Bushmills

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Giant\'s Causeway showing heritage elements, rugged coastline and general coastal views
Giant\'s Causeway showing a monument, rocky coastline and heritage elements
Bushmills
Giant\'s Causeway which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and rocky coastline
Bushmills
Forthe quintessential Northern Irish experience, the small village of Bushmillsin CountyAntrim won’t disappoint. Situated 60 miles north of Belfast, justinland on the northern coast of Ireland, Bushmillspromises the best of country and sea. You’ll also find the residents in thisquaint little village are as warm and welcoming as they come.

Perhapsbest known as home to the world-famous Bushmills Whisky,take a tour and sample some of the local nectar at the OldBushmills Distillery. Otherwise, rent a bike and cycle along thebreathtaking coastline to DunluceCastle, or hop on the railway to the Giant’s Causeway.

TheBushmills Whisky Distillery

Bushmillsis probably most well known for its distillery, which produces some of the bestIrish blends and malt whiskeys in the world, and has been doing so for over 400years. Take a guided tour of the premises and get the insider’s lowdown on howit’s all done. Learn about the ingredients involved and get up close andpersonal with some of the whisky stills themselves. If you’re lucky, you mighteven get to try a free sample!

Giant’s Causeway Near Bushmills

Perhapsthe most famous landmark in Ireland, no trip to Bushmillswould be complete with a visit to the monumental Giant’s Causeway just alongthe coast. You’ll be amazed at the sheer size of this natural feature, if not itscurious geological formation. In fact, it is so geometrically consistent thatit’s hard to believe this natural structure isn’t really manmade. The Giant’sCauseway makes a delightful trip for kids and adults alike.

DunluceCastle

Whilethere’s certainly no shortage of medieval castles in Ireland, Dunluce Castle isa particular treat. Teetering on the edge of Ireland’s northernmost cliffs, itlooks almost as if this gravity-defying structure is emerging from the veryrock on which it perches. If you’ve ever seen Game of Thrones, you might have evenseen it yourself, as Dunluce Castle has been used as a filming location in thishit television show.

Bushfoot Golf Club Near Bushmills

Keen golfers out there might wantto enjoy the scenery from Bushfoot Golf Club in the nearby seaside village ofPortballintrae. The club accepts non-members, meaning that it’s perfect eitherfor experts or tentative novices who simply want to head out on the fairways tosee how they get on. The dramatic views over the coast and country alone makeit worth the visit and the bar and restaurant here are top-class.

Paddle Boarding in Bushmills

The most unique perspective of theNorthern Irish coast is from out on the Atlantic waves. There has been a recentboom in paddle boarding in Northern Ireland and the north coast is a primaryspot to try it. Enjoy the Giant’s Causeway from a new point of view by gettingout on the water. You’ll be under careful tuition from an instructor who willput even the most nervous novice at ease.

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Causeway Hotel

Causeway Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Causeway Road, Giants Causeway, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM853 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM853
RM1,023 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
"Rooms needs updating"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Causeway Hotel
Bushmills Hostel

Bushmills Hostel

3 out of 5
49 Main St, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star hostel in Bushmills. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Bushmills Hostel
Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Bayhead Road, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The price is RM985 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM985
RM1,182 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
"Bayview. It was clean and comfortable. Staff were good. Especially the nice older lady - I think she was in charge at breakfast this morning. Nice location and enjoyed strolling around the village. Had dinner there last night too. Both reasonably priced. Really enjoyed the views from the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Bayview Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation

Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation

3 out of 5
49-55 Woodvale Park, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
Decent apartment but attention needed for few bits
"This was a nice little apartment, great location and good kitchen, living area and bedrooms. However the towels provided were unusable- just need new cleans ones, these were really old and very smelly. Duvet in main bedroom yellow, really off putting. The bathroom was ok but some areas not great ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation
Coastal View

Coastal View

3 out of 5
6, Seaport Apartments, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush ...
Very pleasant North Coast stay
"We had a lovely couple of days and even the weather was mostly kind to us. Perfect location for beach walks and catching the aurora."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2024

Coastal View
Causeway Coast Retreats

Causeway Coast Retreats

3 out of 5
77 Toberdoney Road, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ballymoney. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dervock Riverside Park and Benvarden Garden are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Causeway Coast Retreats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bushmills

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful place and close to stunning locations

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

This is a beautiful place to stay. Withing walking distance of the Bayview which serves immense food. We completed a beautiful walk along the track/path and down onto the beach this was a particular highlight! Bushmills is a fantastic area visit as w

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A lovely wee town - we were pleased to see more life and prosperity there, with more shops open than in recent years.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great food options for dining out

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful scenery- Ireland at its best