My family (three teenagers) enjoyed a lovely, peaceful stay in the Barnhouse, Joe and Mary's self-catering cottage, for a week in late July. Joe and Mary couldn't have been better hosts. Mary had homemade scones and jam and a basket of fresh eggs waiting for us, and Joe had a fist full of honeysuckle from their lovely garden. They are both delightful and well deserving of having won the award for Landlady of the Year for the UK a couple of years back.
The location of their property is just stunning with views of the tiny coastal village of Cushendun below. You will need access to a car if you're going to be here for a week as you will want to day trip out to explore the wonders of this part of N. Ireland. In the heart of "the glens" Cushendun is within a comfortable day's drive of Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, the Queen's View and other points north, and Belfast and the beautiful coastline to the south. Cushendun itself is quite small with few options for dining and entertainment, but it is a gorgeous setting for hiking or for painting or just relaxing with a good novel. Mary and Joe will be happy to provide you with maps, books, and stories about this beautiful part of Ireland.
The Barnhouse itself is a bit rustic but charming. The kitchen provides just the basics, but who wants to do a lot of cooking anyway when on holiday? The beds were comfy and there were good showers with plenty of hot water. We woke to the roosters crowing in the morning and enjoyed berries from the garden. There is a washer and dryer available for guests too, which was great.
All in all, great stay, and though Cushendun may not have been terribly exciting for our teenagers, we all felt sorry to leave and hope to go back some day.
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