The manor house rathlin island is in the awe inspiring location of church bay, overlooking the harbour, with stunning panoramic views over the atlantic ocean. Rathlin island 2020 what to know before you go with photos. Arkell house bed and breakfast in rathlin island book on. We aim to provide a safe, reliable, clean and effective service which meets the following standards.
The emphasis at the manor house rathlin is on creating a unique experience incorporating excellent service, good local cuisine with genuine rathlin hospitality. Steeped in history, the listed georgian manor house built in the 18th century, comprises a licensed restaurant, eleven guest rooms, and an event space to. The manor house belongs to the national trust, but maybe not still, has been refurbished, and is run as a guesthouse, with a restaurant too but not every evening ph 028 2076 0046. Rathlin island must be one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. Manor house rathlin island rathlin island ballycastle, ballycastle. Manor house rathlin island updated 2019 guesthouse. There are less than 150 people who live on this rock surrounded by. We are offering guests the choice of a large double suite on the second floor which has commanding views over the bay or a double or twin room on the ground floor. Rathlin island ferry ltd offers islanders, locals and tourists a friendly value for money ferry service from ballycastle to rathlin island on the causeway coast and glens route. Church bay is the focus of life for the 100 or so rathlin islanders. Steeped rich in history with an abundance of tales, myths and legends since it was first inhabited back in 6000bc. Jun 01, 2018 church bay is the focus of life for the 100 or so rathlin islanders. Old bushmills distillery and ballycastle museum are cultural highlights, and some of the areas landmarks include bonamargy friary and kinbane castle. We regret to inform you that, as per government guidelines, we will be closed until further notice.
Yes, it rained during our visit and yes, the walk was hilly and tiring but oh my, the views local people that we met were friendly and welcoming, interested in us and eager to chat. The reverse lshaped rathlin island is 4 miles 6 km from east to west, and 2. Our tale takes place on rathlin island the most northern point of northern ireland off the coast of county antrim. There are less than 150 people who live on this rock surrounded by sea. The good news for the first year of the rathlin island trust includes the erection of three wind turbines called the three children of lir, supplying mains electricity to the whole island and employing two islanders. It is situated six miles of the north coast and accessible via a ferry ride from ballycastle. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Marconi, rathlin island and a new way with words bernie mcgills new novel the watch house is inspired by rathlins role in the early days of wireless telegraphy thu, aug 10, 2017, 06.
Built in the 18th century, this listed georgian manor house nestles in the shelter of church bay, adjacent to the harbour at the heart of rathlin island. Located in rathlin island, arkell house bed and breakfast is on the waterfront. Manor house rathlin island, ballycastle updated 2020 prices. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. A little bit of background rathlin island is the only island in the north of ireland. Sep 17, 20 the book will be launched at the manor house, rathlin island at 11. Rathlin is the only inhabited offshore island of northern ireland, with a steadily growing population of approximately 150 people, and is the most northerly inhabited island off the coast of the island of ireland. Recently restored and refurbished, the manor house rathlin island is in the jaw dropping location of church bay. Rathlin island seen from ballintoy on the antrim coast. We hope to continue to help communication and interaction among the rathlin community, and with the wider world. Ferries travel there regularly from ballycastle and should a bed and a pint be required, you wont be short of accommodation and a pub or two. Steeped in history, the listed georgian manor house built in the 18th century, comprises eleven guest rooms, a licensed restaurant and an event space to accommodate 40 guests.
Arkell house is a stunning and contemporary bed and breakfast with stunning views over church bay. Book your tickets online for rathlin island, rathlin island. Its the only inhabited island in the country but dont imagine a large british town. Recently restored and refurbished, the manor house rathlin island is in the jawdropping location of church bay overlooking the harbour, with stunning panoramic views over the atlantic ocean. Guest house, bed and breakfast accommodation, cafe and restaurant on. Manor house, rathlin island built in the 18th century, this listed georgian manor house nestles in the shelter of church bay, adjacent to the harbour at the heart of rathlin island. Jul 28, 2018 rathlin island seen from ballintoy on the antrim coast. With free wifi, this 3star hotel offers a 24hour front desk and a shared lounge. If we plan to visit rathlin once again we definitely wont be looking for another option to stay.
Fate may have played a part in richard bransons landing, richard left maine in america and came very close to landing on rathlin. Rathlin food tour, rathlin island northern ireland. Hello and welcome to the rathlin community website. Mary and her husband have been running the rathlin island ferry for quite a few years now and have most recently taken on the role to run the national trustowned manor house on rathlin. What type of room can i book at manor house rathlin island. At the tip of northern ireland, as far as you can go north, is a small island. The reverse lshaped rathlin island is 4 miles 6 km from. This remote island is dotted with intriguing shipwrecks and is also a haven for seabirds.
The building was built in the 1730s but has recently undergone a major refurbishment to bring it up to date and to help the island attract more overnight. Guest house, bed and breakfast accommodation, cafe and restaurant on rathlin island. Richard branson later returned to rathlin and presented the rathlin island trust with. Book manor house rathlin island, rathlin island on tripadvisor. The houses are almost all fairly recent but here and there you will find some old cottages. The book will be launched at the manor house, rathlin island at 11. The manor house rathlin island, ballycastle, moyle, united kingdom. This is a resource for both the island community and our visitors. Manor house, rathlin island discover northern ireland. We have lots of information on how to get to the island and what to do when you step ashore.