14 Church Road, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, BT54 6EA
What's nearby
Ballycastle Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Kinbane Castle - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Carrick-a-Rede - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Ballintoy Harbour - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Campbeltown (CAL) - 28 miles/45.1 km
Ballymoney Station - 24 min drive
Coleraine Station - 25 min drive
Portrush Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Ballintoy Harbour Cafe - 11 min drive
The Weighbridge Tea Room & Gift Shop - 10 min drive
Morelli's Ballycastle - 2 min drive
Mortons Fish & Chip Shop - 3 min drive
Marconi's - 2 min drive
About this property
Tara House
Enjoy your visit to Ballycastle with a stay at Tara House. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Tara House B&B Ballycastle
Tara House Ballycastle
Tara House Ballycastle
Tara House Bed & breakfast
Tara House Bed & breakfast Ballycastle
Frequently asked questions
Does Tara House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tara House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tara House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tara House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tara House?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Tara House and nearby?
Tara House has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Tara House like?
Tara House is a short 16-minute walk from Antrim Coast and Glens and 11 minutes' walk from Ballycastle Museum.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jun 23, 2023
William
William, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 15, 2023
L.Hogan
L.Hogan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2019
fiona
fiona, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2019
Lovely house and lovely people, great service :)
Radoslava
Radoslava, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2019
I have given this property 5 stars all round, maybe others would not mark amenities at 5 but I feel hostess Deidre does absolutely everything to make you welcome. I forgot to say we had a Coeliac amongst the four of us arriving at 22.15 so at 22.20 Deidre went shopping for gluten free sausages. She made the lounge and the dining room seem like home to all of us. My family decided at the last minute they were coming with us which meant a late booking for a Portrush guest house for my wife and stepdaughter. My wife visited on one of the 5 nights the family was there and was made most welcome. She could not believe Deidre's generosity after talking about her recently departed mother and wanting to get a Mary statute for her grave, Deidre gave one to my wife. If you think that MOTHER Theresa's don't exist in Britain visit this guest house please.
Reg
Reg, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2019
Really well looked after - Deirdre was so nice. Accomodation was exactly what you need - well located and great breakfast. Great location for golf and for visiting all the coastal attractions.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2019
Very clean & tidy accommodation, staff very helpful & friendly, very enjoyable stay
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2018
Deidre the host could not have done more. Felt like being in your own home with lounge access to BT Sport and Sky, pots of tea made for me and 3 excellent breakfast's. Ballycastle was a joy to be at and i enjoyed my first experience of watching Hurling with 2 very competitive County finals watched by about 7,000 people.
Reg
Reg, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2018
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2018
friendly
my stay was good nice food friendly landlady made so welcome
vincent
vincent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2018
Good base for our North Coast trips
I stayed at the Tara with my eight-year-old daughter after a day out at Rathlin Island. It was clean and comfortable. The landlady gave us a warm and friendly greeting, an excellent breakfast the next morning, and a lift to the bus stop for our trip to Portrush the next morning. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good base to explore the beautiful North Antrim coast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2018
Tara’s a gem
A lovely B n B with great hosts. Highly recommended.
Mark
Mark, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2018
A b&b we’ll use year after year
Staying here was just like going to visit family, it was so relaxed from the moment we got there! And Deirdre was so kind and inviting! My husband and I plan to visit Ireland every year for an event and we’ve found a b&b that we will use on all of our visits to northern Ireland !
Both myself and my husband can’t wait to go back !!
Abbi
Abbi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2018
Great B&B close to town.
Fantastic Irish breakfast.
Very welcoming host.
Overall great experience.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2018
An excellent place to stay with very friendly and welcoming owners.
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2018
A "Home from Home".
Excellent hostess; friendly and helpful.
I was upgraded from a single to an ensuite family room!
Beds comfortable. Room spotless and a large screen TV. Free wifi and onsite parking.
Near to the town centre (a short drive) and to the harbour and the Rathlin Ferry.
Also close to restaurants, supermarkets and bars.
Breakfast was great (an Ulster Fry) - with cereals, juices and yoghurt available also.
Highly recommended.
Positioned opposite a local church - makes it easy to find.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2018
Clean, comfy and just right
I looooved staying here. The whole place was spotless and the bed was just a twin but extremely comfortable (I want the pillows I slept on because they were incredibly comfy). The host was really nice and got up extra early to make breakfast for me. The pics don't do the place justice - it's nicer. I would definitely stay here again.
Kristin M
Kristin M, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2018
Good location and great hosts
Ballycastle is a lovely seaside resort with a lot of history. Tara House is situated within walking distance of town centre ( about 10 minutes) and a numbers of very good cafes and pubs, which serve reasonably priced pub grub. There's also good walks in nearby forest. Tara House is just off a main road so you can very quickly get to other great sightseeing towns etc. The guest house is modern and offers excellent facilities together with great hosts made this a very good holiday experience.
Joan
Joan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2023
The hostess was very friendly and attentive. Great breakfast and a quiet environment. It takes about half an hour to get to the beach, but that didn't particularly bother me.
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 12, 2018
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