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BALLALOAGHTAN – The Isle of Man’s finest short-term serviced residence.

To Book: email manxbarn@gmail.com, or text message +1 604 780 4360.

The Barn At Ballaloaghtan is also available through Homeaway.com or Booking.com.

If booking directly, a 50% deposit by bank transfer is required at time of booking, the balance due one month before arrival.

Please read our pet policy and information on one night stays.


Built in the 1800s but renovated to five-star standards in 2016, The Barn is an iconic Manx stone building set on the slopes of South Barrule, with a stunning view over to Castletown, the South Coast, and the sea. The farm was the setting for the dramatic rescue from the extinction of the Manx Loughtan sheep at the turn of the century.

  • The ultimate in privacy – 5 miles from the airport, 20 minutes from Douglas, but in an isolated country area
  • Sleeps up to 14, including a separate flat for staff
  • Four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms
  • Single group or family lets only, entire house
  • 1-30 days in peak season, longer terms (up to 8 months) September-May
  • Cater for yourself, bring your staff, or enjoy our range of services (enquire)
  • Get up close and personal with our fabulous Loaghtan sheep
  • Free parking for up to 20 vehicles
  • NO SMOKING RESIDENCE
  • High-speed broadband and HD TV with Freesat in every room


The Barn, and Ballaloaghtan Farm, are owned and operated by second-generation farmers Anita McGuinness, Paul (Jr.) and Daniel Davis. They are dedicated to the success of the farm and your complete comfort as guests.

From the Airport / South

Turn right out of the airport and follow the road to Ballasalla, turning left again at both roundabouts onto the A7. Soon you will come to “Cross Four Ways,” a slightly staggered crossroads. Turn right onto the A3, and approx. ¼ mile later, take the first left. You are now on the road to Ballaloaghtan – follow it downhill, over a small bridge, then uphill for approximately 1 mile to find our entrance on our left.

From the Sea Terminal / Douglas

Turn left out of the Sea Terminal and left again at the next roundabout to cross the swing bridge over the Quay. Turn right and follow the road past the university and out of town. At each subsequent roundabout or crossroads, always go straight until you come to the village of Foxdale and arrive at a T junction. Turn left on the A3. After passing the South Barrule plantation on your right, look for “Salomon’s Cottage,” a white house built on the very edge of the road. Exactly next to the cottage. Signposted B39 Ronague, turn right on “Road of the Gray Hill” (Corlea Road in Manx) and follow it for 1.2 miles (2 km). There are no turns to the left except on unmade tracks or into homes. After 1.2 miles, you will see a real turn to the left; take it, and you will descend into Kerrowkeil Hamlet, then pass a white chapel on your left. Shortly thereafter, the entrance to our driveway is on your right.

The minimum booking is one week in TT, July and August. Otherwise, the minimum booking is three nights. All prices are subject to 5% VAT unless paid in full with booking, in which case VAT is included.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome with prior approval and a fee of 10.00 per dog, per night.

 TT weeks

Price per night: £450.00, with a minimum stay of one week.

High season – July, August, and December 20 to January 02

July – August: £350.00 per night, with a minimum stay of one week.

December 20 – January 02: £350.00 per night, with a minimum stay of three nights.

Low season (dates outside of TT, July, August, and December 20-January 02)

Sunday to Thursday: £200.00 per night, with a minimum stay of three nights.

Fridays & Saturdays: £350.00 per night, with a minimum stay of three nights.

Additional fees

Cleaning and Linens fee (applies to all stays) £200.00

Local and Loyal Discount

Manx staycationers and returning guests will enjoy a 10% discount off the published rental price.

 

Floorplan