Glass Island Ballycastle
Location: 11 Beechwood Avenue, Ballycastle, gb
Star Rating: 9.7 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Luxurious Garden Views and Sustainable Living
Experience the beauty of Ballycastle at Glass Island Ballycastle, a sustainable bed and breakfast just a short stroll from the beach. Enjoy garden views, free WiFi, and complimentary parking during your stay.
Deluxe Accommodations and Culinary Delights
Indulge in allergy-free and soundproof units equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Wake up to a delicious breakfast spread featuring warm dishes, local specialties, and fresh pastries. Don't forget to grab a packed lunch before heading out for the day!
Outdoor Adventures and Nearby Attractions
Embark on cycling and fishing adventures or simply relax in the garden. Explore attractions like Giants Causeway and Glenariff Forest, located just a short drive away. With a convenient location near Ballycastle Golf Club and Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, your stay at Glass Island Ballycastle promises unforgettable memories.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Security alarm
- Mobile app for room service
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Aerobics
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Art gallery on site
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Golf cart
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Hosted evening meal (reserve)
- Beach toys
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Deluxe King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
-
Deluxe Family Room
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This family room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
-
Deluxe King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Key access
-
Deluxe King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Taylor (10/5): Simple, clean, and convenient - The hostess was very accommodating and helpful in local suggestions. Check-in was simple and quick, as was check-out. This stay is within walking distance to lovely little pubs, restaurants, and shopping. The room was incredibly clean and tidy. Breakfast was delicious and filling! What a great stay we found. Thank you!
- Stephen (10/5): - So friendly and helpful. Room was brilliant. Breakfast included in price was brilliant Nothing to dislike
- Gary (10/5): - Spotless room,lovely breakfast and lovely hosts Nothing
- Caroline (10/5): Great location, room and breakfast! - We loved everything about this place! The location to town and the beach was perfect. The room was clean and luxurious. Most of all, the host, Sharon, is a real gem and cooks the best breakfast we ate in Ireland. Would gladly stay here again and again!
- Jim Baldrick (10/5): - The host was great and very helpful in giving us places to eat. Breakfast was to order what and how you wanted it to be cooked. Nothing
- Davide (10/5): Exceptional stay in Ballycastle with fantastic hospitality, a beautiful room, and an outstanding bathroom and shower - * Wonderful hospitality from Sharon
* Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice
* Very spacious, bright, and comfortable room
* Huge and beautiful bathroom
* Amazing shower with excellent water pressure
* Complimentary water always available
* Very relaxing and welcoming atmospher Nothing, just few minor details:
- Room was slightly warm during the night, even with the window open
- Small joke: with a bathroom that big, a bidet would complete the experience perfectly 😂😂😂
- Patricia (10/5): Everything was perfect! We had a wonderful time! - The breakfast was delicious! It was cooked fresh and so nicely presented! We loved it! There was nothing we didn't like, we thought everything was perfect for our needs and the owners couldn't have been any nicer or more accommodating!
- Ramona (10/5): Perfekt - Sehr gut. Sehr schönes Zimmer, sehr nette Gastgeber, extrem gutes Frühstück. Sofort wieder ♥️ —
- Caoimhin (10/5): -
- Stephen (10/5): - Very nice hosts. Good breakfast. Good location.
- Cathy (10/5): Fabulous accommodation - Absolutely stunning property, great location, spotless and breakfast was fantastic Nothing
- R King (10/5): Excellent - Beautifully decorated and very clean. Owners were friendly and knowledgeable.
The breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented The shaving mirror is a bit high
- Gary (10/5): Lovely people, lovely stay, exceeded our expectations - Breakfast was absolutely delicious and Top Notch The owners / staff, room and Hotel itself (very much an upmarket Bed and Breakfast) was extremely good and there was nothing at all negative about our stay there
- Distante (10/5): Great place in Ballycastle - Wonderful stay. Clean, comfortable, super friendly, accommodating, helpful and generous hosts, great breakfast, excellent location, around the block from marine corner. Everything was excellent, no complaints
- Chloe (10/5): -
- Deborah (10/5): - Was very good location and staff were very helpful,rooms were beautiful and breakfast was excellent.
- Daniela (10/5): - Welcoming host, nice modern comfy room with amazing shower. The breakfast was delisious cooked fresh by your choice.
- Ulrike (10/5): Flawless stay in a clean, comfortable and welcoming place with excellent breakfast - We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Glass Island in Ballycastle and can highly recommend it without hesitation.
From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how spotless and well-maintained everything was. The entire accommodation was immaculately clean, with great attention to detail throughout, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease.
The beds were exceptionally comfortable – among the best we’ve experienced while traveling.
One of the highlights was definitely the breakfast. It was truly fantastic – freshly prepared, high-quality ingredients, and a great variety to choose from. It was the perfect way to start the day!
The hosts were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and attentive. They clearly care about their guests and go the extra mile to ensure a great experience. We especially appreciated the helpful tips and recommendations they provided for local attractions, restaurants, and things to do in the area – these suggestions made exploring Ballycastle and the surroundings even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and happily recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We have nothing to complain about. Glass Island Ballycastle exceeded our expectations! We had a great experience and wish we could have stayed longer!
