Ballavere Cottage B&B

Ballavere Cottage Main Road, Colby, IM9 4AD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>26</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
26 reviews

Everything and more. Did not expect a full cottage as such. Whole of the upstairs as the living/dining room then downstairs bedroom and separate bathroom.

Sarah United Kingdom
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Ballavere Cottage B&B is located in Colby, just 1.2 miles from Brewery Beach and 3.7 miles from Castle Rushen. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and free shuttle service. The accommodation features free shuttle service, daily room service, and organizing tours for guests. With free Wifi, this bed and breakfast provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge. The parquet floors, fireplace, and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruit are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. TT Grandstand is 15 miles from Ballavere Cottage B&B, while Laxey Wheel is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Isle Of Man Airport, 3.7 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
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  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything and more. Did not expect a full cottage as such. Whole of the upstairs as the living/dining room then downstairs bedroom and separate bathroom.”
  • Carlene
    Australia Australia
    “Everything, the host David and Judy are the most gorgeous couple and their beautiful little b & b is just the best.”
  • Rosario
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Attentive and quite knowledgeable host. It was a pleasure to meet David and hear his life stories. There was a good selection of coffee, tea and tasteful fruit to enjoy at anytime of the day. We also had a delicious breakfast every morning.”

Hosted by David

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David
Ballavere Cottage in the south of the Isle of Man offers a Bed & Breakfast experience like no other. Set over two floors your expansive cottage style accommodation consists of one large bedroom, an entrance hall, one bathroom and a huge lounge & dining area. Most excitedly, you have this whole, private living space to yourselves. The first floor dining and lounge area delivers fabulous views over fields, the steam railway line and the Irish Sea beyond. Add to the mix a most comfortable and relaxing environment in the centre of a small country village, you will discover for yourselves, the perfect stress free getaway. We offer the best of both worlds from a comfort perspective ~ the independency of a self catering unit with an ‘a la carte’ breakfast service and full daily housekeeping. Off road parking for your car is available to the side of the property and we offer secure, covered parking for your cycles or motorcycles.
Judy and David are now retired and have been welcoming guests to Ballavere for over six years. Judy enjoyed the title of Chief Financial Officer at one of the Island’s largest ship management companies and David enjoyed photographing both high end weddings and motorsport events throughout the World. Life for both has now calmed dramatically as they spend most of their spare time in the lovely garden when not looking after their valued guests. Judy and David began the faithful and traditional renovation of Ballavere in 1997, and a further redesign of the garden took place in 2020. An available scrapbook documents the extensive work undertaken at Ballavere Cottage. They work very well as a team to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
Ballavere Cottage is just a twenty minute drive from from the Island’s ferry terminal and just a nine minutes from our small airport. To catch a steam train north to Douglas or south to Port Erin involves just a seven minute walk to the station or if you prefer the public bus service, the stop is right outside your front door enjoying a passing bus each half hour. A delightful fifteen minute walk will take you to the wonderful beach at Gansey Bay. Our village pub, The Colby Glen offers fine ales, friendly service wonderful food and is just an eight minute walk. Adjacent is the well stocked village store. Slightly further afield and with a twenty five minute walk, is the Shore Hotel. A substantial directory of further eateries and attractions will be available for you at Ballavere.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Ballavere Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Ballavere Cottage B&amp;B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballavere Cottage B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ballavere Cottage B&B

  • Ballavere Cottage B&B is 2,150 feet from the center of Colby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ballavere Cottage B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Ballavere Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ballavere Cottage B&B include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Ballavere Cottage B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.