BallyCairn House

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!!

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!

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!

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Our hosts, Dee and John, at BallyCairn House were the nicest, warmest, and most generous hosts we have ever encountered. They are perfect hosts and made us feel welcome the moment we entered. Above and beyond, super hosts! The property is breathtaking, spacious and cozy, and meticulously designed. It was super comfy and spoiling! The bed was incredibly comfortable and luxurious, and everything was meticulously clean. It's a gorgeous property with ocean views on one side and country views on the other. Dee made us a 5-star breakfast that was gorgeous! I could feel that everything was fresh, delicious, well presented, and lovingly prepared. John provided us with a map and suggested an itinerary tailored to our needs. We followed his recommendations, and we are so glad we did. "Wow, look there!" was all we could say, and everything we experienced was out of this world. Overall, we had the most magical times and a 5+++ star stay! It was an honor and a pleasure to be hosted by such generous and friendly people.

Our stay at BallyCairn house was wonderful! The views from the house and gardens were spectacular, the coastal region across the Atlantic to Scotland to the north, and the rolling hills, fields and mountains in other directions. Our hosts, Johnny and Dee were so welcoming! We were offered tea and a slice of homemade rhubarb pie upon arrival, and other homemade goodies each evening when relaxing in the spacious sitting room by the fire Johnny had going. Our room, and the entire home was beautifully appointed, spotless, quiet, and comfortable in every way. Breakfast was outstanding, made to order, and supplemented with a wonderful fruit/yogurt/granola parfait and several of Dee's delicious homemade jams and marmalades. We've not ever had a better B & B experience!

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.

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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

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Everything about BallyCairn House was exceptional. The rooms were very spacious, very clean and comfortable. The views from every aspect were breath taking. The house is absolutely beautiful. And finally, the hosts Johnny and Dee, are the kindest, most genuine and friendly people you could meet. They went above and beyond, even baking for us. The BEST B&B we’ve ever been to!

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

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Johnny and Dee were simply amazing. The whole experience felt like visiting family. The service and attention were impecable, the house has a beautiful view of the coast, and the room had everything you needed. We got great recommendations on where to eat, where to go, and what to avoid. We had two great days in the area and each morning we started off the day with a delicious home-made breakfast. On top of all the above, we had a welcome tea and rhubarb tart in the sitting room accompanied by a view of the near-by town of Ballygalley. We're still talking about that rhubarb tart! Overall, I highly recommend this place. Central to everything and great value for what you get. Thanks Johnny & Dee!