Portstewart Strand HolidayHome
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About the home
This newly renovated house has 3 bedrooms, a living room and separate dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, main bathroom (equipped with free-standing bath and separate power shower), downstairs toilet. There is a separate utility room to the rear of the house which contains a washer/dryer, and separate sink for clothes washing. 2 of the bedrooms are large doubles with king size beds. The third bedroom is smaller, with a single day bed which can be extended to become a king size double if required. To the front and rear of the house are two large gardens, the rear being fully enclosed and suitable for children. Additionally to the rear of the house is an enclosed, sheltered terrace area which is ideal for BBQ's weather permitting. Patio furniture and a charcoal BBQ are provided. The house has off-street parking for 4 cars.
Located on the Strand Road, one of the most exclusive addresses in Portstewart, the property is a 1920's semi-detached house, within a few minutes walk of the beach, Portstewart Golf Course and the Promenade with its abundance of cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops. Close by are the many attractions of the North Antrim coast, including the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, Mussenden Temple and Bushmills Distillery to name but a few. This is also an ideal area for walking, cycling, surfing and many other activities. Locally there are many attractions for children too, from soft play areas to leisure centres and amusement facilities if the weather does not behave.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Portstewart Strand, 1km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The Master Bedroom
This king size room is stunning. It has a fabulous aspect overlooking the Atlantic and the Donegal headlands in a north westerly direction. The sunset views from here are beautiful throughout the year. The kingsize bed is very comfortable and offers a great night's sleep. There is also a built-in wardrobe with 2 bedside tables and soft lighting.
Second Bedroom
This kingsize room faces the large rear garden of the house, and is very bright and sunny from early morning. It has a very luxurious king size bed, along with a large wardrobe, chest of drawers and 2 bedside tables (again with soft lighting).
Third Bedroom
This small room is stunning. It again has a fabulous aspect overlooking the Atlantic and the Donegal headlands in a north westerly direction. The sunset views from here are beautiful throughout the year. The bed is normally configured as a single day bed, but converts to a full kingsize bed easily if required. There is also a wardrobe in this room.
Main Bathroom
Fitted with a large roll top bath and a separate power shower, the bathroom is a bright, airy, luxurious room. It has a heated towel rail and large hotpress for keeping things nice and warm.
Kitchen
The kitchen is located at the back of the house, with further access from there to the rear yard/patio and garden. There is a fire blanket on the wall to the right of the cooker, and a small fire extinguisher to the side of the kitchen sink.
On kitchen wall, beside the chrome towel radiator are the switches for the lights, including the outside lights for the rear yard/patio, and the controls for the central heating.
The work tops, hob, sink and draining board are all standard height from the floor. The stainless steel rectangular sink has a drainer on the left hand side. The electric oven has a drop down door, accessible from the front, with shelves within. The ceramic hob above is also electric. Mains switches for the cooker and extractor fan, are on the wall above the hob. Cooker controls on the top, at the front. The microwave is situated to the right of the long worktop area. The built-in fridge is concealed in the centre of the row of cupboards.
A good range of crockery, cutlery and glasses are provided, as well as cooking utensils and saucepans in the cupboards and drawers. The kitchen is evenly lit with spotlights over worktops and central ceiling spotlights. Flooring is tiled throughout. There are two opening windows in the kitchen, one by the cooker and one over the sink.
Living Room
Large front living room with large bay window giving panoramic views to the Atlantic, Donegal headlands, beach and coastline stretching to Magilligan Point. The room has a classic style leather suite, large fireplace (with working electric fire) and quality mahogany furniture. A 37" HDTV with Freeview, Blueray/DVD player and Playstation 2 are also provided (along with a small library of movies and games).
Dining Room
There is a dining room situated between the Kitchen and entrance hall. This has an extendible dining table with 6 chairs, and a feature iron fireplace.
Babies and Toddlers
A travel cot and high chair are provided, and can be located in the cloakroom downstairs (beside the front door of the house).
Further details outdoors:
Patio
To the rear of the house, there is a small enclosed yard which is suitable for BBQs. A Charcoal BBQ, and a set of wooden outside furniture is available in the wash-house.
Gardens and driveway
To the rear of the house is a large enclosed garden which is suitable for children. To the front of the house is a large, open garden with great sea views.
