The name of the town is believed to have derived from the Irish Prince, Lathar who owned the lands around Larne in ancient times. The area became known as Lathar-na, and was finally shortened to Larne. Today, Larne is a busy market town offering a wide range of shops from high street stores to traditional family businesses to suit everyone’s taste and pocket.
For more information visit:
www.larne.gov.uk
Category: Causeway Coast & Glens
Fairythorn House, Maddybenny
Fairythorn house is a luxurious house with views towards Portrush, Ballywillian Church and the sea
Up stairs and downstairs living rooms with panoramic views of Portrush, the Sea and Skerry Islands. On a good day you can even see Scotland.
Private entrance, car park, patio and BBQ area.
The open plan dining, living area with fully equipped kitchen electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
TV/DVD. freeview and internet access. French doors to court yard.
Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Two twin bedrooms downstairs both en-suite, one is wheelchair friendly.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, one double with en-suite. and one with a double and a single with a bathroom next door.
For booking and more information visit:
www.maddybenny.com
TV/DVD. freeview and internet access. French doors to court yard.
Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Two twin bedrooms downstairs both en-suite, one is wheelchair friendly.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, one double with en-suite. and one with a double and a single with a bathroom next door.
For booking and more information visit:
www.maddybenny.com
Rose Cottage, Maddybenny
Rose Cottage is a luxurious cottage with views towards Portrush, Ballywillian Church and the sea.
Rose cottage is fitted out to the same high standard as the 4 star cottages with the following unique features
More luxurious with a 5 star specification throughout
Elevated site above the other cottages
Split Level with outside access to both levels
Upper level living room with panoramic views of Portrush, the Sea and Skerry Islands. On a good day you can even see Scotland.
Private entrance, car park, patio and BBQ area.
Split Level with outside access to both levels
The open plan dining, living area with fully equipped kitchen electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
TV/DVD & freeview. French doors to court yard.
Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sleeps 8, One bedroom with ensuite is wheelchair friendly.
All bedrooms are ensuite.
For booking and more information visit:
www.maddybenny.com
TV/DVD & freeview. French doors to court yard.
Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sleeps 8, One bedroom with ensuite is wheelchair friendly.
All bedrooms are ensuite.
For booking and more information visit:
www.maddybenny.com
Maddybenny B&B
Maddybenny means “sanctified or holy post”. The Farm house dates from the 1600s, when it was built as a house on lands belonging to the Earl of Antrim. The first Presbyterian Minister, Rev. Gabriel Cornwall, lived here.
This B&B is situated 2 miles from the seaside resorts of Portstewart and Portrush. A wonderful area for touring sightseeing or just relaxing.
The house is comfortably furnished in fine antiques.
- Snooker and games room
- Quiet sitting areas
- Cots available on request
- Garden play area for children
- Spacious grounds
- WiFi available for checking emails.
- Gluten free products available
Cycle Ballymoney
Cycle Ballymoney
With over 550 miles of road meandering through some of the most idyllic and scenic landscape to be found in the province, Ballymoney Borough has to be a mecca for cyclists, both the enthusiast and the recreational. Along those 550 miles can be found many of the small villages and hamlets, which typify the borough, as well as numerous places of historic and general interest. Dotted along, or adjacent to, the routes detailed in this brochure is also to be found som outstanding guesthouse accommodation and a well catered for range of local pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.
You can download the individual Cycle Ballymoney brochures here:
The Bush Cycle Insert
The Castle Cycle Insert
The Craigs Cycle Insert
The Fisheries Cycle Insert
The Mill Cycle Insert
Riverside Park Cycle Insert
Or download all of the Cycle Ballymoney brochures in one file:
Cycle Ballymoney brochures
Antrim & North Coast Walks
The North Coast and Antrim area is justifiably famous for the Giant’s Causeway, wonderful coastlines and a unique natural beauty. The area includes three designated areas of outstanding natural beauty, nine glens including Glenariff the ‘Queen of the Glens’, lush forest parks, secluded coastal tracks and numerous quaint fishing villages.
The Glens of Antrim in particular will appeal to hillwalkers and offer some stunning views.
WalkNI.com – the definitive guide to walking in Northern Ireland has highlighted their favourite routes to get you started.
For more information visit:
www.walkni.com
Ballymoney
Visit Ballymoney in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Situated just 15 miles from the breathtaking Causeway Coast and within easy reach of the fabled Glens of Antrim, Ballymoney is one of the North East’s finest gems.
Easily accessible by both road (A26) and rail, Ballymoney Town is worthy of a retail or leisure outing for local residents and visitors to the area.
Great days out
- Picnic at the farm
- Finvoy Farm and Feeding
- Benvarden Gardens
