Dundarave Estate

A grand historic manor house with a large green lawn, an elegant sight near Dunluce Lodge

Dundarave Estate

With ancestry and history dating back to the mid-eighteenth century the estate is prized throughout Northern Ireland, and Scotland!

Dundarave was designed by the eminent architect Sir Charles Lanyon and built in the 1840s for Sir Edmund Macnaghten (2nd baronet) to replace Bushmills House, an earlier property, once owned by the Dunkin Family. The Macnaghten Family have had a presence in North Antrim since their arrival from Scotland in around 1580. The family still continue to enjoy close historic links with Scotland; the current Baronet is the Chief of the Clan Macnaghten and indeed, the name ‘Dundarave’ is derived from the former Clan seat Dunderave Castle which is located North of Inveraray on the shore of Loch Fyne in Scotland.

Dundarave Estate is the ideal escape to the country and now hosts a range of sporting activities including game shooting, clay pigeon shoot, salmon fishing as well as corporate hospitality and television and movie filming.

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Dining Experiences

At Dunluce Lodge, dining is never just a meal — it’s an experience. Join us for chef’s table evenings, whiskey and oyster pairings, foraging walks with our culinary team and seasonal tasting menus inspired by the Causeway Coast. Every activation is crafted to connect you with our land, our waters and our stories.

Man in a plaid shirt and vest, holding a walking stick while sitting on hexagonal basalt columns near Dunluce Lodge
Private Luxury Tours

Matching the style and integrity found in every part of this hotel, we are proud to offer you a series of unique, exclusive experiences that will both immerse and engage our guests

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Crindle Bespoke Horseriding Experience

A warm welcome to Crindle Bespoke – Luxury Horseback Riding Tours in Ireland. We believe travel should be an experience that stays with you forever. 

A person on a paddleboard explores a stunning sea cave with blue water and rock formations near Dunluce Lodge
Free Dive NI

Freedive NI provide the most amazing water-based experiences and unique things to do in Northern Ireland.

Guests wearing purple aprons learn chocolate making at a class or workshop, an activity near Dunluce Lodge
The Chocolate Manor

As well as creating unique and indulgent treats, we offer a range of experiences that reveal the mysteries of the wonderful world of chocolate.

 

Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Fish for wild brown trout, salmon and pike in Northern Ireland's serene rivers and lakes.