Lamb Cottage

The house is lovely, thoughtfully decorated spacious and well equipped.

The garden was well maintained. We only really had two niggles. Firstly the dirty linen from the previous week had been left on the floor in the utility room and secondly the problems with the rubbish. The bins were overflowing when we arrived and had not been emptied for a while and there are no instructions at the cottage on what to do with the bins. I phoned the local council to find out bin days and was told Friday but it clearly was on a Tuesday as other bins were out that day so we did put out the recycling bin. The general waste bin was now too heavy to move and was not due until the following Tuesday anyway. To be fair the situation with the bins is difficult at this property as the bins are situated at the back of the house and need to be manoeuved either down steps or a slope and placed at the curve in the road about 100 m from the house and needs to be looked at.

We had a fantastic time at Lamb Cottage.

Everything was just perfect we had everything we needed . Great base for seeing all the sights. Would definitely stay at lamb cottage again.

We loved the house, it was clean, bright and airy.

Very well stocked with equipment, above and beyond normal expectations. A little difficult to find but well worth the effort. I would happily recommend the accommodation.

We loved our time at lamb cottage.

kids thoroughly enjoyed various games and books selection kept them busy. Few minutes drive to local shops. We loved the rathlin island few minutes on the ferry from the harbour. Great location will definitely be back. Only downside was not enough supply for washing dishes and clothes.

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Lamb Cottage.

The house is perfect for a family holiday, it's a lovely design -bright, spacious, very warm and clean with everything we needed (after reading previous comments we went prepared with kitchen and cleaning essentials plus logs and kindling for the stove). Great supply of toys and games to occupy children (and adults), ours were delighted to find a big box of Lego which kept them happy all week when inside. The kitchen/ open plan living area was big enough for our family of 7 to be in all week so we could use the other livingroom (with the sofa bed) exclusively as a bedroom. Set in a beautiful location in the countryside with very inquisitive and healthy looking sheep in the neighbouring field, it's just a few minutes drive to Ballycastle where you can get everything you need. A great location for exploring the north coast. We had issues with a water leak whilst we were there but both Sykes and the owner dealt with it promptly. We'd love to go back one day. Thank you so much for a super comfortable and beautiful place to stay.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location with fabulous views.

Just a couple of minutes drive into Ballycastle which has all you need. Very spacious with comfortable beds. Would happily return

Loved the location of the cottage and Ballycastle BUT despite LOTS of previous feedback the things that NEED to be attended to are consistently ignored.

..thereby making our stay difficult at times.E.G.no welcome pack/no information supplied for bin collection /no WiFi pass code/no heating instructions/no local info or recommendations / no bins in rooms/ only 5 hangers in whole house/ cold tap in kitchen often doesn't switch off / no tea towels / no light in laundry room / no cleaning products /flat batteries in remote control...what a shame these small problems aren't rectified as it would then be 5 star!! We corrected almost all of these for the next guests even buying and leaving 3 tea towels. Sykes you need to ensure the owners to correct these continuing problems as it is damaging your reputation too!!

Would benefit from airfryer

Lovely house in a lovely location.

Lovely property with great views.

As with other reviews it does need a good deep clean (glass doors and windows very dirty, hand prints, etc and dust in bathrooms, window sills & dirty towels!). However, apart from above the property has all you need (except bins in bathrooms), is really well positioned for Ballycastle beach, Giants Causeway, etc. There is plenty off parking at the property but please be aware that garden is not fully fenced if you're taking dogs. I would definitely stay again despite the few grumbles.

The cottage is fabulous, beds are comfortable, the place was spacious.

TV's had access to plenty of channels and radio. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of certain areas, both bins under the work counter had a layer of dirt around the top of them, we cleaned this ourselves, there were NO bin liners, we bought some to use, the inside of the mirror cabinet in the upstairs had not been cleaned. NO instructions in the property as to when the bins should be put outside for bin collections by the Council.... Some of the windows and doors could not be opened...... The cottage has lovely views across the harbour and local fields. Good parking area and outside table and chairs. Ballycastle has lots of shops , bars, cafe and petrol stations. Recommend Dolly's for a nice breakfast.

We thoroughly enjoyed Lamb Cottage and would highly recommend to family and friends.

