Ballylough House

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Ballylough House
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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 54 km from City of Derry Airport, the property is near Giants Causeway (7 km), Dunluce Castle (8 km), and Royal Portrush Golf Course (12 km). Hiking and cycling activities are available for active guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The most comfortable bed we have ever experienced, the breakfast was superb served with style . The hosts were friendly, helpfull and very informative about the area”
  • Raymond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful stately home - a real treasure. Super comfy bed, fantastic full Irish breakfast and lovely chats and interactions with hosts and guests over breakfast”
  • Dan
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful setting lovely gardens absolutely perfect hosts couldn't do enough for me.”
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location as we were visiting for the Open Golf event at Port Rush. Super interesting house with so much history. Loved the walled gardens and the ruined castle in the grounds. Beautifully laid breakfast table with breakfast cooked to...”
  • Frances
    Australia Australia
    “This manor house obviously has a long history of hospitality. The welcome was warm. The breakfast was delicious and served in the grand dining room at a shared long table. Whilst the plumbing is ancient, it was adequate.”
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a charming place to stay full of History ,June and Stephen were the perfect hosts.”
  • Colin
    Australia Australia
    “Ballylough House is unique accomodation in Bushmills. It was a privilege to stay in a home steeped in history surrounded by picturesque grounds.  The owners care about their guests & the quality of their stay. Breakfast was a good start to each...”
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great place to stay, very helpful and accommodating with late arrival time. Lovely breakfast and would recommend”
  • Chamberlain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great house with a fascinating family history. It is full of interesting 'art and objects' and has lovely grounds to explore. Very quiet peaceful location but easily accessible and a great base from which to explore the local area. We had a big...”
  • Colette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A very peaceful and charming residence in the countryside and close to Bushmills village. The hospitality was excellent, delicious breakfast and very comfortable room and bed. Relaxed atmosphere, interesting history to the property and lush...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ballylough B & B

Company review score: 9.5Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We love motorbikes, gardening, walking and heritage.

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Ballylough House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballylough House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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