# Downhill Beachhouse, County Londonderry, N Ireland

Large beachfront Victorian house sleeping 24 near Coleraine, ideal for family gatherings and celebrations

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 8 - 24
- 7 bedrooms
- Dining for 24

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/glenhassanaerial2011(1).jpg (caption: The house is nestled under the cliffs with uninterrupted sea views.; alt: The house is nestled under the cliffs with uninterrupted sea views.)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland lounge 4.jpeg (caption: Lounge with working fireplace overlooking garden and beach; alt: Lounge with working fireplace overlooking garden and beach)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/glenhassanfrombeach.jpg (caption: The stream that runs down the side of the house flows onto the beach, it is a great place for little ones to play in warmer water.; alt: The stream that runs down the side of the house flows onto the beach, it is a great place for little ones to play in warmer water.)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/glenhassanhallrear.jpg (caption: Looking out to sea from the house. The owners have a separate apartment at the back of the house. We are nearby if needed but guests have complete privacy.; alt: Looking out to sea from the house. The owners have a separate apartment at the back of the house. We are nearby if needed but guests have complete privacy.)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/glenhassanhallhorses.jpg (caption: Horses training on the beach in the evening light.; alt: Horses training on the beach in the evening light.)
- 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland lounge 3.jpeg (caption: Lounge; alt: Lounge)
- 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/downhill-beachhouse-group-accommodation-dining1.jpg (caption: Dining room has overlooks the sea and has original marble fireplace; alt: Dining room has overlooks the sea and has original marble fireplace)
- 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/downhill-beachhouse-group-accommodation-kitchen2.jpg (caption: With doors are open between kitchen and dining a large space is created for social gatherings; alt: With doors are open between kitchen and dining a large space is created for social gatherings)
- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/downhill-beachhouse-group-accommodation-kitchen4.jpg (caption: Kitchen is equipped with top of the range appliances, doors open to dining room or can be closed to separate the spaces; alt: Kitchen is equipped with top of the range appliances, doors open to dining room or can be closed to separate the spaces)
- 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/downhill-beachhouse-group-accommodation-kitchen3.jpg (caption: Kitchen opens to a large utility area and level access side door; alt: Kitchen opens to a large utility area and level access side door)
- 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/downhill-beachhouse-group-accommodation-utility2.jpg (caption: Pantry area with additional refridgertors and Belfast sink; alt: Pantry area with additional refridgertors and Belfast sink)
- 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/downhill-beachhouse-group-accommodation-utility1.jpg (caption: Washing up area with dishwasher; alt: Washing up area with dishwasher)
- 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room1-6.jpg (caption: Room 1 is at the top of the house, it has a double bed, 2 singles and 2 trundle beds. There is an en-suite wetroom, windows overlook the beach.; alt: Room 1 is at the top of the house, it has a double bed, 2 singles and 2 trundle beds. There is an en-suite wetroom, windows overlook the beach.)
- 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/MVIMG_20210828_130040-01.jpeg (caption: Room 2 is a mirror of room 1. Both have a double bed, 2 full size single beds and 2 trundle beds. The single beds can be made into sofas if you prefer to have a lounge space in the room.; alt: Room 2 is a mirror of room 1. Both have a double bed, 2 full size single beds and 2 trundle beds. The single beds can be made into sofas if you prefer to have a lounge space in the room.)
- 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/MVIMG_20210828_130208-01.jpeg (caption: Room 2; alt: Room 2)
- 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room3-1.jpg (caption: Room 3 has a double bed and a high loft bed (access available at adult discretion). It has an en-suite wetroom and windows overlooking the beach.; alt: Room 3 has a double bed and a high loft bed (access available at adult discretion). It has an en-suite wetroom and windows overlooking the beach.)
- 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room3 window.jpg (caption: Room 3 looks over Downhill Beach; alt: Room 3 looks over Downhill Beach)
- 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room 4a.jpg (caption: Room 4 overlooks the sea it has a double bed, set of bunks and en-suite wetroom; alt: Room 4 overlooks the sea it has a double bed, set of bunks and en-suite wetroom)
- 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room 5 6.jpeg (caption: Room 5 looks down the beach from the side window. It has a double bed and a high single loft bed ( access available at adult discretion )with en-suite wetroom.; alt: Room 5 looks down the beach from the side window. It has a double bed and a high single loft bed ( access available at adult discretion )with en-suite wetroom.)
- 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room 5 3.jpeg (caption: Room 5 showing optional access to high loft bed; alt: Room 5 showing optional access to high loft bed)
- 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room 6 3.jpeg (caption: Room 6 is a family room with a king size bed and a set of bunks for kids. It has bright south facing windows and an en-suite.; alt: Room 6 is a family room with a king size bed and a set of bunks for kids. It has bright south facing windows and an en-suite.)
- 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room 7-1.jpg (caption: Room 7 is an accessible twin en-suite on the ground floor. It has an accessible en-suite wetroom, it's window faces the stream.; alt: Room 7 is an accessible twin en-suite on the ground floor. It has an accessible en-suite wetroom, it's window faces the stream.)
- 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland tea coffee.jpg (caption: All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities; alt: All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities)
- 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland room1-3.jpg (caption: All bedrooms are en-suite.; alt: All bedrooms are en-suite.)
- 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Downhill Beachhouse group accommodation Northern Ireland Room3 ensuite.jpg

## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

Downhill Beachhouse, aka Glenhassan Hall, looks directly onto the famous Downhill Beach bordering the National Trust's Downhill Demense Estate and Mussenden Temple near the Giant's Causeway Northern Ireland. The property has been sensitively restored with Victorian architectural detail, heritage interiors and original fireplaces.