Perfect in every way xxx

Lamb Cottage is a lovely private property with fantastic views over the countryside and sea.

The house is well equipped and lovely and warm. With a few little tweaks it would be 5 star. Eight coat hangers shared between 3 wardrobes is a little mean as is one toilet roll between 3 toilets. Having to share one toilet roll until the shops open on Sunday is not really acceptable. The dishwasher stinks and could do with a deep clean or a dishwasher freshener. I realise that Lamb Cottage is a huge property to clean and overall it was fairly clean apart from bathroom cabinets which were filthy, I cleaned them myself before using them and old cobwebs around the windows. A little more attention to detail and Lamb Cottage would get 5 stars.

A lovely property with great facilities and wonderful views.

Could do with a air fryer in the kitchen, but otherwise excellent. 10 out of 10.

We had the most amazing week in Lamb Cottage.

The house is perfectly situated for touring the north of Ireland. It’s in a wonderful secluded spot where the children could play out in the garden safely. The house had everything we needed and more. The children loved the games and Lego. The garden borders needed a bit of maintenance. We are hoping to come back next year and I’ll bring my gardening tools with me.

What a stunning house to stay in!

We didn't want to leave, it was so peaceful and our dogs loved it. We have stayed in a few properties over the years and this is by far the best. Would definitely go back. Thankyou!

Lovely property, great location with great views.

Unfortunately there were no written instructions regarding the heating, appliances etc. The bins outside were full with no details of when they would be emptied. The patio doors to the garden were very hard to open and the key in one was bent. The ensuite bathroom had a damp smell so we had to keep the door closed. The garden is not enclosed at the front so that should be noted in the description. The property itself is lovely and spacious and we all had a lovely time but a few changes need to be made to give it a 5 star review.

We have rented holiday properties from Sykes for many years and have always apart from an odd issue been very impressed with the quality of the properties but even more impressed by the efforts of the owners to create a memorable experience, a home from home filled with quality.

An experience that ensures guests feel thought about and welcomed at the property and one they won't forget. Lamb Cottage is obviously an attractive house in a lovely setting but we were very disappointed at what greeted us and our overall impression was that it was not ready to welcome guests. No information pack, so no useful numbers such as for the doctors, vets or a contact number should anything go wrong at the house. No info on appliances, utilities ,central heating. Found out about the gardeners when they turned up Tuesday morning while we were having breakfast. It was the same with bin collection, they turned up Saturday morning whilst we were having breakfast . No recycling information, everyone knows it is different wherever you go. No welcome pack. Everyone always appreciates this welcome gesture. We had travelled a long way and there was not even anything to make a drink with. We had to go and get shopping in before unpacking. The only thing the owners left for us was a tea stained back of an envelope with scribbled instructions of the wifi on. It was a disheartening first impression. Some of the rooms were so sparsely furnished and decorated they appeared unfinished and were bleak and unwelcoming . There were no bath mats in or outside the shower to prevent slipping on wet floors. There were no wastepaper bins in bedrooms or bathrooms. Only 2 large towels and 1 hand towel in the bathroom for 2 adults for 2 weeks. We had no idea where to find extra ones so had to take them from other bedrooms. There was no clean bedding available or offered for the second week. The freezer was very hard to open as it was badly iced up. We were lucky to have quite a few days of hot weather and would have loved to relax and soak up some rays unfortunately all there was to sit on was a hard very uncomfortable wooden picnic table the house would benefit from some comfortable patio furniture. The garden is not secure and even the most well behaved pet or for that matter child distracted by some sight or sound can easily get out of the property onto the road. Granted Lamb Cottage is on a lane not a main road but 4x4's,vans and cars regularly went up and down some at quite high speed so it is something people need to be aware of. On the Thursday of the second week the temperatures dropped dramatically and try as we might we could not get the heating on so sat there with our coats on to keep warm. We have no idea why the house seemed so slip shod and unprepared, it was disappointing as we were so excited and looking forward to our first holiday to Northern Ireland. All this said Northern Ireland is a beautiful country and Ballycastle is a lovely harbour town with an amazing beach and surrounding countryside.

I loved this place, it is so tranquil but only 8 mins away from ballycastle town centre with all the facilities you would expect plus a beautiful beach .

