Benone Farmhouse 4* (NITB) – Home 8819405 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Benone Farmhouse 4* (NITB) – Home 8819405
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Benone Farmhouse is a beautiful country house retreat, situated in a stunning location, a stone throw away from Benone Beach. On a working farm, it was a family residence until recently. It has been completely refurbished to a high standard with rooms individually furnished in a boutique style. The art deco features of the house have been preserved whilst combining vintage retro with modern touches for comfortable living. Extensive grounds afford space for outdoor activities. Guests can fully absorb the beauty and serenity of the surroundings whilst relaxing outside. Garden furniture provides options for outdoor dining or picnics. The house also has a disabled access into the garden. A lockable outdoor barn provides storage for sports equipment and drying facilities, following a day spent at the beach.
There are uninterrupted panoramic views from every window, overlooked by the majestic Binevenagh mountain to the front and vast swathes of open countryside all around. The iconic Mussenden Temple to the East perched on the cliff face is instantly recognisable, as are the misty Donegal blue mountains to the west.
At the end of the farm lane (less than 0.5miles) is the newly re-furbished Anglers Rest, under new management, serving good food and drink. If you fancy afternoon teas or a great Sunday dinner, Ballymaclary House, a beautiful Georgian period house is only a 2 min walk from the lane end.
‘On the doorstep’ within walking distance (or 2 mins by car), there is the impressive 7 mile stretch of Benone Beach with its Blue Flag status. Nearby is the Benone Complex offering a vast array of children’s activities including Crazy golf, tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. The Board Walk cafe adjacent to the Complex, offers a relaxing place to sit and enjoy a family breakfast/lunch. Or for speciality coffee on the go, try the little sister coffee shop called Seashed situated at the edge of the beach at the end of Benone Avenue. The owners run Longline Surf School which offers a range of watersports activities/adventures for groups and individuals and comes highly recommended on visitor experience.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 4: Twin bed - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
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
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($250.94) £200.00 - 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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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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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
No towels removed from house for beach/swimming etc.
All appliances and lights to be switched off, when leaving house.
Any damage costs will be deducted from security deposit.
House to be left in a clean and presentable state.
Entrance gate to property must be closed at all times.
About the owner
Sarah C.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 16 reviews
Very Good
16 reviews
- Excellent
- 14
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 1
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Something for everyone within easy driving distance of this charming farmhouse.”
We had a lovely time at Benone, thank you. The house is of a similar age to mine - 1930s I think, except your staircase was far superior to mine with fairly shallow but broad steps. Even that made a d… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Jenny for this wonderful review. So pleased that you and your family enjoyed the house, the surroundings and the local activities. You have done a spectacular job for my promotion. Thank you again for taking the time to share these lovely reflections on your holiday. Would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Best wishes. Sarah
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Relaxing and refreshing”
We had a lovely time at Sarah's Farmhouse as a young family with a dog. The house was comfortable, spacious and full of character. The outside space was lovely and there was plenty of room for th… More
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Response from the owner Thank-you so much Victoria for this lovely review and the beautiful words you wrote in the visitor's book. I'm really pleased that the break provided the peace and tranquility that was so appropriate for you at this time. I'm delighted that you have booked for next year. It will be a pleasure to welcome you back. Take care and best wishes. Sarah
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“Ideallic and stunning - a real gem of a place, miss it already!”
Often it's the little things, but the cosy simplicity of this farmhouse with a welcome pack of Irish favs and our fluffy towels crafted into animals on each of the spacious bedrooms started off t… More
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Response from the owner Thank-you so much for this spectacular review. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests. Also thank-you for the beautiful words you wrote in our visitor's book. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your time at the Farmhouse and the local area. Do hope we will have the honour to welcome you back some time in the future. Take care and best wishes. -
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“Simply Beautiful”
The surroundings are very picturesque! We were welcomed into the house itself feeling well informed, well equipped and at ease with how tidy the home was. Not the mention the classical decor and inter… More
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Response from the owner Thank-you Angelina for your positive review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your lovely comments about the interior decor. I do hope you will return and can assure you will always be welcome
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“Wonderful family holiday”
This cottage and location had everything for a wonderful family holiday. The cottage is quiet and private with its own gate halfway down the lane. There's a pub with good food just a two minute drive away, and the beautiful Benone Beach is just five minutes in the car (the kids went surfng three times)! Plus there's a nearby Spar shop. Bushmills, Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock...all within 20-40 minutes. Derry is about 50 minutes away in the other direction. We all had a lovely time here, and we'd love to think we'd be back again. Sarah is on hand when you arrive, and leaves you in peace to enjoy your holiday but also gets back to you if you need her.
