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Crayfish Cottage - 10 min walk to beach/harbour or a 2 min drive!
Beautiful Whiterocks beach close to Crayfish Cottage.
The Giant's Causeway is a 15 minute drive along the coast from Crayfish Cottage
Not for the faint hearted! A family adventure at Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
Our cottage is popular with golfers who've come to play Royal Portush.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portrush, Northern Ireland
  • Portrush West Strand Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Portrush East Strand Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crayfish Cottage 2 min drive to the beach: All 2025 stays booking now!

Crayfish Cottage, Portrush: Spacious, stylish, seaside cottage 2 minute drive to the East Strand Beach and Portrush Harbour. Free-WIFI, wood-burning stove, super-comfy beds, two separate lounge areas, family-friendly (cot, toys, dvds, family games and jigsaws etc), "secret" garden, patio and BBQ area, private off-road parking, brilliantly-equipped kitchen and utility room.

Built in the 1930s, Crayfish Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage packed with beautiful art deco features, but with all the comforts of a careful, modern restoration.

Sleeping 6 - 2 double bedrooms (downstairs), 1 twin bedroom (upstairs). Each bedroom offers crisp white sheets and snuggly duvets. The family bathroom has a shower, separate bathtub with fluffy towels and complimentary Faith in Nature toiletries. The fully-equipped kitchen leads to the dining area. With a washing machine, tumble dryer, full height fridge freezer and storage space there is plenty of space for drying kit in the utility area.

Deep armchairs and sofas surround the wood-burning stove in the lounge . The Reading Room on the first floor is a place to relax, read and play games. With a twin bedroom just opposite, this makes a brilliant top floor hang-out for younger guests in the family who get to enjoy their very own space.

Downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms makes this property suitable for older guests and those with limited mobility (apologies - no wheelchair access).

There's plenty of outdoor space too with a lawn area at the front and a secret garden to the side with BBQ area and picnic table creating a magical space for sitting under the stars.

Crayfish Cottage is a two minute drive or a fifteen minute walk to the heart of Portrush town right amongst favourite restaurants, bars and shops.

IF CRAYFISH COTTAGE IS BOOKED ON YOUR CHOSEN DATES TRY THE EQUALLY LOVELY COPPERPOT COTTAGE ALSO LISTED ON VRBO.

Property manager

Nicci Millar
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do not accept pets. Ever.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be considerate towards our neighbours (especially noise, parking)
We are a pet and smoke free holiday cottage. Sorry. No exceptions.
We accept family groups of up to 6 people. We cannot usually accept more than 4 adult friends in a group.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portrush

Located in Portrush, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Royal Portrush Golf Club and Royal Portrush Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Barry's Amusements and Waterworld. Travelling with kids? Consider Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Railway and Damhead Miniature Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
Map
Portrush, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Portrush West Strand Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barry's Amusements - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Portrush East Strand Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portrush Coastal Zone - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dhu Varren Station - 9 min walk
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bob & Berts Portrush - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Amici Ristorante Portstewart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kraken Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crayfish Cottage 2 min drive to the beach: All 2025 stays booking now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crayfish Cottage 2 min drive to the beach: All 2025 stays booking now! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crayfish Cottage 2 min drive to the beach: All 2025 stays booking now! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crayfish Cottage 2 min drive to the beach: All 2025 stays booking now! located?

This family-friendly Portrush cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Portrush West Strand Beach, Barry's Amusements and Causeway Coast. Waterworld and Portrush East Strand Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dhu Varren Station is 9 minutes by foot and Portrush Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mitch t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Crayfish Cottage
Loved this cottage! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation
Really enjoyable short break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian V.

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Review
Excellent property that fitted our requirements perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage in a great location
A friendly welcome to this cosy cottage in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great location, beautifully decorated cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VRBO stay
excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great location
A warm welcome from the host with basics provided such as bread and milk. A lovely location and garden with amenities near by. The coast is a short walk and fabulous views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portrush
The location is perfect, the town quaint, and the cottage lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

iain f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
All good well located, clean and pleasant Little cold in front room Didn’t use it Even the fire didn’t warm it up No issue really as we were happy in the kitchen area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We had a lovely 4 day stay at Nicci and Johnny's place at Portrush. It was only a short walk to main centre. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely welcome, beautiful cottage.
We had a great time. Really appreciated the welcome from Nicci who gave us a tour of the cottage - we loved the clean, cosy rooms and the wood burning stove. Great dine-in kitchen for family meals. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break in the North west
Lovely property with great location, walking distance to the west strand. Plenty of space inside and out for a family of 4. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short family break
Beautiful, well kept property in a great location just a few minutes drive to the centre of Portrush and the beach. Lovely reading room upstairs with a comfy sofa and a basket full of toys and books to keep the children entertained, which was a real bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pippa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crayfish Cottage
My daughters and I loved Crayfish Cottage! It was warm and welcoming and had everything we needed for our stay in Portrush. Nicci was easy and pleasant to deal with and we would very happily re-book. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott N., Ottawa, Ontario

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Amazing Cottage - Great location
On a quiet street about 10-13 minutes walk from the town centre lies this gem of a cottage. We were three couples and it was perfect. Clean and comfortable with all the amenities, it was a perfect spot to walk into town to the beach, golf course and great pubs (Harbour Bar!). Nicci was a great host and was very easy to communicate with. This is an amazing place and we will be spreading the word!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Excellent week in Crayfish Cottage, Portrush
The cottage was superb - well equipped, comfortable, and perfectly situated for walks around Portrush and exploring the north coast. Nicci gave us a warm welcome, going above and beyond on the first evening when we arrived late due to travel delays. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Gordon W.