Lamb cottage itself is amazing , clean, spacious,and well equipped, I have just 2 tiny gripes, the information on lamb cottage says enclosed garden, sorry but no, there is a 10 foot gap in the wall where you drive in without a gate, also, you need to take your own cleaning supplies because none are provided,but apart from these small things I am looking forward to going back again soon, a fabulous holiday in a beautiful setting and house

We had a great time and the property was more than we expected, it was the perfect getaway.

The sad part was having to leave lol

This is a lovely property and location for a quiet and relaxing break.

I would only add to previous reviews that there are absolutely no basic provisions, so if you are arriving by plane and stocking up en route, you will need to buy loo roll, as there will only be what has been left by previous occupants. There is no washing up liquid, there were a couple of dishwasher tabs to get you going, there is no salt, tea bags or sugar. There is a co-op in Ballycastle, so you can pick stuff up there, or at one of the bigger supermarkets on the way up.

This is our 8th cottage holiday and the first time I’ve stayed in a place that I’d buy tomorrow, were it for sale!

Our dogs looked very at home straight away. Minor niggle: cracks starting to appear in plasterboard. Note the need to bring/ buy your own bin bags, cleaning products and condiments for this rental. Drumavoley Road is a little too busy/ narrow to safely walk dogs alongside, so recommend driving into the town. Otherwise, phenomenal views over Ballycastle of Fair Head and Rathlin Island in a stunningly designed property. As a child, Ballycastle was a stopoff for day trips to Portrush/stewart. Now it’s the perfect base to explore the Causeway Coastline- west or south and a charming town in its own right. I would love to stay again.

Lamb cottage is a home away from home.

With very peaceful surroundings. Close to all amenities a great small town and a beautiful beach. The cottage itself has everything you need and is very well maintained. Clean and very comfortable. This will not be my last visit.

A beautiful property in a fabulous quiet location .

Very spacious and exceptionally well equipped. Will definitely be booking this property again.

Our family of six plus two dogs stayed here for four days and it was gorgeous!

The home is warm, clean, spacious with two living room spaces and the kitchen living room area is wonderful! A nice outdoor space for kids to run around and really close to Ballycsstle and other outings. Overall a wonderful stay and great chance to get away and relax. All I would add is to please be aware that there will be no basic foodstuff like olive oil, coffee, sugar, salt at all so you'll need to bring that along (unless the property decide to leave some, which would be great as we had to buy sponges and washing up liquid ourselves, also no kitchen cloths to wipe down surfaces). We did make use of the dishwasher and there were soap tablets for that. It didn't get in the way of us enjoying ourselves and relaxing to the max and we would definitely recommend and hopefully be back soon.

Loved our stay at Lamb Cottage.

We had a wonderful stay in Lamb Cottage.

House was very clean and great facilities. The outlook is spectacular, perfect for a relaxing holiday. Great location for travelling the beautiful Antrim coast. I would not hesitate to stay there again or recommend to friends and family.

I had booked the property 5 months beforehand.

But unfortunately 2 weeks before our holiday I got bad news, cancer, and I am terminally ill, with only a short time left. I was determined to get this last holiday with my husband and his dad. The house is absolutely amazing. We all enjoyed our stay. The steps I could manage as it was only a few. The ground floor accommodation was very necessary for me. I have family and friends in the area and they came to visit me. Everyone loved the cottage. It’s perfect. We didn’t go out a lot, just enjoyed this amazing cottage. I would be back tomorrow. I had the most beautiful holiday ever. Thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay.

- This is the only property we have stayed in which has no instructions for heating controls, appliances, or recycling arrangements. A simple one page paper, or online guide, would be extremely helpful. - A small waste bin is needed in the bathroom. - windows need cleaning These small improvements would make a great stay exceptional!

A fabulous property when we eventually found it as mentioned in previous reviews directions are very poor.

Everything you needed was there. We had several evenings playing all the various games with our autistic grandson who made the downstairs snug his own space perfect. We went to Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede bridge, the Dark Hedges, Murlough bay, Rathlin Island and to Games of Thrones Studios. We will go back. We had delicious steak pies from Mckays butchers in Ballycastle, lovely local shops.