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Response from the owner Thank-you very much for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you. I'm delighted you enjoyed the house and the local area. Would be happy to welcome you back anytime and hope you will return. Best wishes, Sarah
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Never fails to dissapoint”
Second time visiting Benone farmhouse and its just as lovely as the first time. We came here last year as a couple and returned with our children this year. They all loved it! Everything about the hou… More
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Response from the owner Thank-you Lisa for your kind feedback. It has been lovely to welcome you back. Delighted that the children loved it too. Hopefully we will see you again in the not too distant future. Take care and best wishes.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A Relaxing Stay in Beautiful Surroundings”
This is a lovely house, very nicely decorated and with great views of Binevenagh mountain. We spent a week there, it was very relaxing. The house was well equipped. We appreciated the welcome pack of … More
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Response from the owner Thank-you Trevor and Jean. As always it was a pleasure to have you and this time in a different house. Really glad you enjoyed this different experience and look forward to welcome you back again when you are in the area.
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“Beautiful family home close to everything”
We rented this home as well as the Drumnahay Lodge from Sarah. We found the owner attentive to our needs and quick to respond to any questions/concerns. The home is beautiful and well appointed and … More
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Response from the owner Thank-you for this wonderful feedback. It was great to have your group book both houses - Benone Farmhouse and Drumnahay Lodge. I'm delighted that both parties enjoyed their stay and were able to easily co-ordinate between the two places. Thank-you to everyone for leaving the house so clean and tidy. It was a pleasure to meet you all. You will always be welcome and hopefully there will be more Irish trips planned for genealogy research/ pleasure/leisure or everything together.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Awesome”
The venue gets a 5 out of 5 and the host gets a 10 out of 10. Sarah's place is tranquil, CLEAN, close to a great pub, amazing views, a stonesthrow from the Beach, etc, etc. The list goes on. My… More
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Response from the owner Thank-you Dzi for this wonderful review and recommendation. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying your stay and everything that the local area has to offer. Hope the wedding goes well and you get a great day and great memories. You are more than welcome if you decide to return to N.Ireland for holidays in the future. Best wishes, Sarah
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“Excellent location, great views but a house with flaws”
First impressions are very favourable with pleasant furnishings and decore, The shine wore off however when we found that the bathroom had only a shower that basically didn't work due to very low… More
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Response from the owner It's interesting how these guests have misrepresented the key issues that gave rise to their grievances. It was fully explained to them, at the outset, that the upstairs shower had low pressure and that I was presently discussing with a plumber the best way to improve this -either by installing an electric pump or a second electric shower. Such a job could only be done when there were no guests in the house, due to the inevitable disruption. As there had been continuous bookings during July and August it was not possible to address this issue until this week. Now the work has been done and there is a second electric shower in the house, in the upstairs bathroom. It is a complete distortion of the facts to say that I was aware of it, didn't listen to my guests and did nothing about it. This only reveals their vindictive, nasty intentions. These guests were generously compensated for any inconvenience caused, an important detail they chose to omit from the review. The issue about the sofa is another example of a manipulation of the facts. The sofa in question is a large antique sofa which was perfectly ok when the guests arrived. I did not question their version of events - that the leg just "fell off". The sofa was fixed by an antiques expert within 2-3 hours from when the issue was first raised and no blame was suggested. In addition, I brought them extra coal, turf, fire lighters, kindling etc as a goodwill gesture because I knew they enjoyed the wood burning stove. However these gestures went mostly unnoticed and unappreciated, as did my agreement to accept an extra guest to their party for no extra charge, supplying extra towels etc. The arrogant, condescending manner in which these two complaints were presented was unpleasant.The other complaints I'm hearing for the first time in the review. I'm very sorry there was no bottle opener. That could have been easily remedied. The fridge was spotlessly clean - I know this for certain - it was brand new and these people were the first to use it! It's a pity these guests don't live up to their own "high expectations". They had an early check-in despite not giving me 24 hours notice as agreed; they paid the remaining balance one day before arrival and not two weeks earlier, as agreed. And just to cap it all, they avoided paying me the agreed security deposit on arrival. I called later in the week and again they did not pay it or take up the offer of a bank transfer. I would not recommend these guests to anyone. Most guests are appreciative of owners' efforts to make their stay as comfortable as possible and appreciate value for money. A party of 7-8 paying somewhere around £13 per person per night for the quality offered would be hard to match, except for hostel accommodation. My experience is that these guests demand 5 star hotel luxury, forgetting that this is not what they paid for and that it is indeed a farmhouse. Five star hotel accommodation may be a better bet in future. But perhaps even there, their high expectations may not be met.
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 Sarah (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 Sarah (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 Sarah (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 Sarah 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 Sarah (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 Sarah (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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- 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 Sarah (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. Sarah (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 Sarah (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 Sarah (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 Sarah (the owner) a message.
If Sarah (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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