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Reviews of BallyCairn House 5 stars

31 Cairncastle Road Ballygally, Larne, BT40 2RB, United Kingdom

#1 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Larne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 51 B&B reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Friendliest of hosts Johnny and Dee and their attention to detail made our holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. Excellent throughout

    Excellent breakfast. Location couldn’t have been better.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Best hospitality, beautiful home, wonderful food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Johnny and Dee were amazing hosts and the food was incredible! The house is cozy and full of beautiful art. Johnny even took us to get closer to some sheep when I asked.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Gorgeous property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike

    The host were beautiful! Couldnt ask for a more welcoming couple. They even had home made apple pie for us. The room was good, beds were comfy. The only down fall is the road needs a bigger sign for the residence. And there were no slippers as stated.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. The owners went out of their way to do everything including driving down to the Ferry Port to deliver an item we had left in the room when we checked out. Outstanding!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing View!! Host Amazing!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was above our expectations!. Dee & Johnny were fantastic. They are both artists and every part of their home was appointed with some interesting piece. Just the best!!!!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Lovely people with excellent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and excellent quality

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Had a lovely one night stay and can highly recommend, tea on arrival and a beautiful cooked breakfast with a lovely sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A beautiful house and exceptional garden with very friendly hosts!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was excellwnt. Cooked to order. The views were amazing. Hills to one side and ocen view on the other. Very peaceful setting.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Refer summary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Can’t rate BallyCairn House high enough seriously! Dee & Johnny have a very special property where you truly feel welcome. It was an oasis for us, the room, bed & facilities were scrupulously clean. The breakfast delightful. loved the art & gardens. The insightful recommendations were spot on.Will recommend to anyone travelling Northern Ireland.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    BallyCairn House was perfect. The room was spacious, bed comfortable, fabulous bathroom, breakfast soooo delicious (gluten free not a problem) and the location amazing (in the peaceful Irish countryside with hill and sea views surrounded by a huge stunning garden but just a short drive into Larne with bus/train access to Belfast if you want). What makes BallyCairn exceptional were our hosts - Johnny and Dee. They went the extra mile to make us feel so welcome. From Johnny booking us a table in Larne for dinner to the delicious baked treats. Thank you Johnny and Dee!!! This was our last B&B after driving 3000 kilometres around Ireland/Northern Ireland. We definitely saved the best to last!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    Wonderful weekend , the area was beautiful and the hosts and accommodation a real pleasure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t think it could be improved on!

    Great breakfast , beautiful location , lovely patio with sea view and fantastic garden. The hosts were really lovely , helpful , welcoming and knowledgeable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    amazing in all ways—if you miss this place you have missed out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    having to leave?

    By far our favorite B&B after driving 1000s of km around Ireland and North Ireland! This place brought it all—exceptional hosts, abundant hospitality, terrific food, beautifully appointed accommodations AND in a fantastic location with amazing hikes and ruins and activities. Could not have asked for a better stay…wish it wasn’t such a long flight from North Carolina or this would be our new long weekend getaway! And to top it off— it never rained once!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    10
    The most wonderful stay in a stunning location with the most incredible and warm hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Johnny and Dee are just the most gracious, welcoming and lovely hosts, and their B&B is incredibly charming. There was nothing too big or too small that they could do for us as guests. We were staying in the area for a wedding and Johnny even gave us a lift to and from our transport at the bottom of the road - including a very worse for wear pick up at late night! They also really looked after two very hungover guests the following day... They are just fantastic human beings, with a stunning house and incredibly hospitality. From the first moment it felt like we had been welcomed as family - the slice of homemade rhubarb pie and pot of tea on arrival were particularly amazing. Could not recommend any more strongly. Oh, and the breakfast is incredible!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about :-)

    Beautiful location - stunning garden and view Very quiet Fabulous breakfast- everything you can dream of Wee little and very original pub in a 10 min walking distance The hosts are so nice, kind and give a lot of helpful information if you are interested

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    can’t hype it enough - just fantastic really !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t like the fact we had to leave so soon !! hahaha

    clean, very welcoming and the hosts were just fantastic - some unbelievably beautiful views on the sunny evening we arrived. Jonny was even kind enough to chauffeur us to the local !! superb

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    10
    It was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location amazing lodgings and wonderful hosts!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all, it was all excellent.

    Everything about the property, the location, the room, the food. In addition, the owners were delightful. It really was a great place to stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    10
    perfekt!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the Art

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    10
    A view to be remembered
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was exceptional!

    A cozy and warm home and the location was great for our visit in the region. The breakfast was not only tasty but was served in a dining room that had a view of the sea! It was such an amazing view! What a treat! We thank both Johnny and Dee for being exceptional hosts and hope we can return.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was perfect

    Johnny and Dee were exceptional hosts We could not fault any element of our stay. We had a family room and a double room, both were spacious, clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Will definitely stay at Ballycairn if we are ever up that way again

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    super lovely house (amazing interior and view) and lovely hosts!breakfast was also very very good.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    10
    a wonderful place to stay, and great hospitality - would recommend and will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location, views, wonderful hosts

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    10
    exceptional in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    hospitality was second to none, they went above and beyond to welcome us, the breakfast was superb, room extremely spacious and very comfortable with stunning views of the countryside and the sea. Johnny & Dee we’re exceptional, they even drove us down to the hotel for a wedding we were attending and then to the bus depot in Larne the following morning. never have we had such a 5 star experience as this, exceptional in every way

    Stayed in August 2022

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