The Bothy at Balnaholish – Home 1394699 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Bothy at Balnaholish – Home 1394699
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
A charming, cosy, traditional farmer's cottage set in the quiet rural surroundings of North Antrim farmland. A wealth of oldie-worldy furnishings including exposed beams, feature fireplace and woodburner. The cottage offers comfortable accommodation for families or friends wishing to explore the Causeway Coast.First opened in March 2014 following an extensive renovation and conversion the Bothy recently featured in an article in 'Farm Week' which describes it as "a cottage of unusual appeal …. Fabrics and wall colours of pale pastel greens, subtle, soft light shades which merge with the atmospheric dimensions of this incredible building, don't overpower the senses yet leave one with the comfortable feeling of being immersed in a homely cottage ….. Each room is a journey into the dream world of relaxed charm and restfulness."The Bothy dates back to the 1700s but has recently been fully modernised whilst retaining all its original charm. The thick walls, modern insulation and central heating ensure that it is beautifully warm throughout the year whilst the fully equipped kitchen has an energy efficient oven/hob and appliances that are all A-rated or higher. Graded 4 star **** by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board the accommodation is all on the ground floor. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with twin beds (or super king size). A bathroom with loo, bath and a sensational thermostatically controlled deluge shower! A living and dining room with a prominent chimney breast and heavy wooden shelf, beamed ceiling, wicker basket and stove. A long hall and fitted kitchen with pleasing design, colour schemes and all 'mod cons'.Oil central heating with woodburner in lounge. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, Fast WIFI, Smart TV, Netflix, radio/CD, iPod docking station, games, cot & highchair, hairdryer, fresh flowers and welcome pack of locally produced bread, preserves, fresh eggs, milk and butter. Bed linen, hand and bath towels are included along with all environmentally friendly bathroom and kitchen toiletries. A starter pack for our eco friendly wood burning stove is included together with oil fired central heating and electricity. Dogs and smoking are not allowed as we pride ourselves on keeping a healthy clean environment for people who may be sensitive to air pollution and allergies. There is a lawned garden and woodland. Patio with furniture and BBQ. There is ample lockable storage for bikes, golf clubs and surf boards.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
High chairs provided for children and travel cot on request
Arrival time must be confirmed in advance, the Cottage is available from 4pm and departure is before 10am.
Sorry we have a very strong no pets policy
About the owner
April S.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 116 reviews
Excellent
116 reviews
- Excellent
- 115
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Great Stay!”
The location is ideal - lovely setting, near places of interest and access to a diverse range of walks. The cottage is very well equipped and the various gifts including scones, jam and bread were mos… More
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“Excellent”
Such a Warm Welcome by April,,,,Stove lite,,Pot of Tea,fresh scones and Jam....Just a beautiful cosy wee cottage,feet up and look out over lovely gardens relax in Peaceful dwelling, everywhere in cot… More
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Response from the owner Hilary, thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review and I am delighted you enjoyed our wee cottage and all it has to offer. I look forward to welcoming you all again. Best wishes, April
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“Didn’t want to leave!”
Our 4th visit here. April and Neil are the most perfect hosts and their attention to detail is phenomenal. Absolutely beautiful cottage in an idyllic location. If they would allow it, I would move in … More
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“Nothing less than idyllic !”
Oh heck.... where do we begin? Right from the moment we discovered the Bothy online, April was simply fantastic in helping us get the booking correct. This was our honeymoon week after being married… More
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“Warm and cosy”
During a very cold and stormy weekend we stayed in this warm and cosy little cottage. It is perfectly located for exploring the awe- inspiring North Antrim coastline. As previously mentioned April k… More
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“Fabulous cottage”
Beautiful, traditional tastefully decorated cottage. We arrived to a lovely laid out afternoon tea with the most delicious scones and shortbread. There were more treats in the kitchen with homemade … More
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“The Bothy was perfection in everything and host were very friendly and welcoming would recommend to anyone”
Thanks to April for a perfect 3 days all was very clean and the scones and cream left for us when we arrived was much appreciated would love to come back again.
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to write a kind review and I am so pleased to hear that you found The Bothy Perfect and that you had an enjoyable stay. We would love to welcome you back!
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“Gorgeous bothy stay”
We enjoyed a lovely three nights with the Bothy at Balnaholish. It is a lovely place to stay. We were welcomed with a cream tea and it was nice to have a few provisions there to keep us going and al… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of your stay In The Bothy at Balnaholish. We are delighted you not only enjoyed your holiday exploring all the Antrim coast has to offer and thrilled to hear that the Bothy was a success ,we look forward to seeing you all again. Warmest regards, April
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“The Bothey”
Very comfortable, quiet and convenient property for exploring Northern Ireland. The owners have obviously spent a lot of time and effort, trying to provide all the local information you are likely to … More
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“Perfect secluded little cottage”
Excellent welcome and lovely clean cottage. Photos don’t show the smell or sounds but I can tell you it isn’t damp and you might need ear plugs if you are a light sleeper as the birdsong a… More
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Response from the owner I am so glad you had a lovely time in our little rural retreat. The nesting birds and perfume from the roses and wild garlic make this an idyllic place. Looking forward to seeing you on your next visit.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with April (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send April (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact April (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view April the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send April (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send April (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to April (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from April (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. April (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call April (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact April (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send April (the owner) a message.
If April (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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