceful & relaxing”

Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

My fiance, myself and our dog lottie spent 2 nights in this cottage. It was just the perfect getaway. Margaret and Bill were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back.

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“Tranquil Retreat”

Reviewed 14 Jul 2020

Had a lovely 4 night stay with the family. We were greeted on arrival with smile and plate of freshly baked scones, accompanied with real butter and jam. Bill and Margaret were very quick to make sure… More

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“Super Little Cottage”

Reviewed 11 Jul 2020

Just back from Port Hole Cottage, everything was First class from the Hosts Margaret and Bill with the tea and scones on arrival and the cottage itself is very well kept and has everything you could a… More

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“Peaceful & relaxing”

Reviewed 29 Jun 2020

Porthole cottage is the ideal place to stay if you just want to unwind. The beach is close by and plenty to do in the towns beside it also. Great place if you have young kids as its nowhere near the road and same goes for any animals.

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Response from the owner Jackie, Thanks for taking the time to write such a positive review. Thanks also for the recommendations you have given us already. Hope you are well and keeping safe. Look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, Margaret

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Margaret (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Margaret (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Margaret (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Margaret the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Margaret (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Margaret (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Margaret (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

Find out more about booking safely.

How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Margaret (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Margaret (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Margaret (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Margaret (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Margaret (the owner) a message.

If Margaret (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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