Coastguard Boathouse
The Coastguard Boat House on Belfast Lough is one of a kind - the only boathouse you can sleep in on this Lough. Located less than a metre at high tide, the Boat House is completely self contained so is very safe and with heaps of heritage offers visitors a very unique experience. A must for sea and dog lovers - or for anyone who craves the sea. The Boat House has a slipway for visitor’s use with seating so you can watch the sea - with direct access to beach, cycle path and walk. A tidal clock is provided so you catch the low tide and explore the ruin and sea wrecks at the Boat house. The Boat House offers the best of all worlds. It is completely self contained with car parking and full self catering facilities and offers self check in so it is a very safe place to stay. If you wish to venture out Whiteabbey village is less than 5 mins away with a grocery store, dog & family friendly restaurants and pubs. Village life is quiet, but if you want to see Belfast's attractions then a 10 minute drive, bus or train journey takes you there. There is a train station less than a 5 min walk from the Boat House which takes you into the city centre in less than 5 mins. A bus stop is right outside. The heritage building has kept much of its historical attributes, including a window dating from the Seventeenth Century, original beams and Boat House rigging. Converted in 2019, with further upgrades in April 2020 and 2021, the Boat House has new mod-cons - new bed and sprung mattress, shower, oven, microwave and retro fridge freezer, wi-fi and TV with DVD player. Covered outdoor eating area and two windows offering excellent ventiliation and sea breeze. The Boat house can sleep up to four adults plus a child under 12 in a King sized bed (extra long), and double bed; and sofa bed. Get your buckets and spades at the ready as the beach right outside the front door!
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Standard price
From £550
Price from £
from £500 per week for a couple (low season) to £700 for high season. Prices from £275 for 3 night stay. Please note, we can accommodate up to five people (if two of the people are children under 12.)
Directions from Town
A car is not essential as there is a bus stop right outside the private lane on which the Coastguard Boat House is located, but if you wish to bring a car free car parking is provided (right beside the boat house.) There is also a train station a 5 minute walk away. Shops, restaurants and pubs are less than a 5 minute walk away in Whiteabbey beside the sea - a small village.
Getting to the start by car
Located at the very start of the Causeway Coastal route, only 15 minutes drive/train/bus from Belfast city centre but located in a private lane away from traffic right on coastal path.
Opening times
The Coastguard Boat House is open all year round. Five day minimum stay from July - August. Three day minimum stay at other times of the year, but two day stays are possible depending on availability.
Coastguard Boathouse
Newtownabbey
Co Antrim
BT37 0SP
Ungraded Self Catering Television in lounge/TV room Washing & Drying facilities on site Cot & Highchair Available Credit/Debit Cards Accepted Hairdryer Available Euro Accepted Ground Floor Bedroom(s) Dogs Welcome Inside Dogs Welcome Outside Ironing Facilities WiFi Parking Available Tea/Coffee making facilities Central Heating Extra TV Microwave Tumble Dryer Washing Machine DVD Player Private Garden Baby Changing facilities Highchairs Available Showers Toilets Prior Booking Required Self Catering Self Catering Seafront Hairdryer in all bedrooms Linen available free of charge Towels available Sleeps 4 Private rooms Cater for males Child seat available Pets accepted Disabled access rooms Non smoking rooms available Special provisions for lone female travellers Max group size Of historic, literary or architectural interest In countryside Marketed Towards Families Marketed Towards Senior Citizens In town/city centre In Market Town Waterfront Marketed Towards Children Guide dogs permitted Linen provided Hairdryers Ironing facilities Cater for individuals Gift vouchers Cater for females Central heating throughout Parking (free) Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors Local Produce Accept children (Minimum age) Children's videos/DVDs available Outdoor pool Midweek breaks Monthly rates available Short breaks available Weekend breaks Deposit Reqired Additional charge for pets Central heating in all units Freezer in all units Pets accepted in some units CD Player in all units Drying Facilities in all units Hairdryer in all units Self Catering
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