Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Ballylough House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. This country house features free private parking and full-day security. The country house offers garden views and a picnic area. At the country house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A safety deposit box is available to all guests, while selected rooms have a DVD player. The units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a kettle. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bushmills, like hiking. Giants Causeway is 7.2 km from Ballylough House, while Glenariff Forest is 49 km away. City of Derry Airport is 54 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Bushmills

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Gavin
    Australia Australia
    It is a wonderful historic building and grounds. The hosts were so friendly and helpful with local knowledge. We will be back next year.
  • A
    Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good Breakfast, lovely unique room, great atmosphere, peaceful restful location
  • Hal
    Ireland Ireland
    The breakfasts were superb, and beautifully presented.
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    The property was beautiful and in a perfect location Breakfast excellent and hosts were helpful and made sure we had a great stay
  • Gregg
    United States United States
    Breakfast was OUTSTANDING….beautiful place settings in a stunning dinning room. June and Steve have thought of everything and cooked breakfast is delicious…set us up for the day. The family home and grounds are grand, approached down their...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay at Ballyough House and our hosts where lovely.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the house and it’s ancestral decor. Very homely. Breakfast was great starting with a beautiful fresh fruit salad. The traditional Irish breakfast was good too- cooked nicely and sensible portions. Lots of bread options available too. The...
  • Mcdonnell
    Ireland Ireland
    We stayed here for two nights in August and we absolutely fell in love with the place! The house is beautiful, our hosts were warm and helpful, the location is peaceful and we slept well each night. It's also very ideally located for exploring the...

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.

Hosted by Ballylough B & B

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Ballylough B & B
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.
We love motorbikes, gardening, walking and heritage.
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

Facilities of Ballylough House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

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.

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.

FAQs about Ballylough House

  • Check-in at Ballylough House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Ballylough House is 2.1 miles from the centre of Bushmills. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ballylough House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ballylough House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)