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Seaside Accommodation in Ireland –
Stay Somewhere Extraordinary

Clifftop lighthouses, beachside houses and harbour-town lodges, with the sea never far from the window.

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Fall Asleep to the Sound of the Sea

For anyone who feels most at home by the water, few things compare to waking up to the sound of the waves. Our By the Sea collection brings together 14 historic properties within sight or sound of the sea, from lightkeepers’ houses on wild Atlantic headlands to an 18th-century house set right on a Donegal beach and a miniature castle in one of Ulster’s oldest coastal villages.

Spend your days on clifftop walks, sandy beaches and harbour towns, and your evenings by the fire as the weather rolls in off the sea. Many of our coastal stays are lighthouses, so see our lighthouse accommodation for even more ways to stay on the edge of the island.

The Coast on Your Doorstep

Step outside and the shoreline is waiting.

  • Cliff paths, coastal walks and beaches nearby
  • Seabirds, seals and, in season, passing dolphins
  • Sunrises and sunsets over open water

Homes With a Maritime Past

Many of these buildings were built to serve the sea.

  • Conserved lightkeepers’ houses beside working lights
  • An 18th-century lighthouse tower you can sleep inside
  • Every stay supports the conservation of Ireland’s built heritage

Every Coast, Every Mood

From the wild Atlantic to the calmer Irish Sea.

  • The Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal, Clare and Cork
  • The Causeway Coast and Belfast Lough in County Antrim
  • The Mourne coast in County Down and the cliffs of Wicklow

Weather Worth Watching

The coast comes into its own whatever the forecast.

  • Storm-watching from a cosy sitting room
  • Clear nights for stargazing far from city lights
  • Fresh, blustery days made for long walks

A note on coastal settings

Some of our seaside properties sit on exposed headlands or clifftops, often at the end of narrow roads, and may involve steps or uneven ground. If you have mobility needs or are travelling with young children, please check the individual property listing or get in touch before booking.

Our Favourite Stay by the Sea: Termon House

Set right on the beach along the Wild Atlantic Way, Termon House is a former 18th-century land agent’s house in Maghery, near Dungloe. It sits in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht, where Irish is still spoken every day, and its spacious rooms make it a wonderful base for families and friends. It’s the kind of place where days naturally revolve around beach walks, quiet roads and big Atlantic skies, with a comfortable home to return to each evening.

  • Beachside setting on the Wild Atlantic Way
  • A spacious 18th-century house with room to spread out
  • In the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht
  • Quiet roads and open landscapes to explore
  • Sunsets over the Atlantic from your doorstep
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Coastal Stays Around the Island of Ireland

Discover a hand-picked collection of seaside stays around the coast of Ireland. From the Wild Atlantic Way to the Causeway Coast and the shores of County Down, each one puts the sea right outside your window. Travelling as a bigger party? Galley Head, St John’s Point and Blackhead all have houses side by side, ideal for group trips.

Barbican Gatelodge, a crenellated stone tower with a green arched door, approached by a walled bridge among bare trees
Bedroom at Barbican Gatelodge with a wrought-iron bed under a pointed vaulted ceiling between two narrow windows
A heavy iron door handle at Barbican Gatelodge, with a dressing table and fireplace beyond
Rooftop Terrace

Barbican Gatelodge

from £331 / 2 nts
Co. Antrim · Coastal village

A miniature medieval castle built in 1825, in one of Ulster’s oldest villages. Share sunsets on the rooftop terrace as the River Glen flows beneath you.

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Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse on a green headland above rocky shore, with fields and a town along the coast
Double bedroom at Blackhead Lightkeeper's House 1 with a timber bed, patterned rug and window to green fields
Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse lit at dusk beside the keepers' houses on the clifftop above the sea
Three Houses

Blackhead Lightkeeper’s House 1

from £435 / 2 nts
Co. Antrim · Belfast Lough

High on the cliffs at the mouth of Belfast Lough, reached by the famous Blackhead Path. A dramatic coastal escape, an easy drive from Belfast.

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Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse and the two white keepers' houses inside a stone wall on the clifftop
Bedroom at Blackhead Lightkeeper's House 2 with a timber bed, patterned rug and a sash window looking out to sea
Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse on a green headland above rocky shore, with fields and a town along the coast
Three Houses

Blackhead Lightkeeper’s House 2

from £490 / 2 nts
Co. Antrim · Belfast Lough

Wake to views across Belfast Lough from one of three lightkeepers’ houses at Blackhead. Book alongside its neighbours for an unforgettable group stay.

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Blackhead Lightkeeper's House: Cutter, a white two-storey house with a green door and porch on a grassy slope
Double bedroom at Blackhead Lightkeeper's House: Cutter with a rose-print quilt, bedside lamps and dark wardrobes
Aerial view of Blackhead Lighthouse lit at dusk beside the keepers' houses on the clifftop above the sea
Three Houses

Blackhead Lightkeeper’s House: Cutter

from £386 / 2 nts
Co. Antrim · Belfast Lough

The Cutter completes the trio of houses at Blackhead. A clifftop base for coastal walks, with Whitehead and Carrickfergus close by.

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Galley Head Lighthouse with its red gallery and the white keepers' houses under a deep blue sky
Bedroom at Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House 1 with an iron bed and chest of drawers, the lighthouse visible through the sash window
Aerial view of Galley Head Lighthouse and the white keepers' houses inside their walls under a cloudy sky
Two Houses

Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House 1

from €494 / 2 nts
Co. Cork · West Cork coast

Perched on dramatic cliffs about 130 feet above the sea, beside a working lighthouse near Rosscarbery. A peaceful West Cork base close to beaches, Clonakilty and Kinsale.

