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$203 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
S$203
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 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! (703 reviews)
Home from Home Holiday stay at Causeway Hotel
"I stayed at the Causeway Hotel for the first time with my wife Rev Caroline Burns. We were greeted by very friendly and efficenr staff who helped carry our luggage on account of my disabilities. They had lovely bar and night staff. The beds were very comfortable. We both sleprt grom the minute we ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2025

Causeway Hotel
Bayview Hotel
Bayview Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Bayhead Road, Portballintrae, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The price is S$321 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
S$321
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 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! (226 reviews)
Would definitely recommend the Bayview Hotel
"Absolutely loved this hotel! Beautiful decor, really large room, reasonably priced, delicious food and really lovely staff. The location is also great!"

Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025

Bayview Hotel
The Bushmills Inn
The Bushmills Inn
4 out of 5
9 Dunluce Road, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The price is S$338 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$338
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Bushmills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"Loads of character and really enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 14 Mar,2025

The Bushmills Inn
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
Minnie's Cottage
Minnie's Cottage
3 out of 5
1 Fernbank Park, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ballymoney. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a computer station. Popular attractions Troopers Hill Lough and The Dark Hedges ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Great location for accessing the Causeway Coast
"We were all delighted with the location, presentation and facilities of Minnie's Cottage. Next time we're looking for accommodation in the Causeway Coast area we will definitely consider Minnie's Cottage first."

Reviewed on 2 Mar,2025

Minnie's Cottage
Yarn
Yarn
3 out of 5
24 Ann St, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ballycastle. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Ballycastle Museum and Rathlin ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Lovely space very well finished and clean as a whistle . I think we might have been the first in so very new property which offers five suites in the one building The kitchen facilities include kettle, toaster and coffee machine so no opportunity to heat anything. I think a microwave would be great ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov,2024

Yarn
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