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THE NORTH COAST HOSPITALITY
BASALT Breaks is all about connecting friends, family with our world famous North Coast Hospitality while enjoying our range of luxury accommodation on offer.
Whatever your needs or aspirations are during your stay please let us know, we are here to guide and help make it the best and most fun Northern Ireland holiday experience.
The Causeway Coast, Welcome to our Playground
Our properties are all close to the vibrant seaside towns along the Causeway Coast where nature's playground offers endless stunning views and activities to take your breath away.
Easily accessible from the UK and less than 60 miles from three airports; Belfast International, George Best Belfast City Airport, City of Derry Airport, and two ferry ports; Larne, Belfast Harbour.
Explore
Start & finish your days adventure at one of the many local coffee shops and restaurants along the Causeway Coastal route.
Private In-House Dining
We can also offer unique private in-house chef service to any of our accommodation venues, serving up everything you need for a unique restaurant experience in the luxury and comfort of your own space.
Thyme & Co
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Pizza
Thyme & Co, a distinctive, stylish cafe just a stone’s throw from the beach in Ballycastle, specialising in locally-sourced home-made food and the freshest ingredients.
Thyme & Co is a husband and wife team that opened in Ballycastle in 2007. Eimear is the head chef and has worked across Europe, America and Australia. Tom worked in one of his Uncle's bakeries as a student where Eimears’ Uncle was the baker. After University he moved into IT and finance and would spend his holidays wooing Eimear wherever she was. Tom brought Eimear back from Vienna where she was working under the promise they would get married and open a cafe together. The result was Thyme&Co.
At Thyme & Co we provide a variety of exciting dishes ranging from delicious salads and aromatic soups served with our award-winning breads and light lunches, all incorporating local produce.
We offer a wide selection of locally-sourced home-made food including breakfast, freshly made sandwiches and toasted wraps, twice-baked potatoes, our locally famous fresh pizzas, and a wide selection of home-made pastries and desserts.
A short 20 minute drive by road out of Ballycastle will take you to exhilarating views from Fairhead or descend the steep winding road to the mystical Murlough Bay.
Continue east along the Causeway Coastal Route through the Glens of Antrim for Glenariff Forest Park & Glenarm Castle. Alternatively, head west towards the River Bann stopping off at Kinbane Castle, Ballintoy Harbour, Carrick a rede, Giants Causeway, and Bushmills Distillery.
Portrush is the Surf Capital of the North offering, Surf, SUP & Snorkelling. Finish your day at one of the many coffee shops in the seaside town of Portstewart, inspiration to the Song “Red Sails in the Sunset” recorded by artists Nat King Cole, Bing Cosby & Louis Armstrong.
Coleraine is the main town on the Causeway Coast and boasts Irelands oldest settlement at Mountsandel fort. Book a River cycle on the BASALT Six Redshark Water Bikes or a Barista course at Fidela Coffee Roasters. The historic city of Derry/Londonderry is a 60-minute drive from Coleraine and on your return make the short detour to Binevenagh viewpoint for stunning sunsets over Donegal.
After a day embracing the elements, you can return to Ballycastle and dine in Marconi’s Bar & Bistro at the Marine Hotel or Salthouse Hotel for elevated views over Rathlin Island.
A short walk from our South Hill House and The Manse accommodation are several bars and restaurants including The Anzac, The Cellar, or simply relax in your apartment with freshly caught Fish and Chips from Mortons, Pizza from Thyme & Co or something extra special by The Butterfly and The Bear.
