Colliers Hall 50 Cushendall Road Ballycastle Antrim Tel. 028 2076 2531. We offer Irish hospitality in a relaxed and homely atmosphere. Home cooking is a specialty. It is a working farm with the original stone buildings in the farmyard mainly intact. Colliers Hall has three bedrooms all ensuite, tastefully decorated with antique furnishings. There are tea/coffee facilities in rooms with a spacious lounge for guests to relax in with open log/turf fire, tv/video and piano. For information on Golf and other activities in the Ballycastle area - Colliers Hall is situated on the A2 coastal road between Ballycastle and Cushendall about 1 mile from Ballycastle. It is a working farm and indeed has been since 1734. With traditional farmyard and stone buildings, it takes its name from the numerous coal mines doted along the shoreline between Ballycastle and Murlough Bay and has been associated with the mines in the past. Colliers Hall is in the townland of Broughanlea and is in the Barony of Carey or in Gaelic - Caithari - the place of the High King, in fact it is thought that in years gone by the High King of Ireland had his summer palace nearby. The area is steeped in legend and folklore and is well worth exploring. Just opposite the front door stands the Broughanlea Cross 5th century memorial, reputed to have been brought from the original site of the first Christian church at Maghran temple. Boneymargy Abbey is about half a mile away and battles have been fought and won by various clans in the early centuries of Ireland's troubled history. Lovers of archaeology will find much of interest in a six mile walk. The area has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. At Colliers Hall a warm Cead Mile Failte is offered to the traveller, the atmosphere is warm and friendly and every need is catered for. The bedrooms are large with en suite facilities, the drawing room has TV/Video and a piano if one is inclined to play it. There are various books on Ireland and the local area to browse through. The farm itself can be explored and wildlife is in abundance. Colliers Hall is an ideal base for hill and coastal walks, also for bird watching and for touring the Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Distillery (12 miles approx.) and the Antrim Glens. There are also many archaeological and historical sites in the area. Other amenities in the area include fishing, boating, cycling, pony trekking and game shooting. Day trips by boat to Rathlin Island, notable for bird watching are also available. Also adjacent to the house is a stone barn offering a choice of bed and breakfast or hostel accommodation, with six rooms all ensuite (one family, one suitable for disabled guest). Bedrooms available on ground floor with laundry facilities, public telephone, tv lounge and kitchen, conferences/workshop can also be made available. Bed and breakfast available. © The Colliers Hall Guest House 2005

Ballycastle Golf Club One of the oldest in Ireland, Ballycastle golf club was founded in 1890 as an eighteen hole course with a mixture of parkland and link holes. Although not a world class challenge the course has several spectacular views, with the first few holes bound by the Margy and Carey rivers and the remainder offer views of the surrounding coastline and Rathlin Island. Ballycastle Golf Club. Royal Portrush Golf Club Considered by many to be one of the best courses in the UK, Royal Portrush is certainly one of the toughest driving tests. The fairways are very tight and bordered by some of the most hazardous long stuff to be found anywhere. The scenery is spectacular with views of Islay, Paps of Jura and not forgetting the legendary Giants Causeway. Royal Portrush Golf Club www.royalportrushgolfclub.com. Galgorm Castle Golf Country Club 18 hole championship course set in 220 acres of mature parkland in the grounds of a historic castle. The course is bordered by two rivers which come into play and includes five lakes. A course of outstanding beauty offering a challenge to both the novice and low handicapped golfer. Galgorm Castle Golf and Country Club www.galgormcastle.com. Massereene Golf Club Long championship length parkland course, with the back nine having a links feel to it. Long undulating fairways will test your long irons, the greens are pacy and protected by well placed bunkers. A tough course for players of all abilities especially in windy conditions. Excellent clubhouse and facilities. Massereene Golf Club www.uk-golfguide.com

How To Find Us! Follow the A2 coastal route from Ballycastle and Colliers Hall is the second Bed Breakfast on the left hand side. Ballycastle is approximately: 68 km from Belfast International Airport (approx. 1hr) 90 km from Belfast City Airport (approx. 1hr) 242 km from Dublin Airport (approx. 3hrs) 512 km from Cork Airport (approx. 7hrs)

Colliers Hall Accomodation Click On Image To Enlarge Remember we have accommodation to suit all. Whether you are just visiting Antrim for a couple of days or wish to have a longer stay, we can accommodate you. If you do need any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. In 2000 we converted an old stone-built barn beside the house into extra accommodation, offering BB and self-catering. It had been used in the past for storing horse-drawn threshing machine and fodder for the livestock. We gave the new project the name Collier's Barn. High quality accommodation is offered in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. There are five bedrooms (three twin and two double) on the ground floor and a large family room on the first floor. All bedrooms are en-suite and tastefully decorated. There is also a kitchen and TV lounge for guests' use, laundry facilities are also available. Collier's Barn offers ideal and comfortable surroundings for social get-togethers.

Comments Excellent, lovely and friendly and what a gorgeous house! Thanks! Ian Lucy, Dovewell, England. A very warm welcome, a lovely houase and splendid breakfast, thank you! Silla Ralf, Germany. Lovely accommodation - we will definitely recoomend Colliers Hall! Sally Peter, Melbourne, Australia. Definitely the best possible end to our holidays in ireland! Anne Robert, Germany. Looks like paradise! Brilliant as usual - special compliments to the chef. Patsy Kathryn, Ireland. Delightful surroundings, very good food and friendly atmosphere! Anne Steven, Scotland. The best cooked breakfast I've ever had! Sally, Reading, England. Thank you so much - we certainly had the thousand irish welcomes! Peter Ria, Australia. Superb - a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Sheila Nigel, Leicester. My vision of Irland!

It is steeped in legend and folklore and is well worth exploring. Just opposite the front door stands the Broughanlea Cross 5th century memorial, reputed to have been brought from the original site of the first Christian church at Maghrantemple. Boneymargy Abbey is about half a mile away and battles have been fought and won by various clans in the early centuries of Ireland's troubled history. At Colliers Hall a warm Cead Mile Failte is offered to the traveller, the atmosphere is warm and friendly and every need is catered for. For guests there are three large bedroomswith en suite facilities, the drawing room has TV and a piano if one is inclined to play it. There are various books on Ireland and the local area to browse through. The farm itself can be explored and wildlife is in abundance.

 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Common room with a TV set