What month is best to visit Northern Ireland?

The summer months of June, July, and August offer pleasant weather, longer daylight hours, and a chance to experience popular festivals and events. However, spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October) can be less crowded, with milder temperatures and beautiful landscapes, making them ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the stunning natural attractions of Northern Ireland.

Is it worth going to Northern Ireland?

Absolutely! Northern Ireland offers a wealth of attractions and experiences that make it well worth a visit. From breathtaking landscapes along the Causeway Coastal Route and Giant's Causeway to iconic sites like the Titanic Belfast museum and the vibrant city of Belfast, there is something for everyone. The rich history, friendly locals, and unique cultural heritage contribute to an unforgettable travel experience.

How many days are enough for Northern Ireland?

The ideal number of days for a visit to Northern Ireland would be around 5 to 7 days. This timeframe allows you to explore the highlights, including the Causeway Coastal Route, Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, the Mourne Mountains, and other scenic locations. It also provides enough time to immerse yourself in the local culture, visit historical sites, enjoy outdoor activities, and savourr the warm hospitality of Northern Ireland.

What is the best way to travel around Northern Ireland?

The best way to travel around Northern Ireland is by renting a car, as it offers the most flexibility and allows you to explore both popular destinations and off-the-beaten-path areas. Additionally, public transportation options such as buses and trains are available for traveling between major cities and towns.

Northern Ireland Holiday Cottages

Northern Ireland Cottages

Each year, more and more tourists are choosing to travel to Northern Ireland for their holidays. This little corner of the United Kingdom is well known for the spectacular Giant's Causeway found on the coast of County Antrim. However, the tourist board should be shouting loud and proud about the region's wealth of cultural and artistic festivals, fabulous rugged coastline and misty mountains. Not to mention Belfast's industrial heritage, embodied by the story of the Titanic.

Our large range of self-catering holiday rentals come fully equipped with all the essentials for your stay. We can also provide luxury add-ons such as hot tubs or swimming pools. Visiting with a family? You may like to browse our farmhouses with open plan ground floors, giving an impressive amount of living room space for children to play. Want sea views from your bedroom? Choose a cottage that's walking distance from the coast and take in the salty sea air.

Our self-catering accommodation really does come with options for everyone. Dog-owners will love our pet-friendly properties, just a few minutes walk from beautiful walking paths. Northern Ireland also has an immense number of stunning lakes in its interior. We heartily recommend our cottages located by the tranquil Lough Erne, in County Fermanagh, offering boat trips to ancient Celtic ruins and marvellous picnic spots, right from your doorstep.

Best locations in Northern Ireland

Take in all of Northern Ireland's magnificent, wild coastline, gorgeous lakeland and industrial heritage from one of our hundreds of holiday homes in the region. It's fairly compact, so you can travel extensively from the comfort of your cottage.

Things to do on your Northern Ireland cottage holiday

Our UK comedy clubs guide includes some great comedy nights in Northern Ireland.

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

Alistair - Verified booking

Lovely cottage in a great location.

We, a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teenagers) spent 2/52 at Minnie's cottage in August 2020, the cottage itself was really comfortable, clean and warm. The owners live next door and were on hand for any help / advice with either the cottage / local area. Lovely walks from the doorstep though the nearby forest park, and over Slieve Gullion which gives you fantastic views of the area. Cottage is in a quiet rural location, however good local shops, including a Eurospar which had a great range of locally produced ready meals were only about 3 miles away. Further afield big supermarkets and good shopping in Newry - less than 15minutes away. We had a really nice meal in the local pub (Johnny Murphy's) which is a really pleasant mile or so walk from the cottage. With regards the location, it's fantastic - mountain biking, and coastal / mountain walks a short drive away - the ones around Carlingford Lough were stunning. Belfast about an hour away, where I'd recommend a city tour, the Crumlin Road Gaol, the Titanic Museum, and a walk around Stormont Park. The Giants Causeway and the North Antrim coast are a bit further away, approx an hour and a half but we did both easily in a single day. We didn't cross the border to explore the Republic of Ireland (didn't need to, had so much to do anyway) but had we wanted to then Dublin is achievable as a day trip - either by road or rail from Newry. In summary, fantastic cottage in a great location - would recommend.

