Comprising 40 acres in the hamlet of Kerrowkeil, Malew and Ballaloaghtan (formerly known as “Ballarobin”) is our signature farm. Formerly owned by the charismatic George Steriopulos, the farm played a role in the dramatic saving of the breed from extinction.
The Isle of Man’s finest
self-catering residence
Welcome
The Barn at Ballaloaghtan
Owners Anita McGuinness, Paul and Daniel Davis welcome you to our fabulous 17th century barn conversion. For the last five years it has been consistently rated at 5 stars with a gold award.
Set deep in the Manx countryside you will enjoy seclusion, quiet, and all the joys of real country life, surrounded by our 40 acres of pasture. The farm is home to a pedigree flock of Manx Loaghtan sheep. We selectively breed 4-horn sheep in collaboration with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Our Farm
Ballaloaghtan
Comprising 40 acres in the hamlet of Kerrowkeil, Malew and Ballaloaghtan (formerly known as “Ballarobin”) is our signature farm. Formerly owned by the charismatic George Steriopulos, the farm played a role in the dramatic saving of the breed from extinction.
Stay With Us
Built in the 1600s but renovated to five-star standards in 2016, The Barn is an iconic Manx stone building set on the slopes of South Barrule, with a stunning view over to Castletown, the South Coast, and the sea. The farm played a role in the dramatic rescue from extinction of the Manx Loaghtan sheep at the turn of the century.
4
bedrooms
4 En-suite
bathrooms
Sleeps
up to 16
entire house
Rental
5 miles from
the airport
Isolated
country area
Starlink satellite
internet connection
Free parking for
up to 20 vehicles
Motorsports
The Isle of Man is known all over the world as a destination for motor sports enthusiasts. Each year there are at least four events which bring large numbers of fans to the island, and we are pleased to host visitors for every one. Here are some brief details and comments on our interface with them.
Manx Loaghtan Sheep
The iconic symbol of Manx agriculture, the Loaghtan sheep neared extinction in the 1980s with estimates of the surviving population dropping as low as 18. The species is still listed as endangered in Great Britain due to the low number of registered breeding ewes. On the Isle of Man, though, they are considered as a “rescued” flock, as there are some 3,500 animals alive and well. Their delicious meat is occasionally available direct from us, but more frequently served at two island restaurants, The Forge and The Abbey.
If you would like to purchase a half or whole sheep, cut into joints, for your freezer, please email manxbarn@gmail.com. We will let you know when is the next availability (not before 2024)
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Thank you again for considering The Barn at Ballaloaghtan
for your stay in the Manx countryside