North Irish Lodge Luxury Holiday Cottages & PADI Scuba Dive Resort Brochure

North Irish Lodge is a cluster of three Irish cottages set on the Islandmagee Coast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The peninsula stretches seven miles, boasting spectacular scenery just 30 minutes' drive from Belfast city centre, with sea safaris and scuba diving on the doorstep.

The Cottages

Dating from 1850, the cottages have been tastefully restored while maintaining many traditional features, offering olde worlde rural charm. Westward facing, they witness spectacular sunsets across the Antrim Coast.

• Painted kitchens and Belfast sinks
• Open granite fireplaces
• Ornate whitewashed walls
• Voted 'Best Self-Catering in Northern Ireland 2003/04' and 'Best Self-Catering in Ulster 1999 & 2001', winner of six awards for quality
• Two cottages carry a Category 2 rating under the National Accessible Accommodation Standards, suitable for guests with disabilities

Activities and Adventures

North Irish Lodge offers an exciting range of activities along the picturesque Antrim Coasts and Glens.

• Scuba diving: over 40 shipwrecks, fantastic off-shore reefs and spectacular drop offs, with a full range of PADI courses and a weekend dive package for groups of 4 to 12 divers
• Sea safaris: 2 and 3 hour excursions along the Islandmagee coastline aboard a 10-metre craft with covered seating for 12 passengers and 2 crew
• Guided walks over the Antrim Coasts and Glens for groups of a minimum of four persons, booked in advance
• Horse riding at two equestrian centres five minutes' drive away

Location and Surroundings

The complex sits five minutes' drive from three golf courses and a train station operating a regular service to the city centre. Sea safaris pass the bird life along the infamous Gobbins Cliffs, seals at the Maidens Island, porpoises, whales and much more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Irish Lodge located?

It is set on the Islandmagee Coast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a seven-mile peninsula just 30 minutes' drive from Belfast city centre.

What diving experiences are available?

The area offers over 40 shipwrecks, off-shore reefs and spectacular drop offs, with a full range of PADI courses and a weekend dive package for groups of 4 to 12 divers.

What can guests expect to see on a sea safari?

Excursions of 2 and 3 hours along the Islandmagee coastline pass bird life on the Gobbins Cliffs, seals at the Maidens Island, porpoises, whales and more, aboard a 10-metre craft.

Are the cottages suitable for guests with disabilities?

Yes, two of the cottages carry a Category 2 rating under the National Accessible Accommodation Standards and are suitable for guests with disabilities.

What other activities are nearby?

Guests are five minutes from three golf courses and two equestrian centres, and can join guided walks over the Antrim Coasts and Glens for groups of a minimum of four persons.

Have the cottages won any awards?

Yes, they were voted 'Best Self-Catering in Northern Ireland 2003/04' and 'Best Self-Catering in Ulster 1999 & 2001', and are winners of six awards for quality.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes North Irish Lodge. For current details, visit the company's official website.