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Jian-guo - Verified booking

It is a very nice cottage to accommodate 4 couples with 4 en-suit units.

Fairly priced, convenient for car access and ideal for travelers to explore both Northern Ireland and the south. The kitchen and dinning area are also fit for purpose. The parking space within the gates is enough for 4 cars, more than the web stated 2 cars. We are very happy to be there for 6 nights. There are some recommendations for improvement: Some taps and toilet flushing switches are not functioning smoothly; Some central heating panels are not working (some of us felt a bit cold in the first two nights due to the temperature drop); Provide a fly-swatter if possible (a few flies tried to share the food with us and we could not find a easy way to get rid of them). Considering the price, we should not complaint about these minor flaws and we hope anyone reading this review would not be discourage to rent this cottage.

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Margaret - Verified booking

We would like to thank John and Joan for their hospitality.

A food starter pack was left for us and they gave us a drinks voucher for the Flagstaff Restaurant for being their first customers of the year. We are four sisters in our late 60s who previously visited Minnieâs Cottage in the early 1960âs with our parents. The cottage had neither electricity or running water. To visit the cottage following its full renovation was memorable to us and one we will never forget. As children we also played and visited Miss Bellâs castle now known as Killeavy Castle. Joan and John contacted the Boyle owners and arranged for us a visit to view the new renovated Castle. Again a most memorable time for us. We would highly recommend a stay at Minnieâs cottage set in the beautiful grounds of Killeavy Estate.

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Frances - Verified booking

A beautiful holiday cottage.

Four of us stayed for 2 weeks and couldnât have been more comfortable. The cottage was well equipped and we loved the extra accommodation of the summerhouse and bbq area. Beautiful garden space too! Well done Bill and Anne, give yourselves a well earned pat on the back! The cottage is so conveniently positioned for the beautiful sights of Northern Ireland. The causeway coast is breathtaking. Titanic Experience in Belfast was amazing as was the hop on hop off open bus top tour of Belfast which was very informative and poignant. Irish bars were very atmospheric and the Irish are such friendly people. Many thanks for a wonderful stay and welcome!

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Terry - Verified booking

We do a lot of self catering.

So often, things aren't as described but here everything is as pictured & everything works. First impression - immaculately clean, second impression is of a very high quality renovation producing a marvellous holiday environment. The location is rural, you'll need a car. It's possible to walk into Meigh for pub, shop & pharmacy, but the lanes are narrow & you need to step right out of the way - carry a torch if in the evening. If back in this area we would definitely return. Thanks to John & Joan for courtesy & kindness, available if needed, communicative but not intrusive. And thanks for the welcome pack - not everyone does this.

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Holiday Cottages in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland Cottages

Newcastle

Amaro Mourneview

Ref: S1070571

Londonderry

Coneyville

Ref: S165799

Reviews 19

Coleraine

SJs Annexe

Ref: S1029197

Carrickfergus

30 Main Street

Ref: S854444

Reviews 5

Caledon

Goose Cottage

Ref: S236697

Reviews 20

Limavady

Meric Stone Holiday Lets Caravan 2

Ref: S882231

Coleraine

Woodside Guest House

Ref: S1040245

Newry

Minnie's Cottage, Killeavy

Ref: S165797

Reviews 36

Magherafelt

The Hideaway

Ref: S683569

Reviews 5

Limavady

Canning Cottage

Ref: S1065318

Enniskillen

57 Doon Road

Ref: S1068744

Coleraine

Quiet Waters Cottage

Ref: S189052

Reviews 24

Coleraine

3 Warke Place

Ref: S1231349

Coleraine

Craiglea Cottage

Ref: S701253

Reviews 6

Killure

The Old Flax Mill, Aghadowey

Ref: S1019096

Ballyclare

Dunamoy Cottages & Spa

Ref: S503780

Ballymena

Stayover Suites

Ref: S934381

Craigavon

Edenmore House

Ref: S596029

Newry

Newtown House

Ref: S975804

Londonderry

Art House

Ref: S510686

Windsor

Cottage in the City The Harland Rathdrum Cottage

Ref: S1002387

Cookstown

Maple Cottage

Ref: S925760

Londonderry

Art House

Ref: S510687

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