Ballavartyn Holiday Homes

Type:Self-Catering

From £145.00
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About

Nine beautiful homes set within the grounds of an exclusive equestrian centre. Each one is individually named after a famous race horse - 'Nijinski', 'Red Rum', 'Desert Orchid', 'Secretariat', 'Arkle', 'Northern Dancer', ‘Kelso’, ‘Hedgehunter’, and ‘Admiral’. These homes cater for between one and eight people, all of which accept pets and five are disabled friendly. Bookings are available throughout the year. Ballavartyn is an ideal location from which you can go out and explore the Manx countryside, just 5 minutes from Douglas, is close to the airport, sea terminal and a whole host of local attractions.


Home 1 – Nijinski

Sleeps up to 2 guests

This is a charming home is for up to 2 guests. With a cosy dining/living area and open plan kitchen, bathroom, large bedroom with king size bed and small spare room. This can be used as a dressing room/study or we can provide a Z bed if needed. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 2 - Desert Orchid

Sleeps up to 5 guests

This lovely holiday home has a downstairs sitting room with open plan dining/kitchen, a large private patio and bathroom. Upstairs has three double rooms (1 with zip and lock beds so can be separated for children) with marvellous views over our orchard and fields. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 3 – Secretariat

Sleeps up to 2 guests

This smartly appointed one bedroom apartment has a large sitting room (with sofa bed) and open plan kitchen. One double bedroom with large bathroom. Large private patio with seating. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 4 - Northern Dancer

Sleeps up to 3 guests

This spacious home offers the smaller group an ideal option. With 2 double rooms (one with zip and lock beds so can be separated for children), 1 bathroom and a large open plan kitchen/sitting/dining area it boasts some of the best views over our equestrian centre. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 5 - Red Rum

Sleeps up to 6 guests - disabled friendly

This lovely holiday home is furnished and designed to a very high standard. It has two double rooms and one downstairs twin, two bathrooms, a large open plan sitting room/dining room with adjoining kitchen. Private patio with seating. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Wheelchair Access | Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 6 – Arkle

Sleeps up to 6 guests - disabled friendly

Arkle is furnished and designed to a very high standard. It also has two double rooms and one downstairs twin, two bathrooms, a large open plan sitting room/dining room with adjoining kitchen. Private patio with seating. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Wheelchair Access | Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 7 – Kelso

Sleeps up to 8 guests - disabled friendly

4 bedrooms - 1 ground floor twin or double plus 1 disabled friendly bathroom. Upstairs there are a further 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom. Sleeps up to 8 - please state your requirements when booking. This smartly appointed apartment has a large sitting room and open plan kitchen. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Wheelchair Access | Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 8 – Hedgehunter

Sleeps up to 8 guests - disabled friendly

4 bedrooms - 1 ground floor twin or double plus 1 disabled friendly bathroom. Upstairs there are a further 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom. Sleeps up to 8 - please state your requirements when booking. This smartly appointed apartment has a large sitting room and open plan kitchen. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Wheelchair Access | Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Home 9 – Admiral

Sleeps up to 4 guests - disabled friendly

2 bedrooms, both ensuite with 1 disabled friendly. Sleeps up to 4 - both rooms can be configured as a twin or double. Please state your requirements when booking. This smartly appointed apartment has a large sitting room and open plan kitchen. Bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided. Cots and highchairs are available upon request. Free Wi-Fi available.

Wheelchair Access | Cooking Facilities | Tea / Coffee Making | Iron / Ironing Board | TV / DVD | Private Bathroom | Shower | Hairdryer


Bookings

Check-In

From 2pm but if you are arriving on an early boat please speak to us as we may be able to check you in earlier.

Check-Out

Is 12 noon, but if you have an evening boat please speak to us and we may be able to check you out later.


Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Week

During TT and Manx Grand Prix there is a minimum booking of 1 week.


Pets

Dogs are welcome in all Homes. They must be kept on a lead when on the property. Owners are responsible for picking up waste. We also offer an onsite Kennels providing Day Care and Boarding.


Changes & Cancellations

May be made up to 7 days before arrival without charge. If you cancel your booking between 2-6 days before arrival we will retain your deposit. The full value of your booking may be charged if changes/cancellations are made within 48 hours of arrival.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
9
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Home 1 - Nijinski£145.00 per unit per night
Home 2 - Desert Orchid£199.00 per unit per night
Home 3 - Secretariat£145.00 per unit per night
Home 4 - Northern Dancer£169.00 per unit per night
Home 5 - Red Rum£230.00 per unit per night
Home 6 - Arkle£230.00 per unit per night
Home 7 - Kelso£279.00 per unit per night
Home 8 - Hedgehunter£279.00 per unit per night
Home 9 - Admiral£237.00 per unit per night

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility - Holiday Homes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are disabled friendly.

Catering

  • Restaurant - Café Arena is generally open on competition days between 10am - 4pm. It is also open for breakfasts during TT and Manx Grand Prix weeks.

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Cot - Available on request.
  • Highchair - Available on request.

Leisure Facilities

  • Other sporting facilities - Onsite Equestrian Centre with indoor and outdoor arenas.

Parking & Transport

  • Electric Car Charging Point
  • On site parking - Electric car charging points available.

Payment Methods

  • Accepts major credit and debit cards
  • BACS accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Dog Friendly
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Linen provided
  • Onsite parking next to unit
  • Pets accepted - Dogs are welcome in all Homes. They must be kept on a lead when on the property. Owners are responsible for picking up waste. We also offer an onsite Kennels providing Day Care and Boarding.
  • Shower
  • Stargazer Friendly
  • TT & Biker Friendly
  • Walker Friendly
  • Wi-Fi

Provider Features

  • In countryside
Ballavartyn Holiday Homes, Santon, IM4 1HT
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Tel+44 (0) 1624 678421

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Gradings

  • 4-5 Stars
4-5 Stars
4-5 Stars 4– 54-5 Stars

Opening Times

Standard January - December 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From Sea Terminal

Leave the Sea Terminal turning left as you exit, turn left at the next roundabout following signs for Airport or A5 (Castletown). Continue over bridge and turn right at the roundabout, continue straight over next 2 small roundabouts, the Marina is on your right and the second roundabout is by ATS Tyres. Continue for approx 1.7 miles until the next roundabout and turn left signed A5 Castletown and Airport. Continue on this road for approx 2 miles up Richmond Hill then passing the Forge Restaurant on the left, and the Mount Murray Hotel sign on the right. You will then see the Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre gated entrance on your left. Follow the driveway up until the t-junction continuing straight-on for the Holiday Homes rather than turning left for the equestrian centre car park. Take care when turning into driveway, please signal early and slow down.


From Airport

Leave the Airport and take the A5 to Douglas for approx 4 miles. After Newtown Chapel on the right you should then see the Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre gated entrance come up on your right. Follow the driveway up until the t-junction continuing straight-on for the Holiday Homes rather than turning left for the equestrian centre car park. Take care when turning into driveway, please signal early and slow down.

Public Transport Directions

Ballavartyn is accessible by public transport from Douglas and other areas. The property is on the main bus route to the Airport and is serviced by bus routes 1,1H,2,2A,11 and 12 which operate approximately every 20 mins, the bus stop for Ballavartyn is Newtown Chapel.

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