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East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Towels
Towels
Game room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • 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.

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 Bus Stop: 0.7 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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf nearby

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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

East Ballabane Farmhouse Sleeps 5 Guests in 3 Bedrooms
East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Smeale
566298

About the neighborhood

Map
Isle of Man

What's nearby

  • Grove Museum of Victorian Life - 8 min drive
  • Milntown House - 11 min drive
  • Laxey Wheel - 24 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

  • ‪The Central - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trafalgar Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Phoenix Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mini Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

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East Ballabane Farmhouse - sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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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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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10/10 Excellent

Amazing getaway
A lovely, cozy cottage providing a great getaway for the three of us (me,wife and dog) Well kept, clean and perfect for a week away relaxing. Good location for seeing all the north has to offer and definitely recommend popping into Bride tea rooms! Massive thank you to the owners who made it so homely and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Xmas Holiday
A beautiful country farmhouse to stay in for my family and myself, log burner, aga which cooked everything perfectly, dogs and grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed it too, it was even decorated for Xmas. Wonderful Xmas memories could not have been better.
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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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8/10 Good

Down North but
This was a staycation so a pure delight for us to be based in a different part of the Island. It felt like another world. Also I really enjoyed being in an old farmhouse with lots of original features and furniture. Sections of the Raad ny Foillan were completed plus a wonderful walk up Slieu Curn. Seals, gannets, hedgehogs and wallabies were an added bonus.
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6/10 Okay

2023 Manx Visit
We are four guys, stayed for a week. Negatives were the lack of a bbq and general need for a deep clean, one new mattress and some damp issues being addressed. Cottage is located six miles out of Ramsey in an idyllic setting. Parking is safe and there is ample for car and a number of motorcycles. A great supply of cutlery and crockery allows dining without issues and the aga type cooker and heating was good. For a family or group holiday we would recommend the property.
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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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10/10 Excellent

East Ballabane Farmhouse, Isle of Man
We love it here! Our 2nd stay in this lovely farmhouse, with delightful gardens, on the Isle of Man. We took our 3 grandchildren this time, (a bit of an adventure for the 2 boys on the ferry!) and spent time paddling on beaches with our Springer Spaniel, Milo. The farmhouse is a good size, and well furnished, homely and comfortable. Both bathrooms are a really good size. The gardens are just doggy heaven! It is in such a peaceful location, so nice to sit in the garden or the conservatory and listen to birds and not traffic! At the end of our week, we really wished that we were staying longer. Hope that we will return for a 3rd visit sometime in the future.
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8/10 Good

Our 20th Wedding Anniversary break
Set in an absolutely beautiful location, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Although could have been cleaner, we actually thought the cobwebs and flies were part of the farmhouse experience. The places that really mattered for cleanliness ie bathrooms were clean to satisfied standard. Plenty of fields to allow dogs to roam free. The only negative I have and that's being panickety is the cobbles, I appreciate it's part of the farmhouse but they are slippy when wet, and for the older guests this could be an issue. We would highly recommend this beautiful place and definitely will be back, infact already looked into booking next year, but couldn't see a ferry that's only thing that stopped us. Thank you so much for making our 20th Wedding Anniversary perfect in every way with this amazing stay. See you soon xXx
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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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10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage, comfortable and clean. It was a pleasure to return to after a busy day.
A lovely cottage, comfortable and clean (no dust or cobwebs), well equipped. It was a pleasure to return to after a busy day. Much appreciated welcome pack. There is plenty to do on the Isle of Man, we visited all the Manx Heritage places, the Curragh Wildlife Park, the Fynoderre Distillery in Ramsey and the Motor & TT museum and of course we had to drive the TT course. The scenery is amazing, the views from the summit of Snaefell and the surrounding mountains is something else. We mananged to see all 7 kingdoms (Man, Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Heaven and Neptune) although not all on the same day. We even saw some beautiful grey seals at the Point of Ayre. Recommend the Marine Hotel, Peel, Grosvenor Pub in Andreas and the cafe at the motor museum. Good to see that the island has not become overly commercial since our first visit 27 years ago, and we will not be waiting that long until we return again.
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10/10 Excellent

Xmas Holiday
A beautiful country farmhouse to stay in for my family and myself, log burner, aga which cooked everything perfectly, dogs and grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed it too, it was even decorated for Xmas. Wonderful Xmas memories could not have been better.
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8/10 Good

Beautiful old house in a peaceful location.
Although in need of a little maintenance & repair this is a delightful 17th Century cottage in a rural setting. We enjoyed a short drive to nearby beach car parks and Ramsey with free parking using the parking disc provided. There is an excellent cafe at Bride with a big car park just down the hill which is open most days from 11am until 4pm. We had very good meals at the pub in Andreas and at the Mitre in Ramsey for Sunday lunch. The ice cream parlour at the market place in Ramsey is the best ever.

