About
Situated in the picturesque village of Cairncastle, about 1 mile from Ballygally and 5 miles north of the port of Larne. Our accommodation would suit up to 6 people and is ideal for families. It is self contained with kitchen and beautiful sunroom area to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. We also have a patio area and barbeque available for guest use. We are surrounded by glorious scenery and a splendid view across the sea to Scotland, revealling the hills of the Island of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre. We are within a short walk of the local Pub/Restaurant and close to Game of Thrones film sites, Carnfunnock Country Park and the World Famous Causeway Coastal Route and Glens. We are close to Ballygally Castle Hotel and Hillmount Wedding venue and can offer transport to and from these venues for wedding guests. Also within walking distance of Mattie's Meeting House.
Facilities include:
2 en-suite bedrooms:
1 Kingsize double room with ensuite wet room, low level direct access door with ramp. TV and free Wifi provided.
1 Superking double room which can also be a twin room, ensuite shower room. TV and free Wifi provided.
Sunroom with sitting area also contains a double bed settee. Also travel cot and high chair available. Fitted kitchen with dining table and chairs. Tea and coffee provided along with continental breakfast or cooked breakfast if requested.
Private off street parking.
Patio area and Barbeque available for guests.
Dry storage available for bikes, walking gear.
Ramp access into facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted - We are happy to accept guests who have a guide dog.
- Toilets for disabled visitors - We have one bathroom which is a large wet room with a raised toilet for wheelchair users. Presently we do not have grab bars or frame but would facilitate this should a guest require them.
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians - I would enquire regarding dietary requirements and provide appropriate food.
- Cooking / bbq facilities for guests use - The accommodation has a fully functioning kitchen. We provide crockery and cutlery as well as pots and pans to facilitate cooking.
- Food shop - There is a well stocked Spar shop in Ballygally, just a mile away, on the coast road. Guests have often shopped there if staying for a number of nights. They can cook in the BnB, all facilities are there to cook a meal.
- Serve breakfast - Presently we provide continental breakfast in the BnB, leaving guests to suit themselves as to when they eat. We found that this was very popular with families allowing the children to eat cereals while Mum & Dad had a lie in. If requested we can provide a cooked breakfast.
- Special dietary requirements catered for - I always ask guests in advance if they have any dietary requirements or allergies that I need to be aware of. I try to ensure that I accommodate for these to ensure our guests are happy with their stay here.
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Child seat available - We do have a variety child car seats here, but it would be the decision of the parents as to whether they would avail themselves of them.
- Children's Menu Available - We provide childrens cereal within the breakfast goods. If there was a special requirement we would discuss with the parents and do our best to facilitate.
- Children's outdoor play area - We do not have a childrens play area but Carnfunnock Country Park is just along the coast from us and our visitors love to take their childen there as there are a great variety of entertainments to be had there
- Children's videos/DVDs available - The television is a smart TV and as such has youtube, childrens cartoons can be accessed there. We don't have netflix or prime but parents can access there own internet provider accounts if they wish.
- Cot & Highchair Available
- Facilities for children - We have a selection of toys & books available. We also have a travel cot and high chair. A larger cot can be provided if necessary.
Establishment Features
- Central heating throughout
- Hairdryers
- Ironing facilities
- Latest arrival time (24 hr clock) - This would be negotiated with the guest. We are flexible.
- Linen provided - The beds in the BnB are made up for guests.
- Private Garden
- Private rooms
- Separate guests lounge - Our BnB is self contained and mostly booked as a complete unit. If we happened to have different guests in, who have booked individual rooms then the sunroom would be shared. But since covid we have tried to maintain a single booking system. Room 1 has its own entry door and can be completely separate from the rest of the BnB if the guest required solitude. Breakfast and coffee/tea facilities would be provided in the bedroom (1)
- Showers - Bedroom 1 has a wet room shower Bedroom 2 has a shower cubicle
- Spaces for tents - We would negotiate this with the guest, depending on the circumstances
- Towels available - We provide guests with clean towels in the BnB
Leisure Facilities
- Access to golf course - Cairndhu Golf Course is just along the coast road from us. It is a stunning course, with breathtaking panoramic views of the area and across the sea to Scotland. Contact details are in our information book.
- Television in lounge/TV room - We have smart TV's in the Sunroom and bedrooms.
- Wifi - We provide free wifi. Code is in our information book.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Car park is on the grounds, with space to manouvre. Assistance will be available if required.
- Parking (free) - We have a designated parking area beside our house, next to the accommodation. It is part of our grounds.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Guests with mobility problems may park beside the entrance to the BnB.
Payment Methods
- Daily rates available - As a BnB we sometimes have guests who only stay one night and we maintain a nightly rate, depending on season.
- Euros accepted
- Monthly rates available - Negotiable with the individual booking and the requirements.
