Ballyeamon Barn
Ballyeamon Barn offers budget accommodation for individuals, families and groups in the the Antrim Coast and Glens National Landscape.
Ballyeamon Barn, 127 Ballyemon Road, Cushendall, County Antrim, N Ireland. BT44 0QP
Call Liz Weir on 07703 440558
Unique hostel close to the Antrim Coast with regular local music & storytelling sessions
Ballyeamon Barn is tucked away in the beautfiul Antrim Coast & Glens National Landscape, an area celebrated for its forests, hiking trails and waterfalls. The stunning Antrim Coast is a short 10 minute drive, while for walkers the Moyle Way (a section of the Ulster Way route) passes the doorstep. Just 5 miles from the pretty little coastal town of Cusendall, Ballyeanom Barn also makes the perfect stopover on the Causeway Coastal Route.
Guests have a choice of wallet-friendly accommodation: The Hostel sleeps 14 in one bright & spacious dorm. While The Loft apartment sleeps up to 6 in 2 double beds & 2 futons and is perfect for families and groups of friends. Guests in both share the well equipped kitchen.
What makes Ballyeamon barn unique is that owner and host Liz, a renowned storyteller, has established it's own adjoining 'session house' where guests have the chance to listen to local musicians, singers and storytellers during their regular sessions. These are free and open to all.
With extra workshop space that can be booked by groups, the Barn makes a perfect venue for retreats, yoga weekends, crafting groups etc. What's more Liz also offers storytelling workshops and can arrange local walking guides, horse riding, yoga and ‘pamper’ sessions for guests.
Guests have a choice of wallet-friendly accommodation: The Hostel sleeps 14 in one bright & spacious dorm. While The Loft apartment sleeps up to 6 in 2 double beds & 2 futons and is perfect for families and groups of friends. Guests in both share the well equipped kitchen.
What makes Ballyeamon barn unique is that owner and host Liz, a renowned storyteller, has established it's own adjoining 'session house' where guests have the chance to listen to local musicians, singers and storytellers during their regular sessions. These are free and open to all.
With extra workshop space that can be booked by groups, the Barn makes a perfect venue for retreats, yoga weekends, crafting groups etc. What's more Liz also offers storytelling workshops and can arrange local walking guides, horse riding, yoga and ‘pamper’ sessions for guests.
Ballyeamon Barn, in the Antrim Coast & Glens National Landscape, offers a choice of wallet friendly accommodation in this stunning part of Northern Ireland. There's a traditional hostel offering accommodation in bunks in a large spacious dorm. Also a separate Loft apartment sleeps up to 6 in double or futon beds and is ideal for families or groups of friends. Both share the same kitchen. With it's own 'session house' where local musicians & storytellers meet and entertain guests and an extra workshop space available to hire, Ballyeamon Barn is a unique hostel and definitely one for the list.
Ballyeamon Barn is tucked away in the beautfiul Antrim Coast & Glens National Landscape, an area celebrated for its forests, hiking trails and waterfalls. The stunning Antrim Coast is a short 10 minute drive, while for walkers the Moyle Way (a section of the Ulster Way route) passes the doorstep. Just 5 miles from the pretty little coastal town of Cusendall, Ballyeanom Barn also makes the perfect stopover on the Causeway Coastal Route.
Guests have a choice of wallet-friendly accommodation: The Hostel sleeps 14 in one bright & spacious dorm. While The Loft apartment sleeps up to 6 in 2 double beds & 2 futons and is perfect for families and groups of friends. Guests in both share the well equipped kitchen.
What makes Ballyeamon barn unique is that owner and host Liz, a renowned storyteller, has established it's own adjoining 'session house' where guests have the chance to listen to local musicians, singers and storytellers during their regular sessions. These are free and open to all.
With extra workshop space that can be booked by groups, the Barn makes a perfect venue for retreats, yoga weekends, crafting groups etc. What's more Liz also offers storytelling workshops and can arrange local walking guides, horse riding, yoga and ‘pamper’ sessions for guests.
Guests have a choice of wallet-friendly accommodation: The Hostel sleeps 14 in one bright & spacious dorm. While The Loft apartment sleeps up to 6 in 2 double beds & 2 futons and is perfect for families and groups of friends. Guests in both share the well equipped kitchen.
What makes Ballyeamon barn unique is that owner and host Liz, a renowned storyteller, has established it's own adjoining 'session house' where guests have the chance to listen to local musicians, singers and storytellers during their regular sessions. These are free and open to all.
With extra workshop space that can be booked by groups, the Barn makes a perfect venue for retreats, yoga weekends, crafting groups etc. What's more Liz also offers storytelling workshops and can arrange local walking guides, horse riding, yoga and ‘pamper’ sessions for guests.
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Beds & Rooms:
20: Hostel: 1x14. Loft 6: 2 doubles + 2 futonsOpen:
March until November. Other dates for groups by arrangement.Price per night:
Barn: £20 pp. Loft: £100 for the double room plus £20 per extra person. Please enquire for sole use.Directions:
The barn is 8km from Cushendall on the B14 road. From Cushendall this is the road opposite the Eurospar. From Ballymena take the A43 signposted for Cushendall and then the B14 which is 4km after Cargan villagePublic Transport :
Translink bus service 150 between Ballymena and Cushendall drops guests half a mile from the barn at the junction of Ballyemon and Glenariff roads.
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A hostel with a difference close to the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland
February 28th 2025
This is a hostel with a difference. Ballyeamon Barn has its own “session house” where visitors have the chance to meet local musicians and singers during regular sessions of storytelling and music, free and open to all.
Owner Liz Weir hosts groups of visitors who want to experience the “real” Northern Ireland, meet the locals and feel part of the community. They do so within the rich culture and scenic beauty of the Glens of Antrim- with its folklore, music and dance.
Liz also offers storytelling workshops and can arrange local walking guides, horse riding, yoga and ‘pamper’ sessions for visitors. You will leave with lots of stories!
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