The property has 7 bedrooms all with private bathrooms, free WiFi and free internet terminal, reading nook, living and dining rooms with working original fireplaces, modern kitchen and utility rooms. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming especially suited to enjoying the beach in summer and cosy warmth in the winter.

The house is decorated throughout with local and original art work. The Beachhouse is owned by a professional potter with a working ceramics studio on-site. Art classes can be facilitated for groups covering a range of topics from fun and friendly pottery painting, traditional craft sessions in paper-making, mosaics or pottery techniques, and adventurous workshops in Raku ceramics or paper-clay sculpture.

Children are welcome, facilities for young guests include, high chairs, travel cots, walkers, baby monitor, books and toys.

With our blue-flag beach on the doorstep water sports are popular with guests. The waves are good for beginning surfers, body boarders, and swimmers of all ages. We rent wetsuits, body boards, surfboards and arrange surf lessons and coasteering outings for guests.

The front lawn is equipped with picnic tables and suitable for barbecues and outdoor games.

Downhill Beachhouse is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Causeway Coastal Route near the Giant's Causeway (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The villa's property fronts on to the Downhill beach entrance and backs onto a National Trust Estate.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** We do not allow pets inside the house. Pets are allowed on the property.
- **Accessibility:** Level access though side kitchen door. Ground floor accessible twin en-suite bedroom. Level access throughout ground floor.
- **WiFi:** Free WiFi internet access.
- **Kitchen:** Self-catering kitchen facilities include 3 fridges, 1 freezer, oven, grill, microwave, 2 cookers, toasters, pots/pans & all dishes and cutlery.
- **Dining Room:** Bay windows overlook the sea. Original working fireplace. Seats up to 24 at 4 family style tables. 2 high chairs available.
- **Sitting Room:** Bay window, original working fireplace, leather sofas, large selection of games, books and toys.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** High quality music system in sitting room: large speakers, amp with radio and ipod link. No television reception in Downhill!
- **Games Room:** Wide variety of board games can be checked out from reception. There is not a designated games room apart from the main living room.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Oil fired central heating, double-glazed sash windows, original open fireplaces in sitting & dining rooms. A warm and cozy house in winter.
- **Bedrooms:** 7 bedrooms with private baths, 2 family rooms = double bed + 4 singles, 2 family rooms= double bed + 2 singles, 2 doubles + loft bed, 1 twin room.
- **Linen:** All bed linen included.
- **Bathrooms:** All bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms.
- **Children's Facilities:** Children are welcome, facilities for young guests include, high chairs, travel cots and toys.
- **Outdoor:** The front garden has a lawn with picnic tables and BBQ.
- **Swimming Pool:** Nearest swimming pools located 15min drive in the towns of Coleraine or Limavady.
- **Parking:** Private parking.
- **Smoking:** Non-smoking property.

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£5000** per week
- From **£2500** for a 3-night weekend
- From **£1800** for a 2-night weekend
- From **£850** per midweek night

## Booking Information

- Price for exclusive use bookings from £600 per night depending on season and length of stay.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/downhill-beachhouse-county-londonderry-n-ireland#enquiry

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### Address

Address: 12 Mussenden Road, Downhill, Castlerock, Co Londonderry, BT51 4RP, GB

Latitude: 55.1659957

Longitude: -6.8197642

### About The Area

On the A2 Causeway Coastal Route. Entrance to property is directly by entrance to Downhill Strand.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Castlerock is our nearest village, 3km away. Coleraine is a large town 10 minutes drive from Downhill.
- **Shop:** 3 km towards village of Castlerock.
- **Food and Drink:** In nearby Castlerock village there are 2 pubs, one serving food, fish & chips, a tea room, bakery, and gourmet cafe serving local produce.
- **Airport:** City of Derry (LDY) 35 minutes by car. Belfast International (BFS) 1 hour by car, Belfast City Airport (BHD) 1 hour 15 min.
- **Train:** Castlerock NIR train station on the Belfast-Londonderry line is 3km from Downhill.
- **Bus:** Ulsterbus route #134 between Coleraine and Limavady stops in Downhill on request.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: McCall Gilfillan
- Phone: +44 (0)7884 290 169
- Email: beachhousedownhill@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.downhillbeachhouse.com