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Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Port Erin, IM
  • Port Erin Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Castle Rushen
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port St Mary Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Isle of Man (IOM)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin.

Please note that this property is currently undergoing renovations. It is available to book for Summer 2022 now, although interior photos will not be published on our website until Spring 2022.

Baljean is one of the oldest cottages in Port Erin and has been renovated and modernised to the highest standards, over recent years, for use as a truly memorable holiday home. Whether it’s a summer visit to enjoy all that goes on on the Isle of Man or a cosy winter break, Baljean is a comfortable retreat at any time of the year.

Baljean sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms, one double with kingsize bed, and one good sized second bedroom containing an adult sized comfortable bunk bed. Both bedrooms are en-suite to the modern bathroom.

The living room has a magnificent Manx "Chiollagh" stone fireplace with wood burning stove, comfortable seating and a dining area in the bay window which overlooks the bay and Bradda Head.

There is a modern fitted kitchen including a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A washer/dryer is tucked away.

You can sit and relax outside at the end of the day, enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple and watching the sun go down over the bay.

An excellent base for enjoying the beauty and all that goes on in the Isle of Man or for just relaxing and soaking up the views, which, from this cottage are simply incredible.

Ground Floor

Living room: Sofa, TV, Coffee table, woodburning stove,
Dining area: Containing dining table and 3 chairs
Kitchen: Containing Oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, fridge-freezer.
Utility: Complete with washer/dryer
Outdoor: Small outdoor seating area to take in the view!

First Floor

Bedroom 1: King size Double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bedroom 2: Bunk beds (adult size), chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bathroom: Bath with shower over, W/C, wash hand basin

General

Parking: Free street parking at the front.
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 3:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: 2 small or 1 medium size dog permitted
Baby Equipment: Cot and high chair available to hire at additional cost.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.
Shop: 0.2 ml Pub: 0.1 ml
Accessibility: There is a narrow lane leading to the property, one step into the cottage and then stairs up onto the first floor.
Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

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Island Escapes
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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area

Port Erin

Located in Port Erin, this cottage is by the sea. Old House of Keys and St Mary's on the Harbour are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rowany Golf Club and Castletown Golf Links.
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Port Erin, IM

What's nearby

  • Port Erin Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Erin Railway Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cregneash Village Folk Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Castle Rushen - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Port St Mary Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 21 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Foraging Vintners - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin. ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Baljean is a charming, eighteenth century cottage, in Port Erin. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Port Erin Beach and Port Erin Railway Museum. Rowany Golf Club and Cregneash Village Folk Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Perfect Port Erin bolthole

Everything about this cottage was perfect. Spotless, tastefully decorated, on the beach, views from every window, sunny bench outside, great walks in every direction, near all the facilities of Port Erin. Comfy beds, great for teenagers, provisions in the fridge on arrival…perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent location & lovely cottage

Prime location with excellent views makes it a truly relaxing place to chill out and watch the world go by.
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10/10 Excellent

Baljean Cottage

(I left my review on paper inside the cottage also) The quiet, the view across the bay, the small neat cottage with simple, natural decor Of the decor the wood, sheepskin covers and the colour scheme are perfect Lovely extras: the paper kitchen bag with brand new sponge, kitchen cloth and dishwasher tabs the fridge essentials, the bread, coffee and tea bags
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10/10 Excellent

A cozy cottage with unbeatable views

The cottage was a lovely surprise being both cozy with traditional features and modern. The bathroom was luxurious with a great shower and the master bedroom was very comfortable. Well appointed kitchen that you can cook properly in. No shortage of equipment. Would definitely stay there again.
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8/10 Good

Gordon W.

Quirky Cottage

Very well equipped cottage, with stunning views across the bay in Port Erin.The cottage is perched on a hillside with parking outside the front door.This is a very narrow road, with service vehicles reversing round regularly.I found it easier to park the car on Shore road at the bottom of the hill,also no restrictions.This also meant the car was not blocking the view of the bay from the living room window. Pubs within easy walk of the property, but this is quite a hilly location,so it helps if you are quite fit.Shops are nearby with a Tesco in the village centre Excellent transport links to the rest of the island, with competitive ticket prices.
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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Great property

This property was booked for colleagues who were carrying out work in the area. The house and location were more than suitable for their needs, and communication was great with Island Escapes who were very helpful when we needed to extend the stay. I would not hesitate to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn visit

We were over on a visit to see a relative in a local care home.The property suited us very well.The location is ideal for all local facilities and has a superb view. It is very comfortable.Overall a very good experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Winter visit

Our second stay within a month as we have had to visit for family reasons.It makes a great base even in winter,warm and comfortable. The only slight drawback might be the cul de sac location and having to reverse in or out.Against that parking is very convenient and the view over the bay and harbour is great.We enjoyed our stay despite the circumstances.
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10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Perfectly lovely place to stay