Excellent Cottage
The cottage is very well equipped and very clean and tidy. It is cosy and the beds are very comfortable. Portrush is within easy walking distance and we travelled around easily from the location. The garden is a bonus but unfortunately, the weather was not really for sitting out in.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan C.

A wonderful holiday in a cosy cottage!
We had a great experience in this property from start to finish. The owners could not have been more helpful and clear in booking our week and organised cots, toys and even a travel gate for our little ones! The cottage itself was so beautiful, spotlessly clean with every comfort that we could possibly need. There was something interesting and quirky in every room and our children loved their little cosy room in the eves! A house we would love to return too, we could not recommend it more highly!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C., Salt Lake City, United States

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Wonderful property
We had a wonderful visit at Cray Cottage! The 1920’s era property is has been beautifully modernized for the 21st century. It is in a great location, close to everything in and around Portrush. Close to White Rocks Beach and convenient to Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, the Dark Hedges, and so many other great destinations along the amazing Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. Nicci, the owner, was super to work with. The house had everything needed for a memorable vacation. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Crayfish Cottage. What a great place.
Arrived later than planned but Nicci, the owner, was there to meet us. What a great reception, we were really made to feel at home. Nicci showed us around the cottage and ensured that we knew where everything was and that all was in order. The cottage was fantastic. It is well decorated, clean, and felt just like being at home. Beds are extremely comfortable and clean. Very well situated for touring around the area. We were all very happy and will definately book up again on our next holiday. Well done Nicci for such a great place.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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everything you need for family vacation
Crayfish cottage was the perfect repose for our family vacation. The cottage was immaculate, with plenty of space for 2 teenagers and 2 adults. It was on a nice street that was within walking distance of several restaurants and a grocery store, plus it had a washer and dryer which is always great to have on vacation. Nicci even provided milk and a yummy loaf of bread. The backyard garden was a nice little sanctuary for a picnic and there were many attractions in the local vicinity including Giant's Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery, etc. We all loved our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ann-Maria A.

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Great springboard
We really enjoyed our stay at Crayfish Cottage. Walking distance to beach & town centre but on a secluded road with little traffic. Mins by car to White rocks beach - perfect for sand dunes, long walks & swimming. The cottage was well decorated, comfortable, plenty hot water, kitchen well stocked with utensils- we are vegetarian so we cooked a bit at the cottage & had what we needed. Lidl walking distance away for anything we needed. Nearby spar at Maxol petrol station also had great selection of food/snacks. The garden was loved and well tended and a secluded space on the property. The reading room upstairs provided privacy when needed. Recommended property for exploring the North Antrim area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia z.

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Amazing holiday.
We had an amazing time staying at Nicci’s cottage. The cottage is so cozy and beautiful. It was extremely clean and well taken care of. Nicci has thought of every possible comfort for her guest. We really enjoyed the short walking distance to the beach and the town. We were able to walk everywhere even to the market. The cottage was sunny and quiet , the birds were singing in the morning and the garden was just beautiful. The cottage looks gorgeous on the pictures but it was even more beautiful in real life. I could see myself spending a whole year in the cottage. The town of Portrush is really great and very fun for both adults and children, and the neighboring town of PortStewart is also very beautiful. We were able to drive and see all the local attractions within 15 minutes from the cottage. We really enjoyed our holiday. Nicci was very easy to reach and very quick to respond to any questions. The kitchen was very well equipped and the pantry well stocked if you need to make a quick meal. and Nicci was so kind to leave bread and milk for our breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh T.

The cosiest cottage we have ever stayed in!
I stayed at Crayfish Cottage for 2 nights with 2 of my friends who had flown over for a girls' weekend. The 3 of us have almost 3 year old toddlers so we were in need of a break to escape! Nicci met us on arrival and showed us round the cottage. The pictures do not do this place justice! It is beautifully decorated, luxurious and truly felt like a home away from home. It was equipped with everything you could need and more! We didn't have our children with us however there were toys, a stairgate and a high chair available if required. There was milk in the fridge, tea bags in the cupboard and a lovely wheaten loaf waiting for us. There were dvds, board games (which we thought was a brilliant idea!), books and even magazines there for us to use. Nicci has clearly thought of everything and has gone the extra mile to make her guests feel comfortable. I would highly recommend this property to just about anyone, be it a couple, a family or a group of friends like we were. It really made our girls' weekend that bit more special. In fact, we had planned to go out for drinks on one of the nights but we didn't because we just wanted to get home and cosy up on the sofa in front of the log burner! In summary, this property is an absolute gem and in close proximity to the centre of Portrush yet on a quiet street. It is the perfect base for anyone wanting to tour the beauty and sights of the North Coast. Thanks for having us Nicci, we'll be back!

8/10 Good

LH K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooie ruime woning en gezellige tuin
De woning is zeer sfeervol ingericht met mooie details die verwijzen naar de kuststreek. De verwarming stond wel wat aan de hoge kant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nicci Millar

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Hello. We are the Millar family. We own and run
Crayfish Cottage and its sister Copperpot Cottage.

Why they chose this property

Crayfish Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage dating from the 1930s with stylish art-deco features, plenty of space for the whole family and a brilliant location in the centre of Portrush.

It offers private parking and a secret garden with patio and bbq area. Perfect for family Summer holidays or romantic weekends away.

What makes this property unique

* 2 minute drive to the beach!
* wood-burning stove in the Lounge
* free wifi
* plenty of indoor and outdoor space for the whole family including a separate Lounge and upstairs Reading Room
* private parking
* patio and BBQ area

Languages:

English

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