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Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, dining tables
Interior
Exterior
TV, DVD player
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms

Set in the beautiful rural location of Ballabeg just five minutes drive from Castletown and the Isle of Man Airport Balladuke is a former farmhouse lovingly converted into a four bedroomed holiday cottage with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and coastline of the south of the Isle of Man.

Within easy reach of un-spoilt beaches and National Glens where spectacular views and Manx wildlife take centre stage. Enjoy a day walking and cycling, there are many trails available for all levels.

Balladuke was recently recommended by The Country Walking Magazine. With four bedrooms, sleeping a total of six people Balladuke offers a great self catering space for a family or group of friends.

Less than a mile from the Billown Circuit, the farmhouse offers the ideal base for those looking to watch the Southern 100 Road Races which takes place in early July each year and the pre-TT classic in late May.

Visit Isle of Man rating: 4 Star Gold

Ground Floor

Lounge/Dining room: Comfortable corner sofa, coffee table, Smart TV, log burner, dining table and six chairs.
Kitchen: Well equipped, containing washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and cooker.
Family Bathroom: Bath, separate corner shower, w/c and washbasin.

First Floor

Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe and hairdryer.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, wardrobe, bedside cabinet
Bedroom 3: Single bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinet
Bedroom 4: Single bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinet.
Bathroom: With W/C, and washbasin.

General

Parking: Parking available immediately outside, in a small parking area.
EV Charging: Electric Vehicle charging is not currently available at this property.
Changeover Day: Flexible, arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Power and Heating: Electricity and oil fired central heating included. One complimentary net of kiln dried logs, kindling, fire lighters and matches provided. Additional nets of kiln dried logs and kindling available to purchase from the owner.
Free Wifi: included
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen & towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: A cot and high chair are available on request at no extra charge. There is also a stair gate & large fire safety guard for guest use if required.
Shop: 1.5 ml Pub: 1.5 ml Bus Stop: 0.6ml

Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
561756

About the neighborhood

Map
Isle of Man, Arbory Parish

What's nearby

  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Castle Rushen - 5 min drive
  • Port St Mary Beach - 12 min drive
  • Port Erin Beach - 14 min drive
  • Douglas Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 22 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rushen Abbey, St Mary's on the Harbour, and Old House of Keys. Castle Rushen and Nautical Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Balladuke Farmhouse - a holiday cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Excellent all round
A fantastic property in a great location. Safe and secure, clean, today and with everything we needed. We were very well looked after by the host and highly recommend staying at this property. 5 stars.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay
The house is in excellent condition and has recently been refurbished. Is has lots of outside space and lovely panoramic views.
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10/10 Excellent

Anniversary family holiday
Very nice stay, lovely host, lots of help and information. Plenty of space and equipment for five adults. The views were spectacular and we were fortunate with the weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Don’t hesitate to book
We had a wonderful stay at Balladuke Farmhouse. What a wonderful location, in the heart of the beautiful Manx countryside. Spotlessly clean, really comfortable, lovely owner. Perfect for family groups. Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

A perfect spot
A lovely house and a warm welcome. The owner was on hand to welcome us when we arrived, and had laid on basic provisions for us. She couldn't have been nicer. The house was attractive and modern inside, and had everything our party of six needed. We were extremely comfortable. A great stay all round!

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One week in Balladuke
Quiet rural property. Very clean. Everything in good working order . One of our group found the single mattress uncomfortable. Host was informative about local walks. Heating and hot water were excellent. Log burner very pleasant on a chilly evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne J.

Great place for a walking holiday.
Immaculately clean, comfortable house with wonderful views. Friendly owner next door if any problems - but we didn't have any. The welcome pack of bread, cheese, milk etc was very much appreciated. Half a mile walk to the bus stop so may be wise to have a car even if you have come to walk, as we had. But the bus service was reliable so it is possible to get to several wonderful coastal walks from Port St Mary and Port Erin, using the buses. There is a large supermarket in Port Erin which has a good range of ready meals as well as fresh produce. A great place for a walking holiday if the weather is kind - though not for people without a head for heights, as there are sheer drops very close to the coastal paths!