It was a pleasure staying in “Baljean”. The location was marvellous and the amenities and ambience excellent. Such a wonderful introduction to what the Isle of Man has to offer.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Fabulous cottage in Beautiful Port Erin

This cottage is a gem! Our second visit was amazing and only frustrated that we could not get in again for next year due to its popularity. Would definitely recommend for anyone who loves the IOM and a grandstand view for the best sunsets.
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10/10 Excellent

Happy

Wonderful stay, super nice touches esp the local goodies in the fridge, excellent decor and kitchen very well equipped
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10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

One of the best cottages we have stayed at!

What a view overlooking Port Erin Beach and harbour. We would sit and watch all the activities on the shore below. The cottage was so well prepared for our visit. It was immaculate. It was close to all amenities and it was well worth paying a wee bit extra to be able to charge out EV. All in all this was one of our favourite cottages and we have stayed in many across the UK and Ireland.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in a wonderful location!!

This cottage was perfect in every way! Had a real cosy home from home feel. We will return in 2024!!
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10/10 Excellent

Antony guy

Great Stsy

We moved in here for 2 nights whilst moving house, it was an ideal place to come for 2 nights whilst we moved out of our existing house into the new house. Everything was perfect, really nicely decorated and great location.
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10/10 Excellent

Birthday Staycay

Absolutely amazing! Location, location, location! Beautifully decked out and everything you could need! Booked to go back, before we’d even left!!
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8/10 Good

Peter L.

Stunning sunsets

The view of the bay and the sunsets are wonderful. Easy walking to local amenities, the only downside to this property is the parking. Would advise reversing down the road as turning can be very tricky.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Views

We had a lovely stay in the Baljean overlooking Port Erin beach. It has been recently renovated to a high standard and we loved the walk-in shower.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark Thompson

Fantastic stay

Absolutely loved staying at Baljean. Thinking of making an offer The best view; tastefully furnished; great bathroom and lovely bedroom. Booked again for next year so what else can I say. Thanks Mark and Kath.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Excellently presented cottage in a perfect position.

Cottage was very well appointed with care taken over comfort,appliances ,facilities and decoration. Perfectly positioned overlooking the sea in a good spot for people watching over the small harbour and the beach. We had a thoroughly enjoyable break.
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8/10 Good

Pleasant stay

The cottage was very clean and well equipped. The only issue was the heating on the ground floor as only source is the log burner logs should be provided it felt cold and damp. Parking very difficult.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage / amazing location & views

Lovely cottage with amazing views in a fantastic location. The cottage was beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Only negative I had was when parking outside the property it was not easy to get back out the flowing day as the cottage is in a cul-de-sac and the road is not wide enough to turn in, there is plenty on parking just down from the property on the sea front but the path back up to the cottage is quite steep which could be a problem for some people. I must also recommend the pizza restaurant/takeaway on the sea front which was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again!
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8/10 Good

Claire N.

Perfect location,

Looking down to the harbour, , calm and uncluttered decor with all essentials present, sitting furniture limited but thoughtful use of the small space. Good kitchen and bathroom.Only small cars could use parking outside house. Bay Hotel good ale and friendly and food better than it looks. Great bookshop. Surf's up on Sundays.
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10/10 Excellent

Short Break

The cottage 'Baljean' was excellent although it took a while for the under floor heating to get up to comfortable. Probably not normally an issue but the weather was poor and a bit chilly. We knew there was a log burner so had taken some logs with us. It quickly warmed the room and was very cosy. Would recommend that to anyone if going during the winter months.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Brilliant stay in a stunning holiday home with an incredible view!

We have loved our stay at Baljean! It has the wow factor with the way the home is furnished. It’s really top class. Good quality and stylish, a really comfortable stay too. This place would be brilliant anywhere but when you add in the stunning view of port Erin it makes it really special. This can be seen from the windows in the main bedroom, living room and even the shower and a nice little bench outside is a good shop to soak it in. Also really great communication. We asked 2 questions on the day of arrival. First for a slightly earlier check in if possible and secondly for the whereabouts of the Wi-Fi, both answered really quickly via email which was impressive again. We don't want to leave and would Highly recommend staying here. We will definitely return to for future trips.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Beautiful property in a lovely location.

Baljean is a lovely property to stay in and is in a beautiful location. It is very well equipped and was exceptionally clean. The condition was excellent. We had an issue with the washing machine while we were there and island escapes responded promptly even offering to pay for any laundry we needed doing while it was fixed. The only thing that could improve the property is more comfortable lounge furniture. The chairs and sofa really aren’t nice to spend a whole evening sat on.

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