10/10 Excellent

Lionel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed for a short break
Communication very good , cute and clean cottage with plenty of space for 4 adults . Not a drama, but a drive to the pub was the only downside as it’s a remote location. Other than that … Perfect thanks ….
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Traditional quiet and cosy farmhouse
Farmhouse located at the northern end of the island in Smeale, very quiet and conveniently located near to the point of Ayre but definitely need a car to get around. Well equipped for a self catering holiday and the game room is a real bonus if you have children. Cleanliness could definitely be better in particular the windows to which I ended up cleaning a number of them myself!
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8/10 Good

Peaceful base for Island adventures.
The house was a lovely home from home. It was in a beautiful, peaceful country location which was a perfect place to start and end our daily adventures. We felt we could allow the children to play safely without disturbing anybody The barn containing toys and the games and DVDs provided was a wonderful touch The Garden is amazing space wise. The house itself was all that we needed it to be. It was comfortable, spacious and we had enough choice room wise to suit varying needs throughout the day (ie Conservatory was bright and sunny, Sitting room was cosy and cooler). The Aga was a new experience but there were also other options. The Welcome pack was very welcome and made good use of. We were really glad we had opted to take the car as it was needed. Most days we drove into Ramsey (parking disk provided) then accessed the Islands wonderful transport system from there. The only downside to the whole experience was that one of the mattresses could do with changing or a topper. I solved the issue by using a blanket. We all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would recommend the Farmhouse to anyone wanting a country place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Family holiday
We had a great stay in the property, there was everything we needed here. The views to sea were lovely, it was quiet and peaceful.
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10/10 Excellent

What a lovely cottage!
We had a great stay in a lovely farmhouse. "Home from Home". Everything provided we could wish for, all clean and tidy. The garden was much appreciated by our dog!!!!!. A little isolated perhaps in the north of the island, you certainly needed your own transport to get about but we appreciated the peace and quiet it gave us after a couple of difficult years. Would certainly stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully peaceful place in the country
We wanted a rural staycation for 5 adult family members at the opposite end of the Island from where we live and this was ideal. There was plenty of parking (we had 3 vehicles) and plenty of space in the house, which has the benefit of a cosy sitting room and a sunny conservatory. The large and wonderful gardens outside were great for eating outside, playing badminton and ball games and for our dog. The bluebells were beautiful in early May. Being in a flat area and on a quiet road, it was ideal for cycling, so we brought our bikes and went as far as Andreas, the Point of Ayre and the Ayres NNRs. The location also enabled a walk (2 miles) to the sea via a nearby path and a short drive to Ramsey and to Jurby (for the Motor Museum). For an old property it was remarkably clean. Some of the glasses and pans needed a wash before use, but there was no dust or spiders in the house. Comfort was great except that the single bedroom was far too hot (due to the heating system) and one of the twin beds needs a new mattress (springs poking up). Being supplied with two (good) towels and the welcome pack was much appreciated. We had booked a hot tub hire (in case of bad weather) which sat perfectly under the shelter. A great four day break.
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, cosy and relaxing
Very enjoyable,always feel so relaxed here.Everything supplied that you can possibly imagine.5 *
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8/10 Good

Lovely farmhouse and gardens - brilliant place to reset your batteries.
The farmhouse is in a great location, close to the national nature reserve. The gardens are beautiful and ideal for a family get together and dog friendly. We would definitely go back but think some of the equipment should be updated I.e. the little electric oven which wouldn’t heat up and the single beds were rather uncomfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely, relaxing traditional cottage
A lovely, comfortable cottage with everything needed for a gorgeous stay on the island for our family and dog. The welcome pack was very welcome after our journey. The cottage is in a gorgeous, quiet location with super grounds and sea view in the peaceful North of the Island. Great for walking, beach visiting and bird spotting. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend East Ballabane.
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10/10 Excellent

Heaven
Where to start.. The location was fantastic. The gardens and grounds lovely, and dog proof too. The house was just perfect - both the layout, size, choice of rooms and decor. Apparently there was a games rooms too although I never got around to looking in there, too much to do! I've stayed in many places before but this one was the closest to perfect I've ever been to. I cannot wait to return! The only constructive feedback I can bring is that the television has a fault - the colours are all tinged blue for some reason so sadly needs fixing / replacing.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

A lovely staycation
We absolutely loved our half term staycation. Seals at point of ayre, bowling in Ramsey and family time around the dining table playing games were the highlights. Memories made in the fresh air x x x