Melagh Cottage, Cottage rental in Bushmills near Bushfoot Golf Club and Ballycastle Golf Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Melagh Cottage is situated in the quiet north Antrim town of Bushmills, close to the world-famous Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Bushmills Distillery and the glorious beaches of Portrush and Portstewart. There's golf, tennis and fishing in abundance nearby, so it's the perfect spot for an active family holiday or a quiet break.

Melagh holiday cottage sleeps a maximum of 6 people and is rated by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board as 4 star. It was constructed in 1998 to a high quality specification and the accommodation consists of the following:

Large lounge with tv and video

One double bedroom

One twin bedroom

One bedroom with bunks suitable for children or teens

One bathroom with bath and separate shower

A well equipped kitchen with fridge, washer/dryer and microwave etc

A spacious dining area adjoining the kitchen

A private, enclosed rear garden, which is safe for small children and suitable for barbeques etc

A garden shed, complete with portable garden furniture etc

Ample car parking

Melagh cottage is a home from home and is suitable for a wide range of people, particularly those seeking a family holiday base or for couples who simply want a quiet rest. It is also suitable for the elderly with only one step to the front and rear entrances.

Bushmills is a Conservation Area and the surrounding area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which contains some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere.

The bungalow is ideally located for coastal walks, fishing, golf, pony trekking and as a touring base. It is close to the many attractions of the Causeway Coast including the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, Dunluce Castle and the superb White Rocks beach. The shopping town of Coleraine is only 7 miles away and there is a wide range of restaurants in the village and the immediate surrounding area.

Tourist Attractions Include:

Giant's Causeway : Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge : White Rocks Beach :Dunluce Castle : Milk Cup Football : Northwest 200 : Ould Lammas Fair

Golf Nearby:

Bushfoot Golf Club

Bushfoot, a wonderful testing links course. It is seaside links and, unsurprisingly, resides in an area of outstanding beauty. The club was founded in 1890 and has a number of challenging holes.

Royal Portrush Golf Club

Royal Portrush Golf Club is home to one of the best and most challenging links golf courses in the world, the Dunluce Links, and the hidden gem, the Valley Links. The only club in Ireland to have hosted The Open Championship, Royal Portrush is a members’ club which welcomes visitors all year round to face the challenges of its courses and to brave the testing condition

Portstewart Golf Club

The Strand Course has 18 championship holes, 6895 yards off the back tees with a par of 72, it presents a true test of golf set in classic links country amid towering sand dunes with views at every turn of the blue Donegal hills, the rolling Atlantic and the tranquil estuary of the River Bann.
The Riverside Course with extensive bunkers and a spectacular water feature, it offers a worthy if slightly less challenging alternative to the Strand.
The Old Course is Par 64, 4730 yards, its 18 holes set out along the rocky store before climbing inland to give breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline.

Castlerock Golf Club

Castlerock is a fabulous links course set among rolling sand dunes. Its scenic qualities embrace the river Bann flowing out to the Atlantic, and also eye-catching views of Donegal and on a clear day towards Scotland and the Isle of Islay. An ideal retreat in which to play golf. The Championship Mussenden Course is a par 73 with five par-5's, four par-3's, and nine par-4's.

Ballycastle Golf Club

The first five holes of the course are on diverse parkland along the banks of the Margy and Carey Rivers and bordering the ruins of the 12th century Bonamargy Abbey. The rest of the course runs alongside the beach before rising to the "top holes" with panoramic views including the Mull of Kintyre, Rathlin Island and Ballycastle Bay.

Contact Us:

Melagh Cottage,
16, Bush Gardens,
Bushmills, County Antrim,
Northern Ireland BT57 8AE

Tel: +44 (0)28 9044 8249
Mob: +44 (0)7802 336624

E Mail:   ian@melaghcottage.com

Website:   www.melaghcottage.com