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic find!
Absolutely loved everything about this property, the host Elaine and the Isle of Man. Balladuke farmhouse was exactly as listed, but the extra mile that Elaine goes to for her guests is just outstanding. Would return there in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Isle of Man Hiliday
Great house and great location, nice and quiet with lovely views. Could just go walking from the front door. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retracing our steps
My sister and our partners had a lovely week retracing child hood experiences on the island. A lovely week in sunshine staying at Balladuke Farmhouse. Very peaceful, in a lovely rural location. Very comfortable farmhouse, with plenty of room for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cycling trip
Great property. Clean, well equipped & quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

What a wonderful winter stay!
Thankyou for a lovely Christmas break. Was such a lovely place to have a little Christmas stay with out family and apend time with relatives. Host Elaine was lovely and very helpful. Thanks again Claire
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent repeat three week stay but next year's 40% price increase has put it out of our reach.
An excellent three week stay. The farmhouse is warm and comfortable and the addition of the log burner makes for cosy evenings. The host Elaine was welcoming and extremely helpful with advice on where to take the grandchildren on Hop Tu Na. The grandchildren enjoyed the extra touch of a little table and chairs just for them. A visiting ‘Jack’ and ‘Lizzie’ gave my granddaughter someone to fuss over. The view from the top field was worth the walk. By putting out a few feeders she got to see a variety of bird life every morning from her bedroom window. We daily saw rabbits in the approach field and were even lucky enough to see a hedgehog, The farmhouse is ideally located for all the Southern Island attractions including local, reasonably priced golf courses. Elaine even provided a flag for my husband to practise his putting on the ‘green’’/ washing line area. The only slight negative was a problem with the tumble drier but we just picked dry days to use the washing line. The grandchildren played in the yard at the back of the farmhouse but had to watch out for occasional heavy farm vehicles. This was our second stay at the farmhouse but an increase of 40% on the price for next year has, sadly, put it out of our reach for now.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Farmhouse
Good location to explore the island. Wonderful farmhouse with great outdoor space to sit and eat and admire the views towards the sea. The host was extremely friendly.. Highly recommend the property for a family holiday.

8/10 Good

JOANNE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Shame not within a walk to a nice local pub.
Cottage was lovely, clean,had everything you would need. Just a bit out of the wY
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great holiday with grand daughter
Great place wonderful host every thing to get you started and more in the way of food etc. Great setting for our family needs. Wonderful views of the south part of the island. Nice walks out the front door,
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10/10 Excellent

Spring stay
A lovely stay. We stayed last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Booking again we were not disappointed. The owner is charming and made us very welcome. When we return to IOM we will definitely be booking again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle H.

Charming cottage
What a great find, charming cottage warm and well maintained, fully equipped with everything you would need in a holiday home, nice little touch having bread, milk, cheese, tea, coffee and biscuits upon arrival. Our 3 boys loved having the outdoor space to play. We came to visit family and the cottage had ample space to accommodate us and our visiting family, we will without a doubt be booking again. Friendly and welcoming host too!!
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Ideal location
Situated in the South of the Island this was ideal for visiting the many interesting places close by. Very comfortable and well appointed, modern and finished to a high standard. Owner very helpful and accommodating. Golf courses within 15 minutes made it all the more attractive.
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home
I would recommend Balladuke Farmhouse. It is spacious, clean and well equipped, with stunning views and ample parking. The owner, Elaine Taggart, lives nearby and is very friendly and helpful. Jack, the farm cat is so cute and super friendly. It was an deal location for our family birthday celebration with ages ranging from 12 to 85 years.
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8/10 Good

amanda m.

Lovely farmhouse,ideal for families
Lovely farmhouse in a rural setting with lovely views.Ideal for families as entry if rooms.Super clean with all you need for your stay.Elaine the owner on site+available should you need anything.Jack the farm cat is gorgeous(but not Manx!).Lovely touch leaving a few bits to get you started(local produce;bread/milk etc).Only thing id like to have seen was some easy chairs(although there is a bench)to sit+enjoy the sun/views as we were blessed with good weather.Would return.
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Rural Retreat
The property was well appointed, clean & comfortable in a beautiful rural location with views down the coast & out to sea. Elaine was very friendly & welcoming Great base to explore the Island
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8/10 Good

Good stay
Very good location. Very clean and lovely farmhouse. Very good and kind owner. Good parking and secure house.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting
I booked this property for my sisters hen weekend staycation and it was perfect and the owner was so helpful would definitely recommend a stay
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely home from home...
We’ve just had a 3 night staycation at Balladuke Farmhouse. We chose to stay at Balladuke for many reasons, the lovely location, handily placed for Port Erin beach, steam railway etc etc. On arrival we were met by the owner of the property who was very friendly and extremely welcoming. She was happy to chat about the history of this beautifully updated old farmhouse. The house itself is surprisingly spacious, very comfortable and well equipped. Our family group ranged in age from an almost 4 yr old boy to his 75yr Grandad. The fact that hay/silage was being turned during our stay was an added bonus for a tractor mad little boy. We are all happy to recommend Balladuke farmhouse to anyone looking for a lovely peaceful stay in the Manx countryside . We would thoroughly recommend using Island Escapes for a hassle free booking experience.