- ashleighbrown (10/5): - Everything...absolutely faultless
- Clemens (10/5): Gute Lage. Sehr sauber. Komfortabel eingerichtet. - . .
- Frank (10/5): Einfach großartig - Empfang, Service, Frühstück alles super
- Anthony (10/5): -
- Brian (9/5): Everything was lovely really good breakfast and hosts very welcoming and helpful -
- mandy (10/5): We will be back!!!! - Great location, clean, bright , very well presented, everything you need, and host couldn't of been more pleasant and helpful.
- Karen (10/5): - The location was fine about 5 min walk to town or beach , the breakfast was outstanding lovely and freshly made . Sharon was an amazing host very friendly and anything you required or needed she was on hand definitely recommend will be going back Nothing
- Sonya (10/5): Really comfortable stay with great hosts. Breakfast was amazing - Beautifully decorated and immaculately kept N/A
- Alistair (10/5): It was wonderful - Excellent location excellent property and Sharon was a wonderful host Nothing
- Julia (10/5): Sharon was an exceptional host. The presentation of her property and the care she provided to us was fantastic. Would de - Location, room, cleanliness were exceptional. Sharon was a magnificent host.
- Gillian (10/5): Beautiful comfort - Absolutely beautiful hotel. Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Rooms are beautiful. The showers are amazing. The breakfast was so delicious and fresh
- Helen (10/5): Lovely B&B - would stay again - Fantastic B&B. Nothing was too much trouble, lovely room, spotless, amazing breakfast. A little tricky to find at night.
- Ridyard (10/5): - Lovely room, great breakfast. Good sleep.
- Jörg (9/5): -
- Newton (10/5): - Made very welcome and arrived early with no issues.
The rooms spotless and food was excellent. Nothing was a problem if needed highly recommended.
- SUSANNA (10/5): Relax in Ballycastle - Ottima posizione,tranquilla ,con parcheggio dedicato.
Proprietari molto gentili e disponibili! A very Beautiful stay in Ballycastle! Thank you for all! Nulla! All was Ok!
- Connor (10/5): Relaxing - Beautiful spot. Staff were extremely friendly. Felt like a home away from home
- Leanne (10/5): Overnight stay at Glass Island for a significant Anniversary. - We had a wonderful stay at Glass Island over the first Anniversary of losing our Father. (Ballycastle holds special memories.) The room was beautifully decorated, spotless and very comfortable. The use of the lounge area in the evening was an added bonus with the use of chilled water in the fridge. The hosts were extremely welcoming, friendly and very attentive to making sure our stay was as enjoyable as possible. Breakfast the next morning was exceptional and beautifully presented. Access to free parking on site, WiFi, TV(netflix) and coffee/tea facilities in the room were a great touch. Thank you so much for making our stay as comfortable and special as possible. We can't wait to come back. Nothing. Everything was perfect.
- moylan (10/5): -
- Inmaculada (10/5): - La habitación Todo me gustó
- Fionnuala (10/5): Fantastic - Everything Nothing
- gormley (10/5): - Great Very friendly and helpful owners great breakfast comfortable bed couldn't ask for more would recomend
- Ann (10/5): -
- Mohammad (10/5): Outstanding, incredible service - Spotless, clean & comfortable. Host incredibly responsive, proactive & attentive to detail. Delicious cooked breakfast.
- Joy (10/5): -
- Laura (10/5): -
- Manzotti (10/5): La gentilezza fa sempre la differenza. I due proprietari sono davvero cordiali e disponibili. Camere come da aspettative - Camera bella e accogliente. I due proprietari molto cordiali e amichevoli. Ci hanno dato consigli su cosa vedere e soprattutto il titolare ha montato un televisore nel salotto comune per farci vedere la partita di calcio che volevamo vedere, offerto delle birre e acceso il camino. Non potevamo chiedere di meglio Niente
- Shannon (9/5): - Breakfast was excellent ... liked being able to walk to restaurants Not many restaurant options in town versus on the coast
- Paula (10/5): Very centrally located, very clean comfortable stay and amazing choice for breakfast - Very clean, comfortable and centrally located
- King (9/5): - Staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.
- Javier (10/5): Una maravilla - La propietaria es encantadora, personas de las que da gusto conocer. La habitación es muy grande, la cama cómoda, la ducha espectacular y el desayunos, perfecto. Volveré sin duda Nada, es genial
- Bronwyn (10/5): -
- Cheadle (10/5): - Room was beautiful, location was great and breakfast was outstanding A better selection of toiletries in the room would have been better... only combined shampoo and conditioner no body wash.
- Caroline (9/5): Great location - Quiet location great breakfast Squeaky beds Limited places to set down items
- Martin (10/5): Wonderful stay - Rooms were lovely.
