Blackhead Lighthouse

Three houses on one site in Co. Antrim, sleeping 16 between them.

Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses

There are three houses on the Lightkeepers' station at Blackhead, built in 1901 on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. The panoramic views from this property are stunning, and the house is a proud example of Ireland's rich maritime heritage – if you're lucky enough to stay during a storm, you'll get to experience the elements at their wildest. Guests love letting their imagination run wild and living like a lightkeeper for a short stay, curling up by the fire as the wind howls outside.

A coastal path runs from the property directly to Whitehead, a 35-minute walk that takes in some of the best views on this stretch of the Antrim coast. Whitehead is a Victorian seaside town with its own train station on the Belfast–Larne line, along with a Railway Museum and the Marine Bar for a drink afterwards. Closer to home, guests can walk the Gobbins Cliff Path or swim at nearby Portmuck.

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Houses 1 and 2 are side-by-side and have an internal door for a connected group experience, both with incredible views of the sea and the lighthouse The Cutter sits at the rear of the two and has some fantastic views also. Book all three to sleep up to 16 guests.