Title: Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character Family-friendly cottage in Ballycastle ## Photo gallery for Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character (Ballintoy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114390000/114381100/114381017/8f39f70a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character (Ballintoy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114390000/114381100/114381017/a4dab8b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character (Ballintoy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114390000/114381100/114381017/a37456e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character (Ballintoy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114390000/114381100/114381017/4c1b93cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character (Ballintoy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114390000/114381100/114381017/f8ad9d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character A gorgeous listed building that has so much Irish character and charm - yet has all the amenities and comfort to make sure you have a relaxing, enjoyable, unforgettable stay. relax, unwind and enjoy. The old school house is nestled up off the coast road, sitting high to give spectacular views of the ferocious Atlantic, Rathlin Island, Islay, the Mull of Kintyre, Sheep Isle and the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty. The old school house is a Grade B1 listed building built in 1760 to educate the local school children. It has been restored to a very high standard, and we want to share this landmark property with guests so they can stay in one of the oldest buildings in the local area. Don't just take my word for it - book a stay and just sit, look out the window at the ever-changing view, which you will never tire of. The old school house is situated outside the quaint village of Ballntoy Distance to nearby landmarks and places - Ballintoy Harbour: < 1 mile Ballintoy 'Sandy Port' beach: < 1 mile Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge: 1 mile White Park Bay: 2 miles Ballycastle : 4 miles Ballycastle Golf club 4 miles Giant's Causeway: 6.5 miles Dark Hedges: 8 miles Bushmills Distillery: 8 miles Bushfoot Golg club: 9 miles Dunluce Castle: 10 miles Royal Portrush Golf Club: 12 miles Portstewart Golf Club: 14 miles Coleraine: 16 miles Belfast : 60 miles International airport - Antrim: 45 miles George Best - Belfast city airport: 60 miles ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102356300/102356266/0354b059.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Ballintoy, Causeway Coast - sleeps 5 Ballintoy - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 15 reviews £216 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=102356266&PinnedHotelID=102356266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112898900/112898851/d71b6922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique beachfront cottage retreat in Ballintoy Harbour, sleeps 7-8, dog friendly Ballycastle - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=112898851&PinnedHotelID=112898851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75910000/75906200/75906111/0978a6a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea view apartment - Ballycastle beach front Ballycastle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=75906111&PinnedHotelID=75906111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38390000/38383400/38383302/52d37d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern, peaceful cottage with sea & mountain views Ballycastle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=38383302&PinnedHotelID=38383302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44310000/44304900/44304862/64ed94f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Little Nook", Cosy & homely house in Dunseverick very near to Giant's Causeway Bushmills - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=44304862&PinnedHotelID=44304862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108600000/108593300/108593243/a41b37c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Sound. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.23623,-6.3648&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oedpI%7Ebze%40%3F%5B%3F%5B%3FY%40%5B%3F%5B%40Y%40%5B%40%5B%40YB%5B%40Y%40%5BBYB%5BBYBYB%5BDYBYDYDYBWDYDYFWDYFWDWFWFWFWFWFUFWHUHUFWHSHUHUHSHUHSJSHSJQHSLQHQJQJQLOJQJOJOLOJMLOLMJMLMLKLMLKLKLINKLILILINGLINGLGNGLENENELENCNENCLCNANANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNDNBNDLDNDNFLDNFLFNHLFLHLHNHLJLJLHLLLJLLLJLLJLLNLLJNLNJNJPJNJPJPJPJPJRHRJPHRHRHTJRHTHTFTHTFTHTFVFTFVHVDVFVFVDVFXDVDXDXDVBXDXDXBZBXBXBXBZBXBZ%40X%40Z%40X%40Z%40Z%40X%40Z%3FZ%40X%3FZ%3FZ%3FZ%3FXAZ%3FZAZAXAZAZAXAZAXCZCXCZCXCXCXCZEXEXCVEXEXEXEVGXEVGVGVEVIVGVGTGVITGTITGTITITKRIRITIRKPIRKRKPKPKPKPKNKPKNMNKNMLMLKNMLMJMLMJMLMHMJMJOHMHMHMFOHMFOFMDOFODMDODOBODMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAOCMAOCOEOCMEOEOEMGOEMGOGMIOGMIMIMIOKMIMKMMMKMKMMKMMMMOKMMOKOKOKQMOKQKQIQMQISKSIQKSISIUISIUIUIUGUIUIUGWGUGWGWGWGWEWGWEYGWEYEYCWEYEYCYE%5BCYCYCYC%5BCYA%5BAYC%5BAYA%5BA%5BAY%3F%5BA%5B%3F%5B%3FY%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0sIPQmPxkBC4Mioy8p2LLux4NJY=) Ballintoy, Northern Ireland #### What's nearby - Causeway Coast \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Ballintoy Church \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ballintoy Harbour \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Sheep Island \- 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Giant's Causeway \- 12 min drive \- 8.5 miles #### Getting around - Coleraine Station - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Nook - ‬9 min drive - ‪Marconi's - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Weighbridge Tea Room & Gift Shop - ‬19 min walk - ‪Shorebird Coffee Hut - ‬10 min drive - ‪Maegden - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character? ### What time is check-out at Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character? ### Where is Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballintoy old school house - full of Irish charm and character Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Charming place, very tidy and comfortable ##### John F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wee School House was amazing, cosy home from home! Would definitely book again, only down side was parking especially if u have a young family, no access to property by car ##### Jill B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025