Cushendall is a charming village also known as Capital of the Glens. Ranged around a bay in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the village is situated at the foot of Glenballyemon and close to Glenaan and Glencorp - three of the magical Glens of Antrim. Cushendall is overlooked by the mountain peaks of Lurigethan and Tievebulliagh, and has the further good fortune to be located on the exhilarating Antrim Coast Road. This was one of the country's first conservation villages, with a fine array of Georgian buildings at its heart. The Curfew Tower, at the crossroads, was built in the early 1800s as a prison. In 1993, it was bought by writer, artist and former pop prankster Bill Drummond, who turned the tower into an artists' residence. Some historic sights can be seen just outside Cushendall. A Stone Age court cairn, dating from 800 BC, is thought to mark the burial place of Celtic warrior poet Ossian, and the atmospheric ruins of Layde Church survive from the 1600s. Cushendall comes alive at night with traditional Irish music sessions, and it hosts the annual, ten-day Heart of the Glens festival. Sporting activities include boating, water sports, hill-walking, hurling and golf.
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Places to Stay near Cushendall
The Ugadale Cottages (27.25 miles)
Craigard House Hotel (30.25 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (36.78 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel invests the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small, very unique, luxury hotel and restaurant.
The Lighthouse is a listed 'A' building of major national importance. ... More | visit website
BW Kinloch Hotel (40.78 miles)
Unrivalled scenery & spectacular views, the Best Western Kinloch on the beautiful west coast of Arran, offers a warm Scottish welcome in relaxed & quiet comfort. Family owned & run for over 50 years, we ... More | visit website
Portpatrick Hotel (40.96 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (41.09 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (41.09 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Dunvalanree Hotel (41.94 miles)
Carradale Hotel (42.15 miles)
Idyllic, peaceful situation overlooking Arran offering modern Scottish food imaginatively prepared with fine wines and local malts. Enjoy discounted golf on the adjacent course or play Machrihanish, a short drive ... More
Cairnryan House (42.24 miles)
Situated directly across from the shore of Loch Ryan, Cairnryan House Bed and Breakfast Guest House offers quality accommodation with uninterrupted views across the loch to Wig Bay and Corsewall Point. We are just 500 ... More | visit website
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