Bushmills

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Giant\'s Causeway showing rocky coastline, a monument and heritage elements
Giant\'s Causeway featuring heritage elements, a monument and rocky coastline
Bushmills
Giant\'s Causeway featuring rugged coastline, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Bushmills
For the quintessential Northern Irish experience, the small village of Bushmills in County Antrim won’t disappoint.

Situated 60 miles north of Belfast, just inland on the northern coast of Ireland, Bushmills promises the best of country and sea. You’ll also find the residents in this quaint little village are as warm and welcoming as they come.

Perhaps best known as home to the world-famous Bushmills Whiskey, take a tour and sample some of the local nectar at the Old Bushmills Distillery. Otherwise, rent a bike and cycle along the breathtaking coastline to Dunluce Castle, or hop on the railway to the Giant’s Causeway.

Bushmills is probably most well known for its distillery, which produces some of the best Irish blends and malt whiskeys in the world, and has been doing so for over 400 years. Take a guided tour of the premises and get the insider’s lowdown on how it’s all done. Learn about the ingredients involved and get up close and personal with some of the whiskey stills themselves. If you’re lucky, you might even get to try a free sample!

Perhaps the most famous landmark in Ireland, no trip to Bushmills would be complete with a visit to the monumental Giant’s Causeway, just along the coast. You’ll be amazed at the sheer size of this natural feature, and its curious geological formation. In fact, it is so geometrically consistent that it’s hard to believe this natural structure isn’t really manmade. The Giant’s Causeway makes a delightful trip for kids and adults alike.

While there’s certainly no shortage of medieval castles in Ireland, Dunluce Castle is a particular treat. Teetering on the edge of Ireland’s northernmost cliffs, it looks almost as if this gravity-defying structure is emerging from the very rock on which it perches. If you’ve ever seen Game of Thrones, you might have even seen it yourself, as Dunluce Castle has been used as a filming location in this hit television show.

Keen golfers out there might want to enjoy the scenery from Bushfoot Golf Club in the nearby seaside village of Portballintrae. The club accepts non-members, meaning that it’s perfect either for experts or tentative novices who simply want to head out on the fairways to see how they get on. The dramatic views over the coast and country alone make it worth the visit and the bar and restaurant here are top-class.

The most unique perspective of the Northern Irish coast is from out on the Atlantic waves. There has been a recent boom in paddle boarding in Northern Ireland and the north coast is a primary spot to try it. Enjoy the Giant’s Causeway from a new point of view by getting out on the water. You’ll be under careful tuition from an instructor who will put even the most nervous novice at ease.

With so much on offer in the bijou but bustling Bushmills, search online and book your trip today with Expedia.

Causeway Hotel
Causeway Hotel
3 out of 5
40 Causeway Road, Giants Causeway, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The price is S$200 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$200
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
Gorgeous views!
"Absolutely recommend staying. Location was great and amenities were perfect."

Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2025

Causeway Hotel
Bayview Hotel
Bayview Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Bayhead Road, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The price is S$322 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$322
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
Fantastic hotel.
"Fantastic hotel in the perfect location. Sitting outside with a drink and watching the sunset was amazing. Staff are all lovely, food was great and the rooms very comfortable. Even a Nespresso machine in the room! One of my favourite hotels in Northern Ireland."

Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2025

Bayview Hotel
Carnside Guest House
Carnside Guest House
3 out of 5
23 Causeway Road, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$166 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$166
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
"Lovely little place to stay. VERY close to the giants causeway, and great value for money in this very popular area. Good parking and lovely ladies at the reception desk"

Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2025

Carnside Guest House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation
Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation
3 out of 5
49-55 Woodvale Park, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Old Bushmills Distillery ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
Decent apartment but attention needed for few bits
"This was a nice little apartment, great location and good kitchen, living area and bedrooms. However the towels provided were unusable- just need new cleans ones, these were really old and very smelly. Duvet in main bedroom yellow, really off putting. The bathroom was ok but some areas not great ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2024

Pyjama Factory Self Catering Accommodation
Coastal View
Coastal View
3 out of 5
6, Seaport Apartments, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Portballintrae ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Very pleasant North Coast stay
"We had a lovely couple of days and even the weather was mostly kind to us. Perfect location for beach walks and catching the aurora."

Reviewed on 12 Oct, 2024

Coastal View
Lovely 1-bed Apartment at Whitepark Bay Co Antrim
Lovely 1-bed Apartment at Whitepark Bay Co Antrim
3 out of 5
Bushmills
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bushmills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Giant's Causeway and Whitepark Bay are located ...
Lovely 1-bed Apartment at Whitepark Bay Co Antrim
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bushmills

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful place and close to stunning locations

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

This is a beautiful place to stay. Withing walking distance of the Bayview which serves immense food. We completed a beautiful walk along the track/path and down onto the beach this was a particular highlight! Bushmills is a fantastic area visit as w

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A lovely wee town - we were pleased to see more life and prosperity there, with more shops open than in recent years.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great food options for dining out

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful scenery- Ireland at its best