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The Manor House

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This handsome late Georgian gentleman's house overlooking Church Bay dates back to the 1760s in parts, and offers a wonderful sea view from every room.
Rooms 11 (all shower only, 1 wheelchair friendly, 1 pet friendly). 2 night minimum stay. Double/twin B&B from about £200. Island Restaurant: seats 25. Open Mon-Sun from 6pm, booking essential. Manor on the Move Food Hut: light food. Licensed. Open all year. Major cards. Ferry from Ballycastle: 9 crossings daily in summer, reduced schedule in winter. (https://rathlinballycastleferry.com) abbreviations
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A ferry from Ballycastle will take you to Rathlin Island, which is Northern Ireland's largest offshore island and located six miles off the Antrim coast.


Renowned especially for bird watching, Rathlin is eight miles long and less than one mile wide and, with a population of under 100 and very few cars, it has an away-from-it-all atmosphere that is becoming increasingly hard to find.


Perfect for walking, sea fishing and sub-aqua diving, it appeals to visitors who like to get up close and personal with nature, and offers an opportunity to explore the geology, archaeology, local and natural history of an island in a wild location.


Owned by the National Trust and leased to the Rathlin Development and Community Association, this handsome listed late Georgian gentleman’s house is managed by Brian and Genevieve McLernon who are well known in County Antrim hospitality circles.


Overlooking Church Bay, there is an attractive, slightly spartan, style about the long slim building and its simple whitewashed exterior. It dates back to the 1760s and has recently been completely restored and refurbished; each bedroom reflects an era of the building and most have a wonderful sea view.


Daytime food for island visitors is provided at the charming Lighthouse Café, and the Island Restaurant offers evening meals nightly for residents - also open to non-residents, by reservation, at weekends.


The view out over the little harbour and pier with the ferry going to and fro is lovely, and you need never miss the ferry as you can see it arrive and saunter down just as they slip the ropes.


 


 

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  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
Last Updated: 26-11-2022
Author: Georgina Campbell
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The Manor House
Rathlin Island Co Antrim , BT54 6RT
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A ferry sails to Rathlin from Ballycastle twice daily Oct-May, and four times a day during the summer season. (Contact Caledonian MacBrayne: 028 2076 9299;www.calmac.co.uk) The Manor House is the first building you see when coming off the ferry.
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