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Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er

Step into your home away from home where you can unwind by a wood burning stove and take in incredible sea views at any time of year.

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Interior
Beach
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er

Please note that this property is currently undergoing renovations. It is available to book for Summer 2022 now, although interior photos will not be published on our website until Spring 2022.

Baljean is one of the oldest cottages in Port Erin and has been renovated and modernised to the highest standards, over recent years, for use as a truly memorable holiday home. Whether it’s a summer visit to enjoy all that goes on on the Isle of Man or a cosy winter break, Baljean is a comfortable retreat at any time of the year.

Baljean sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms, one double with kingsize bed, and one good sized second bedroom containing an adult sized comfortable bunk bed. Both bedrooms are en-suite to the modern bathroom.

The living room has a magnificent Manx "Chiollagh" stone fireplace with wood burning stove, comfortable seating and a dining area in the bay window which overlooks the bay and Bradda Head.

There is a modern fitted kitchen including a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A washer/dryer is tucked away.

You can sit and relax outside at the end of the day, enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple and watching the sun go down over the bay.

An excellent base for enjoying the beauty and all that goes on in the Isle of Man or for just relaxing and soaking up the views, which, from this cottage are simply incredible.

Ground Floor

Living room: Sofa, TV, Coffee table, woodburning stove,
Dining area: Containing dining table and 3 chairs
Kitchen: Containing Oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, fridge-freezer.
Utility: Complete with washer/dryer
Outdoor: Small outdoor seating area to take in the view!

First Floor

Bedroom 1: King size Double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bedroom 2: Bunk beds (adult size), chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bathroom: Bath with shower over, W/C, wash hand basin

General

Parking: Free street parking at the front.
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 3:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: 2 small or 1 medium size dog permitted
Baby Equipment: Cot and high chair available to hire at additional cost.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.
Shop: 0.2 ml Pub: 0.1 ml
Accessibility: There is a narrow lane leading to the property, one step into the cottage and then stairs up onto the first floor.

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed

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
Onsite 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
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

Property is also known as

588291

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Erin, IM

What's nearby

  • Port Erin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Erin Railway Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rowany Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cregneash Village Folk Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port St Mary Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 21 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Foraging Vintners - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Port Erin Beach and Port Erin Railway Museum. Rowany Golf Club and Cregneash Village Folk Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, enjoying an enviable position overlooking Port Er Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Great property
This property was booked for colleagues who were carrying out work in the area. The house and location were more than suitable for their needs, and communication was great with Island Escapes who were very helpful when we needed to extend the stay. I would not hesitate to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Perfectly lovely place to stay
It was a pleasure staying in “Baljean”. The location was marvellous and the amenities and ambience excellent. Such a wonderful introduction to what the Isle of Man has to offer.
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn visit
We were over on a visit to see a relative in a local care home.The property suited us very well.The location is ideal for all local facilities and has a superb view. It is very comfortable.Overall a very good experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Happy
Wonderful stay, super nice touches esp the local goodies in the fridge, excellent decor and kitchen very well equipped
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in a wonderful location!!
This cottage was perfect in every way! Had a real cosy home from home feel. We will return in 2024!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Views
We had a lovely stay in the Baljean overlooking Port Erin beach. It has been recently renovated to a high standard and we loved the walk-in shower.
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10/10 Excellent

Antony guy

Great Stsy
We moved in here for 2 nights whilst moving house, it was an ideal place to come for 2 nights whilst we moved out of our existing house into the new house. Everything was perfect, really nicely decorated and great location.
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10/10 Excellent

Birthday Staycay
Absolutely amazing! Location, location, location! Beautifully decked out and everything you could need! Booked to go back, before we’d even left!!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark Thompson

Fantastic stay
Absolutely loved staying at Baljean. Thinking of making an offer The best view; tastefully furnished; great bathroom and lovely bedroom. Booked again for next year so what else can I say. Thanks Mark and Kath.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Excellently presented cottage in a perfect position.
Cottage was very well appointed with care taken over comfort,appliances ,facilities and decoration. Perfectly positioned overlooking the sea in a good spot for people watching over the small harbour and the beach. We had a thoroughly enjoyable break.
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8/10 Good

Peter L.

Stunning sunsets
The view of the bay and the sunsets are wonderful. Easy walking to local amenities, the only downside to this property is the parking. Would advise reversing down the road as turning can be very tricky.
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8/10 Good

Pleasant stay
The cottage was very clean and well equipped. The only issue was the heating on the ground floor as only source is the log burner logs should be provided it felt cold and damp. Parking very difficult.
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8/10 Good

Claire N.

Perfect location,
Looking down to the harbour, , calm and uncluttered decor with all essentials present, sitting furniture limited but thoughtful use of the small space. Good kitchen and bathroom.Only small cars could use parking outside house. Bay Hotel good ale and friendly and food better than it looks. Great bookshop. Surf's up on Sundays.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage / amazing location & views
Lovely cottage with amazing views in a fantastic location. The cottage was beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Only negative I had was when parking outside the property it was not easy to get back out the flowing day as the cottage is in a cul-de-sac and the road is not wide enough to turn in, there is plenty on parking just down from the property on the sea front but the path back up to the cottage is quite steep which could be a problem for some people. I must also recommend the pizza restaurant/takeaway on the sea front which was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Beautiful property in a lovely location.
Baljean is a lovely property to stay in and is in a beautiful location. It is very well equipped and was exceptionally clean. The condition was excellent. We had an issue with the washing machine while we were there and island escapes responded promptly even offering to pay for any laundry we needed doing while it was fixed. The only thing that could improve the property is more comfortable lounge furniture. The chairs and sofa really aren’t nice to spend a whole evening sat on.
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10/10 Excellent

