Northern Ireland offers a fabulous selection of unusual places to stay.Northern Ireland offers a fabulous selection of unusual places to stay.
Northern Ireland offers a fabulous selection of unusual places to stay.

10 weird and wonderful places to stay in Northern Ireland

When it comes to finding the perfect staycation you could be forgiven for getting bored with hotels and standard self catering homes.
By Abby Davidson
Published 18th Aug 2022, 12:21 BST

Across Northern Ireland many people who are holidaying at home are now looking for somewhere to stay with a unique twist.

From renovated churches and glamping pods to bubbles and castles, there are a whole host of weird and wonderful places to bed down for the night across the country.

Here’s are some ideas for interesting and unique places to book this year:

Here’s are some ideas for interesting and unique places to book this year:

Each lodge at Burrenmore Nest has a king-size bed, private hot tub and campfire. You can even host your own movie night with an in-room projector. Alternatively pour yourself a drink and unwind in the forest setting. Each tree top lodge has a reclaimed wood coffee table, kitchenette, ensuite shower and thermostat heating. This location is adults only and has two pet friendly lodges. https://www.burrenmore-nest.com/

5. Burrenmore Nest, Castlerock

Each lodge at Burrenmore Nest has a king-size bed, private hot tub and campfire. You can even host your own movie night with an in-room projector. Alternatively pour yourself a drink and unwind in the forest setting. Each tree top lodge has a reclaimed wood coffee table, kitchenette, ensuite shower and thermostat heating. This location is adults only and has two pet friendly lodges. https://www.burrenmore-nest.com/

This remote and beautiful spot will give you the chance to live the life of a lightkeeper in a characterful self-catering acommodation. The lightkeepers’ cottages were restored by Irish Lights and are now cared for by the Irish Landmark Trust. Another Wifi free spot, this location is a great base for discovering the surrounding Strangford Lough and for walking. This property has one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, one bathroom and a separate WC. Enjoy sea views on the outside patio. irishlandmark.com/property/jp-ketch

6. JP Ketch, Killough

This remote and beautiful spot will give you the chance to live the life of a lightkeeper in a characterful self-catering acommodation. The lightkeepers’ cottages were restored by Irish Lights and are now cared for by the Irish Landmark Trust. Another Wifi free spot, this location is a great base for discovering the surrounding Strangford Lough and for walking. This property has one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, one bathroom and a separate WC. Enjoy sea views on the outside patio. irishlandmark.com/property/jp-ketch

Nestled between the Northcoast towns of Bushmills and Ballycastle this pod is located a short drive from Whitepark Bay. It has both a decking and garden area with a barbecue which overlooks a pond. With a double bed and social area in the main pod, an outhouse contains a shower and toilet with hot water. Every guest gets a complimentary 20% discount voucher to nearby coffee shop Bothy Coffee, located about two miles from the pod. airbnb.co.uk

7. Pod by the Pond, Ballycastle / Bushmills

Nestled between the Northcoast towns of Bushmills and Ballycastle this pod is located a short drive from Whitepark Bay. It has both a decking and garden area with a barbecue which overlooks a pond. With a double bed and social area in the main pod, an outhouse contains a shower and toilet with hot water. Every guest gets a complimentary 20% discount voucher to nearby coffee shop Bothy Coffee, located about two miles from the pod. airbnb.co.uk

This bubble den is guaranteed to produce an unforgettable experience for any guest. A pressurised tent with a bedroom and bathroom, the main space provides views of the countryside and sky. After a night under the stars, a complimentary breakfast basket will give you a relaxing and fulfilling start to the day. Wifi is provided. airbnb.co.uk

8. Foxborough Bubble Den, Portglenone

This bubble den is guaranteed to produce an unforgettable experience for any guest. A pressurised tent with a bedroom and bathroom, the main space provides views of the countryside and sky. After a night under the stars, a complimentary breakfast basket will give you a relaxing and fulfilling start to the day. Wifi is provided. airbnb.co.uk

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