31 Cairncastle Road Ballygally, Larne, BT40 2RB, United Kingdom
#1 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Larne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 51 B&B reviews
9.9Cleanliness
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
Rosemary
United KingdomNothing. Excellent throughout
Excellent breakfast. Location couldn’t have been better.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Megan
United StatesJohnny 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
Sam
United KingdomThere 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
Martin
United KingdomNothing.
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
James
United StatesNothing
Amazing View!! Host Amazing!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Diane
United StatesIt 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
David
United KingdomVery clean and excellent quality
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Diane
United KingdomNothing
A beautiful house and exceptional garden with very friendly hosts!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Jerry
United StatesThe 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
Roger
United KingdomEverything
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
Margaret
AustraliaBallyCairn 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
Kathryn
United KingdomDon’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
Shannon
United Stateshaving 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
Samuel
United KingdomJohnny 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
Stefanie
AustriaNothing 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
Tim
United KingdomDidn’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
Bruce
AustraliaBeautiful location amazing lodgings and wonderful hosts!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Pilgrim21
United KingdomNothing 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
Andreas
Germanynothing
the Art
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Family
GermanyNothing. 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
Hanley
United KingdomEverything 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
Adriana
Switzerlandsuper lovely house (amazing interior and view) and lovely hosts!breakfast was also very very good.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 August 2022
Sally
United Kingdomnothing
location, views, wonderful hosts
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Sue
United Kingdomnothing
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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