White Rocks Beach, Portrush
About peatlands
Peatlands is a luxury getaway offering quality retreats for nature lovers, solo travellers, and couples seeking a peaceful escape. Named for the surrounding National Nature Reserve, Peatlands reflects its setting through sustainability, nature connection, and artisan craft.
Removed from the bustle and crowds, this unique hideaway is located just moments from County Antrim’s breathtaking north coast and some of Northern Ireland’s most iconic attractions. Portrush, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, and Portstewart are all a short drive away.
Our Huts
There's a kind of magic when you follow the boardwalks through Peatlands' wooded seclusion and step into one of our luxury shepherd's huts - think instant calm, seclusion, peace, comfort, and a sprinkle of joy.
Inside both Curlew Hut and Sundew Hut, we've tried to think of everything you could need for a wonderful stay. With their cosy wood-burning stoves, luxury interiors, king-size beds, en suites with walk-in rainfall showers, and full facilities for self-catering, you'll find in them the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort - and lots of little touches for you to discover and enjoy.
Surrounding the huts and offering views from every window are three acres of mature gardens and woodland, where normally elusive Irish hares can often be seen resting and grazing.
See here for more information on hut amenities.
Our Bakery
Peatlands is home to an award-winning artisan micro-bakery, known for its sourdough bread and handcrafted treats.
Our signature creation, the Peatlands Loaf, won Gold at the prestigious Tiptree World Bread Awards, making it a must-try for bread lovers.
Guests can indulge in delicious bakery produce with breakfast, delivered fresh from the oven to your hut door.
Join our new hands-on Saturday Sourdough Experience - now available to add to your weekend stay!
A note from The owners, EmmA & Pete
“Originally from Portrush (Emma) and Cardiff (Pete), we met in 2015 while living in Oxford. If anyone had told us then that this – Peatlands – would become our life and our passion only a few years later, and with a kid in tow, we’d never have believed it. But life is sometimes mad that way, perhaps especially mid-life.
We created Peatlands in 2024 as a beautiful getaway inside and out, for people who appreciate peace and nature and the kind of understated luxury that feels real and has soul, not just for show.
With professional backgrounds in design engineering and academia, we’ve had a lot to learn, though it seems that “attention to detail” is one of our more useful skills!
Mainly, we bring an overriding value of care to everything we do. We believe care, kindness and integrity matter more than ever and we are pleased to be able to work with many other small businesses who also care about quality, people and nature like we do.
Our hope is that everyone who stays here will feel the benefit of this care, whether in the comforting curves of their magical shepherd’s hut, the warm centre of a freshly baked croissant, or the lush woodland and meadow that shelter and sustain the beautiful Irish hares.
From far or near, for romance or solitude, to rest or roam, we hope to welcome you soon!
Emma, Pete & Zadie x
stylish comfort & exceptional craftmanship
Each of our luxury shepherd’s huts offers a thoughtfully designed retreat with beautifully crafted interiors.
The private shower room is finished to the highest quality, featuring luxury towels and premium toiletries.
A king-size bed with Mlily mattress and Bedfolk cotton linens help ensure a great night's rest.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a fridge, microwave, oven, double hob, kettle, coffee maker, and toaster. High-quality dishware, glassware, and a fold-out dining table and chairs set the stage for a cosy dining experience.
For added warmth and charm, each hut features a wood-burning stove, an electric heater, and a heated towel rail.
Outside, a private fire pit invites you to unwind under the stars.
Designed with modern living in mind, each hut includes high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart projector/TV for entertainment, as well as free on-site parking. Accommodating a maximum of two guests, these private spaces provide a tranquil escape from the everyday.
Please note that we are unable to accommodate pets in the huts.
"The Nook"
The Nook is a versatile space located next to the bakery, designed to enhance your stay. It offers everything you need for outdoor adventures and comfort, including a drying area for damp clothes, ironing facilities, a freezer, OS maps, cycle routes, and reference guides to help you make the most of the stunning surroundings.
Guests can help themselves to a small selection of locally sourced, premium deli items. Extra kindling and logs are freely available, and lumpwood charcoal can be collected for firepit cooking, perfect for enjoying an evening under the stars.
For secure storage, a high-security Asgard bike locker is available for guests to store bicycles or other sports equipment. Motorcycle storage can also be provided.
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