Thornfield Farm is a unique farm pod site beside the Dark Hedges

All the pods on site are off the same standard and include everything you need for a cosy and comfortable stay.  You are in a group of 5 pods on our farm site looking out to the mountains, but within walking distance of the Dark Hedges and Gracehill House. 

We are open all year round, but please note that there is a minimum 2 night stay during July and August. Limited availability 1 night stays for July and August will be released in June.

Breakfast in your Pod (Continental) – £15 Per Night

Suitable for 2x Adults and 2x Children, your breakfast items include:

• Orange juice,
• 4 x yogurts,
• selection of bread (pancakes wheaten or soda),
• Granola and fresh milk.
• Tea and Coffee supplied within the pod also.

Firepit Pack- £15

• Wood
• Kindling Sticks
• Firelighters
• Bag of Marshmallows

Prosecco Welcome – £18 per Bottle

Enjoy a Prosecco welcome to your pod with a bottle of the bubbly chilled and ready for your arrival.

BBQ Pack -£25 per night

2x Adults and 2x Children  

• 4x Steak Burgers
• 4x Minute Steaks
• 8x Sausages
• 4x Chicken kebabs
• Disposable BBQ

Meat sourced locally from McKay butchers , Ballycastle

Pre-ordering – in line with our COVID-19 safety procedures, for planning and to minimise contact with staff, we are asking guests to please try pre-order these items at least  3 days in advance of your stay date, as they will be set up and ready to go at your pod for your convenience.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, however, you are able to go off site and purchase BBQ items from any local store.

Please note: Alternatives cannot be provided (including Gluten or Vegan), and we cannot guarantee that foods have been made in a nut free environment.

Self-catering Options at Your Pod:

Check out the above facilities section to read all about the self-catering facilities provided in our pods. All guests are allowed to bring their own food and drink to the pod.

We also have lots of yummy food options in our ‘Optional Extra’s’ section  that you can pre-order to be at your pod when you arrive for your convenience.  All locally sourced.

Everything you need is in the pod from mini fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, crockery, cutlery and washing up equipment.

However, if you fancy nipping out to the local area for something to eat below are some eatery options: 

Restaurants and Pubs in Ballycastle

Central Wine Bar

Address- Central Wine Bar, Ann St, Ballycastle BT54 6AA

O`Connors Bar 

Address- O’Connors Bar, Ann St, Ballycastle BT54 6AA

 The Bay Café

Address- The Bay Cafe, 26 Bayview Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6BT

 The Anzac Restaurant 

Address- 5 Market St, Ballycastle BT54 6DP

Restaurants and Pubs in Bushmills

The Bushmills Inn 

Address: 9 Dunlace Road, Bushmills, BT57 8QG

Our Thornhill Farm Luxury Glamping pods are the perfect option for accommodation near the Dark Hedges. The site offers an unparalleled mixture of opulence, style, and easy access to a number of Game of Thrones filming locations.

The Dark Hedges are two rows of beech trees, which were planted in the 1700s to cover the road to the Stuart Family’s Georgian mansion.

Today. they’re better known for their prominence in HBO’s Game of Thrones, In fact, these days they’re one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland.

A short drive from the Causeway Coastal Route`s major attractions, Giants Causeway, and Game of Thrones film sites: Ballintoy Harbour and The Dark Hedges.

Dark Hedges

10 minute walk from the famous Dark Hedges (1 mile in the car).  Map provided in the pod.

Address- The Dark Hedges, Bregagh Rd, Stranocum, Ballymoney BT53 8PX

Giant’s Causeway / Bushmills Distillery

The site is a short journey from the village of Bushmills, home of the world’s oldest whiskey distillery, the famous Giant’s Causeway and Carrick- a Rede Rope Bridge.

Address- Giants Causeway, Bushmills BT57 8SZ

Address- Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballycastle BT54 6LS

Ballintoy Harbour

10 minutes car drive (8 miles) will take you to the small coastal village of Ballintoy, where you can cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, fish in the Wild Atlantic Sea at Ballintoy Harbour or go on a romantic stroll along Whitepark Bay.

