Holiday Rental in County Londonderry (NI)

Apartment and cottage accommodation in County Londonderry, for your holiday home rental in Ireland

Travel Guide of County Londonderry (Northern Ireland)

County Londonderry is one of Ireland's six stunning regions, located on the west of the rushing River Royle. With a seemingly endless array of historic sites and attractions, as well as breathtaking landscapes, choosing holiday homes in County Londonderry is ideal - whatever the nature of your visit. Enjoy coastal walks on Blue Flag beaches, or try swimming and surfing when the sun makes an appearance; hike rugged peaks, go fishing with the locals, or sample the delights of Londonderry city itself. Of course, there are so many villages to choose from when considering holiday lettings in County Londonderry, it can be hard to know where to start. But Castlerock and Portstewart are two particularly pretty seaside resorts, and guarantee a wonderful getaway.

Things to do in County Londonderry

You'll find so much to do when you choose holiday accommodation in County Londonderry. Whether you fancy hiking, golfing, surfing or sightseeing, County Londonderry's the place to do it. Keen golfers will find a number of excellent courses in Castlerock and Portstewart, as well as the world-famous Royal Portrush. Keen walkers, meanwhile, will delight in the spectacular scenery, particularly along the vast beaches of the scenic coast. With world-famous landmarks on your doorstep such as the Giants Causeway and The Glens of Antrim, you needn't travel far to enjoy a day out. Of course, if you do want to travel further afield, simply head for Ballintoy Harbour. Daily ferries run to Rathlin Island and the seabird sanctuary, and you can even arrange a fishing trip with the locals.

Things to see in County Londonderry

Undoubtedly, one of the main reasons people choose holiday rentals in County Londonderry is to visit the world-famous Giants Causeway. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's no overestimation that this is one of the most impressive sites in the world. Contrary to popular myth, the landmark's polygonal columns of basalt were the result of an eruption over 60 million years ago. Of course, you needn't tell the kids this - the columns are supposed to act as steps for the giant Finn MacCool! Aside from the magnificent structures themselves, there's also an amazing shipwreck in the area, La Girona.