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The Poets Cottage

(Ref. 1125440)

Portglenone, County Antrim Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • lovely (12)
  • owner (11)
  • helpful (11)
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28 Customer Reviews

  • "This cottage was a home from home we loved it so much it was so hard to leave it ..."

    This cottage was a home from home we loved it so much it was so hard to leave it was so quiet and relaxing can't recommend it enough if we came back to Ireland again we would definitely stay here

    Reviewed by Tina5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Super cosy accommodation for a week."

    Lovely quiet situation and everything we needed. We are from Edinburgh and we were attending a family wedding in Ballymena so the cottage was perfect for us. Thank you to our host Damian who was very kind. Lots of goodies on the kitchen table and the loan of an iron and ironing board too so we could dress up for the Big Day. You will soon find out more about the history of the cottage from a very special book about the local poet who once lived here. Perhaps you will be inspired to write one too? Say goodbye to the wee birds, cattle and sheep before you leave.....

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2025

  • "We had a great stay."

    It’s a quiet location, with two friendly sheep in the field nearby. The owner is friendly and helpful and had a wonderful sunflower and wildflower field for charity to look round. The cottage is clean and cosy and has everything you need. My sons loved the dining table which converted into a pool table - we all had a go. Portglenone is fairly centrally placed to see lots of places, and there is plenty to see. We went to the Antrim coast to see castles and lovely long sandy beaches. We recommend a stay.

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Fine location."

    Friendly owner

    Reviewed by Marinus5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We are just back from our week stay at Poet’s Cottage."

    A lovely rural setting, surrounded by farmland. Roughly 45 mins from most places ie. Belfast, Giants causeway. Clean and tidy cottage with Washing machine, dishwasher etc. Has everything you need for a quiet, peaceful holiday.

    Reviewed by Alex5.0★Jul 2025

  • "The cottage was great like home from home the owner was very friendly and ..."

    The cottage was great like home from home the owner was very friendly and helpful if I ever go back to Ireland I would book it again

    Reviewed by Madge5.0★Jun 2025

  • "If you want to find peace this is your destination."

    The cottage has been renovated to the highest standards, and the owner only too pleased to provide your every needs. This is life as it was, brought into today's world. We had a wonderful time here. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jun 2025

  • "An excellent property for us - provided a great base for trips to the coast and locally."

    The pool table was great fun on a rainy afternoon. We enjoyed watching the cows and sheep and being surrounded by countryside. Damian had thought of everything we needed - and his welcome basket full of locally produced goodies was the best we've ever had! I'm a now a Tayto fan! A great stay.

    Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2025

  • "The cottage is well located in the countryside for visiting the area."

    It’s handy for Portglenone and local services. There are plenty of local woodland walks. Damian is very helpful and provided everything necessary for an enjoyable holiday including a nice ‘starter pack’ of local produce.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2025

  • "Very homely, we all enjoyed spending time in the kitchen playing pool!"

    Quiet location, friendly host.

    Reviewed by Renee5.0★Apr 2025

  • "This property was amazing."

    Very spacious and clean everything you would need and only 5 minutes from town but very peaceful. Owner was fantastic messaged to make sure we arrived safe and left a hamper of stuff you would need to save you going back out to the shop on arrival. Milk in the fridge and tea and coffee there to use aswell. Meet damian and his dad and both very pleasant and can answer any questions you would have. Will definitely be using again

    Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Great location, spacious, enjoyed the facilities and games."

    This is the place to be if you want to be central to all the main attractions in county Antrim. Also a very quiet countryside area. Your nearest neighbors are some cows and two very friendly cats. Would recommend this cottage without any hesitations.

    Reviewed by Michel5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Overall very enjoyable stay in a very comfortable cottage in a rural setting with good facilities and very friendly owners ."

    Welcome pack was amazing. A hair dryer and a few extra cooking utensils wooden spoons, whisk, tongs would have been a bonus.

    Reviewed by Anthony4.0★Jul 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at Poets Cottage."

    The cottage was well equipped, with comfortable beds. It was nice and quiet. My dog and granddaughter enjoyed the cattle and playing in the fields. Damien allowed my daughter and granddaughter to drive his tractor, much to their delight. We would stay there again without a doubt.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2024

  • "A beautiful cottage in an idilic location."

    Spotlessly clean and well equiped. The owners were exceptionly helpful and friendly....

    Reviewed by Roy5.0★Jun 2024

  • "We loved the cottage and it was the perfect position for exploring the whole of NI."

    We appreciated the welcome basket. Some info on dealing with rubbish and recycling would be helpful along with the welcoming notes

    Thanks for feedback. Welcome pack now updated to include recycling information Property Owner

    Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Great little cottage and good communication."

    The pool table is a great addition!

    Reviewed by Adam5.0★May 2024

  • "Very helpful and friendly owner and family."

    Lovely cottage definitely hope to visit again soon.

    Reviewed by Belinda5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Lovely short family stay."

    Nice little extras including a welcome hamper.

    Reviewed by Chris4.0★Mar 2024

  • "This was a lovely clean clean comfortable cottage, the owner was very friendly and helpful."

    The only improvements I would suggest would be better kitchen equipment e.g oven dishes and wooden spoons and a frying pan usable on the induction hob. But we loved our stay and would stay again.

