Sand Dancer Hideaway
🏖️ 1.31 miles from South Shields (Good water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£937 per break
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Planning a holiday in Northern Ireland? You're in good company — it's one of the UK's best-loved escapes, and this guide brings the best places to stay together in one place.
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🏖️ 1.31 miles from South Shields (Good water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£937 per break
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Antrim, Eastern Northern Ireland
£527 per break
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🏖️ 1.03 miles from South Shields (Good water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£1,092 per break
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Antrim, Eastern Northern Ireland
£527 per break
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🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Tynemouth King Edwards Bay (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£2,551 per break
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Antrim, Eastern Northern Ireland
£527 per break
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🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Tynemouth King Edwards Bay (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£787 per break
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Antrim, Eastern Northern Ireland
£557 per break
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🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Tynemouth King Edwards Bay (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£1,735 per break
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Antrim, Eastern Northern Ireland
£527 per break
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Antrim, Eastern Northern Ireland
£557 per break
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🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Tynemouth Long Sands South (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£1,092 per break
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🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Tynemouth Long Sands South (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£818 per break
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🏖️ 0.34 miles from Tynemouth King Edwards Bay (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
£503 per break
Check availabilityYou'll find everything here from hot-tub hideaways for two up to parks and big houses that swallow a three-generation get-together. Prices swing a lot by season — the listings above show the from-price so you can compare fairly before clicking through to book direct.
Once you're settled in, you won't be short of days out — Ranfurly House, C&J's Animal Park, Bellaghy Bawn and Seamus Heaney HomePlace are all close by. See our full things to do in Northern Ireland guide, and save your favourites to a free trip planner to build a day-by-day itinerary.
Each corner of Northern Ireland has its own character. Popular bases include County Antrim, County Down, County Fermanagh — every one has its own guide on this site with local stays and days out.
July and August bring the best weather and the biggest crowds. Late May, June and September are the savvy picks: long days, everything open, and prices a clear step down. Off-season has its own charm — and the best bargains of all.
Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
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