The Beach Shack

This shabby-chic rustic beach cottage is 125 years old and located in a stunning setting at the foot of the Glens of Antrim on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. It is beside the world famous Gobbins tourist attraction as well as a host of ‘Game of Thrones’ filming locations and within easy reach of well known north coast attractions such as The Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Reed rope bridge. The cottage is a truly beautiful, peaceful, chilled and relaxed place. The Beach Shack is very unique space, over 125 years old this wooden cottage is situated right on the water’s edge, it has provided us with much needed solace over the years. It is a beloved family home, that within minutes of arriving at you will feel the stress and hassle of everyday life seep away! This place is good for the soul! Our son was left with an acquired brain injury after battling a life threatening brain infection aged 11, so as well as welcoming paying guests, we also welcome families with children with ABIs like our son for complimentary respite stays. It provided us with a safe haven during his illness in between hospital treatments and we wanted to be able to share it with others as it is a very special, healing place. You will find a warm welcoming, chilled cosy beach cottage with fairy lights galore! Unfortunately The Beach Shack is not available for rental during July, August, Easter, Christmas or New Year. Guests have access to the entire property and the beach in front of the property. We always try to greet guests on arrival and then they will have space to themselves, however we are on standby if they need us. There may be a gardener tending to the property on occasion. The Beach Shack is situated in stunning beach front setting, however the price we pay for our location is that we are approx 7 miles away from shops, about 10-12 mins in the car. The golf club is beside us and has a bar & bistro (food Thursday-Sunday) open to non residents. Our nearest town is Whitehead, 9 miles away, from here is a train into central Belfast which takes 30 mins, from there you can take connecting trains to the rest of Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. There is a car park in Whitehead that you can leave your car in and a local taxi Service.