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East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Overview of East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Isle of Man
  • Popular LocationMilntown House11 min drive
  • Popular LocationLaxey Wheel24 min drive
  • Popular LocationLaxey Beach40 min drive
  • AirportIsle of Man (IOM)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

East Ballabane is a traditional Manx farmhouse in a wonderful position overlooking the coast and farmland in the north of the Isle of Man, as well as the Ayres Nature Reserve. The area surrounding Ballabane is excellent for walking, cycling, and bird-watching. A site of major ecological significance, parts of the Ayres have been designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest and as a National Nature Reserve.

The spacious house is beautifully furnished and has wooden floors and original feature fireplaces. There is a large sunny conservatory, and the farmhouse has an Aga type cooker. The large utility room houses the fridge-freezer, washer-drier and dishwasher. There are three attractive bedrooms one double, one twin and one single, a spacious bathroom with a roll-top bath plus a separate shower room with WC.

The whole property is furnished with carefully selected pieces, mainly old pine and antiques. It is truly a home from home.

The farmhouse is set in an enclosed courtyard, which is a real suntrap. It also provides plenty of space for parking. There is a garden in front of the property with a picnic bench and bbq area. You can also enjoy shared use of the large tree lined lawn that is ideal for games and more picnics!

There are wonderful beaches 5 minutes away in either direction, and there is also a golf course only 5 minutes away.

East Ballabane is the perfect spot for walking, bird-watching, cycling, painting, golfing, and for a peaceful family holiday.

Located next door is The Milking Parlour, a stunning barn conversion that sleeps 4.

Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star Gold Award
Downstairs

Lounge: Two sofas, chairs, TV, log burner.

Kitchen: Well equipped including Aga style cooker, kettle and toaster.

Utility room: Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, microwave, complete with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Dining Room: Dining table & six chairs (additional chairs in the conservatory/kitchen if needed).

Conservatory: Sofa, chairs and coffee table

Upstairs

Bedroom 1: Double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe.

Bedroom 2: Twin bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, dressing table.

Bedroom 3: Single bed, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers.

Bathroom:, Bath, with handheld shower, WC, 2 basins and vanity unit

Games room: Within the barn, shared with the other cottage containing table tennis, small snooker table and a varety of games!

Parking: Plenty of parking for 2 vehicles within the yard area.

Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am

Pets: 2 dogs welcome

Power & Heating: Oil central heating, Gas & Electricity included

Wifi: Free Wifi included

Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.

Baby Equipment: High chair available on request.

Shop: 1.5 ml Pub: 1.5 ml

Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes
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Languages

English

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Smeale

Located in Smeale, this cottage is in a rural area. Grove Museum of Victorian Life and Leece Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Milntown House and Cathedral Isle Of Man. Curraghs Wildlife Park and The Venture Centre are also worth visiting.
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Isle of Man

What's nearby

  • Milntown House - 11 min drive
  • Laxey Wheel - 24 min drive
  • Peel Castle - 25 min drive
  • Laxey Beach - 40 min drive
  • Douglas Beach - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 29 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trafalgar Hotel - 10 min drive
  • Good Stuff - 10 min drive
  • The Plough - 10 min drive
  • Mitre Hotel - 10 min drive
  • The Guard House Cafe - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Jurby Transport Museum, Grove Museum of Victorian Life and Milntown House. Curraghs Wildlife Park and The Venture Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage in stunning location.
We have loved our stay here. The house is well equipped, clean and homely in a beautiful location. Would highly recommend this place.
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6/10 Okay

General points and comments
Information in black folder in house needs updating. Most of the pots and pans are not suitable for an aga style cooker. There were a lot of cobwebs above the cooker.
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8/10 Good

Lovely stay
Really lovely rustic accommodation, spacious and cosy. Only negative was the toaster didn’t work … would definitely stay again.
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8/10 Good

A comfortable Christmas stay
We enjoyed our stay here over Christmas 2023, it was lovely that the owners took the time to decorate the downstairs with a tree and fairy lights and other Christmas touches. The house was really warm and felt very sturdy against all the fierce storms blowing across the island over the Christmas period! We didn’t do much cooking but found the aga a bit tricky to use as we don’t have one. The house was well equipped with all the bits you would need for a comfortable self catering stay. The outside area was great for our dogs to run around. As other have said the whole house needs a deep clean, there was quite a lot of dust on surfaces like radiators and shelves and some cobwebs around the fireplace in the dining room. We were a little disappointed at this as I had specifically spoken to Island Escapes about this before we arrived as other guests had mentioned the state of the house. However we would recommend the property as the location is good, the bed linen and towels are clean and the house is well equipped.
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8/10 Good

East Ballabane farmhouse
Comfortable stay in lovely surroundings. The house was clean and comfortable and well-provisioned. Lovely old farmhouse with many original features. The Aga-style range in the kitchen kept the house warm. Plenty of walks from the door to The Ayers - our dog enjoyed herself. Thank you

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