The drive to the house - the address and 3 little words are inaccurate (I informed Sykes by phone but they aren't interested) as you turn into Drumavoley road it is exactly 1 mile and then you see a big white house in front of you - it is a sharp right (it is literally a small lane) and it is No59 the 3 little words are ///budding.

character.incur (this was taken when I was inside the house The House - it is absolutely stunning this cannot be denied - the windows still dirty inside and out. Pet hairs in drawers on the carpets. No cleaning products at all you literally need everything and the mop head was filthy. The sofa bed is in the small snug and fits one person only! Pillows - 2 each in the master bedroom but only 1 each in other rooms and none for the sofa bed. Bath towels left in the master bedroom but tiny towels left in all others despite the party being mainly adults. If you search the cupboards downstairs you can find spares. The hot water is on a timer and so one night we had no hot water, called Sykes and someone came out the following morning (plumber arrived before the phone call to let me know he was coming). The views are stunning but it is literally large windows everywhere and we had the gardener, the oil tanker and the farmer (for the sheep in the field) pull up on the drive with no advance notice and well it could have been embarrassing!!!! The doors and floorboards incredibly creaky - the doors need oiling desperately. The only house we have stayed in where there was literally NO welcome pack of any sort -you literally have to work out everything for yourself. Don't expect any tea coffee anything to be there when you arrive - unless left by a previous guest. We flew into Belfast airport and stopped off at one of the major supermarkets en-route. My daughter is coeliac so we couldn't rely on the local shops and they are limited and expensive. Now onto the good stuff - the beds are very comfortable and the house itself is stunning. The views are like no other. There are plenty of boardgames adult and children to keep you entertained. The location is perfect for sightseeing and literally 7 mins from the beach with ample free parking. Giant Causeway is half an hours drive - honestly so much to see and do truly was amazing. We would also definitely stay there again, I was pleased I read the reviews prior and the kitchen is a lot better stocked now - think previous guests have maybe done some of the stocking. It really just needs a few touches to make it a 5 star - it is almost like so much thought went into the build and then it doesn't matter about the upkeep or the finishing touches. This could be down to the letting agent rather than the owners who we were told live in London. Also the bin days change depending on the bin needing to go out! Ours was the Friday but the bins were not overflowing when we got there so that is something.

The property was impressive from the outside, the view was exceptional and the fixtures and fittings were modern with clean lines.

The whole property was well presented. We accept the fact that it is pet friendly but the dog smell was overpowering when we arrived and dog hairs were found on skirting boards and elsewhere. The oven was really unclean and we had to cover our food while cooking. The windows certainly needed cleaning both inside and out. We did however enjoy our holiday in the area and hope that our comments are useful.

Although this is a lovely cottage it seems that the owner does not wish to listen to feedback from previous guests.

Despite, the owner assuring me, before arrival, that the previous guests rubbish would not be left and that recycling instructions were provided. This is not the case. On arrival rubbish left in external bins and no instructions on how to recycle. The ensuite light was broken on arrival. Again, this is noted in a previous review in February of this year. I advised Sykes of this on the 11th June. I had to ask Sykes again for help on 12 June. However, the owner did not get in touch with me until late evening on 15 June. I feel this is very poor communication by the owner and shows a lack of concern for guest experience. Sykes have been contacting owner since 19 June to ask for compensation for us as we had no ensuite light for 6 days. However, so far, owner has not responded. Also, windows are extremely dirty both inside and outside. Finally, gardner arrived, without us being informed, during our stay. I have a severe grass allergy so had to ask them to return whilst I was out of cottage. This could have been avoided if the owner had told us gardner was coming and I would have made sure I was out of the cottage.

We loved Lamb Cottage and had a very happy week there.

The cottage is light and spacious, and I couldn't stop looking at the view. We found everything we needed in the kitchen, and our only complaint would be the same one that has cropped up in previous reviews, that the refuse and re-cycling bins were overflowing when we arrived. I managed to work out when the collection would be, and which bin, but it would be so easy for the owner to leave a clear indication of collection days, instead of guests being irritated by the lack of information.

Was a lovely house in a lovely position just outside Ballycastle with gorgeous views of the coastline.

House within driving distance of all local tourist spots, giants causeway, dark hedge, Derry and we also hired a speed boat for the day to see the coast from the sea. The house had everything we could wish for except there were no instructions for turnover or bins and usually like to see a visitors book to get ideas for days and nights out. Overall brilliant week spent with family

This is a beautiful property with wonderful views and everything you could need for your holiday .

