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Reviews of Ballachrink Farm Cottages 4 stars

Ballaragh Road, Laxey, IM4 7PJ, United Kingdom

Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water pressure very low affected shower and bath . More attention needed to remove cobwebs and dead spiders especially over the bed.

    Good location and good facilities in the accommodation.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    Dark Skies and isolated chilling out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The instructions said that the cottage was "well signposted" from the main road - I'd probably disagree as I wouldn't like to be trying to find it for the first time in the dark!!!! Not close enough to walk to the local pub or restaurant. Unable to open the velux windows in either the bathroom or bedroom for ventilation. Not clear where to park for the dolls house versus the other two cottages on site.

    Beautifully appointed, very clean and recently redecorated. Very much in a "dark skies location" on the island - isolated but very comfortable. Modern and good cooking facilities

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    cobwebs

    Its a beautiful island .. We Enjoyed our stay , cottage was very nice and in a lovely location and the facilities good . the only minor things I would point out was that there were lots of old dusty cobwebs in the high ceilings and the extractor in the bathroom didn't work so very steamy

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    9.0
    I recommend visiting the Isle of Man, so much to see and do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for driving round the whole island. The cottage was fairly new and everything looked spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    A great, cozy base for peace, rest, and discovering a wonderful island. :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There were a couple of minor issues relating to missing/ faulty items & equipment (as happens occasionally with holiday rental properties)...which were not the fault of the management... and they were very quickly and efficiently rectified. :-) Tracy was very available, polite, professional and accommodating before, during and after our stay.

    Beautifully furnished, cozy cottage with well equipped kitchen (in terms of appliances) in a good location with good views and convenient for travelling around the island. :-)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely cottage, well equipped and in a superb area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never met anyone involved for the property, had to ask fellow holiday maker how to enter the property.

    Quiet location, but easy to get to interesting places.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    7.0
    Nice property needs some maintaining
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet door had to be forced open as lock badly worn. Bedrooms have no opening windows so very stuffy. French doors in most rooms had tatty pieces of tape round the gaps and the slides were bunged up with small stones so difficult to get any fresh air in. Bare minimum of knives forks and spoons. No dishcloth or tea towels provided. Fans in bedrooms might help with sleeping

    Clean and roomy

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    9.0
    A comfortable stay in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The steps from the bedroom to the bathroom and from the lounge to the bedroom were a real nuisance

    Comfortable accommodation in a cosy cottage in a convenient location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    Overall an enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Deep steps up into bedroom, need handrail Velux in bedroom need blinds

    Facilities all good quality Comfortable bed Well equipped kitchen Peaceful location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    A cozy time at a lovely location on a beautiful island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cooking knives are very bad. Some more cutlery would have been nice as well a laundry rack, some hooks for jackets, a toilet paper holder and a hair dryer. The drain in the shower is also quite clogged. As people stated before, the television is very small for the distance to the couch. We had such lovely weather and would have liked to have eaten outside at a picnic table on the grass. There was one, but it was very close to another cottage and we didn't want to intrude.

    The Dolls House is super cozy and perfect for two people. There was some tea, coffee and snacks there as a welcoming. That was lovely. Thank you very much. The bed is very, very good - we slept perfectly. The location is perfect. A bit secluded, but not far from everything you need. There are just some small things I can criticize, but I would nevertheless come again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As stated by others, the steps up and down to the bedroom were tricky. I had thought that was a silly comment, but it's true. If you have mobility issues you will find the steps of 24cm and 29cm hard, up and down into the lounge and bedroom, and the others are 19cm, 19cm and 5cm , straight down into the bathroom door. Velux bedroom windows ....difficult to pull blinds down with long pole, so high up. The hoover was plugged in the lounge area beside the sofa, to charge it. Other sockets were available in the bedroom, much easier to get it out. Dining chair seats not fixed to the frames.

    Location, lovely kitchen. Wam and cosy with good bedding. Quality homewares in the kitchen and lots of cushions. Manager/owner was very prompt to rectify most of my concerns on day 1, whilst we were out. A number of niggles that needed to be addressed. Not the dislikes mentioned here.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couple of down sides to the property, the steps into the bedroom were too steep.. The entrance to the property is low, maybe a mind your head sign for the taller person

    Premises was well presented. lovely and clean both inside and out. The shower was very good and a lovely big bath!! The location was great making it accessible for the Laxey wheel and mountain railway.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although it was advertised as having a bath, that was no longer the case. We appreciated the walk in shower, but it did lead to complications with our daughter

    Lovely views across to the sea in a very rural location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steps into the bathroom are tricky at night as the steps are not the same height and there is a step after the door. Maybe a small grab rail would help

    Stunning cottage with stunning views, would certainly recommend

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We forgot to order the weather.

    Great location, we stayed at the Dolls House cottage. Brilliant views.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    9.0
    Little treasures I'm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steps down into the bathroom. Knew about them prior to arrival - theory seemed OK but in practice found them a bit tricky/precarious at night.

    Virtually everything. Cottage was spacious, clean, comfortable & very well equipped (appliances & extras like board games, DVD's & lots of visitor information).

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    8.0
    We had a lovely week.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There were no windows in the bedroom, only high Velux windows in the roof. The steps up to the bedroom and down to the en-suite were awkward. Some oven gloves and dishwashing brush/scrubber would have been useful. An ani-slip mat in the bath would have been appreciated.

    Good quiet location. We had all the facilities we needed for a short stay. We liked the super kingsize bed. The shower was good, although water leaked under the shower screen onto the bathroom floor.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is a a plumbing problem. The shower has an unbearable high pitched screech when in use and the toilet bangs through out the property when flushed.

    Warm, comfortable, great location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small stairs a bit difficult.

    Just very nice

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    8.0
    Ideal spot for a peaceful break.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is not really adequate for self catering. Not enough utensils, cutlery etc. The instruction sheet needs updating - eg microwave, what to do with rubbish etc.

    The bungalow was in a beautiful position overlooking fields to the sea. Laxey is an ideal place for exploring the whole island - to the North or South. The development is peaceful and quiet - perfect for relaxing. The beds were very comfortable. Despite the negative comments below, I would certainly return for the view from the accommodation and the peaceful surroundings 🙂

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    7.0
    would still stay there again if problems rectified
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    we had a few cleaning issues ,but have informed the company,also that they needed to check lights ,that the bulbs are working and tv,dvd player as no batteries

    in a lovely setting and quite central for visiting the island

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious and clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    5.0
    Would I stay there again? No not for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Microwave not very good, this should be straight forward enough! Completely opposite to the instructions. No baking trays to cook food in the oven Not very private, overlooked by two cottages. Could possible do with voiles on the windows, as we had to draw the curtains. Likewise the cottage opposite had their curtains drawn all day. Black patches of condensation in the bathroom above the shower.

    Lovely views. Nice and quiet

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    beautiful place with stunning views! parking fabulous, garage for bikes, the best views across Laxey Bay. accessible to
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing it was fab

    stunning location with beautiful views of the bay! accessibility to all other areas!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Everything was great, the location, the facilities, such a lovely place to stay

    Stayed in May 2023

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