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Accommodation for up to 38 in comfortable homely setting with function room.

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Living area
Living room
Interior
Living area
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
6 bedroomsSleeps 35

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

Map
Ballymena, Northern Ireland
  • Popular LocationSlemish Mountain8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlenarm Castle9 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlenariff Forest Park23 min drive
  • AirportBelfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 35)

room 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 2

+2
5 Single Bunk Beds and 1 King Bed

Room 4

1 King Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Room 5

+5
1 King Bed and 8 Single Bunk Beds

Room 6

+7
1 King Bed and 10 Single Bunk Beds

room1 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

room 2 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

room 4 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

room 5 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

room 6 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Room 3 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Accommodation for up to 38 in comfortable homely setting with function room.

Slemish Barn offers a unique accommodation experience for up to 16 in four downstairs ensuite private rooms and up to 17 in two upstairs ensuite private rooms that can be used as dorms on request with extra beds added.
We have a well equipped kitchen where guests can cater for themselves and a spacious dining/ social area downstairs. There is also a spacious function room upstairs which can also double as a second social space.
There is generous outside space for socialising and also parking space for more than 10 cars.
We are situated in the Braid Valley between the award winning floral village of Broughshane and the picturesque fishing village of Carnlough, in the shadow of Slemish mountain where St Patrick is reputed to have lived. This beautiful area is known as the Gateway to the Glens, and is only a short distance to the Glens Of Antrim where the Causeway Coastal Route meanders through. We are in an ideal spot to act as a base to explore the North Coast, Belfast and The Sperrins, all less than an hour by car.

All beds are bunks except double bed in room 5. Double beds in other family rooms have single bunk above

We have wide experience in hosting a wide variety of guests including family, church, youth, and university groups.

We have wide contacts with local activity providers and can also provide catering as well as facilitating transport arrangements for groups

We have strong connections to traditional music in the area, specifically the Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association which is one of the largest traditional fiddling schools in the island of Ireland which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2013 and can host traditional music nights of both music and dancing on request for a fee.

We also have a strong sustainable theme with significant green energy systems and the building has been built and furnished with reclaimed and second hand materials where possible

Property manager

Michael Bird

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 18 must be supervised

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events must be agreed before rental agreement

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All pets must be agreed before agreement

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We do not accept bookings for "after formal" events where under 19s arrive after an event late at night and continue partying
Any under 18s must be supervised by over 25s in a ratio of at least 7 to 1 unless by prior arrangement.
We retain the right to access and sensitively supervise the building if we suspect behaviour which breaks our rules or causes risk is occurring.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: All events must be agreed before rental agreement
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballymena

Located in Ballymena, this holiday home is in a rural area. Curfew Tower and Carrickfergus Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Larne and Antrim Forum Leisure Centre.
Map
Ballymena, Northern Ireland

What's nearby

  • Cranny Falls - 3 min walk
  • Slemish Mountain - 8 min drive
  • Glenarm Castle - 9 min drive
  • Port of Larne - 19 min drive
  • Glenariff Forest Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Ballymena Station - 20 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Thatch Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Fish Bowl - 6 min drive
  • Marine Takeaway - 9 min drive
  • Winnies 1975 - 6 min drive
  • Mini Moes - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Accommodation for up to 38 in comfortable homely setting with function room. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Accommodation for up to 38 in comfortable homely setting with function room.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Accommodation for up to 38 in comfortable homely setting with function room.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Accommodation for up to 38 in comfortable homely setting with function room. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Slemish Mountain, Glenarm Castle and Antrim Coast and Glens. Antrim Forum Leisure Centre and The Junction Shopping Complex are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely be back
Michael was friendly, the house was stunning and had everything we needed and more
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Aoife R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great stay at The Slemish Barn. Great scenary, great space and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
church mission trip
we had a wonderful stay in the property, would highly recommend it to you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at slemish barn
Great and very welcoming. Hope to go back next year with family

8/10 Good

Naomi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our retreat. Thank you
Great experience at slemish barn.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bird

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Michael and Maebh Bird (nee McKeon) conceived the idea for Slemish Barn after Maebh tried to host a group of young musicians from Donegal in the area on an exchange trip with the Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers who she is chairperson of and realised there was no such facility in the area.
We opened the building in July 2014 and have hosted a huge number of guests over the past 5 years.
Maebh still works as a music teacher in Belfast as well as continuing her music work in the community with the Fiddlers who provide tuition for up to 100 young (and older) people.
Michael also worked as a teacher, and latterly a manager, in the Behaviour Service of the Education Authority for 20 years before taking early retirement in Dec 2018.

Why they chose this property

We are committed to providing high quality provision at a reasonable price.

What makes this property unique

You will not be able to find a more comfortable, friendly environment with the facilities for the price anywhere else in N Ireland.
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