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One of two immaculate cottages located in a rural location in the Isle of Man

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

One of two immaculate cottages located in a rural location in the Isle of Man

Located in the south of the Isle of Man and just 5 minutes drive from the Isle of Man Airport you'll find Ballavoddan Farm Cottages. In this rural setting, two lovingly refurbished holiday cottages can be found alongside each other, sleeping up to 4 people in each cottage.Book Ballavoddan Farm Cottage 1 as well to accommodate a group of up to 8 people!

The cottages are set back from Phildraw Road, Ballasalla in a spacious courtyard with ample parking for 2 vehicles in each cottage. Tastefully decorated, the cottages offer guests a comfortable base for a holiday, no matter what time of the year you choose to stay. During the summer months enjoy the pleasant grounds, a real sun trap on a sunny day, whilst in the cooler months enjoy the warmth of the log burner in the cosy lounge which is open plan with the dining area and kitchen making for a lovely social space.

A couple of minutes drive or around 10 minutes walk from the cottages you'll find the village of Ballasalla. The village has a pharmacy and shop, traditional pub, fish and chip shop and Chinese restaurant. The Abbey restaurant, a favourite with local residents for afternoon teas through to evening fine dining can also be found on the edge of the village. The Isle of Man Steam railway also has a station in the village, from here take the train through to Douglas or nearby Castletown and Port Erin. There is also a very frequent bus service with up to 4 services an hour at times to Douglas, the airport and south the of the island.

Also a short walk from the cottages is Silverdale Glen, an extremely popular spot for all the family with a childrens playground (including a unique Victorian water-powered roundabout), boating lake and cafe. Follow the Silverburn river downstream from here and you'll find Rushen Abbey. Originally a home for monks of the Sauvignac Order, Rushen Abbey came under Cistercian control and was developed as the Isle of Man’s seat of religious power housing the main body of knowledge and literacy for the Island. Take a stroll through the stunning Abbey Gardens to find remains of the substantial medieval buildings, blossom trees and an array of herbs and flowers – many used to cure common ailments.

Holiday Let Features
Visit Isle of Man Star Rating: 4 Star Gold

Holiday let features

Lounge/Dining area: Log burner, corner sofa, coffee table, smart TV, Dining table with four chairs

Kitchen: Open plan with Lounge/dining area. Well equipped containing hob, oven, microwave dishwasher, fridge/freezer.

Utility: WC, hand wash basin and washing machine.

Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside cabinets, dressing table and wardrobe.

Bedroom 2: Double bed, bedside cabinets and wardrobe.

Shower room: With WC, hand wash basin and large walk in shower.

Parking: There is parking for up to 2 cars in front of the property in a private gated courtyard.

Changeover Day: Friday June, July and August, Flexible rest of year. Arrival 4:00pm - Departure 10:00am

Power and Heating: Included in rent.

Free Wifi: included

Bedding and Linen: Bed linen & towels provided.

Baby Equipment: Cot and hire chair available to hire on request.

Pets: Dogs not accepted

Shop: 0.8 ml Pub: 0.8 ml

Accessibility: The living area of the property is all on the ground floor where there is also a toilet. The bedrooms are located up a standard staircase with good handrails and the bathroom has a large walk in shower.

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

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Single level property
  • 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
On-site 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

590595

About the area

Map
Ballasalla, Isle of Man

What's nearby

  • Rushen Abbey - 15 min walk
  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Castle Rushen - 6 min drive
  • Port Erin Beach - 15 min drive
  • Douglas Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 16 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse & Plough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Heron - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of two immaculate cottages located in a rural location in the Isle of Man pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One of two immaculate cottages located in a rural location in the Isle of Man?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of two immaculate cottages located in a rural location in the Isle of Man?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One of two immaculate cottages located in a rural location in the Isle of Man located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rushen Abbey and within 3 miles (5 km) of Manx Aviation and Military Museum and St Mary's on the Harbour. Old House of Keys and Nautical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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One of two immaculate holiday cottages located together in a rural location in the south of the isla Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Short Stay
Lovely cottage situated in a nice quiet location with all the facilities required. My friends and I often visit the Island, we all agreed we would definitely stay again. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable stay.
Very nice property, nice size, nice location. Ideal place to relax after working out all day. Good price for a 2 bed.
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

