Title: Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=182710&destination=Bushmills%2C+Northern+Ireland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=76721750&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway ## Photo gallery for Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway ![Interior - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721750/a6c895a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721750/67783859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721750/92dd3b62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721750/590e8bbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway (Portballintrae, Bushmills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721750/253cd85e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Port Tara, located in the picturesque village of Portballintrae, offers a spacious retreat for 12 guests with 5 deluxe bedrooms and a large fully enclosed back garden. This pet-friendly property is perfect for gatherings and golfing groups alike, with nearby access to world-renowned courses like Royal Portrush links golf course. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway This recently refurbished home located in the picturesque village of Portballintrae can accommodate 12 guests. It is ideally suited for gatherings of family and friends or equally attractive to golfing groups who wish to play the world renowned local courses or for any other type of group looking for a base to set off and enjoy the delights of the North coast. We have also recently hosted a number of wedding partys who have been getting married at Dunluce Castle, just a few minutes from our house. Consisting of 5 deluxe bedrooms, 2 with large ensuites, 2 additional bathrooms, 4 reception rooms and a large fully enclosed back garden the house provides plenty of space for a large group to spread out and relax. A 7kw EV car charger is also provided for the convenience of guests. We now operate a no pets policy. Portballintrae is an idyllic village just outside Bushmills and 4 miles east of Portrush. It is close to both the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the world famous Bushmills distillery all within walking distance. This quaint fishing village, on the edge of a horseshoe bay, is lined with a modern hotel and private properties and drops down the cliffedge to its peaceful, working harbour and small beach. The harbour is a haven of activity at the weekends and throughout the summer with locals and visitors enjoying open water swimming, paddle boarding, boating and many other outdoor activities. For the keen golfers the 9 hole Bushfoot Golf Club is a few minutes walk from the house, offering stunning coastal views, it is a lovely course to play. Of course for the more serious golfing enthusiast Royal Portrush links golf course, host of the 148th British Open in 2019 and selected to host the 153rd British Open in 2025 is only 10 minutes drive away. 25 minutes drive will take you to Portstewart Golf Club with 3 fabulous links courses. Host of the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The winner Jon Rahm stated " the golf course is amazing, it's probably one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever seen, if not the most." Port Tara has a strictly no smoking policy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8280000/8272000/8271915/e2839292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Causeway Hotel Bushmills - 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There is no need to make or strip the beds, the cleaners are happy to do this. Please ensure the kitchen is left clean and tidy, place any dirty dishes in the dishwasher and put it on before you leave and place any rubbish in the bins outside. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Food and water bowls are available Note from host: There is a pet fee of £25 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Bushmills, this vacation home is near the beach. Causeway Coast and Dunluce Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Giant's Causeway and Giants Causeway Visitors Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway and Barry's Amusements. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. [Visit our Bushmills travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bushmills.dx182710) [View more Vacation homes in Bushmills](https://www.expedia.ca/Bushmills-Private-Vacation-Homes.d182710-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.21424%2C-6.54154&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MW5AaupnW6uDk4DbiKEYhNxo66A=) Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland ### What's nearby - ![flight Panorama view of Giants causeway coastline on sunset time Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997949936/4cacf11e-f073-4bbf-bb4e-048d078a2783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Causeway Coast 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Old Bushmills Distillery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086621/1f0f526e-3412-43b5-9781-a7e9dc618c68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Bushmills Distillery 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - ![Giant's Causeway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086619/98fff597-e7aa-4065-a6d1-4b9db86b0d13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Giant's Causeway 9 min drive \- 6.7 km - Portballintrae Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Runkerry Beach 14 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Portrush Station 12 min drive - Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - Old Bushmills Distillery 3 min drive - The Nook 5 min drive - Market Square 2 min drive - The Hip Chip 2 min drive - The Bilberry Mill Cafe 20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway? ### What time is check-out at Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway? ### Where is Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Port Tara Holiday Home, close to Portballintrae Harbour and the Giant's Causeway Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr R. Dec 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We wanted a lovely space to have a great Christmas break away with our family. The location and the venue were excellent, the communication with Keith was exceptional, would highly recommend ##### Mr R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### william c. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Port Tara We had a great stay at Port Tara The property was immaculate and had everything you could need. Location was superb. Keith was a great host and communication was first class . Would definitely return. ##### william c. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian B. May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful seaside stay Our whole family had a great time in this fantastically well equipped house. We had everything we needed for our stay including all condiments, foil, cling film etc. Even the bbq was set up for us. Everything was beautifully clean We plan to return. ##### Gillian B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy C. Sep 28, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home Really nice home with nice backyard. Stayed here with family. 8 adults and 2 children. It was perfect. Just a 5-6 minute walk to the beach and a nice hotel bar restaurant. We would definitely stay here again. The owner provided good communication. Needs- bigger pots in the kitchen! And this home could use some area rugs around the beds and hallways for comfort and noise control. Overall a wonderful holiday home! ##### Christy C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie K. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family gathering Port Tara offers beautifully furnished and spacious living areas.There was a selection of games etc and choice of sitting areas which works well for a familyThe kitchen has space to eat with another dining room in the bungalow. The well planned kitchen was well equipped with a huge range of crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware. The appliances are brilliant. Everywhere is spotlessly clean.Comfortable bedrooms with excellent bath and shower rooms.The garden is spacious, private and secure with a brilliant gas and charcoal BBQ.Lots of parking space.The bungalow is only a few minutes from the beautiful sandy beach.We knew as soon as we opened the front door that Port Tara was going to be a wonderful place for us to stay. We definitely hope to return soon.A huge thankyou to Keith and Tara for thinking of everything to make Port Tara such a perfect place to stay.Valerie kirk ##### Valerie K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna B. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port Tara Fabulous accommodation for large family group. So comfortable and cosy. Beds so comfortable and 4 showers ! ##### Lorna B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katelynn V. Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place Lotsa Grace Great location, pleasant people, beautiful! My husband (woah weird to say) and I booked this place for our family and friends to stay with us for a small destination wedding. The layout was perfect for this particular event as the master bedroom is on the opposite side of the property providing plenty of privacy while also allowing you to be with your loved ones. Kieth was attentive with any questions we had and was absolutely pleasant to work with. Highly recommend! ##### Katelynn V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe W. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home in Perfect Location Port Tara house was more than expected. The home was very clean and comfortable with everything you needed. Perfectly accommodated our three generations of family. The location couldn’t be better for day tripping the entire north coast while also being so convenient to lovely town of Bushmills. Keith was a pleasure to deal with and very accommodating. Definitely considering going back! ##### Joe W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew B. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An unbelievable rental in the North Coast of Northern Ireland. This is one of the best rentals we have used to date for a large extended family group. The house is VERY spacious and the owners have included literally everything you could imagine for your stay. Very modern and immaculately clean bedroom and bathrooms. Parking in the front could easily take 5-6 cars. It was nice to have a main living room and a snug where the teenagers could have their own space whilst the adults relaxed in the main room. Only a few minutes walk to the seafront harbour area to view the sunsets in the evening. Highly recommend and we would all love to stay again. ##### Andrew B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022