Ballylough House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Historic Setting: Ballylough House in Bushmills offers a country house experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its breakfast and attentive host. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Additional facilities include a private check-in and check-out service, housekeeping, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The outdoor seating area and picnic spots provide relaxing spaces to unwind. Local Attractions: Located 34 mi from City of Derry Airport, the property is near Giants Causeway (4.3 mi), Dunluce Castle (5 mi), and Royal Portrush Golf Course (7.5 mi). Hiking and cycling activities are available for active guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dunne
    United States United States
    “Beautiful historical property with beautiful grounds. On our "will repeat" list !”
  • Catharina
    United States United States
    “This property is amazing…..the house is steeped in some great history. And the gardens are lovely and of course the ruins of the castle that originated in the 1300’s, it all adds to a great experience. Also the breakfast was delicious and...”
  • Scott
    United States United States
    “Lovely old country house on a large estate with gardens and remnants of a small castle. Large bedrooms with comfortable bed. The breakfast is extensive with plenty of options (continental and full Irish). Very quiet and serene setting, and only 1...”
  • Mcmullin
    United States United States
    “It has such a fascinating history and interesting historical buildings to see.”
  • Claria
    United States United States
    “we loved the history about the property! our cozy rooms and the delicious breakfast. hosts were so helpful and the location is close to most Northern Ireland sightseeing locations.”
  • Taimoon
    Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
    “Interesting because it is a centuries old manor house passed down through a single family for more than a century. And lovely grounds and interesting castle ruin with history”
  • Jacquelyn
    United States United States
    “Loved staying here!! What a great home and location! June was so welcoming and did so much to accommodate our early departure time and helped us find someone to repair our rental car that had an issue. Lovely stay! Looking forward to staying here...”
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    “Exceptional breakfast. Very large room. Friendly welcome on arrival”
  • Tracy
    United States United States
    “Our hosts were very welcoming and we enjoyed having time to chat with them to hear more about their home. Breakfast was served in the dining room and it was both delicious and a unique part of our stay. The dining room has so much history,...”
  • Moriarty
    United States United States
    “Beautiful home and extremely friendly hostess and host! Quiet, gorgeous setting! And a very delicious breakfast in the morning!”

Managed by Ballylough B & B

Company review score: 9.6Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We love motorbikes, gardening, walking and heritage.

Property info

The House is situated on an ancient historical site thought to have been occupied for nigh on 5000 years. The Traills arrived in 1789 and bought the property from the Stewarts, who were the Land agents for the MacDonnells, and Traill cousins. The property was originally built around 1450, extended in around 1650 and again in 1780s. We have tried to keep as many original features as possible, which means that you will not get a 'hotel' feel to the house. It is very quirky. it is important that you arrive during the 4 - 6pm check in, so that we can show you around and help you understand the nature of our very old home. Water and electricity were added long after the 1780 extensions. Walls are so thick that the internet occasionally struggles. The property is located about half a mile from the road up a firm, but ancient tree lined laneway. BT have won't provide fibre here, so the internet can be slow, but adequate for emails and some browsing.

Neighborhood info

Ballylough is a mile from Bushmills, 5 miles from the Giant's Causeway, 10 miles from Ballintoy and less than an hour from 15 of the top Northern Ireland tourist attractions. There are 5 good beaches within half an hour, and we have plenty of places to eat and drink within a short drive. Bushmills has several top places to eat.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Ballylough House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballylough House 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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