Short Break
The cottage 'Baljean' was excellent although it took a while for the under floor heating to get up to comfortable. Probably not normally an issue but the weather was poor and a bit chilly. We knew there was a log burner so had taken some logs with us. It quickly warmed the room and was very cosy. Would recommend that to anyone if going during the winter months.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Brilliant stay in a stunning holiday home with an incredible view!
We have loved our stay at Baljean! It has the wow factor with the way the home is furnished. It’s really top class. Good quality and stylish, a really comfortable stay too. This place would be brilliant anywhere but when you add in the stunning view of port Erin it makes it really special. This can be seen from the windows in the main bedroom, living room and even the shower and a nice little bench outside is a good shop to soak it in. Also really great communication. We asked 2 questions on the day of arrival. First for a slightly earlier check in if possible and secondly for the whereabouts of the Wi-Fi, both answered really quickly via email which was impressive again. We don't want to leave and would Highly recommend staying here. We will definitely return to for future trips.
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8/10 Good

Super House in a great location
Baljean is in a fantastic location both for views over the harbour and for access to the village centre shops and public transport. Generally the house is well appointed with everything you will need for a relaxing holiday, The kitchen is well equiped and even has a dish washer which was very welcome, The Shower room has underfloor heating and the shower (overhead Rain and handheld) is spacious with excellent pressure. Bedrooms are well decorated and beds very comfortable, Bedside lights and USB sockets (throughout the house) are useful. The lounge posed a couple of issues, nothing serious but the furniture leaves a little to be desired, the sofa is good but armchairs are not so comfortable for long periods. The dining table folds out and is just about ok, the dining chairs provided are too low for the table and required cushions, there are other folding chairs that are secreted within the table cabinet but these are somewhat flimsy and I didnt trust them. The log burner was good once we got it going, which took quite an effort with the logs provided refusing to stay lit, we eventually got it going with a lot of fire lighters. There is a good selection of guide books, novels and magazines, Smart speaker Radio TV with freeview box all worked as they should. Parking outside the house is OK, easy to get in for unloading etc but difficult to get out again as it is not possible to turn round so reversing out around a bend can be tricky without someone to watch the road for you.The locals tend to reverse in. IoM Public Transport is excellent, we had 5 day 'Go explore' catrds which were excellent value for money, The chip shop opposite the station is truly fantastic. Overall, a good house that can be recommended for a nice stay in Port Erin, I have provided feedback to Island escapes with regard to minor maintenance and improvements that would make Baljean a truly super Cottage. The groceries found in the fridge (Milk, butter, cheese, bread) were a very nice touch.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Fabulous cottage in Beautiful Port Erin
This cottage is a gem! Our second visit was amazing and only frustrated that we could not get in again for next year due to its popularity. Would definitely recommend for anyone who loves the IOM and a grandstand view for the best sunsets.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

One of the best cottages we have stayed at!
What a view overlooking Port Erin Beach and harbour. We would sit and watch all the activities on the shore below. The cottage was so well prepared for our visit. It was immaculate. It was close to all amenities and it was well worth paying a wee bit extra to be able to charge out EV. All in all this was one of our favourite cottages and we have stayed in many across the UK and Ireland.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Wonderful cottage and location
A really nicely renovated property moments from Port Erin beach. We loved the welcome pack, underfloor heating and log burner. Can't wait to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely property in an excellent location
Lovely cottage located less than 2 minutes from Port Erin beach with excellent views of the beautiful harbour and daily sunsets :) Baljean is stylishly finished and well maintained. The outside electric sockets (located in the walk way at the side of the property) proved very helpful for re-charging our plug-in hybrid car. Also loved 'Wellington', the dog that guards the outside rear of the property; you'll know what I mean when you see him ;) [We had a small problem with the dishwasher, but this was resolved very prompty by Island Escapes.] Would definitely recommend this property and Port Erin - hope to be back soon :)
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10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay in Port Erin
Nicely renewed attractive property with stunning views over the bay at Port Erin. Port Erin is one of the more attractive destinations on the Isle of Man and Baljean is a stunning location.
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10/10 Excellent

A Return Trip to a Favourite Manx Holiday Cottage
The position of Baljean is quite special, overlooking Port Erin Bay, which is why we have spent quite a few holidays there over the years. However the recent modern refurbishment has added to the appeal, giving it a real seaside holiday feel. The kitchen and upstairs rooms are very well appointed with good facilities. The decent sized sitting/dining room, with excellent views would probably benefit from a more substantial table and chairs and the TV relocated for more all round relaxed viewing, especially when there are more than 2 guests. We will however certainly continue to use this ideally situated cottage which ticks all the boxes for our requirements.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

A relaxing location.
A lovely cottage with outstanding views out to sea and the whole of Port Erin Bay. Very convenient for shops, buses, trains and many walking opportunities. Parking location may pose a problem for some due to there being no turning areas and therefore having to reverse in or out of the road. The cottage is very well equipped, especially the kitchen. Other rooms, such as the second bedroom, would benefit from a mirror near a power point and maybe a small shelf as space is limited. Milk, butter, cheese, bread and a small selection of biscuits, tea and coffee were gratefully appreciated. A most enjoyable stay.