BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
31 Cairncastle Road Ballygally, Larne, County Antrim, Ballygally BT40 2RB Northern Ireland
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BallyCairn House is a tranquil, boutique B & B located on the Causeway Coastal Route and Gateway to The Glens of Antrim. The spacious, ensuite bedrooms are beautifully furnished with guest comfort a top priority and include a welcome hospitality tray. Guests also have access to a large, cosy lounge which has stunning views of the Irish Sea and Antrim Hills which feature in the HBOS series Game of Thrones. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of modern living. Enjoy the beautiful gardens which surround the house and the picturesque village of Ballygally with its sandy beach is only a 10 minute walk. Hosts John and Deirdre have lived in the area for nearly 40 years and have extensive local knowledge and lots of ideas to help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. BallyCairn House is only 30 minutes from the airports and Belfast City, making it the perfect base to spend several days exploring all the exciting places of interest in Northern Ireland.
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31 Cairncastle Road Ballygally, Larne, County Antrim, Ballygally BT40 2RB Northern Ireland
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This must certainly be one of the top B & Bs anywhere. I just could not recommend it highly enough. It quite simply could not be faulted. My husband and l stayed in Ballycairn a couple of weeks ago as we were attending a wedding nearby. On arrival Dee and welcomed warmly and we were treated to delicious freshly baked raspberry cupcakes and shortbread in the sitting room. Our bedroom was immaculate and the breakfasts were quite simply delicious. All in all a delightful experience. Thank you Dee and Johnny.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We are so grateful to have chosen BallyCairn B&B for our trip to Northern Ireland. Our family room was so comfortable and welcoming. Breakfast was outstanding, freshly prepared and served with so much love by Dee and Johnny, our hosts. We have never met such caring hosts. Their attention to detail, readiness to help out and their way of making you feel comfortable at all times is hard to explain in words. It is so special to end a jam-packed day with the little treats that Johnny prepares every day! Nothing short of outstanding dear Johnny and Dee. Much love from us and the boys x
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: The views from BallyCairn B&B are so beautiful.
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 20 Aug 2023
Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your 4 night stay with us at BallyCairn House B & B. Dee and I greatly appreciate the 5 bubbles awarded in all categories and your compliments regarding: our hospitality, standard and comfort of the accommodation and quality of breakfast. We are delighted you also enjoyed the ‘bake of the day’ treats at the end of your busy days, out and about, exploring the various attractions in Belfast, the Causeway Coast and Glens of Antrim. It was a great pleasure hosting you and your charming family - indeed meeting such delightful people like you through our business, makes it all so rewarding and worthwhile. Love and kindest regards, Johnny & Dee
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Johnny and Dee do everything to make you feel welcomed and they are passionate about showing you the best ways to explore the beautiful Antrim coast. The breakfast is delicious, the room is super clean, cozy and has a lot of surprising and useful details (make up table, round brush hair dryer etc.) We were spoiled with an afternoon tea and home made sweets. It’s also a convenient location to explore Belfast and the county of Antrim. Long story short: We would return in a heartbeat!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This self catering studio apartment next to Ballycairn House B&B was excellent. The room had a nice double bed, TV, cooker, fridge, dish washer, washing machine etc and a great walk in shower. All the utensils etc were provided and everything was top quality. The place was spotless and modern. The hosts Johnny and Dee were great and provided a hamper of food and drink. The gardens at Ballycairn are beautiful with views of the sea and hills. There is a proper Irish pub 10 mins walk away that does food and has traditional music. Other restaurants are nearby in Ballygally as is the sandy beach and a well stocked local food shop. This is a great place to stay and the perfect location to explore the Antrim glens and Causeway coast to the north and Belfast to the south. We'd certainly stay again. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Outstanding! Johnny and Dee, our hosts, were the most attentive, kind and generous people you could meet. From start to finish, they made us feel incredibly welcome, could not do enough for us and more! Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel special, particularly our mother who was spending a special birthday there in her home country, was just amazing. Extremely comfortable rooms in a really beautiful home, which for our stay, they made ours in every way. Delicious breakfast and they even made us home baked goodies during the day! I cannot recommend this place enough.....it really is a hidden jewel in the north of the green isle and we will definitely be back! Thank you Johnny and Dee! xx
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 2 Jul 2023
Thank you for the beautiful commendation and 5 bubbles you awarded for your recent stay in BallyCairn House. Dee & I greatly appreciate your detailed compliments regarding: our hospitality and attention to detail, the standard and comfort of the accommodation and quality of breakfast and homemade treats. We are delighted your mother enjoyed her birthday during your time here and it was a true pleasure helping to make it special. We would be thrilled to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards to you all, Johnny & Dee
