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KNOCKANBOY HOUSE, family friendly in Dervock, County Antrim
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 9 175 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
- Old Bushmills Distillery11 min drive
- The Dark Hedges12 min drive
- Giant's Causeway19 min drive
- Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
KNOCKANBOY HOUSE, family friendly in Dervock, County Antrim
Knockanboy House is an impressive manor house resting near Dervock, County Antrim and can sleep 11 people in six bedrooms.
The six bedrooms include: one super-king-size, one king-size with an en-suite bathroom, another king-size, one twin with Jack-and-Jill access to the shower room, one single with a child bed and one day bed with a cot, as well as a family bathroom, shower room and a cloakroom. The property is also served by a kitchen/diner with AGA and woodburning stove, another kitchen, first-floor utility, sitting room, drawing room with open fire and a boot room. The kitchen/diner features an AGA with electric oven and hob, as well as a fridge/freezer, whilst the other kitchen hosts an electric oven and hob, microwave and two dishwashers. The first-floor utility is home to a washing machine and tumble dryer. In terms of entertainment, there is a Sky TV, WiFi, a selection of books and games. Outside there are large mature gardens with lawns, gravelled areas, patio and furniture, along with a rear paddock with lawn and off-road parking. The property features underfloor heating, AGA, woodburning stove and an open fire, which are all including in the rent, along with fuel, starter packs, bed linen and towels. A highchair and cot are available for the little ones. Sorry, no smoking is permitted. The nearest shop is 1.1 miles away and the pub is 1 mile away. Note: There are steps on the landing, please take care. Note: There are steps leading down from the twin room to the Jack-and-Jill shower room, please be careful. Note: Please be mindful of the step up to the shower in the family bathroom. Note: There is a door separating the king-size with en-suite and the day bed, please consider this when booking. For a memorable stay in a fantastic setting, choose Knockanboy House.
Amenities: Underfloor heating with AGA, woodburning stove and open fire. AGA range with electric oven and hob, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and 2 x dishwashers. Sky TV, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stove and open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and cot available. Off-road parking. Large mature gardens with lawn, gravelled area, patio and furniture. Rear paddock with lawn. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: There are steps on the landing, please take care. Note: There are steps leading down from the twin room to the Jack-and-Jill shower room, please be careful. Note: Please be mindful of the step up to the shower in the family bathroom. Note: There is a door separating the king-size with en-suite and the day bed, please consider this when booking
Region: Northern Ireland is a superb holiday destination with a fantastic coastline and wonderful countryside to discover. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, the Bushmills Distillery and Belfast, the provinces capital city.
Town: Dervock is a quiet and pleasant village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, located within the civil parish of Derrykeighan. Visitors to the community will find a convenience shop, Chinese takeout, a diner, a bar, and The North Irish Horse Inn, which has been designated as a listed building. The community is also within easy reach of the spectacular Dark Hedges, Breen Oak Wood, and the prestigious Gracehill Golf Course.
The six bedrooms include: one super-king-size, one king-size with an en-suite bathroom, another king-size, one twin with Jack-and-Jill access to the shower room, one single with a child bed and one day bed with a cot, as well as a family bathroom, shower room and a cloakroom. The property is also served by a kitchen/diner with AGA and woodburning stove, another kitchen, first-floor utility, sitting room, drawing room with open fire and a boot room. The kitchen/diner features an AGA with electric oven and hob, as well as a fridge/freezer, whilst the other kitchen hosts an electric oven and hob, microwave and two dishwashers. The first-floor utility is home to a washing machine and tumble dryer. In terms of entertainment, there is a Sky TV, WiFi, a selection of books and games. Outside there are large mature gardens with lawns, gravelled areas, patio and furniture, along with a rear paddock with lawn and off-road parking. The property features underfloor heating, AGA, woodburning stove and an open fire, which are all including in the rent, along with fuel, starter packs, bed linen and towels. A highchair and cot are available for the little ones. Sorry, no smoking is permitted. The nearest shop is 1.1 miles away and the pub is 1 mile away. Note: There are steps on the landing, please take care. Note: There are steps leading down from the twin room to the Jack-and-Jill shower room, please be careful. Note: Please be mindful of the step up to the shower in the family bathroom. Note: There is a door separating the king-size with en-suite and the day bed, please consider this when booking. For a memorable stay in a fantastic setting, choose Knockanboy House.
Amenities: Underfloor heating with AGA, woodburning stove and open fire. AGA range with electric oven and hob, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and 2 x dishwashers. Sky TV, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stove and open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and cot available. Off-road parking. Large mature gardens with lawn, gravelled area, patio and furniture. Rear paddock with lawn. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: There are steps on the landing, please take care. Note: There are steps leading down from the twin room to the Jack-and-Jill shower room, please be careful. Note: Please be mindful of the step up to the shower in the family bathroom. Note: There is a door separating the king-size with en-suite and the day bed, please consider this when booking
Region: Northern Ireland is a superb holiday destination with a fantastic coastline and wonderful countryside to discover. Visit the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, the Bushmills Distillery and Belfast, the provinces capital city.
Town: Dervock is a quiet and pleasant village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, located within the civil parish of Derrykeighan. Visitors to the community will find a convenience shop, Chinese takeout, a diner, a bar, and The North Irish Horse Inn, which has been designated as a listed building. The community is also within easy reach of the spectacular Dark Hedges, Breen Oak Wood, and the prestigious Gracehill Golf Course.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages
English
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Amenities
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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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
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ballymoney
Ballymoney is home to this holiday home. Causeway Coast and Hezlett House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Portrush Golf Club and Gracehill Golf Club. Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden and Damhead Miniature Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
What's nearby
- Old Bushmills Distillery - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
- The Dark Hedges - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
- Dunluce Castle - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
- Giant's Causeway - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
- Royal Portrush Golf Club - 20 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Old Bushmills Distillery - 10 min drive
- The Newbridge Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Ground Espresso Bar - 6 min drive
- Subway - 10 min drive
- Hot Cha Chinese Take Away - 2 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
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Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacob G.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!!!
Jacob G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bruce M.
3 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Golf journey
Bruce M.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First class accommodation.
Angela G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike N.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Family Trip
Mike N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruby W.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
Ruby W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marjan D.
26 June 2025
Marjan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Pascal D.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Pascal D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
thomas b.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
thomas b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Six bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size with en-suite roll-top bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room, 1 x single with child bed, 1 x day bed with cot. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner with AGA and woodburning stove. Kitchen. First-floor utility. Sitting room. Drawing room with open fire. Boot room
What makes this property unique
Underfloor heating with AGA, woodburning stove and open fire. AGA range with electric oven and hob, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and 2 x dishwashers. Sky TV, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stove and open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and cot available. Off-road parking. Large mature gardens with lawn, gravelled area, patio and furniture. Rear paddock with lawn. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: There are steps on the landing, please take care. Note: There are steps leading down from the twin room to the Jack-and-Jill shower room, please be careful. Note: Please be mindful of the step up to the shower in the family bathroom. Note: There is a door separating the king-size with en-suite and the day bed, please consider this when booking
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