Isle of Man recommendations

[stigmundfreud]

All, we're looking to get over to the island in the next few months. Rather than waste time on expedia etc I thought I'd throw it open to the collective expertese on the forum.

Can you recommend a nice place to stay for a few days, probably a B&B as we'd prefer something other than the typical large hotel.

Thanks

[Nolar Dog]

If you're looking for something small, cosy and friendly then any of these are very good:

Upper Ballavarkish Cottages in Ballabeg which is near Castletown to the SE.
Not far from the airport if you're flying?
Grenaby Road
Ballabeg
Castletown
Isle of Man
England
IM9 4HD

01624 822 488

East View Cottage in Port Erin which is in the SW.

Rowany Cottier Guest House, also in Port Erin and overlooking Rowany Golf Club.

Anchorage Guest House in Port Erin is good too.

Willow Cottage in Maughold just outside Ramsey to the North.

Corvalley at Ballaugh (in the NW) is great and is set on a lovely working farm.
There is a traditional B&B or a brand new this year, self contained holiday cottage.

If you want Douglas there are too many good ones to choose from. The best thing to do would be go and walk in and if you don't like it try next door.

I'll try and find links/contact details for some of them and update...

HTH

ETA contact details/links

Edited by Nolar Dog on Sunday 15th March 20:31

[stigmundfreud]

Thanks! Will take a look at some of those now

[Nolar Dog]

Some links added above Stig.

[stigmundfreud]

You are, tbh, ace!

[Nolar Dog]

stigmundfreud said:

You are, tbh, ace!

I know.

I've stayed in all of them btw other than Corvally self contained house as it's new this year.
I'm from the IoM so anything you need to know...

[nightflight]

If you want a good lunch, go to The Creek Inn in Peel for lunch. The crab sandwiches are brilliant.

[stigmundfreud]

well have emailed the first cottage on Nolars list and will take it from there

I did notice that the steampacket company do holidays too which combines lodging with car transportation

[Nolar Dog]

When are you thinking of going over?

If it coincides with me being over there you'd be welcome to have a day at my dad's house and have a play with/in some of our toys and a look at the Sierra if you're interested.

[stigmundfreud]

Sweet! We're looking at some point in the first two weeks of May, just depends on getting a ferry booked!

[Nolar Dog]

No probs.

Let me know what happens...