A private driveway runs along the side of the house, which can easily accommodate 4 cars.
Conditions
Short Term Break bookings (under a week) are not available during July/August
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The County Derry region
County Derry, officially know as Londonderry, is perched on the northwest coast of Northern Ireland. Covering an area of some 798 square miles, the Derry landscape is varied and breathtaking. To the south are the forested glens of the Sperrin Mountains while to the north and east is the spectacular coastline of Portstewart, Castlerock and Benone Strands, some of Ireland's best beaches, with miles of wide-open sand and surf.
Derived from the Irish 'Doire' meaning oak grove, Derry has long been a sacred place for early Celtic and Christian settlements. In the 6th century, the Irish Saint Columba founded a monastery beside the River Foyle in 546 AD, where the oak tress grew. The City walls of Derry are amongst the best preserved fortifications in Europe. The layout of the city reflects the original town plan set out several hundred years ago. In 1609, an agreement was made with the Corporation of London for the rebuilding of Derry, hence the introduction of the name Londonderry.
Derry has some fine architecture across the County including the Georgian town of Limavady and the folly overlooking Downhill Strand, Mussenden Temple, built by the eccentric Earl Bishop of Derry. Other cultural attractions include Bellaghy Bawn, a 17th century enclosure, containing a permanent exhibition on the locally born, Nobel laureate poet, Seamus Heaney. The Earhart Centre at Ballyarnet commemorates where Amelia Earhart (the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo) brought her plane down in 1932. The first recording of 'Londonderry Air' was by Jane Ross in 1851, which was later affectionately known as 'Danny Boy'.
Visitors to Derry can also enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities from first-class golf to hill walking and excellent river angling. Roe Valley Country Park near Limavady is a superb place for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and walking through miles of magnificent, preserved woodlands.
The Portstewart area
Named after the family whose 18th Century estate included the harbour - Portstewart is a relaxing and sedate resort. It is linked to its neighbour Portrush by road and the Port Path, a three-mile coastal walk. The town has a picturesque harbour and promenade and to the west is the sweeping two-mile stretch of Portstewart Strand. This was once home to Neolithic and early Iron Age people whose flints, arrowheads and pottery shards have been excavated from beneath the sandhills.
Portstewart is an attractive town for shopping and eating out and has a flourishing arts and cultural scene with the well established Arts Centre, Flowerfield, as well as art galleries and shops situated along the Promenade. Famous for it's ice cream, visitors can sample a variety of home-made flavours at a number of ice-cream parlours, the famous 'Morelli's Ice Cream' among them.
A simple fishing village until the early 19th century, Portstewart, under the new ownership of John Cromie, set about developing it as a ‘watering place'. He built ‘good houses' to accommodate summer visitors and when the railway arrived in 1855 the expansion of Portstewart really took off. Local landowners however glad of the business the railway brought, did not want the railway lines to cross their land so the station was built a mile away from Portstewart, with a steam tram linking it to the Promenade.
Increasingly popular as a holiday centre during the 20s and 30s, Portstewart also remained a busy fishing port right up to the Second World War with a new harbour being built for the fleet. The sight of the fishing smacks setting off with the sun sinking behind the Innishowen hills in Donegal helped inspire the songwriter Jimmy Kennedy to pen the poignant ‘Red Sails in the Sunset'.
A prominent feature of the town is O'Hara's Rock Castle, built in 1834 and later converted into a school, still in use today as part of Dominican College School. Beneath this building begins a magnificent cliff walk leading to Portstewart Strand and a holy well from which St Patrick is reputed to have drunk (Tober Patrick).
At the crescent youngsters and families can enjoy a superb play pool and outdoor entertainment complex, complete with bandstand and tiered seating. There is an artificial lake, climbing frames, slides and see-saws. Other recreational facilities include bowls, tennis and football at The Warren and there is a 9-hole and two excellent 18-hole golf courses.
The Causeway Coast Way, one of eight Waymarked Ways throughout Northern Ireland, is an exhilarating walking route following the dramatic north Ulster coastline from Portstewart to Ballycastle. The 52km waymarked route incorporates the Port Path (Portstewart Strand to Whiterocks, Portrush) and the Causeway Coast path. The route passes along sandy beaches, rocky bays, high cliffs, seaside resorts and small fishing villages, offering a great variety of coastal scenery within the designated Causeway Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Walks
Short walks along the sea front in both directions both towards the beach and towards the town around the cliff top. This is accessible from steps, to the left of the wall opposite the house.
