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Sefton Express Hotel
"Good Points: Close to the airport; good breakfast; good value. Bad Points: Room smaller than many similar hotels on the mainland. General review: Room was cleaned every day and staff were friendly ..." More

Sefton Express Hotel
"Bad Points: shower not warm enough

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Sefton Express Hotel
"I stayed during TT practice week so the room price instantly jumped from £55 a night to £95 per night even though I booked two months in advance. This ..." More

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A guide to Ballasalla

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The name Ballasalla means "place of the willow trees" - a poetic description of a village that's as scenic as it is historic. Situated close to Castletown and Ronaldsway Airport in the south of Man, Ballasalla grew up around the ruins of Rushen Abbey, home to Cistercian monks for some 400 years from the 1100s. The remains of the abbey, and its grounds, have in recent years been transformed into a centre for visitors and archaeologists with a museum, shop and gardens. The nearby Monk's Bridge, which once carried the brothers' pack-horses over the Silverburn river, is one of Britain's finest remaining medieval bridges. A lovely nostalgia surrounds the 1800s' steam trains, stopping for passengers at Ballasalla as they chug through miles of green countryside on a narrow-gauge steam line, longer than any in the UK. The island's 17 glens offer delightful sightseeing, and Silverdale Glen has something for everyone, from a picturesque pathway past woodland streams, waterfalls, ponds and a wishing well to a children's play area with a boating lake and the world's oldest water-powered merry go round. Still in the great outdoors, anglers enjoy the Santon river, while walkers thrill to exhilarating coastal views around Scarlett Point.

Ramada Da Vincis Hotel (31.94 miles)

Located less than one mile from Derry City Centre, close to all major routes in and out of the city. A well established modern three star hotel comprising of 65 bedrooms, choice of bars, Grillroom ... More | visit website

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Angel House (32.62 miles)

Located right on the border in north-west Northern Ireland, in County Derry, Londonderry is a historic town full of culture, attractions and nightlife. Our B&B provides a welcoming base from which to explore the historically ... More | visit website

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Laburnum Lodge (32.83 miles)

Detached Chalet Bungalow within five minutes drive of the city centre and fifteen minutes from the City of Derry Airport (depending on how fast you are driving) Modern accommodation, dining room with tea/coffee making ... More | visit website

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Clarence House Private Hotel (34.16 miles)

Clarence House is a victorian Guesthouse with a good location in L`Derry. It is now three stars by the N.I.T.B. and also by the AA Hotel Service.County L`Derry is a county of contrasts with the ... More | visit website

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Walled City Apartments (34.40 miles)

Walled City Apartments provide stylish, self-catering accommodation next to Derrys historic heart and are the perfect place to stay during your visit to the City. Walled City Apartments offer amazing value for money. Each of our ... More | visit website

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Dungiven Castle (36.74 miles)

Immersed within 22 acres of pristine landscape gardens, on the A6 between Belfast and Derry, this beautifully restored 15th century castle boasts spectacular views over the Sperrin Mountains.

Dungiven Castle is centrally located between 2 of ... More | visit website

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Causeway Tavern B&B (41.02 miles)

The Causeway Tavern bed & breakfast is a family run licensed establishment, situated at the heart of the causeway coast in the little hamlet of Lisngunogue near Bushmills. This peaceful little village comes to life ... More | visit website

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Bayview Hotel (41.02 miles)

The Bayview Hotel opened in 2001 and is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Portballintrae, one mile from Bushmills. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Giant's Causeway and Old Bushmills Distillery, with ... More | visit website

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Gort Na Drum House (41.86 miles)

Your hosts, Patricia and Kieran McLaughlin, extend a warm traditional Irish welcome to their new complex in Gortnaghey. We are situated on the banks of the River Roe in the heart of the Sperrins, an ... More | visit website

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Ken Mar House (43.94 miles)

Our bed & breakfast offers superb accomodation - two family rooms and one double room. The accomodation at Ken-Mar includes a generous breakfast menu including full irish cooked breakfasts and a range of fresh fruit ... More | visit website

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