Description
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.
Watch our short video on the cosy Ballavoddan Cottages.
Holiday Let Features
Visit Isle of Man Star Rating: 4 Star Gold
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 covered parking for up to 2 cars in front of the property in a private gated courtyard.
EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is available at the property and can be added as a booking extra.
Changeover Day: Flexible. 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 Bus Stop: 0.7ml
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.
Features
Free Wifi, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Cot Available, High Chair Available, Log burner, Private Parking , Linen Provided , Hairdryer, Outdoor seating, Towels provided, Great for couples, Great for Staycations, Rural viewsMap and directions
Reviews
Thomas, Leeds wrote a review on 24th of February 2024
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 theyve needs to rectify to avoid future guests complaint: - entrance of the front Gate gor walking guests code machine is not working. I.e, weve 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 dont know). The gate will open automatically only with a car. So weve 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.Cleanliness
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Tina, Ramsey wrote a review on 24th of January 2024
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.Cleanliness
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Eric, Witham wrote a review on 21st of January 2024
Comfortable stay.
Very nice property, nice size, nice location. Ideal place to relax after working out all day. Good price for a 2 bed.Cleanliness
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Mike, wrote a review on 28th of November 2023
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 !Cleanliness
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Paula, wrote a review on 5th of November 2023
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.)Cleanliness
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Jonathan, Bridgend wrote a review on 11th of September 2023
Relatives Visit
We have stayed at number 1 previously and on this occasion stayed at number 2. The cottages are both high quality and in a location that suits perfectly to visit relatives daily. We found number 2 quieter as the main bedroom in number 1 is on to the roadside. A towel rail and clothes airer would have been beneficial at Number 2 as would defrosting the freezer compartment of the fridge.Cleanliness
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Fiona, Armagh wrote a review on 5th of August 2023
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.Cleanliness
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Ruth, Watford wrote a review on 27th of June 2023
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.Cleanliness
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Paul, Prescot wrote a review on 12th of June 2023
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.Cleanliness
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Jackie, Bramcote wrote a review on 8th of May 2023
Ballavoddan cottage 2
Very modern clean comfortable upmarket accommodation.Spacious and very relaxing. Plenty of room for 4 people Everything you need is provided For your stay.The only thing we couldn't find was instructions for the heating controls. Any questions you have Nick in the office is very obliging and will help.Also having a car is very useful. Having stayed in the cottages before we will definitely be using them again.Cleanliness
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Mark, Nottingham wrote a review on 10th of December 2022
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.Cleanliness
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Guest, Baldrine wrote a review on 28th of November 2022
Beautiful cottage
Lovely recent two night stay here, wish it had been longer. It really is a beautiful cottage in peaceful surroundings.Cleanliness
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Verity, Lostwithiel wrote a review on 21st of October 2022
The perfect autumnal escape!
Me and my mum absolutely loved our stay. Ballavoddan was beautifully presented - cosy, clean, comfortable, everything youd 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 wont be a problem for long. Little details like the welcome hamper and enough hairdryers were welcomed. Cant wait to go back!Cleanliness
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Lillian, Reading wrote a review on 11th of September 2022
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).Cleanliness
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John, Horsham wrote a review on 30th of August 2022
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.Cleanliness
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Stephen, Wrexham wrote a review on 30th of August 2022
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 !Cleanliness
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Rebecca, Oxted wrote a review on 2nd of August 2022
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 wasnt super baby proof (nice furniture) and accessible kitchen cupboards. Theres a couple of things wed 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!Cleanliness
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Christine, Wrexham wrote a review on 8th of July 2022
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.Cleanliness
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Steven, Warrington wrote a review on 10th of June 2022
Everything was immaculate and comfortable and had everything we needed.set in a lovely quiet location within easy access of shops airport and steam train station.
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Steven, Lowton wrote a review on 10th of June 2022
Everything was immaculate and comfortable and had everything we needed.set in a lovely quiet location within easy access of shops airport and steam train station.
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Steven, Warrington wrote a review on 10th of June 2022
Everything was immaculate and comfortable and had everything we needed.set in a lovely quiet location within easy access of shops airport and steam train station.
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