Longer walks are possible as far as you wish along the coast. Here are a couple of links to good ones:
Portstewart Strand - Sand dune and estuary Trail - http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=385
Port Path - http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=152
Golf
In Portstewart there are 3 courses, Strand, Riverside and Old Course all within walking distance from the house.
Further afield you have Royal Portrush, Castlerock, Bushfoot, Castlerock all within a short drive
Surf
Portstewart and Portrush offer a number of good breaks throughout the year. Tides notices and equipment are available for rent from:
Atlantic Warriors
18 Main St, Portrush.
Tel: 028 7082 5665
Ocean Warriors Surf Shop and Kite Store
80 The Promenade, Portstewart
Tel/Fax: 028 7083 6500
Surf and beach store. Wetsuits, bodyboards, surfboards, clothing and beach accessories. Wetsuit, board and sit-on canoe hire. Lessons available.
Open Easter - September: 10.00am - 6.00pm (Late night opening July & August)
Ocean Warriors Surf Shack
Whiterocks Beach, Portrush
Tel: 028 7083 6500. From the unmissable yellow Volkswagen Van you can hire everything you need for a great day at the beachThe surf shack hires out surf body boards, kayaks and wetsuits and has a great range of beach essentials, for the seasoned surfer or family day out.
Troggs & Surfing Ireland
88 Main Street, Portrush (& 20 The Diamond, Portstewart Tel: 028 7083 3361)
Tel: 028 70 825 476 Fax: 028 70 823 923
Equipment hire, including wetsuits, boards and advice on what beach is best to go to. A large inventory of wetsuits, booties, gloves, hoods, surfboards, beginner longboards and bodyboards available for hire.
Woodies
Board Hire, equipment sales and tuition (PHONE FOR FREE SURF REPORT)
102 Lower Main Street, Portrush
Tel: 028 7082 3273
To Eat
Heres a few suggestions as to the better places to eat
The Anchorage
89 The Promenade
Portstewart, BT55
028 7083 2003
Shenanigans
78 The Promenade
Portstewart, BT55
07855 802 252
Preference Bistro
81 The Promenade,
Portstewart BT55 7AQ
028 70 833959
The Ramore Wine Bar
Harbour Rd
Portrush, BT56 8DF
028 70824313
55 North
5 Causeway St
Portrush, BT56 8AB
028 70822811
To Drink
Heres a couple of excellent pubs nearby:
The Anchor
89 The Promenade
Portstewart, BT55
028 7083 2003
The Ice House
9 The Promenade
Portstewart, BT55 7AD
028 70831103
Events
The key events in the area are:
NW200 motorcycle races, held for a week in May each year
Red Sails Festival, held in late July
Northern Ireland Milk Cup
Portrush Raft Race
Portrush Air Show
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Belfast International Airport: 87 km |
| Railway: | Coleraine: 6.4 km |
| Ferry: | Larne Ferry Terminal: 68 km |
Airports:
Belfast International, Belfast City, and City of Derry. Direct flights from most UK airports and many International ones. Car hire available from all airports.
Car Ferries:
P&O Irish Sea- Cairnryan/Larne, Liverpool/Dublin
Stena Line- Holyhead/Dublin
Stranraer/Belfast,Fleetwood/Larne.
Trains:
Coleraine and Portrush are the nearest stations.
Driving:
Excellent road links with all of Ireland.
From City airport follow signs for M2 North, follow M2 turn off at A26 for Coleraine and signs to Portstewart. From International airport - signs for Antrim and A26 north to Coleraine and Portstewart.
