Title: The Poets Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=5626&destination=Ballymena%2C+Northern+Ireland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=92501025&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Poets Cottage ## Photo gallery for The Poets Cottage ![Living area - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/e6ba4f2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/b03f2606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/e8076eec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/b02768da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - The Poets Cottage (Ballymena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92501100/92501025/ffcf4702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Poets Cottage provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Poets Cottage This smoke-free cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69400/69310/cafe2403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Galgorm Ballymena - 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Heaney Brewery and Galgorm Castle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sperrins and Antrim Coast and Glens. Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden and Seven Towers Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballymena travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballymena.dx5626) [View more Cottages in Ballymena](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballymena-Cottages.d5626-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.91384%2C-6.49399&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0v-yvHWEqV1niuXTuocjkWVDCSs=) 184A Gortgole Road Portglenone, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT44 8AT ### What's nearby - Tober Park 14 min drive \- 14.5 km - Heaney Brewery 15 min drive \- 15.9 km - Ahoghill Park 15 min drive \- 17.4 km - Seamus Heaney HomePlace 18 min drive \- 19.5 km - Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden 21 min drive \- 21.3 km ### Getting around - Cullybackey Station 20 min drive - Belfast International Airport (BFS) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - The Wild Duck 6 min drive - Frydays 6 min drive - O'Briens 10 min drive - Sunny's Portglenone 6 min drive - Buttercream and Blossoms 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Poets Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Poets Cottage? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Poets Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Poets Cottage? ### Where is The Poets Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Poets Cottage Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional