The River Bann Retreat

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 5)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 5)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 4)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 2)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge 1)

Terrace/patio

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (Lodge 1)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 3)

Terrace/patio

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Lodge 3)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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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.
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What's nearby

  • Seamus Heaney HomePlace - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Galgorm Castle Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • The Dark Hedges - 37 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 41 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Giant's Causeway - 45 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Cullybackey Station - 18 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toast - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Crosskeys Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cosy Corner Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fairhill Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The River Bann Retreat

Suburban lodge in Ballymena with free parking
The River Bann Retreat offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private spa tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds 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 desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa tub.

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 outdoor private spa tubs. Rooms have private furnished patios. 44-inch Smart televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Private picnics
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Sofa bed
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Double sofa bed
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Jetted bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 44-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 with special 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Firewood fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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

The River Bann Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were only there for 1 day but it was so relaxing for the 4 of us in our group, we feel rested and recharged, ready for the week ahead. I had emailed a request to the owners the day before we were due to arrive, the owners reply was prompt and they accomadated our request as much as possible. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Modern and clean and set in a beautiful location. The lodges are well presented but small. Sleeps 6 but only one two seater sofa so the only option is to sit at the dining table or lay on the bed which is not ideal. Kitchen area is poor. Never seen accommodation like this with no oven, we bought food to cook and had to bin it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star retreat
Took the children away for an overnighter. We all enjoyed every minute of it. Beautiful space and of course the hottub was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rules not listed, and management hard to contact.
Nice to look at, and really modern compared to some others. However, had to wait over 11 days to get a reply from the owners regarding the booking after trying 3 different methods of contact. Phone calls and emails were never returned. Place was generally clean but the cutlery provided was filthy and there were some dead insects stuck to the roller blind at the patio doors to the rear. Also think it’s mad that the rules aren’t listed on the website or in the booking information for both the pod and hot tub - especially the 11pm cut off time. The necessity to shower is understandable for hygiene between hot tub usage, but the time constraints paired with the fact that every passer-by riverside has a clear view of you, as the only prevention is a stapled pair of curtains to one side, makes the price so unjustifiable. Again, lovely pod but could be so much better for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Getaway Experience
Great wee getaway for a couple however do not arrive an hour or 2 early thinking you can check in because you can’t. Do arrive to whatever check in time is. Not much privacy around as people are looking in. Shame the wall is front-facing opposite the hottub looking out towards the beautiful scenery as there was a lovely sunset as you would expect every night at summer term.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit of heaven
We had a lovely couple of nights here. I was travelling with a toddler and wanted somewhere she could play outside safely. Plus the hot tub was a massive bonus and we both enjoyed a bit of relaxation time in there. The lodge was clean and comfy and had everything we could want. We will be staying here again next time we come over.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023