Activities near Portstewart
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 21 Nov 2011 |
Used the house as a base for a golfing weekend with 3 friends, found the house and location to be excellent for exploring the coast of northern Ireland. Around an hours easy drive from Belfast airport. Enjoyed a great view across the strand when we arrived, followed by a few pints of Guinness in the Ship (less than 3 mins walk at the end of the road) on the Friday evening. Saturday had great weather again, and enjoyed a round of golf at the nearby portstewart course. Saturday night we took advantage again of the ship, but took it easy and enjoyed the houses dvd collection . Sunday, another round of golf, this time at Royal Portrush, followed by a nice dinner in one of the restaurants in portstewart, again only a short walk away. Left early on Monday am to catch a plane, after having a great weekend in beautiful location, everyone agreed that the house was perfect, and had a high class, yet homely finish. Would recommend to everyone looking for a great place to stay. |
11 Aug 2011 |
My wife and I, along with our 2 children had a lovely time this house in Port Stewart. The house has been tastefully modernised and the owners have managed to retain the original character of the house. Furniture and fittings are of superb quality and the kitchen has everything you would expect of a modern kitchen. The bathroom excelled in having a large bath to relax in if you desire and a shower cubicle to allow for an invigorating shower as an alternative to bathing. A second toilet on the ground floor helps in those moments when some one else needs the loo. Superb views from the front rooms across the sea with magnificent sunsets gets eveyone running for a camera to take photos as no two sunsets are the same. At the rear a private garden with a large lawned area invites lots of fun games and there is a patio with BBQ. Watch out for the sunburn! A short walk in one direction takes you into the delightful town with lots of shops and restaurants to cater for all ages. There is wonderfully organised play area with a variety of inflatable bouncy castle type play equipment along with climbing frames etc for children of all ages. If you prefer to relax on the beach then take a short walk in the other direction from the house where you will find beaches to relax on and rock pools to investigate. A very short drive of a couple of minutes takes you a National Trust beach with drive on access where there are literally miles of beach to drive on, find a spot, park up and spend the day surfing, paddling, picnicking, snoozing, anything you would wish to do for all the family. I haven't even mentioned the pitch and putt, 9 hole and many 18 hole golf courses that are all within a few minutes drive frim the house. All in all a wonderfull place to stay in a fantastic location We will be booking again! |
Guestbook for Portstewart Strand HolidayHome
"Thank you for the use of your beautiful home. It was fantastic, great location, views and access to beach, shops and restaurants.
The children thoroughly enjoyed their stay and there were tears the night before leaving as they didn't want to pack to go hame."
The O'Neills and Donnellys, July 2009
"Enjoyable holiday. Very comfortable house. Great location."
McCollum Family, August 2009
"Thank you! Gracias! Merci!
We have had a wonderfully peaceful stay.... thank you! We have chilled out in the sunny garden and along the strand, enjoyeed coffee on rainy mornings above the paper shop, ate delicious food at the posh brasserie on the corner, and of course, supped some beer in the Anchor!!
What a wonderful house to relax in!"
The Holloways, September 2009
"We all had a lovely stay. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and is in a great location.
We all hope to be back at some stage in the next year."
James,Amanda,Leza,Gerry,Linda - January 2010
"What a glorious week! :) The sun shone all week, after I had packed some woolies for the snow the previous week!
The house is beautiful and thoughtfully equipped, and what a location!"
The Toussaint Family, April 2010
"Fab house. Really enjoyed our week. Location excellent. Hope to book and use again."
John and Helen Wright, July 2010
"A great place, great location, and a very special break. What lovely sights and walks"
Sarah and Anthony, October 2010
"A lovely peaceful retreat while we were helping our daughter who had her baby prematurely. Thanks so much"
Carol and Mike Thompson, March 2011
"A wonderful house, very well equipped and very comfortable. Such a fabulous location. My son loved his bedroom. We had a wonderful two weeks here. We hope to book again."
Glenn and Jane Hall, Bangor, June 2011
"Lovely house, well equipped and comfortable. Great Views. Had a lovely week. Weather was good."
Downey and Stevenson Family, Armagh, July 2011
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 1 Nov 11 | 12 May 12 | £ 450 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| North West 200 | 12 May 12 | 22 May 12 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 22 May 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 500 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| Irish Open | 23 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
| High Season | 7 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 500 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| Low Season | 29 Sep 12 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 450 | 100 | 100 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Changeover day is normally Saturday for weekly bookings, especially High Season.
Weekly bookings only during High Season.
Weekly bookings only for bookings including either Christmas (25th/26th December) or New Year (31st Dec/1st Jan)
Irish Open is either £1200 for 1 week containing the 4 days of the Irish Open, or £1500 for two weeks (23rd June - 7th July)
Availability
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Languages spoken     The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