Beautiful cottage in peaceful setting
Balaviddan Farm Cottage 2 is a beautiful cottage in a very peaceful setting. It is exactly as it says and looks in the photos and description. When we had a wee issue with the shower Island Escapes were very quick to respond which was great.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to stay
We had a lovely weekend stay with family. The cottage is really a small house and beautifully done. We were very warm on a stormy weekend, to the point of turning the heating off one evening! Thank you Island Escapes for everything you did to make our stay perfect.
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8/10 Good

First Holiday to Island
This was a family holiday to the island. The property we stayed in was clean and very well presented. Comfortable too. I would definitely stay here again if visiting the Isle of Man.
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8/10 Good

Recommended property.
Good location for our needs. Very clean and comfortable. Additional hand towels and hooks needed for the kitchen and downstairs W.C. Towel rails required for the bedrooms and shower room. Good basic kitchen equipment provided, but there were a few more items I would have used had they been there i.e. mixing bowl, teapot cover, steamer pan, etc. It would be nice to have a small amount of kindling ready to light the wood burner for the first night. Thank you Island Escapes for another good stay on IOM.
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10/10 Excellent

Superb
superb location, close to the airport and short walk to bus stop to go any where on the island. The cottage itself was brilliant and could not of asked for anything else(accept a hot tub haha!). Very secure and felt at home instantly.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Modern Barn Conversion
Ballavoddan is a fantastic barn conversion, it a stunning countryside location it has everything you need for the perfect stay. Clean, quiet and modern but yet full of character. I come to the Isle of Man monthly for work and this is my go to place to stay.. Just hope it does get to popular that I cannot stay... It is perfect you will not be dissapointed !
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage. Excellent location. All very well managed. Thank you.
This cottage near Castletown is in the best part of the Isle of Man for walking which is our favourite holiday activity. The cottage seems new and is well furnished and equipped. Parking is on site always a great bonus. It also came with very good weather although I am not sure that this is always guaranteed. We had an excellent week. Many thanks.
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10/10 Excellent

Great family stay
We had a lovely stay here. We had everything that we needed and Island Escapes helped to provide some extras that we needed to without delay. We didn't have a car and walked down to the village every day to catch a bus or train. We have 2 under 5's so we did need the buggy but it was very doable. There was everything we needed for cooking and everything was comfortable. The one thing we'd improve is to have hooks in the bathroom as there's nothing to hang anything on, especially as the radiator serves as the mirror.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Escape for Peace of Mind
I cannot thank Island Escapes for the most beautiful cottage to enjoy a peaceful few days. The cottage was luxurious, spacious and immaculate and was just what our family needed. Many thanks to ALL the staff for ensuring we had a lovely holiday, and to Nick for booking the cottage that was simply perfect. We will definitely book again and spread the word just how good Island Escapes are. Cheers Paula Quinney (Only one tiny thing, the rug at front door is slightly too big and blocks the door and could be a trip hazard.)
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10/10 Excellent

Attractive cottage
A nice cottage which is generally well equipped but unfortunately the fridge is way too small, a situation made worse by the fact that the bottle shelf in the door was broken and unusable. We also had to remove ice in the freezer to be able to get anything in- this seems to be an Island Escapes tradition for us as we’ve had to do this times now in different properties. No drying rack meant we had to use hangers off the velux windows - not all clothing can be tumble dried. Also no towel rails or hooks meant towels were hard to dry. Good half way clean from the cleaner- thank you.
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8/10 Good

Thomas C.

