Welcome to BallyCairn
We offer three top class accommodation experiences in our tranquil, luxurious Bed & Breakfast at BallyCairn House, unique self-catering accommodation for six people in a traditional stone cottage, The Barn @ BallyCairn and luxury self-catering for two people in BallyCairn Studio.
We are located near the picturesque seaside village of Ballygally on the World Heritage Causeway Coastal Route, nestling at the foot of the Sallagh Hills with stunning panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and Scotland.
A 10 minute drive from Larne Harbour, BallyCairn House easily connects you to Belfast City and Belfast International airports within 35 minutes. These accommodations are ideal bases for guests wishing to spend several days discovering and exploring Northern Ireland, including: the exciting wonders of the Causeway Coastal Route; The Gobbins Cliff Path Walk; the mystical Glens of Antrim; the vibrant city of Belfast (Lonely Planet 'Best Place to Visit 2018'); Slemish Mountain - legendary Irish home of St Patrick; 'The Homeplace Museum' which celebrates the life and literature of the poet and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney; Rathlin Island and so much more.
BallyCairn’s unrivalled location on the Causeway Costal Route also places you at the heart of iconic sites featured in the HBO series, 'Game of Thrones®' by author George R R Martin.
BallyCairn House is a Tourism NI certified establishment and has been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence 2020 - 5 star rating.
About Us
Johnny and Dee have lived together in Ballygally for over thirty years. During that time, they raised a family while working as Art teachers.
As practising artists themselves, the couple have poured their combined passion for fine arts and crafts into the design and decoration of their home.
Dee and Johnny enjoy cooking and cultivating their own produce, used extensively in their recipes. Both are keen gardeners with an eye for detail, and have enjoyed curating the gardens around their home into wildlife sanctuaries, including an orchard and vegetable garden.
View of BallyCairn from Front Garden
Large cosy living room to relax in after a busy day sightseeing!
Family Bedroom Ensuite
Breakfast Room with panoramic views of the gardens, farmland, Irish Sea and Scottish Coastline
Cooked breakfast includes local Irish Breads: Soda Bread and Potato Farl