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Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages

Step into this historic cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside views where you can unwind in its spacious garden or explore activities like pony trekking.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages

Craig-E-Brae History
Craig-E-Brae was built in the mid 1800’s with a thatched roof. Then in 1936, the thatched roof was taken off, the walls raised and covered with a slate roof.

In 1964, the chimneys were rebuilt and the walls replastered. In 1996, a major restoration took place, modernising the facilities, whilst retaining its original (traditional) appearance and charm. The old peat shed has been converted into a single garage. The horsewalk is intact with some of the mechanical apparatus in place. This system of cogs, shafts and pulley wheels drove plunge churns and a threshing machine / corn cleaner in what was known as the Dairy. (the exposed stone built outhouses remain standing)

The cottage was owned by my Great Grandfather, Alexander Craig. Craig-e-Brae (Craig on the Hill) was named by my Great Uncle, James Craig, after he emigrated to America in 1906.

Facilities

Criag-e-Brae has 3 bedrooms, sleeping 5 persons with a cot and high chair available at extra charge. There is a large, modern kitchen; sitting room; dining room; luxury bathroom with electric shower; beautiful ash winding staircase and traditional fireplaces. It has been renovated in keeping with traditional cottage style and is built with 600mm thick stone walls. There is a large garden with patio and garden furniture. A single garage together with car wash facilities is available.
A DVD player and freeview TV are provided.
Wi-Fi is available.
There is central heating (oil) and an alarm system fitted.
Other facilities include dishwasher, fridge/freezer, coffee maker, washer / dryer and microwave.

There is a long green lane for walking and you can see farm animals in the fields. Pony trekking, fishing, and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged nearby at extra cost. Golf clubs and fishing outfits are available at no extra cost.

Property manager

Robin Walker

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Craig-e-brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages Antrim
Craig-e-brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages Cottage
Craig-e-brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages Cottage Antrim

About the neighborhood

Map
Antrim, NIR

What's nearby

  • The Junction Shopping Complex - 8 min drive
  • Antrim Forum Leisure Centre - 8 min drive
  • Antrim Castle - 9 min drive
  • Titanic Belfast - 23 min drive
  • Belfast Castle - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ballymena Station - 7 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leighinmohr House Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nadines Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kells and Connor Library and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Twin Villages Shopping Centre. King George Park and Randalstown Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Craig-E-Brae at Edenvale Holiday Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eng Min S.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael N.

Lovely cottage, be aware of extra charges
The property itself is excellent, with a spacious kitchen, dining room and living room. The bedrooms are cosy. It is well located on the A26 with good access to the north coast, the Antrim glens and Belfast.The WiFi was slow (3Mbps, not the 25Mbps advertised) and charged at 10 per week.The heating oil and electricity were also charged based on use, which was not advertised on Vrbo- although the property is priced cheaply, so overall value remains decent even accounting for this unwelcome surprise.The kitchen was relatively sparsely kitted out, but clean. The linens and bathroom were also clean, but shelves and dressers were rather dusty and there were cobwebs.Robin had been in touch ahead of time regarding check in arrangements and provided contact details for any issues during our stay.Overall, this cottage is well located and lovely- but a moderate increase in the rent to incorporate WiFi and utilities would be preferable to various additional charges
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret Braham

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Although the floors and bedding were clean there was layers of dust and grim on windowsills and shelves and cobwebs in the corners of windows. The double bedroom was dark even in the middle of the day because of the close overhanging tree branches and ivy The lounge was also very dark The kitchen was sparsely equipped with only 2mugs a mish mash of cutlery And 1 baking tray Robin was very helpful when we arrived as we were lost and he met us and guided us to the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful old farmhouse
A lovely house to stay in but although it has everything you need, don't expect it to be super-lux and modern. However this is reflected in the very good value price. Robin Walker was a very good host and helped in any ways that were needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

Liked: Cleanliness
August stay
Cottage is lovely in a gorgeous location. Would love to return. Took 2 labradors and they loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Lovely property with all you want
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Robin was there to meet us when we arrived. He explained all about the property. We had a great time and enjoyed staying. The property is full of charm and character, with lots of original features, the kitchen was lovely and everything worked. We would return if the garden was made secure because our wee doggy had to stay on lead while we were sitting out, although I don't think he minded too much as he had two very large cats to watch. Although we felt away from it all we were pretty central for exploring and managed to see lots, we love northern ireland and the infrastructure is fantastic and far better than where we are from. The kids loved the big garden, we bought water guns and the outside tap came in handy during the hot weather as they had a great many water fights and a brilliant time. Thank you Robin 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Magali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison sympathique
La maison est chouette, grande bien rénové. Par contre elle est assez sombre et froide. La communication avec le propriétaire est facile. Attention pour les français, le traducteur automatique d'Abritel, a coupé que l'électricité, le chauffage et le wifi sont à payer en supplément.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhig gelegenes Haus zentral für Ausflüge gelegen
Ein älteres Haus, indem alles funktionierte.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really nice cottage in a beautiful environment
We had a great time here, thank you so much!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023