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Located in Colby, near Brewery Beach, Ballavere Cottage B&B is a historic bed and breakfast that features barbecue facilities. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and free shuttle service. The property is allergy-free and is set 6 km from Castle Rushen. With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Sightseeing tours are available near the property. TT Grandstand is 24 km from Ballavere Cottage B&B, while Laxey Wheel is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Isle of Man Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Colby
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  • Carlene
    Australia Australia
    Everything, the host David and Judy are the most gorgeous couple and their beautiful little b & b is just the best.
  • Rosario
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attentive and quite knowledgeable host. It was a pleasure to meet David and hear his life stories. There was a good selection of coffee, tea and tasteful fruit to enjoy at anytime of the day. We also had a delicious breakfast every morning.
  • Bruce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicely renovated and decorated room and lounge area David Was an excellent host

Hosted by David

10
10
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David
Ballavere Cottage in the south of the Isle of Man offers a Bed & Breakfast experience like no other. Set over two floors your expansive cottage style accommodation consists of one large bedroom, an entrance hall, one bathroom and a huge lounge & dining area. Most excitedly, you have this whole, private living space to yourselves. The first floor dining and lounge area delivers fabulous views over fields, the steam railway line and the Irish Sea beyond. Add to the mix a most comfortable and relaxing environment in the centre of a small country village, you will discover for yourselves, the perfect stress free getaway. We offer the best of both worlds from a comfort perspective ~ the independency of a self catering unit with an ‘a la carte’ breakfast service and full daily housekeeping. Off road parking for your car is available to the side of the property and we offer secure, covered parking for your cycles or motorcycles.
Judy and David are now retired and have been welcoming guests to Ballavere for over six years. Judy enjoyed the title of Chief Financial Officer at one of the Island’s largest ship management companies and David enjoyed photographing both high end weddings and motorsport events throughout the World. Life for both has now calmed dramatically as they spend most of their spare time in the lovely garden when not looking after their valued guests. Judy and David began the faithful and traditional renovation of Ballavere in 1997, and a further redesign of the garden took place in 2020. An available scrapbook documents the extensive work undertaken at Ballavere Cottage. They work very well as a team to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
Ballavere Cottage is just a twenty minute drive from from the Island’s ferry terminal and just a nine minutes from our small airport. To catch a steam train north to Douglas or south to Port Erin involves just a seven minute walk to the station or if you prefer the public bus service, the stop is right outside your front door enjoying a passing bus each half hour. A delightful fifteen minute walk will take you to the wonderful beach at Gansey Bay. Our village pub, The Colby Glen offers fine ales, friendly service wonderful food and is just an eight minute walk. Adjacent is the well stocked village store. Slightly further afield and with a twenty five minute walk, is the Shore Hotel. A substantial directory of further eateries and attractions will be available for you at Ballavere.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ballavere Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPad
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballavere Cottage B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ballavere Cottage B&B

  • Ballavere Cottage B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Ballavere Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ballavere Cottage B&B is 700 yards from the centre of Colby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ballavere Cottage B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Ballavere Cottage B&B include:

    • Double