Slemish Barn Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
+50 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Slemish Barn Hostel in Ballymena offers family rooms with private bathrooms and showers. Guests enjoy mountain views and tiled floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: The hostel features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, enhancing connectivity for all visitors. Convenient Amenities: Private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a shared kitchen cater to guest needs. Free on-site private parking provides added convenience. Local Attractions: Located 25 mi from Belfast International Airport, the hostel is close to Glenariff Forest Park (17 mi) and Belfast Castle (25 mi). Highly rated for its host, kitchen, and family-friendliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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5 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
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3 bunk beds
1 king bed
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7 bunk beds
1 king bed
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6 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Louise
United States United States
“It was very quite and we slept good.The beds we're comfortable .”
Jennifer
United States United States
“The atmosphere, the people who run it, the other guests. A lovely place. Accepts dogs!! Make sure yours is well-behaved. Keeps others safe and comfortable so they continue to accept dogs :)”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovley room with on suite, I will be back again for sure and lovley host”
Anonymous
United States United States
“The property was beautiful, especially the back garden. Full of flowers! The bedrooms were cute and comfortable, and the dining room and shared spaces were very comfy and inviting. The hostess was incredible and went above and beyond to make our...”
Anonymous
Canada Canada
“I liked the little room felt cozy, and the hostel provided a breakfast of toast and coffee/tea and cereal. There was lots of parking available and the room was a bunk bed and mostly cozy.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was very quiet, nice remote area. Very homely, Maebh is a lovely host and keen to make sure you have what you need. Would stay again. Cheers 🙃🙂”
Chaoqun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved Meabh's gentleness and kindness. After my stay, she dropped me off near school, which made it so convenient and comfortable. I was so grateful! I also loved the dog and the lovely handmade fabrics.”
Alexandra
Ireland Ireland
“I had a fantastic time staying at the Slemish Barn Hostel. The accommodation was really quirky and comfortable with all the amenities you could probably think of and more. The host, Maebh, goes out of her way to accommodate everything, and...”
Katie
Australia Australia
“Super cosy and beautifully located. Maedbh was a most gracious host and happy to recommend things to do”
French
Ireland Ireland
“Maeve could not do more to make us feel at home. All the guests were very nice and chatty. Good find.”

Area info

Amenities of Slemish Barn Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

Slemish Barn Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Slemish Barn Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.