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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Portrush, Northern Ireland
  • Place, Portrush West Strand Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Barry's Amusements
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Portrush East Strand Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪66 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 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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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 Flowerfield Arts Centre and Coleraine Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Portrush, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Portrush West Strand Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Barry's Amusements - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Causeway Coast - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Portrush East Strand Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tides Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Urban - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ground Espresso Bars - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now! on 18 Apr 2026 start from AU$299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book 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. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crayfish Cottage is an amazing place to stay. Close to the beaches and town centre. Everything you could want for a comfortable stay. Great price too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, fantastic location. Had a great time! Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great homely base to visit the north of Northern Ireland

A beautifully well kept and spacious property, 5 of us, across 3 generations (including 2 teenagers) found the property welcoming and the location excellent. The description and photos are accurate, the host is great with communication and there is loads to see and do in the area and further afield. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VRBO stay

excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Archival

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Archival

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann-Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

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