Your Peatlands Stay
Whether you come to Peatlands to explore the Causeway Coast, celebrate a special occasion, enjoy a creative break or simply slow down for a few days, the experience here is designed to feel calm, personal and memorable.
Life at Peatlands moves at a gentler pace. Spend slow mornings with freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries from our on-site bakery, wander quiet country lanes lined with meadow and grazing animals, or explore the nearby nature reserve with its rich wildlife and peaceful walking trails. Pick up artisan produce from local farm shops, return from the coast to evenings beside the fire, and enjoy simple moments of comfort and connection surrounded by nature.
For those looking to immerse themselves more deeply in the experience, guests can also join our Saturday Sourdough Experience and learn the art of naturally fermented breadmaking here at Peatlands.
peatlands sourdough Courses
SATURDAY SOURDOUGH EXPERIENCE
Enjoy learning new skills in a relaxed setting at our award-winning artisan bakery. Our new Saturday Sourdough Experience offers a unique experience in sourdough bread-making that you can add to your weekend stay.
This hands-on course is exclusively offered to guests at Peatlands and is delivered over approximately two hours on Saturday mornings (10:00-12:00). Suitable for complete beginners as well as those seeking to improve their technique or results, it covers key steps of the process required to make your own delicious sourdough bread at home:
- Sourcing quality ingredients
- Learning about basic equipment and tools
- Milling grain
- Creating and maintaining your sourdough starter
- Mixing sourdough by hand
- Developing dough strength over time
- Shaping techniques
- Controlling fermentation
- Scoring techniques
- Baking
Course rate is £90 per hut (up to 2 people) and can be added on to your reservation when booking your stay. Sourdough Essentials Kits, including sourdough starter, banneton, artisan bread flour and dough scraper, are available to purchase.
Please note that this course runs only on Saturday mornings and is available only for stays that include Friday and Saturday nights.
Explore the causeway coast
The Causeway Coast offers a rich mix of coastline, landscape, history and local character to discover at your own pace. Spend the day exploring the clifftop paths and dramatic scenery of the Giant’s Causeway and the Causeway Coastal Route, visiting the ruins of Dunluce Castle, tasting whiskey at the Old Bushmills Distillery, or taking the ferry across to Rathlin Island.
From sandy beaches and coastal walks to historic towns, hidden coves and world-famous landmarks, the area is filled with memorable places to explore. We also love sharing our own favourite local recommendations - the places and experiences that make this part of Northern Ireland so special.
Events for everyone
Visitors to the Causeway Coast can enjoy a varied and lively calendar of events the whole year through. Highlights of the calendar include the North West 200, Rathlin Sound Festival, Supercup NI, Ould Lammas Fair and the Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival.
For more events, further info and updates, check local tourism info and events websites (e.g., Visit Causeway Coast and Glens).