Cushendun Village
Cushendun Village
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PatriciaMacey
91 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We took a drive to the beach at Cushendun on Sunday morning. It was the first time since the lockdown and it was like a gift to be there. This is such a tranquil and special place and the drive to it is lovely. No need to go abroad when there are places like this close by.
Written 5 August 2020
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olibot
Bishop Auckland, UK1,245 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The village at Cushendun it a beautifully well kept National Trust area. The beach is very good as well, and litter free.
Written 18 February 2020
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Linderz10
Crewe, England, United Kingdom21 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
We travelled to Cushendun to visit the caves they have there. We saw that the caves were there whilst looking through a Game of Thrones itinerary we picked up at Larnes visitor centre.
The caves themselves were marvellous! And if you aren't a GoT fan, I imagine you will still be very pleased by them.
They were a set for a scene in GoT season 2 when Melisandre gave birth. The caves were pretty must instantly recognisable to me.
We managed to pick a terribly wet and windy day to visit, but do not let it put you off! The village is very nice, and we took a lovely little walk down by the river where we happened to read a little tale of some Irish and Scottish fairies!
Other than that we didn't manage to visit anywhere else, however, there was a nice looking country pub which I think I might visit next time.
Allow no more than 1 hour for the caves.
The caves themselves were marvellous! And if you aren't a GoT fan, I imagine you will still be very pleased by them.
They were a set for a scene in GoT season 2 when Melisandre gave birth. The caves were pretty must instantly recognisable to me.
We managed to pick a terribly wet and windy day to visit, but do not let it put you off! The village is very nice, and we took a lovely little walk down by the river where we happened to read a little tale of some Irish and Scottish fairies!
Other than that we didn't manage to visit anywhere else, however, there was a nice looking country pub which I think I might visit next time.
Allow no more than 1 hour for the caves.
Written 29 December 2014
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empathology
Rotterdam, The Netherlands617 contributions
Sept 2022
Just found out that the reason there were tour buses constantly pulling up here was that it was a Game of Thrones (GoT) location. Oh, and some of the houses are an inspiration for Port Merion.
If you've been to Port Merion and have no interest in GoT, then save your time and avoid. As a small village, it's not special (there's prettier). And the caves are frankly small and non-descript.
If you've been to Port Merion and have no interest in GoT, then save your time and avoid. As a small village, it's not special (there's prettier). And the caves are frankly small and non-descript.
Written 14 October 2022
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motorcyclest
Ballymena, UK45 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Went to Cushendun first week in May, whole place closed, even the public toilets were closed, National Trust café closed for a reforb, ? in May, come on, what fool runs that show, LOVELY place just a pity some idiot runs the NT, all winter to do the work and they start in summer enough said
Written 28 May 2014
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SharonJT67
Durham, UK7,429 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Pretty little village made popular by the GoT series so would recommend you visit out of peak tourist season to appreciate it, not a lot to do there with one pub left open as the other is not accepting guests, worth a walk down to the shingled beach to see the caves.
Written 30 March 2024
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Avux99
Cheshire, UK1,966 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Diverted off the (thoroughly recommended) A2 coastal road to see Cushendun. Not only for Game of Thrones fans (I'm not one anyway) because as well as the caves there are the Clough Williams-Ellis cottages (he who is also responsible for the wonderful creation that is Portmeirion) to admire.
Written 8 October 2021
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DerAlteBach
Sydney, Australia743 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Many of the villages of the Antrim Coast are quaint. Cushendun is somewhat unusual in that many of the cottages were designed by Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis, a British architect who also created the Italianate village of Portmeirion in North Wales.
Despite the artificiality, the village is delightful, and well worth a visit.
Despite the artificiality, the village is delightful, and well worth a visit.
Written 16 July 2017
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laurenceb1951
County Antrim, United Kingdom3 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Cushendun is a beautiful location along the famous Antrim Coast and is well worth a visit. It is a very quaint village about 4 miles or so from Cushendall and has a lovely safe beach for kids(in the summer) There is a lovely tea house(used to be called Theresa's) and the food was not only very good but also a reasonable price. There is also a pub which is also very friendly and serves a good pint. Walking around the little village/beach is very peaceful and relaxing. The coastal road from Cushendun to Ballycastle(Torr Head) is absolutely beautiful but is not for the faint hearted and the driver has to "keep his wits" about him. Well worth a visit.
Written 10 February 2015
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John A
Belfast, UK1,620 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Cushendun is probably the nicest small town/village on the coastal drive.
It is set in a conservation area managed by the National Trust at the mouth of the Glendun river and attracts many visitors annually.
Anyone travelling the Antrim Coast road northwards should make a point of reaching here for a break to enjoy the tranquility.
It is set in a conservation area managed by the National Trust at the mouth of the Glendun river and attracts many visitors annually.
Anyone travelling the Antrim Coast road northwards should make a point of reaching here for a break to enjoy the tranquility.
Written 21 September 2020
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Le village de Cushendrun est-il accessible en autocar ?
Written 6 October 2017
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