Historic cottage near Giants Causeway, with garden

Historic Charm: Hare Cottage in Ballymena offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a hot tub, and barbecue facilities. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and streaming services. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a dining area, and a private entrance. Convenient Location: Located 51 km from Belfast International Airport, the cottage is near attractions such as Giants Causeway (29 km) and Dunluce Castle (27 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the hot tub, quietness of the area, and the attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location, the peace and quiet, and the charm of the old building with all its modern quirks! The bed was sooo comfy — we had an amazing night’s sleep (apart from the fear of the spiders 😅).
  • Aisling
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely stunning property! Extremely clean. Loved the added extras e.g. dressing gowns, hair dryer, milk etc. The most comfortable bed ever.
  • Clodagh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Put a code in which was sent prior to the visit in locked box to get key, very easy and convenient.
  • Nesbitt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a beautiful place, everything you need and more.
  • Mcdowell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely cottage to stay at very welll presented 😃
  • Charlene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely and peaceful and quiet with nobody around to disturb you.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage is amazing we where shocked at the size of it from outside. Lovely high ceilings, wooden beams just awesome. Worth every pound we spent. The cottage has everything you need for great stay. So clean as well. Bed is so comfortable. Never...
  • Niamh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, warm and in an excellent location. Had everything you could need! It was very private also with plenty of parking and the post code provided sent you straight to the site.
  • Mcanulty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    this cottage was unreal. It was gorgeous with lovely decor in a nice quiet area which created the perfect atmosphere and stay for me and my partner. The hot tub was so easy to use, and you can access netflix and youtube on the TV if you sign in to...
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Decor, layout, space, facilities and privacy were all amazing. Love this place.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 100 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Situated outside the town of Ballymoney with all its convenient amenities and with award winning beaches, world famous tourist attractions and top golf courses just a short drive away. Nestled in a secluded spot with views of green fields and rolling hills, this picturesque Irish stone cottage, with stunning views and peaceful tranquillity is the perfect country getaway for couples wanting to enjoy a romantic and restful weekend or the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful North Coast and Northern Ireland. This traditional cottage has been completely restored to a luxurious finish while maintaining many of its original features. Access the property via a long, private lane before parking up in the ample off-road parking space. Admire the traditionally pointed stone walls and quirky cottage style of the building before making your way into the modern and spacious interior. Exit via the rear French doors onto your own private decking area complete with seating and a private hot tub. Enjoy the large peaceful garden and views of the surrounding countryside – keep an eye out for a range of local wildlife, including hares, squirrels and pheasants!

Property information

Situated outside the town of Ballymoney with all its convenient amenities and with award winning beaches, world famous tourist attractions and top golf courses just a short drive away. Nestled in a secluded spot with views of green fields and rolling hills, this picturesque Irish stone cottage, with stunning views and peaceful tranquillity is the perfect country getaway for couples wanting to enjoy a romantic and restful weekend or the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful North Coast and Northern Ireland. This traditional cottage has been completely restored to a luxurious finish while maintaining many of its original features. Access the property via a long, private lane before parking up in the ample off-road parking space. Admire the traditionally pointed stone walls and quirky cottage style of the building before making your way into the modern and spacious interior. Exit via the rear French doors onto your own private decking area complete with seating and a covered private hot tub. Enjoy the large peaceful garden and views of the surrounding countryside – keep an eye out for a range of local wildlife, including hares, squirrels and pheasants! Inside the property has been styled with an impressive mix of contemporary and traditional. The open-plan kitchen/living space boasts a beautiful fully equipped kitchen area with modern appliances (washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge), large comfy sofa, television. The high ceilings create a spectacular, spacious feeling while the exposed stone and original wooden beams offer a rustic character. The modern bathroom comprises quality fittings with a large, walk in shower area. The large bedroom boasts a huge super king size bed, complete with crisp white sheets and comfy pillows, beautiful wall panelling and window seat – perfect to relax and unwind.

Neighbourhood information

Situated close to local amenities and central to many of Northern Ireland's tourist destinations. Picturesque stone cottage in a secluded location with private decking and large garden area. Private hottub with unlimited access. High quality fixtures and fittings, fully equipped kitchen and comfortable bedroom and living area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.