    Thanks glad you enjoyed your stay. Oven dishes now supplied and wooden spoons. Oven is not induction so current pans are suitable. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Mar 2024

  • "The cottage was lovely and clean and warm on arrival."

    It is in a lovely rural location and central for exploring Northern Ireland, Easy reach of Belfast, Antrim coast and further Derry. Facilities such as shops and a good pub/restaurant in Portglenone. There is everything you need for self catering but one or two small items missing such as a colander. The owner was friendly and helpful but not intrusive. In all a lovely place and we would return and recommend to friends and family

    Thanks for your kind words. Colander now in place. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jacquie5.0★Mar 2024

  • "We had a great stay at the poets cottage it’s a beautiful place the pool table was an added bonus as well as the welcome basket was a really nice touch."

    Our host couldn’t have been more helpful either. Would love to come back when the sun flowers are out in bloom. Thanks again for a lovely time Mark and Lucy

    Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Very comfortable."

    The welcoming pack of groceries was much appreciated; I wish I had known before shopping on the way to the cottage. Enjoyed being able to feed the cats and sheep!

    Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2023

  • "Was given instructions upon arrival and for the keys."

    Entering the dwelling we had a basket of foods and bunch of flowers. Lovely gift. The owner met us who was very polite and easy to talk with. Was a quiet quaint lovely rural place to be, absolutely at peace with your own thoughts. Am going again next year. Beautiful..

    Reviewed by Oliver5.0★Oct 2023

  • "The cottage was spotlessly clean, very well equipped, and the welcome basket with essentials was so lovely."

    The fresh flowers were so pretty and a sweet touch

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2023

  • "The cottage was located in a very picturesque location surrounded by beautiful countryside."

    It was comfortable, clean and our host Damian was very attentive. We appreciated the welcoming basket that was waiting for us as well as a vase of colourful wild flowers. Oscar and Bella, our dogs, had a great time as well.

    Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Great cottage in a beautiful countryside location."

    Well equipped, very clean and comfortable cottage and a very much appreciated welcome basket when we arrived at midnight. Owner very friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed by Delena5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Lovely owner very helpful the cottage was very clean everything needed was ..."

    Lovely owner very helpful the cottage was very clean everything needed was available - thank you for the lovely welcome basket - the cottage in the heart of the countryside very quiet and peaceful ideal location for travelling to all what Northern Ireland has got to offer would highly recommend

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2023

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Oil central heating with underfloor heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2.8 miles
  • Note: Dogs must be kept on leads outside due to the livestock farm
  • Note: Owner can provide a field for dogs to have off lead fun at no extra cost
  • arranged with the owner

The property

Portglenone 2.9 miles.

This old farm cottage sits in a rural setting a few miles from the village of Portglenone, Country Antrim.

Offering delightful living over the ground-floor, The Poets Cottage provides a magnificent escape for a family of four and their canine companions.

Upon arrival you are greeted by two off-road parking spaces directly outside the property, so you can easily unload your belongings.

Allow the designated chef to get acquainted in the kitchen, fitted with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and even a dishwasher, so you won’t have to raise a finger when washing up!

After dinner, turn the dining table upside down and transform it into a ping pong table, providing endless family entertainment.

Cross the threshold into the sitting room, where you can chat about the adventures to come or pop the TV on and unwind.

As the evening comes to a close, make yourself at home in the bedrooms, both complete with double beds and ample storage.

Start the morning with a refreshing rinse in the shower room before tackling the day.

Roughly 100 metres away is the River Bann, with private access directly from the property, making an idyllic stroll after dinner.

The property is close to the village of Portglenone where you can find your nearest shop and three pubs, perfect for treating the group to a meal out.

While in the area, pop your walking boots on and explore Portglenone Forest or wander the Portglenone Marina and Monastery.

The River Bann Boat Tours make a lovely day out, or for a more exhilarating day on the water, make the journey to The Lake at Kilrea for a wealth of watersporting activities to enjoy with the family.

The delightful towns of Ballymoney and Ballymena are just a scenic drive away and both provide more vibrant nightlife, and chances to explore local history in Ballymoney Museum or the Mid-Antrim Museum.

Ballymena is also perfect for those seeking a bit of retail therapy, boasting many high street names and a large shopping centre.

Brush up on some history at Seamus Heaney Home Place, or explore Dark Hedges, known for its moody scenery used in the popular Game of Thrones.

Why not take a trip to Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, and experience true Irish culture and visit a range of museums?

Giants Causeway, Derry city, Portrush and Ballycastle are all reachable from the property with just a scenic drive too.

There’s plenty to look forward to at The Poets Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

PORTGLENONE

Ballymena 8.6 miles; Antrim 16.3 miles.

The village of Portglenone sits in the county of Antrim, Northern Ireland. Within the village there is a number of amenities, including a convenience store and three pubs, including the Wild Duck Inn serving food and a selection of ales. The town of Ballymena is nearby and offers lots of see and do, including the urban People’s Park, Fairhill Shopping Centre and the Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail, sure to be appreciated by the little ones. There are also many bars and restaurants such as Fountain Lane, Morning Star Bar and Restaurant and The Jailhouse which often has live music.

Note: Dogs must be kept on leads outside due to the livestock farm.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.