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Waves crashing against dark cliffs below Galley Head Lighthouse on a bright day
Double bedroom at Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House 2 with patterned cushions, an orange throw, a black fireplace and a red rug
Aerial view of Galley Head Lighthouse and keepers' houses on a rocky headland ringed by white surf
Two Houses

Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House 2

from €516 / 2 nts
Co. Cork · West Cork coast

Watch ships pass over St George’s Channel from the second of the Galley Head houses. Take both for a West Cork escape with family or friends.

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Loop Head Lighthouse and Lightkeeper's House on a flat headland above the sea in soft evening light
Main bedroom at Loop Head Lightkeeper's House with a wooden bed, cast-iron fireplace and patterned rug
Aerial view of Loop Head Lighthouse and the keeper's houses on the headland, with the sea beyond
Atlantic Cliffs

Loop Head Lightkeeper’s House

from €536 / 2 nts
Co. Clare · Wild Atlantic Way

At the very tip of the Loop Head peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic. Cliff walks, sea air and huge skies make this one of our wildest settings.

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Back of Magherintemple Lodge with stone walls, a stepped gable, green garden doors and a picnic bench on the lawn
Magherintemple Lodge: stone gate lodge with a tall chimney and green front door behind ornate iron gates
Fishing boats and yachts moored in a calm harbour near Magherintemple Lodge
Near the Beach

Magherintemple Lodge

from £380 / 2 nts
Co. Antrim · Causeway Coast

A historic woodland lodge near the seaside town of Ballycastle, with Ballycastle beach and Rathlin Island close by for unforgettable coastal days.

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Saint John's Point lighthouse and its walled yard above the sea at sunset, with mountains across the bay
Double bedroom at Saint John's Point Clipper with a floral bedspread, bedside lamps and a framed embroidery
Saint John's Point lighthouse beside whitewashed keepers' houses labelled SJ Schooner and SJ Clipper, overlooking the bay
Two Houses

Saint John’s Point Clipper

from €440 / 2 nts
Co. Donegal · Donegal Bay

It’s quite a thrill driving down to St John’s Point, a long, narrow peninsula reaching into Donegal Bay with views towards the cliffs of Sliabh Liag. Remote, beautiful and wonderfully quiet.

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Aerial view of the black and yellow lighthouse at Saint John's Point Ketch on a rocky shore beside the sea
Double bedroom at Saint John's Point Ketch with a blue floral bedspread, panelled door and white chest of drawers
Lighthouse at Saint John's Point Ketch lit at dusk, with lights on in the cottages and mountains across the bay
Two Houses

Saint John’s Point Ketch

from £386 / 2 nts
Co. Down · Views to the Mournes

Beside a striking black-and-yellow lighthouse near Killough, looking across Dundrum Bay to the Mourne Mountains. All the appeal of the rugged County Down coast.

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Whitewashed lighthouse and keepers' houses around a walled lawn at Saint John's Point Schooner under a blue sky
Whitewashed lighthouse at Saint John's Point Schooner above the sea at sunset, with mountains across the bay
Saint John's Point lighthouse beside whitewashed keepers' houses labelled SJ Schooner and SJ Clipper, overlooking the bay
Two Houses

Saint John’s Point Schooner

from €440 / 2 nts
Co. Donegal · Donegal Bay

Steeped in coastal heritage, Schooner sits beside Clipper on the St John’s Point station. Book both for a group escape on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Aerial view of the black and yellow lighthouse at Saint John's Point Sloop on a rocky shore, with mountains beyond
Attic bedroom at Saint John's Point Sloop with a double bed, skylight, patterned rug and wooden floorboards
Aerial view of Saint John's Point Sloop's black and yellow lighthouse and cottages beside a wide rocky shore
Two Houses

Saint John’s Point Sloop

from £386 / 2 nts
Co. Down · Views to the Mournes

The second house at St John’s Point, County Down. A calm coastal base with sea views and the Mournes on the horizon.

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Termon House, a whitewashed two-storey house and outbuilding with blue doors, at the end of a stone-edged gravel drive
Black iron and brass bed with floral cushions at Termon House, lamps lit on either side
Rock sea arch and stacks off the Donegal coast near Termon House, with a rainbow over the sea
On the Beach

Termon House

from €516 / 2 nts
Co. Donegal · Beachside

A spacious 18th-century land agent’s house set right on the beach in Maghery, in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht. Long beach walks start at the door.

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Wicklow Head Lighthouse, a tall stone tower with lit windows, on a headland under a pink and orange sky
Bedroom at Wicklow Head Lighthouse with an iron bed, blue and white bedspread and an arched window
Wicklow Head Lighthouse, a tall stone tower with a domed top, above patchwork fields
Tower Stay

Wicklow Head Lighthouse

from €800 / 2 nts
Co. Wicklow · Inside the tower

A historic octagonal tower high above the Irish Sea, with the kitchen at the top and sea views on every floor. An unforgettable stay within easy reach of Dublin.

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Stays by the Sea: Frequently Asked Questions

Termon House sits right on the beach in Maghery, County Donegal. Most of our other coastal properties are on headlands and clifftops, with beaches a short drive or walk away. Check each listing for details.
Many families love them, but clifftop settings, steps and open water mean children need close supervision. Check each property listing before booking.
Some of our coastal properties welcome dogs, including Loop Head, Termon House, Magherintemple Lodge and Wicklow Head. Allowances vary, so check the listing and our Bringing a Dog page.
Yes. Blackhead has three houses on one site, while Galley Head and both St John’s Point stations have two houses side by side, so a larger party can take the whole site.
One-night stays are not available. Bank holidays and special dates have a set minimum number of nights.
Black iron and brass bed with floral cushions at Termon House, lamps lit on either side
est. 1992
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