The warmest of welcomes at this delightful country house. Our hosts were delightful, interesting, friendly, extremely warm natured ., they now feel like friends .Every comfort and that breakfast beat most hotels used as we continued our tour. The Baye hotel breakfast was excellent and measure up to the lovely presentation for our breakfast here at Ballycarne House. Also thank you for allowing us the use of a sitting room to relax with a welcome of your tea and cake. Show the ladies how to bake cakes John.🫢

Nothing just one point would have helped., a small plug in low nightlight in bedroom as I had to negotiate around the bed in darkness. I’m sure this is something you will address as you are clearly ever ready to please. I could have asked but forgot as we went through our days out and about. Thank you for a happy stay

Wonderful base camp for exploring Northern Ireland. Peaceful, solitude, yet easy to get to Belfast or the Antrim coast. Johnny and Dee were exemplary hosts...it felt like we left as friends. They were very helpful with suggestions for eateries and sightseeing. Delicious breakfasts cooked to order while gazing out to the sea. The nearby village (walking distance) had a wonderful pub where we sometimes ate and experienced two nights of local musicians. Overall, one of the best places we have stayed.

We had the pleasure of spending a couple of nights in Johnny and Dee’s beautiful guesthouse BallyCairn House. The property was wonderful with a large manicured garden, extensive views across the green fields to the water (on a clear day you could see Mull of Kintyre), and spacious comfortable rooms. These were all good but the highlights for us were the sensational breakfast prepared and served by Johnny and Dee…..and more than anything Johnny and Dee themselves were warm, welcoming, informative, and authentic people whose company you could not fail to enjoy. We had no plans when we arrived but they gave us a curated programme that suited us perfectly including time for an afternoon snooze before going out for dinner.

Jonny and Dee are amazing hosts. Everything from the minute we arrived was perfect. The family room was great size for our family of four. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful each morning, and we enjoyed the evening snacks of homemade rhubarb pie, and brownies and tea!! Jonny also had lots of great ideas of where to go, do. We could not have enjoyed this accommodation more! Every thing was just so wonderful!! I hope to be back. Thank you again.

Absolutely nothing

We loved the tea and delicious homemade pastries to top up our day when getting back to the B&B, it was a warm welcome. The common room with a sea view and a fireplace is a charming spot. The breakfast in the morning is fresh and savoury served in a room with sea and garden views, very relaxing. Johnny's advices to help plan our day with printed maps was very useful. The room was spacious and cosy. Thanks for having us and the souvenirs !

Dee & John were so lovely and welcoming, we felt like we had known them for years and were visiting friends. The location was perfect, not far from sights. The room and house exceeded expectations and was better than some 5 star hotels we have stayed at! Breakfast was delicious and the setting so relaxing. I can’t wait to return for a stay soon ☺️

I wish I’d been able to stay for an extra night…or more!

BallyCairn House was perfect. The room was spacious, bed comfortable, fabulous bathroom, breakfast soooo delicious (gluten free not a problem) and the location amazing (in the peaceful Irish countryside with hill and sea views surrounded by a huge stunning garden but just a short drive into Larne with bus/train access to Belfast if you want). What makes BallyCairn exceptional were our hosts - Johnny and Dee. They went the extra mile to make us feel so welcome. From Johnny booking us a table in Larne for dinner to the delicious baked treats. Thank you Johnny and Dee!!! This was our last B&B after driving 3000 kilometres around Ireland/Northern Ireland. We definitely saved the best to last!!

Johnny and Dee are just the most gracious, welcoming and lovely hosts, and their B&B is incredibly charming. There was nothing too big or too small that they could do for us as guests. We were staying in the area for a wedding and Johnny even gave us a lift to and from our transport at the bottom of the road - including a very worse for wear pick up at late night! They also really looked after two very hungover guests the following day... They are just fantastic human beings, with a stunning house and incredibly hospitality. From the first moment it felt like we had been welcomed as family - the slice of homemade rhubarb pie and pot of tea on arrival were particularly amazing. Could not recommend any more strongly. Oh, and the breakfast is incredible!

By far our favorite B&B after driving 1000s of km around Ireland and North Ireland! This place brought it all—exceptional hosts, abundant hospitality, terrific food, beautifully appointed accommodations AND in a fantastic location with amazing hikes and ruins and activities. Could not have asked for a better stay…wish it wasn’t such a long flight from North Carolina or this would be our new long weekend getaway! And to top it off— it never rained once!

having to leave?

The warmth and friendship shown, and the ideal location for what I wanted and the advice I got about the area was excellent.

I could not find fault ,I enjoyed myself very much thanks to Johnny and Dee. I hope I can go back again soon. There was nothing I did not like.