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Ballavarteen - 2 Bedroom Detached Holiday Cottage – Home 3677586 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 4 nights min stay

Ballavarteen - 2 Bedroom Detached Holiday Cottage – Home 3677586

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 4 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

This quality cottage with WiFi is situated on our small holding surrounded by farmland. Located only 2 miles from the beautiful quaint fishing port of Ramsey with its restaurants, shops, park, boating lake, bowling alley etc. The accommodation consists of an open plan dining/kitchen area including integral dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge, freezer, built in microwave oven & electric oven & hob. The lounge area has Sky freeview T.V. and DVD with French windows leading onto a large south facing patio. There are two steps up to the bedrooms, one double and one with twin beds. Outside there is a large patio with barbecue, table & chairs & deckchairs where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful countryside all around you. All linen and towels including tea towels are provided (please bring your own beach towels). Children welcome but sorry no pets. Ample parking right outside. We want you to enjoy your stay here and will do our best to accommodate any special requests. There are no hidden extras, electricity and oil central heating are included in the price together with an excellent welcome pack. Please visit our website for more details.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

A car is needed to explore a lot of the sights. There are also several Victorian railways, a steam train which leaves Douglas to Port Erin, a Victorian electric railway that goes from Ramsey (2 miles away) to Douglas and stopping at Laxey where you can take the mountain railway to the top of Snaefell. The Manx National Heritage sites are well worth visiting while you are here and all the brochures are in the cottage.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, 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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* 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

About the owner

Joyce - John T.
Average reply time:
3 hours 59 minutes
Response rate:
90%
Calendar last updated:
27 Apr 2024
Years listed:
12
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
27 reviews

Excellent
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“A wonderful cottage set in the countryside.”

Reviewed 17 Oct 2023

We arrived at 11.30 at night and we're met at the door to welcome us. On the cottage we found everything had been thought of - from milk in the fridge, to a freshly baked cake to welcome us. It w… More

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“Heaven”

Reviewed 9 May 2021

Joyce & John are very lovely people, I felt so welcome. I needed to rest and put my ducks in a row after a very difficult year and this was the perfect place for me. John and Joyce couldn't have done anymore than they did to make my stay so wonderful, I'm very grateful and can't wait to visit them again. My sincere gratitude to you both for a perfect staycation in such a lovely quaint place. xxx

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“Another fantastic stay!!”

Reviewed 8 Aug 2019

We had another fantastic stay in this beautiful part of the Isle of Man! Thanks so much Joyce,John and Buzz for treating us so well with all the farm produce.....we all miss the place so much, our boy… More

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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay and we all miss you too, especially Buzz. We would love to see you all again and hope you can visit again soon. Very best wishes Joyce, John & Buzz xx

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“Wonderful break in fantastic accommodation”

Reviewed 15 Jun 2019

Just back from a very relaxing week staying at Ballavarteen. Fantastic holiday cottage with Joyce and John the perfect hosts. When you arrive to find milk, eggs, bread rolls, butter, jams and a homema… More

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Response from the owner Thank you Garry & Julie. So happy you enjoyed your stay with us and for the lovely review. Kindest regards Joyce & John

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“Excellent”

Reviewed 14 Nov 2018

Been staying here for the last 6 years. I go for a weeks fishing and this is the ideal location. John and Joyce are so friendly and ensure you have everything you need for your stay. There’s … More

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Response from the owner Thank you Scott. It’s always a pleasure having you stay with us and look forward to seeing you again in 2019.

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“Ballavarteen is a perfect holiday cottage”

Reviewed 10 Sep 2018

I would highly recommend this cottage which is just 2 miles outside Ramsey, We had a great holiday touring the Island. Joyce and John were a mine of information. We would certainly hire it again Shou… More

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Response from the owner Thank you & so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

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“Lovely little cottage”

Reviewed 25 Jun 2018

We are just back from a week staying in this lovely cottage. As a first holiday with our five month old daughter this was the perfect base for a trip to the island. The cottage was very comfortable an… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much it was a pleasure having you stay with us.

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“A lovely place to stay in the north of the island.”

Reviewed 19 May 2018

We enjoyed a lovely sunny week staying in this comfortable cottage. Joyce and John could not have been friendlier or more helpful. The cottage is well-appointed and there was a generous welcome pack t… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we’re able to see so many attractions on this lovely Island.

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“Location is great for touring the island, very cosy cottage, ideal for us.”

Reviewed 8 May 2018

Lovely cottage, friendly owners and supplies left for us overwhelming, from the delicious Victoria Sandwich, eggs, cheese, milk, fruit, cobs and butter. Very cosy too as the nights were very cold. A… More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

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“Mr”

Reviewed 6 Apr 2018

Fantastic is all I can say from the fantastic welcome pack to the beautiful cottage that has everything you could need and fresh baked bread and a beautiful spunge cake on arrival. We stayed for a wee… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much and so happy you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to meeting you all again very soon. Joyce

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Joyce - John (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?

Send Joyce - John (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 Joyce - John (the owner)?

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 Joyce - John the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Joyce - John (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 Joyce - John (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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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Joyce - John (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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Joyce - John (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 Joyce - John (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Joyce - John (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?

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?

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 Joyce - John (the owner) a message.

If Joyce - John (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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