The Open 2025 Accommodation
The Open 2025 at Portrush GC - Barneys Ruins is an old Irish Clachan located in the most tranquil corner of our family farm in Maghera. The clachan consists of a cottage, slowly extended over time with an adjacent small outbuilding. Since the last time the cottage was lived in over a century ago it had deteriorated and fallen into ruins. Our clachan rose to fame following its feature on the Northern Ireland BBC TV series Restoration Rescue presented and designed by Architect Patrick Bradley where he undertook the ambitious challenge of restoring the clachan to its former glory.
Resting above the old stone ruins of great-great uncle Barneys home dating back to 1830, the cottage is our most spacious, luxurious accommodation. Complete with a Jotul wood burning stove and two outdoor soaking baths overlooking the adjacent farmlands. A bespoke staircase provides access to the one-bedroom contemporary unit. Large south facing elevation glazing, and an external balcony provides connection, and dramatic views over the courtyard and ruins below, as well as over the surrounding farmlands and distant countryside. A specialized lighting and cladding design illuminates the cottage at night, making it appear to float across the rural landscape like magic.
Once the home of Barney our resident build, the old stone barn has been transformed into a cosy romantic one-bedroom loft style unit. On entering the barn, you will be greeted with a striking feature concrete fireplace and chimney. Tucked behind is a small shower room. A bespoke staircase leads up to a sleeping nook, overlooking the open plan living area. A doorway to the rear gives access to a private patio overlooking the farmlands. The barn is our smallest accommodation.
Accommodation summary:
The Cottage – first floor:
- Open plan kitchenette, dining and living room with log burning stove. (The dining table seats 2. The sofa seats 2 with an additional chair)
- Kitchen offers a small undercounter fridge freezer, combination microwave / oven, coffee machine, boiling water tap and the bare necessities.
- One king size bed with a shower overlooking the courtyard.
- A separate toilet and basin.
- An outdoor balcony with 2 chairs overlooking courtyard and adjacent fields.
The Cottage - ground floor:
- Utility / boot room with combi washer / dryer, and area for storage accessed from outside only.
- Outdoor soaking bathtubs overlooking the fields, firepit, and swing.
The Barn – ground floor:
- Open plan kitchenette, dining and living room with log and coal burning fireplace. (The dining table seats 2. There are 2 comfortable swivel chairs to rotate between the fireplace and the tv)
- Kitchen offers a small undercounter fridge freezer, combination microwave / oven, coffee machine, boiling water tap and the bare necessities.
- Clothing storage / dressing area.
- Shower room with overhead shower, toilet, and basin. Floor to ceiling height is quite low.
- Outdoor patio with table and chairs, and a firepit with seating.
The Barn – mezzanine first floor:
- Bespoke staircase leads up to a loft style sleeping nook with a small double bed. Floor to ceiling height is low.
Additional notes:
- We have also listed our own home on the family farm separately. Guests can book both and walk / drive between. Therefore accommodating 10 people in total.
- Daily servicing can be arranged at an additional cost per day of the stay.
- Assuming the length of stay is for 7 nights. We are happy to negotiate on this.
- Any other queries or requests we are happy to chat about.
- Access to the adjacent fields for landing a helicopter can be arranged, making it a short trip to the event.
- Access to the adjacent fields for practicing golf can be arranged.
- Incredibly private and secluded.
- Welcome basket will be provided.
Distance to the venue:
- Royal Portrush Golf Club 42min drive (26.2 miles)
Distance from the airport:
- Belfast International Airport 42min drive (30.8 miles)
- George Best Belfast City 54min drive (44.5 miles)
- City of Derry Airport 44min drive (30.4 miles)
Local amenities
- The local town of Maghera offers several amenity shops, supermarkets, liquor stores, chemists / pharmacies, butchers, plus a handful of eateries and bars. Our top food recommendations would be Ardtara Country House, Friels Bar and Restaurant both five-minute drive away.
Nearby tourist attractions
- We are situated equidistant from all of the typical tourist attractions (Bushmills Distillery, Giants Causeway, Titanic Belfast, Ulster Museum)
Golf courses:
- Moyola Park Golf Club 16min drive (10.3 miles)
- Roe Park Golf Club 35min drive (20.8 miles)
- Castlerock Golf Club 38 min drive (25.0 miles)
- Port Stewart Golf Club 40min drive (23.8 miles)
- Royal Portrush Golf Club 41min drive (26.2 miles)
- Royal county Down Golf Club 1hr 41min drive (76.5 miles)
- Malone Golf Club 1hr 3min drive (50.4 miles)
- Ardglass Golf Club 1hr 47min drive (72.4 miles)
- Lough Erne Golf Resort 1hr 53min drive (67.8 miles)
There are other smaller clubs / courses nearby.
Location: BT46 5PA
Bedrooms: 2
Price: £8,000
