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About this property

Beachfront Location: Coastguard Boat House on Belfast Lough in Newtownabbey offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the picturesque garden. Spacious Accommodation: The holiday home features a spacious interior housed in a historic building. The property includes a living room, kitchenette, and one bedroom, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine, dining area, and outdoor seating. Local Attractions: Located 15 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, the property is close to Belfast Castle (6 km) and Titanic Belfast (10 km). Surrounding areas offer hiking and cycling opportunities. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom
2 large double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sean
    Ireland Ireland
    Location, location, location. The boat house couldn't be better situated. Right on the beach and close to local shops and cafes. The interior was also well decorated and had everything you could need for a short stay. Carol the owner was happy to...
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Location was fantastic! The Boathouse was just perfect for our short 3 day stay! Our host Carol was very informative about the tides etc, where to park our car and the local amenities..
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location good. Very compact a small shower but it’s very efficient. A small fridge but shops near by. What would be helpful if host gave information about bus into Belfast. Bus stop very close but knowing price, how to pay and a time table would...
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy pretty apartment with lovely traditional maritime touches. Everything you could need and beautiful views over the sea with direct qccess onto the beach. Could even secure the patio with a roll out divider so my dog could safely potter around....
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about the Boat House, it was clean, cosy & wow what a location. The views from the Boat House are by far one of the best we've ever stayed in, we could've sat outside for hours just listening to the waves. Communication with the...
  • Ana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location right by the sea. Amazing sunrise from the sitting room/kitchen area. It was a pleasure to stay at the boathouse. It was cozy and warm, had everything I needed to rest well after a long day at work. Super host! Thank you.
  • Teresa
    United States United States
    Well stocked with everything one could need on vacation. Carol was so sweet an attentive.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9
Host review score
The Coastguard Boat House on Belfast Lough is the only Boat House you can stay in on Belfast Lough - it is unique - one of its kind. Located on its own slipway, less than 2 meters from the sea - it offers an immersive experience for those who love the tides and beat of nature. Despite being a heritage building, it has all modern conveniences including oven, hob, microwave, TV/DVD, wi-fi, and washing machine/drier. However, most people just want to look at the Lough and the amazing views.
I am passionate about Belfast, its people and history having lived here all my life. I run a blog about things to do in Belfast and provide visitors with hints on best undiscovered places, and the ones to avoid. Booking the Boat House offers you more than just a place to lay your head - I want you to come back again and again, so we have stacks of guides for you on hand.
The Coastguard Boat House on Belfast Lough is ideally located, as it offers you a peaceful retreat while also being ten minutes from Belfast City's lively Cathedral Quarter. The bus stop is one minute walk from the Boat House - with one bus taking you straight into the city centre, the train is five minutes walk, then two stops (taking five mins) or you could make it local and visit the many shops, bars and restaurants in Jordanstown village (a four minute walk along the coast) including a supermarket and an old English tearoom. For children, there is the beach to play on, a tide clock in the Boat House so they can explore the ship wrecks, but also not one but two playgrounds within walking distance, along the coast.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 02:00 and 06:30
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$335. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 12:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Coastguard Boat House on Belfast Lough in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.