The Old Vicarage NI B&B

2 Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter, BT22 2JY, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>104</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
104 reviews

Absolutely gorgeous premises. Very clean and great facilities with fabulous breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay.

Wendy United Kingdom
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The Old Vicarage NI B&B

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Situated in Ballywalter, The Old Vicarage NI B&B offers beachfront accommodation 33 km from The Waterfront Hall and features various facilities, such as a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. The property has sea and lake views, and is 32 km from SSE Arena. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer and walk-in shower. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, The Old Vicarage NI B&B offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballywalter, like cycling. Titanic Belfast is 33 km from The Old Vicarage NI B&B, while The Belfast Empire Music Hall is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 32 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ballywalter
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  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely gorgeous premises. Very clean and great facilities with fabulous breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay.”
  • Bob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owner was very helpful and the place was fantastic. Would stay any time”
  • Bryan
    Ireland Ireland
    “This was a fabulously peaceful stay with a wonderful host. It was the perfect respite for us while touring Northern Ireland. Strongly recommend the Stratford ferry route and I believe this property will go from strength to strength. Interesting...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Christa and Damian Maye

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Christa and Damian Maye
The Old Vicarage NI is a newly established family run B&B business in a beautiful restored Edwardian seaside Manse offering luxurious accommodation, located on the Ards Peninsula, Northern Ireland and set on the fringe of the quaint old fishing village Ballywalter. The Old Vicarage NI is a large detached Edwardian dwelling built in 1910 with a Grade B2 listing. Over the past 5 years it has been lovingly restored to provide luxurious superior accommodation in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Some modern fittings have been incorporated to address modern day needs to make your stay more comfortable. All of our guest rooms provide spectacular views over the Irish Sea towards The Isle of Man, and Scotland. Our Garden room provides a side sea view over the historic fishing harbour and over our paddock and spacious gardens. The property has retained all of the original Edwardian style features and has been tastefully decorated to match. Our guest bedrooms are all located on the first floor and accessed via a beautiful pitched pine staircase which is easily climbed. We provide safe off-road parking for vehicles together with an Electric Vehicle charging point for our guests.
As a family owned and operated business we take great pride in presenting our property to the highest possible standard. We look forward to greeting all our guests and putting them at ease. We are always on site to deal with any requests or to answer any questions or provide local knowledge.
The Old Vicarage NI is ideally situated for exploring any part of Northern Ireland-from the Glens of Antrim (Giants Causeway) to the Mountains of Mourne. Locally there is the historic village of Greyabbey, Mount Stewart and Castle Ward Estates (National Trust), Explores Aquarium (Portaferry), The Titanic Experience and Game of Thrones and many more attraction. Our B&B is only a few meters away from two expansive sandy beaches, with clean water and many rock pools to explore. We are also close to several renown and testing golf courses and the Old Vicarage NI is a perfect base for the keen golfer. The villages near by offering a choice of nice restaurants and little bars.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Vicarage NI B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 53 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

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 older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old Vicarage NI B&B

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from The Old Vicarage NI B&B. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Old Vicarage NI B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at The Old Vicarage NI B&B include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • The Old Vicarage NI B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at The Old Vicarage NI B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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

  • The Old Vicarage NI B&B is 1.1 miles from the centre of Ballywalter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.