Strand House

Sitting in the heart of the Antrim coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Strand House is a stone's throw from a sandy beach and has sea views from many of the rooms. Families, history enthusiasts and walkers will love the location, and you may even recognise the dramatic landscape surrounding the cottage from the Game of Thrones.

Beyond the red front door, you’ll find an unusual layout but all of the rooms you need. There are enclosed grassy gardens to the front and back, where the picnic table provides a great spot for dining outdoors.

With its secluded setting a perfect base for a seaside holiday just north of the village of Cushendun, Strand House is ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The village (which is now cared for by the National Trust) was built in the Cornish style in 1912 by Baron Cushendun in an attempt to please his Cornish-born wife. The sheltered bay is also where you’ll find amenities like the pub, tearoom and shops. Or stay closer to home and relax on the beautiful sandy beach that curves right past the cottage. If you’re a nature lover, there are red squirrels to seek out in the forest at nearby Glenmona House.

Explore the folklore-filled Antrim coast and the Glens by foot or car. You’ll be rewarded with pretty villages, waterfalls, plunging gorges, winding coast roads, Bronze Age standing stones, legendary Slemish mountain and even views across to Scotland on a clear day. Don’t miss the lively Heart of the Glens festival if you’re staying in August. For more sedate and chilled days, then the beaches at Cushendall, Ballygally, Glenarm and Carnlough all hit the spot. Or head to Carnfunnock Country Park for gardens and panoramic coastline vistas. When you come to stay with us, the funds from your holiday go towards work like the scrub clearance and woodland management programme that you might see in action at Glenmona woodland.

Ferries:  Stena Line offers a 10% discount for National Trust Holidays guests travelling to a cottage or campsite in Northern Ireland. You’ll need your booking reference to access the discount. Please follow this link. We recommend booking your ferry early due to the high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year including holiday periods.

Heating: Oil central heating is included.

Parking: There are two parking spaces on the gravel driveway directly outside the cottage.

Garden: There is grass and gravel in the back garden and a grassed garden with a picnic table and chairs to the front of the cottage. They are both enclosed. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Wild Escapes: Strand House is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.