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Hawthorn Hollow

4.0 star property
Cottage in Ballymena with free parking

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Traditional Cottage, Private Bathroom | Exterior
Traditional Cottage, Private Bathroom | Exterior
Traditional Cottage, Private Bathroom | Lounge
Traditional Cottage, Private Bathroom | Lounge
Traditional Cottage, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
Hawthorn Hollow provides amenities like a garden and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hawthorn Hollow

Cottage in Ballymena with free parking
Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has barbecue grills and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cottage offers a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodations at this cottage feature separate bedrooms.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Free self parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 88540

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Squirrel Cottage
Hawthorn Hollow Cottage
Hawthorn Hollow Ballymena
Hawthorn Hollow Cottage Ballymena

About the neighborhood

Map
186 Garryduff Road, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT44 9DD

What's nearby

  • Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • The Dark Hedges - 23 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 25 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Old Bushmills Distillery - 25 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Giant's Causeway - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ballymoney Station - 11 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bob & Berts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Logans - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Courtyard Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sketchers Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Flash in the Pan - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawthorn Hollow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hawthorn Hollow?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawthorn Hollow?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawthorn Hollow?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawthorn Hollow located?

Situated in Ballymena, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Carnany Park, Ballymoney Library, and Riverside Park. Robinson Hospital and Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hawthorn Hollow Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fabulous stay!

Absolutely wonderful cottage, recommend to anyone wanting a private, peaceful retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our best lodging in Ireland ! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The history of the cottage transformation in photos was amazing! It is clear the property owners are proud of their work and have paid great attention to detail. The very comfortable bed and tranquil setting was just the quiet reprieve for us harried tourists! The hot tub was the icing on the cake! Thank you so much for the stay, it was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an absolute gem in the middle of beautiful countryside. Such a stunning cottage with superb facilities. Plenty of choice for meals and coffee in surrounding areas too. And of course… the hot tub! So relaxing and an amazing place to rest and recharge! Will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Simply brilliant

Absolutely brilliant. By far the best local getaway we’ve had. The place was spotless, and we were amazed by the appliances on offer. The hot tub was why we booked and it did not disappoint. We’ve paid much more for much less. Can’t recommend enough. Host was very friendly, and accommodating. Self check-in was a great addition. We will certainly be back in the future. Many thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property, very clean & every last detail looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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