The River Bann Retreat
5.0 star property
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Fisherman’s Walk, Ballymacombs Rd, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT44 8JX
- Heaney BreweryPlace, Heaney Brewery7 min drive
- Seamus Heaney HomePlacePlace, Seamus Heaney HomePlace10 min drive
- Ahoghill ParkPlace, Ahoghill Park12 min drive
- Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)63 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 2)
Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 2)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 41 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge 1)
Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge 1)
- 46 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
View all photos for Superior Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 3)
Superior Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 3)
- 40 sq m
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
View all photos for Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 4)
Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 4)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 40 sq m
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 5)
Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 5)
- 41 sq m
- Sleeps 5
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Ballymena
Located in Ballymena, The River Bann Retreat is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Heaney Brewery and Seamus Heaney HomePlace. .This luxury lodge is 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Ahoghill Park and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Tober Park.
What's nearby
- Heaney Brewery - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
- Seamus Heaney HomePlace - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
- Ahoghill Park - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
- Tober Park - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
- Lough Beg - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
- Cullybackey Station - 18 min drive
- Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
- Cosy Corner Bar - 11 min drive
- The Wild Duck - 9 min walk
- The Crosskeys Inn - 12 min drive
- Frydays - 11 min walk
- Fratelli - 14 min drive
About this property
The River Bann Retreat
Luxury lodge with a sauna and a hot tub
The River Bann Retreat offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and outdoor private hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include fireplaces and dining tables. 44-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private furnished patios. 44-inch Smart televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Bicycle storage
- Bicycle tours
- Fishing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Hot tub
- Mountain biking
- Playground
- Rowing/canoeing
- Sauna
Family friendly
- Dining table
- Playground
- Private plunge pool
- Separate in-room dining area
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Proposal/romance packages
Business services
- Coworking space
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Hardwood flooring in room
- No lift
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-width doorways
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Jetted bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 44-inch smart TV with cable channels
- Private plunge pool
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Cleaning supplies
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Freezer
- Restaurant dining guides
- Separate dining area
- Tea bags/instant coffee
- Toaster
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Fireplace
- Heated floor
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Laptop workspace
- Mobile key entry
- Office
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Optional extras
- Firewood fee: GBP 10 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
The River Bann Retreat Lodge
The River Bann Retreat Ballymena
The River Bann Retreat Lodge Ballymena