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Truly exceptional hospitality in a wonderful location. The bedroom was spacious, very comfortable and with masses of storage. Everywhere was immaculately clean and well appointed. Johnny and Dee are incredibly friendly and helpful and" go the extra mile "to make you feel at home, with little treats to welcome you back from exploring the stunning countryside.Breakfasts are delicious with excellent coffee and an unsurpassed view from the dining room. We stayed 2 nights en route to visit a cousin and followed Johnny's map guiding us up the coastal road......absolutely wonderful but sadly didn't see any dolphins this time!!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 7 Nov 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review of your stay at BallyCairn House and the 5 bubbles you awarded. Dee and I greatly appreciate your compliments regarding: our hospitality, comfort, size, styling and cleanliness of the accommodation and quality of breakfast and the daily homemade treats. We are delighted too you found our tips on what to do and see so helpful. Just a pity the dolphins didn’t make an appearance during your stay this time! We would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Kindest regards, Johnny & Dee
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This was one of the most perfect places we have stayed. Beautiful property in a stunning location. Warm and friendly hosts who make you feel so welcome and looked after. Comfortable and stunning room with incredible views. To top it all the most delicious breakfast!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 26 Sept 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review of your stay at BallyCairn House. Dee & I greatly appreciate the 5 bubbles which you have awarded in all categories and your compliments regarding: our hospitality, the picturesque location of the property, comfort of the accommodation and quality of breakfast. It was a great pleasure meeting and hosting you and your family and we hope you have many happy memories of your time in Co Antrim. Kindest regards, Johnny & Dee
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We spent six nights in the Studio Apartment, which is joined on to the main B&B building - actually Dee and Johnny's home. The Studio was one of the best-equipped apartments we've ever stayed in, with every conceivable amenity; it was fresh, modern and beautifully decorated and adorned with original artwork. An up-market welcome pack greeted us, which included not only the basics, but unique touches such as homemade strawberry jam and some of Johnny's famous lemon drizzle cake which went well with the complimentary bottle of decent white wine. One could not wish for better or friendlier hosts. Apart from maintaining the highest of standards, they were genuinely interested in getting to know guests, though not in a 'pushy' way. My mother, who lives in NI, came to visit and they bent over backwards to make the occasion a success, even supplying some of their own furniture! Beautifully manicured grounds and a famulous view added to the many attractions of the property, which we would heartily recommend as the go-to establishment in this beautiful area.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 4 Sept 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review of your recent stay in BallyCairn Self Catering Studio. Dee & I greatly appreciate the 5 ‘bubbles’ you have awarded in all categories and your compliments regarding: the picturesque location of the property, the high standard and comfort of the accommodation, the quality of the complimentary welcome hamper (including home made jam and cake) and our friendly hospitality during your 6 night stay. We greatly enjoyed the conversations with you both and are delighted you had such a great stay. Thank you again for your glowing commendation. Kindest regards, Johnny & Dee.
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The beauty of the location, the comfort of the room, and the delicious breakfast is matched by the kindness and warmth of the b & b owners, Dee and Johnny. We had a perfect 3 night stay at Ballycairn with our young daughter and did not want to leave. It is perfectly located for a great holiday within easy reach of many things to do. A drive along the coastal road up to the Giant's Causeway is a must. The scenery is stunning. We truly hope to return. Ballycairn is a magical place, if you're lucky you may even see a fairy.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 21 Aug 2022
Thank you Jessica for the wonderful review of your 3 day stay at BallyCairn House. Dee & I greatly appreciate the 5 bubbles you have awarded and your compliments regarding: our hospitality, the picturesque location of the property, comfort of the accommodation, quality of breakfast and for highlighting that BallyCairn is a great base for exploring East Antrim, The Glens of Antrim and The Causeway Coastal Route. We are thrilled that you describe your experience staying here as ‘Simply magical’. You were delightful guests and we are so glad that the elves & fairies replied to the beautiful card which your young daughter created for them during your stay. We would be so happy to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards, Johnny & Dee.
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Wow!! The welcome was second to none with Johnny & Dee, very informative, greeted with tea and cake. The room was huge and impeccable and made for an extremely comfortable stay. The views of the countryside and the sea were stunning. Breakfast was fresh and tasty, the best we've had on a break away. Johnny & Dee definitely were the icing on the cake, they even drove us down the road to the Hotel to attend the wedding we were attending and the next day to Larne bus station. Exceptional
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: The family room was huge with views from all angles and beautifully quiet
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Response from Johnny and Dee Mulvenna, Owner at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Responded 18 Aug 2022
Thank you suee611 for the wonderful review of your stay at BallyCairn House B & B. Dee & I greatly appreciate the 5 bubbles you have awarded and commendatory compliments regarding: our hospitality, size and comfort of the bedroom, picturesque setting of the property, quality of breakfast and daily homemade cake of the day treats. You were delightful guests and we hope you returned home with many happy memories of your time in Northern Ireland. Kindest regards, Johnny & Dee.
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US$165 - US$171 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomNorthern IrelandCounty AntrimBallygally
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Frequently Asked Questions about BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include Coast Road (1.0 miles), Carnfunnock Country Park (1.4 miles), and Ballygally Beach (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Matties Meeting House, Silver Lounge, and Prom Cafe.
Is BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the centre of Ballygally.
Are there any historical sites close to BallyCairn House Bed & Breakfast?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Knockdhu (0.4 miles).