The beds are very comfortable and the property is in an excellent location

We have had a lovely week in this absolutely stunning cottage.

We have found it to be ideal for what we needed. This cottage is not far from being the perfect holiday let. The own had toys games and books which was a bonus and a nice touch but just a few things let it down for us. On arrival there was only two towels out ( I eventually found more under the stairs) and there was only one toilet roll in each of the upstairs and downstairs toilets and only one hand soap provided in kitchen. As these are basics I would expect to have hand soap in all bathrooms and again a nice touch would be to have at least a spare toilet roll in each bathroom. Although it was not listed on the original listing as having an iron and ironing board, this is something we expected as people don't pack these things when traveling to a different country, we did however mention that this should be provided and we were pleased that the owners acted on this and had one delivered , even if it did arrive too late for us to use it. The ensuite bathroom light was out and we were disappointed that this had not been checked and replaced before arrival. These were all small things but things that are expected and would make the property better. When we arrived all the rubbish from the previous guests was left out the back still and I'm not sure how much cleaning had been done. The shelves in bathroom cabinets upstairs were dirty with toothpaste marks, the floors in the bathroom and the main living area had not been swept or hoovered as there were what appeared to be dog hairs all over. There was crumbs dust and bottle tops on the floor under the settee and empty ice bags in the freezer. Also a used dish sponge in the kitchen sink. The cleaning left alot to be desired and if we returned again I would be checking this. Lastly we were annoyed to find that on our first day the electricity was scheduled to go off and nobody had informed us and then on our last day owners had a delivery of a sofa and chair, which had been put in to the house when we returned from our day. This I know was know meant to arrive at this time but should have been postponed a few days as this is not professional at all. Great house but needs some attention given to it and better thought and planning of deliveries and disterbences.

This is a lovely modern property in a rural location, but only a short drive from Ballycastle.

I would absolutely recommend this property although despite previous reviews which highlighted some problems around the maintenance and facilities within the property, it seems the owners continue to bury their heads in the sand. On arrival, bins were again overflowing and there is still no information regarding collections. A nearby farmer advised us collections were on a Tuesday and we brought rubbish bins down to be cleared (a walk about 300m down a steepish hill) - which I feel is something management should really take care of. The windows, which have such stunning views through them, continue to be in need of a clean both inside and out. “Single” could be used to describe our other amenities- a single tea towel, a single dishwasher tablet and a single toilet roll across 3 bathrooms. The travel cot we requested was not there, but, in fairness to the owner, he did get in touch and organise for one once we’d made the necessary calls. The welcome pack has been somewhat improved with the addition of some tea/coffee packs. There is a Nespresso machine fyi. A proper welcome pack, with some fresh local produce to get guests thought the first day/following morning would go a long way to providing a good welcome, with maybe a few more toilet rolls and some bathmats thrown in.

This could be a fabulous house - great location and views, comfortable beds and spacious.

Some minor niggles e.g. fridge door difficult to open, missing basic kitchen utensils such as baking trays, grater, colander. Would also be helpful to have information on house e.g. rubbish collection, white goods. Wondering if owners have ever lived there, would be a good idea so they can check for these snags. Potentially a lovely house just needs to feel a bit more homely. Note: if you have mobility issues there are 7 steep steps between ground floor bedroom and ensuite/ WC / utility room and the main living area. There is then another set of stairs up to other bedrooms and bathroom - so 3 floors in total.

Lovely property in a nice rural location, the drive was a little stepper than anticipated and roads are very narrow.

but the view is excellent, the garden is not secure for dogs or infants and their was no hover. also no welcome pack or instruction book or folder to explain how everything works, also there are three wheeled bins at the rear of the property general/ recycle/ and green. the first two were full and the last half full of rotting food, not surprising as there's no instructions regarding refuse collection, however bar these niggles in the whole a excellent base for a quite coastal holiday.

We loved this property perfect space for a family of 5.

Well equipped and beautiful views. We would definitely recommend & return. (Just a note to save any confusion the number on the house is 59 not 57 as was sent in the directions email- it wasn’t a problem as the house was really easy to find-please don’t publish this bit just a bit of info) Many thanks, Rachel