Cushendun House (II11446), Cushendun, Co. Antrim

This homely cottage overlooking Cushendun Bay is filled with wooden furnishings and offers the perfect nature getaway for a group of up to eight guests plus two four-legged friends. Admire the views of the sea as you stroll along the Cushendall Coastal Path (1 mile) until you reach the pale sandy shores of Cushendall Beach (1.5 miles). Admire the dramatic ruins of the hilltop Red Bay Castle (3 miles) and hike around The Glens of Antrim (1.5 miles). Step inside and walk through the hallway, past the stairs, to reach the bright and cosy lounge with plenty of space to kick back on the large corner sofa. Warm your toes by the open fire while gazing out the window at the sea view. Continue into the kitchen which is decorated with tones of red and orange. Here you'll find plenty of surface space on the 'U'-shaped fitted work tops for cooking up a special meal which can be enjoyed at the dining table. The first floor also contains a bathroom, and two bedrooms - a double and twin. Another double and twin room can be found upstairs. Soak up the sea views from the patio in the garden while dining alfresco at the outdoor table and chairs. On a sunny day, you could also fire up the BBQ. Need to know 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 2 twins 3 bathrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC Dishwasher, freezer, microwave, fridge Washer/dryer Travel cot, highchair and stairgate Wood burner - first basket of logs provided between September and June TV and DVD player Partially enclosed shared garden with BBQ Private parking Shop, pub and beach 0.5 miles Rent from £646 per week