Within 10 minutes’ walk of the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site, the 4-star Ballylinny Holiday Cottages offer beautiful country views. A flat-screen TV and a DVD player feature in the wooden-floored lounge. There is also an on-site games room, tennis court and children’s playground.

The Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest licenced distillery in the world, is just a 5-minute drive away. Salmon fishing is popular on the River Bush, which can also be reached after 5 minutes’ drive.…