Jun 01, 2018 church bay is the focus of life for the 100 or so rathlin islanders. 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. Fate may have played a part in richard bransons landing, richard left maine in america and came very close to landing on rathlin. Manor house rathlin fantastic accomodation on rathlin island. 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. Hello and welcome to the rathlin community website. There are less than 150 people who live on this rock surrounded by sea.
With free wifi, this 3star hotel offers a 24hour front desk and a shared lounge. 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. Its the only inhabited island in the country but dont imagine a large british town. Rathlin island is one of irelands most breathtakingly, beautiful, wild and rugged wonders of the north. At the tip of northern ireland, as far as you can go north, is a small island. 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. 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. A little bit of background rathlin island is the only island in the north of ireland. What type of room can i book at manor house rathlin island. 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. The manor house rathlin island, ballycastle, moyle, united kingdom. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Eating out on rathlin rathlin community rathlin island. 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.
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. Rathlin island seen from ballintoy on the antrim coast. Situated on rathlin island, 5 km from ballycastle, manor house rathlin offers accommodation. Manor house, rathlin island discover northern ireland. Manor house rathlin island updated 2019 guesthouse. If we plan to visit rathlin once again we definitely wont be looking for another option to stay. Rathlin island must be one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. The houses are almost all fairly recent but here and there you will find some old cottages. 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. This remote island is dotted with intriguing shipwrecks and is also a haven for seabirds. 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. Richard branson later returned to rathlin and presented the rathlin island trust with. This is a resource for both the island community and our visitors. Our tale takes place on rathlin island the most northern point of northern ireland off the coast of county antrim. Rathlin island 2020 what to know before you go with photos. Guest house, bed and breakfast accommodation, cafe and restaurant on. 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. Steeped rich in history with an abundance of tales, myths and legends since it was first inhabited back in 6000bc. The food we got served was the best we had on the mainland and the island. Book your tickets online for rathlin island, rathlin island. Book manor house rathlin island, rathlin island on tripadvisor.
It is situated six miles of the north coast and accessible via a ferry ride from ballycastle. 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. We regret to inform you that, as per government guidelines, we will be closed until further notice. Arkell house is a stunning and contemporary bed and breakfast with stunning views over church bay. We have lots of information on how to get to the island and what to do when you step ashore.
Sep 17, 20 the book will be launched at the manor house, rathlin island at 11. Recently restored and refurbished, the manor house rathlin island is in the jaw dropping location of church bay. 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. Old bushmills distillery and ballycastle museum are cultural highlights, and some of the areas landmarks include bonamargy friary and kinbane castle. Church bay is the focus of life for the 100 or so rathlin islanders. Manor house rathlin island, ballycastle updated 2020 prices. We aim to provide a safe, reliable, clean and effective service which meets the following standards. Manor house rathlin island rathlin island ballycastle, ballycastle.
We hope to continue to help communication and interaction among the rathlin community, and with the wider world. Arkell house bed and breakfast in rathlin island book on. The book will be launched at the manor house, rathlin island at 11. The reverse lshaped rathlin island is 4 miles 6 km from. 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. 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. Guest house, bed and breakfast accommodation, cafe and restaurant on rathlin island.
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. Rathlin food tour, rathlin island northern ireland. Jul 28, 2018 rathlin island seen from ballintoy on the antrim coast. This event is free to attend and open to the public.
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