Renovated with really high standard
Amazing place to stay and easy to check in. The cottage is beautiful and super clean and we will love to stay again. Just few things they’ve needs to rectify to avoid future guests complaint: - entrance of the front Gate gor walking guests code machine is not working. I.e, we’ve all left our phone at the cottage and went for a long walk and came back to the cottage and the code typing machine not working (maybe it needs new battery we don’t know). The gate will open automatically only with a car. So we’ve needs to wait outside for couple of hours to figure out how to get in. - the bathroom looks super beautiful but the shower place is a open shower where the water spill happen little by little where we can see a damp and leak coming down to the kitchen ceilings. If they can put a door to the shower to avoid water spillage that would be amazing. - there are no bins in the master bedroom or any rooms if they can provide that in future that would be amazing.
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8/10 Good

Recommended property.
Good location for our needs. Very clean and comfortable. Additional hand towels and hooks needed for the kitchen and downstairs W.C. Towel rails required for the bedrooms and shower room. Good basic kitchen equipment provided, but there were a few more items I would have used had they been there i.e. mixing bowl, teapot cover, steamer pan, etc. It would be nice to have a small amount of kindling ready to light the wood burner for the first night. Thank you Island Escapes for another good stay on IOM.
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8/10 Good

Recommended property.
Good location for our needs. Very clean and comfortable. Additional hand towels and hooks needed for the kitchen and downstairs W.C. Towel rails required for the bedrooms and shower room. Good basic kitchen equipment provided, but there were a few more items I would have used had they been there i.e. mixing bowl, teapot cover, steamer pan, etc. It would be nice to have a small amount of kindling ready to light the wood burner for the first night. Thank you Island Escapes for another good stay on IOM.
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10/10 Excellent

Conor S.

Great spot
Really good Cottage, finished to a high standard inside and out. Easy to communicate with island Escapes.
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10/10 Excellent

Summer holiday
Great place, nice and clean. Would definitely stay again. Although the website should be a bit clearer about electric charging point just being a standard plug socket in the living room
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage with modern facilities.
Good size bedrooms and living area. Well designed bathroom. Laundry facilities excellent. Kitchen works well. Warm. Underfloor heating downstairs. Wi-Fi reliable. Would come again. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage
Lovely recent two night stay here, wish it had been longer. It really is a beautiful cottage in peaceful surroundings.
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10/10 Excellent

The perfect autumnal escape!
Me and my mum absolutely loved our stay. Ballavoddan was beautifully presented - cosy, clean, comfortable, everything you’d want from self catering accommodation. In a beautiful location, great for exploring the island. The cottage itself is easy to find yet very secluded and peaceful, being tucked away in the countryside! Island Escapes was very helpful - their customer service is exceptionally good - you know that any problem really won’t be a problem for long. Little details like the welcome hamper and enough hairdryers were welcomed. Can’t wait to go back!
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8/10 Good

Lillian K.

A great place to stay!
A very comfortable and pleasant stay at Ballavoddan Cottage. All the things we needed for a self contained week were provided. (A towel rail in the bathroom would be useful).
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

MGP visit
We cannot recommend the accommodation enough. Please be aware that due to location and lack of taxis on the island during peak seasons it can be difficult to arrange a non driving evening out !
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10/10 Excellent

BERNI D.

Great house in a great location.
We stayed for 5 days in this lovely house when attending a wedding on the IOM. The house was beautiful - probably better than the pictures suggest.
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10/10 Excellent

Great house and location
We loved our stay at the cottage. It was very clean and well presented upon arrival, plus comfortable to stay in for the 6 days we were there. They accommodated us with a travel cot but the house itself wasn’t super baby proof (nice furniture) and accessible kitchen cupboards. There’s a couple of things we’d suggest that would have made the stay better. Any sort of radio or speaker would be great, as well as a coffee machine (Nespresso or such). Plus some hooks on the back of doors would be useful to hang towels from as there are few radiators in the cottage. Bar those couple of points we had a great stay and would happily stay again! Thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

Quiet, comfy and clean
Great place very quiet . Bed comfy, great shower, kitchen well equipped. Only minor issues- no where to hand towels in bathroom and toilet room downstairs. IE responded very promptly when dealing with minor issue. Definitely stay again.