Title: The Poets Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Poets Cottage Cottage in Ballymena with free parking ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/304d2511.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/bccbb418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/f4496371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/7fbffc61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/e6ba4f2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Poets Cottage provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi £387 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct ## 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 Cottage in Ballymena with free parking 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 ### 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 ![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 - Glenariff Forest Park - 37 min drive - 24.7 miles - The Dark Hedges - 39 min drive - 22.8 miles - Royal Portrush Golf Club - 40 min drive - 26.7 miles - Glenarm Castle - 45 min drive - 32.2 miles - Giant's Causeway - 48 min drive - 30.1 miles #### Getting around - Cullybackey Station - 20 min drive - Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wild Duck - ‬6 min drive - ‪Toast - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Manor - ‬8 min drive - ‪Frydays - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Chippy - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Poets Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Poets Cottage? > As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Poets Cottage on 16 Oct 2025 start from £387.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballymena-Hotels-The-Poets-Cottage.h92501025.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Poets Cottage? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Poets Cottage? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Poets Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Poets Cottage located? > Situated in Ballymena, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Heaney Brewery, Tober Park and Ahoghill Park. Seamus Heaney HomePlace and Gracehill Village Old School Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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