Breakfast excellent
- Chantell Badenhorst (10/5): -
- Jaclyn (10/5): -
- Brigid (10/5): - The room was huge and so clean
The staff were exceptional
- Bernita (10/5): - Catriona & padraig were fantastic hosts, very welcoming & informative anout the area. Will return. NOTHING
- Lois (10/5): Superb place to stay , hosts were very attentative, superb breakfast in the mornings. Would highly recommend here to sta - Spotlessly clean, close to harbour and town centre. Ideal as a base for the Causeway adventures. Nothing
- Matthew (10/5): - This place was excellent. The room was gorgeous. The breakfast was lovely also. The owners made us feel so welcome and thoroughly great place
- Rob (9/5): -
- Anne (10/5): Could have stayed longer. Just perfect - Location was perfect for exploring the town and surrounds. The breakfast was amazing along with the owners. Room was extremely comfortable and the shower was amazing. What more could someone want! All good
- Yvonne (10/5): Couple from Adelaide Sth Australia - Beautiful comfortable facilities, with a wonderful sophisticated breakfast Nothing at all.
- Stephen (10/5): -
- Gavin (10/5): Excellent stay in Ballycastle. - Rooms were modern and spotless.
Breakfast was excellent with perfectly shaped fried eggs done in a wok.
Would thoroughly recommend. Nothing.
- Roberta (10/5): - Perfection..second time staying here..just lovely 😍 we will be back..
- Gary (10/5): Great stay! - Great stay, we were staying up for a wedding and they were very accomodating with early check in. Nothing
- Mary (10/5): We loved it. - We loved everything about The Glass Island. The property is immaculate and the hosts have thought of everything. A lot of work and good taste has gone into making this a lovely place to stay. The breakfast was excellent. We were offered a delicious starter of overnight oats with berries and yoghurt followed by a beautifully presented and perfectly cooked breakfast. We will definitely return.
- Susan (10/5): - Beautifully kept. Hosts are outstanding.
- Ron (10/5): Our stay in Ballycastle was a quick stop, but we were happy to have booked this property. Would definitely stay there ag - Location to walk to town and the beach. It was spotless, breakfast was delicious, really great coffee! Hosts were lovely to talk with and helpful with tips. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.
- Robert (10/5): - Kind staff, clean room, great breakfast!
- Michael (10/5): - Excellent room
Great breakfast
Pleasant friendly host Nothing
- Carolan (10/5): -
- Rachel (10/5): -
- Daniella (10/5): Super - De hoste was super vriendelijk
Alles was kraak net
Ontbijt was heerlijk
Een heerlijk plekje om te verblijven
- Brett (10/5): Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will check availability if ever in the area again. - Our room and en-suite were spacious and immaculate.
Excellent breakfast with quality local produce.
Sharon was warm and welcoming and provided information.
- Ryland (10/5): -
- John (8/5): -
- Malcolm (10/5): Wow wow wow - Welcoming friendly hosts beautiful room exceptional breakfast perfect stay for exploring the causeway coast. So good we booked a second night !! Thank you for a lovely stay we will be back if we ever that way again That we didn’t have enough time to stay longer
- Siobhan (8/5): - Perfect
- Fiona (10/5): Lovely warm welcome - We were given a lovely warm welcome by Sharon. Sharon gave us all of the information we needed for a comfortable stay and also.advised about the local area and where to watch the football! Super clean room, lovely bed and shower. Ideal location to explore the Antrim coast.
- Markus (9/5): -
- Lucrezia (10/5): -
- Christiane (10/5): -
- Nicola (7/5): -
- Christiane (10/5): -
- Silvia (9/5): - Tolles Frühstück.
Nette Gastgeberin.
Gute Lage. Nichts.
- Georgina (9/5): - Sharon was especially welcoming and gave us great advice on our onward travel
- Rüegg Oli (8/5): - Zimmer nur kleine Fenster
- ANNE (10/5): -
- Giancarlo (10/5): - Camera e bagni molto spaziosi, colazione semplice ma squisita, la signora gentilissima, non potevo chiedere di meglio
- Giorgia (10/5): - La gentilezza estrema degli host, la pulizia e la cura nella stanza. Colazione buonissima e freschissima
- MARCO (10/5): -
- MARY (10/5): -
- Brian (10/5): -
- Damien Brad (10/5): -
- Eileen (10/5): Brilliant find, great facilities, hosts and breakfast was delicious! - Breakfast was brilliant, fresh products and cooked to perfection.
- ELIZABETH (10/5): Beautiful property and lovely people. Great location and great wee get away. - The property was so nice and very local to where we were staying.. the staff were so welcoming.
- Jason (8/5): Lovely modern guest house nice hosts - Beautiful very clean lovely breakfast nice hosts free parking Not a lot really
- Ria (10/5): Wonderful stay, we will be back. - Friendly service, beautiful location, amazing breakfast
Very warm and professional Nothing
- Sarah (9/5): Lovely - Wonderful hosts, went out of their way to give me a lovely dairy free breakfast and let us watch the hurling. Off street parking, close to the Rathlin Island ferry. Spacious, fresh. Beds are a bit firm.
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