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The River Bann Retreat

5.0 star property

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Japanese garden
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$311
$259 nightly
$311 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Explore the area

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Fisherman’s Walk, Ballymacombs Rd, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT44 8JX
  • Place, Heaney Brewery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ahoghill Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 2)

Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge 1)

Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge 1)

  • 500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 3)

Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead

Superior Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 3)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 4)

Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead

Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 5)

Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead

Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 5)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballymena

Located in Ballymena, The River Bann Retreat is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Heaney Brewery and Seamus Heaney HomePlace. .This luxury lodge is 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Ahoghill Park and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Tober Park.
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What's nearby

  • Heaney Brewery - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Seamus Heaney HomePlace - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Ahoghill Park - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Tober Park - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Lough Beg - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cullybackey Station - 18 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosy Corner Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crosskeys Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frydays - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The River Bann Retreat

Luxury lodge with a sauna and a hot tub
The River Bann Retreat offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and outdoor private hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include fireplaces and dining tables. 44-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private furnished patios. 44-inch Smart televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Playground
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Office
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Firewood fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The River Bann Retreat Lodge
The River Bann Retreat Ballymena
The River Bann Retreat Lodge Ballymena