Title: The Poets Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=5626&destination=Ballymena%2C+Northern+Ireland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=92501025&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Poets Cottage ## Photo gallery for The Poets Cottage ![Living area - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/e6ba4f2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/b03f2606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/e8076eec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/b02768da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/ffcf4702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Poets Cottage provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £419 includes taxes & fees 4 Apr - 5 Apr ## 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. ### The Poets Cottage This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69400/69310/cafe2403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galgorm Ballymena - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and debit cards 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as The Poets Cottage Cottage The Poets Cottage Ballymena The Poets Cottage Cottage Ballymena ## About the area Ballymena is home to this cottage. Heaney Brewery and Galgorm Castle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sperrins and Antrim Coast and Glens. Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden and Seven Towers Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballymena travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballymena.dx5626) [View more Cottages in Ballymena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballymena-Cottages.d5626-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.91384%2C-6.49399&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0v-yvHWEqV1niuXTuocjkWVDCSs=) 184A Gortgole Road Portglenone, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT44 8AT ### What's nearby - Tober Park 14 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Heaney Brewery 15 min drive \- 9.9 miles - Ahoghill Park 15 min drive \- 10.8 miles - Seamus Heaney HomePlace 18 min drive \- 12.1 miles - Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden 21 min drive \- 13.3 miles ### Getting around - Cullybackey Station 20 min drive - Belfast International Airport (BFS) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - The Wild Duck 6 min drive - Frydays 6 min drive - O'Briens 10 min drive - Sunny's Portglenone 6 min drive - Buttercream and Blossoms 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Poets Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Poets Cottage? ### How much is parking at The Poets Cottage? ### What time is check-in at The Poets Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Poets Cottage? ### Where is The Poets Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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