Kinbane Castle

The name Kinbane means white head and refers to the white limestone on which the castle stands. The path down to the castle remains is narrow and stepped and not for the faint hearted. Kinbane Castle is a State Care Historic Monument sited in the townland of Cregganboy, in Moyle District Council area. The area surrounding Kinbane Castle is a Scheduled Historic Monument, it also offers spectacular views of Rathlin Island and Dunagregor Iron Age fort.

Murlough Bay

It is a hidden gem off the main causeway coastal route. The road leading down is steep, winding and there are some local sheep and deer running free. Take care travelling to and from this must-see spot which has even featured in Game of Thrones. 

Fairhead

Enjoy breath taking views from the cliff edge of Fairhead on this ruggedly, beautiful and wild walk. The distance from the carpark to the cliff edge is between 1.5-3.4 miles. Expect stunning coastal views towards Ballycastle and Rathlin Island and look down on the picturesque Murlough Bay.  You’ll also pass historic loughs and open green farmland on one of the many walk options which are guaranteed to invigorate the senses.

Address-  Fair Head, Ballycastle BT54 6RD

Dunluce Castle

Address: Dunluce Castle, 87 Dunluce Rd, Bushmills BT57 8UY

Ballycastle Beach

Address- Ballycastle Beach, Ballycastle BT54 6JZ

 For more information on things to do nearby check out – www.discovernorthernireland.com

Below is an interactive map to search the location.

If you are traveling from-:

Belfast

• Take M2, A26, M2and A26 to Ballynaloob Rd in Causeway Coast and Glens.
• Take Moyan Rd to Ballinlea Rd/B147.
• Destination will be on the right.

Dublin

• Get on M50 from N1
• Continue to Newry, Mourne And Down
• Get on M1 in Lisburn and Castlereagh from A1
•  Continue on M1 Take M2, A26 and M2 to A26 in Mid And East Antrim
• Continue on A26. Take Moyan Rd to Ballinlea Rd/B147 in Causeway Coast and Glens
• Destination will be on the right

Derry

• Take May St to Ebrington Terrace/Limavady Rd/A2
• Follow A2, A37 and A26 to Kirk Rd/B147 in Ballymoney
• Turn left onto Kirk Rd/B147
• Continue to follow B147
• Destination will be on the right

To book simply click the orange BOOK NOW button above. The BEST PRICES for staying with us are always with our direct bookings on the WEBSITE!

This will open up the booking system where you can check for available dates, pricing and packages.

We are open all year round, but please note that there is a minimum 2 night stay during July and August. Limited availability 1 night stays for July and August will be released in June.

PLEASE NOTE: We operate a contactless self-check-in system so we require full payment for accommodation is required at the time of booking.  You can book just the pod only, and at the end of your booking it will show you a range of options on the optional extra’s such as breakfast, camp fire pack and BBQ – these items will be only RESERVED and charged for closer to you stay.

There are also options to pre-book packages such as the ‘pod and campfire’ or ‘pod and breakfast’ so that you know that these are completely sorted before your stay.

All special offers will be appear if valid for the dates that you search.

Once you have a confirmed booking an email confirmation will be sent to you.  All the information you need will then be emailed closer to the time – how to find us, what to bring, things to do and see, what’s in the pod etc.

Full t&c’s are in the booking engine, please note that each pod site has its own booking engine and nights cannot be exchanged across pod sites as we operate with different host partners.  Our standard t&c’s are very flexible with up to 14 days notice to cancel or amend a booking if required.

Special Policy Amend – COVID-19 Booking & Cancellation Policy Update

Please see our dedicated page on our COVID-19 policies and procedures.

Given the impact of COVID-19 on how we work and travel, we have been continuously adapting our cancellation policy as things evolve. Everything you need to know is on our website, plus when you make a booking we will send you full details with your check-in emails regarding a safe stay. 

For more information on COVID-19 precautions and procedures we have a special dedicated page with full details.