Stella Maris Country House Hotel

Built in 1853 as a coast guard regional headquarters, this fine property on the edge of the wonderfully away-from-it-all village of Ballycastle was later acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, who named it Stella Maris. It now makes a very special small seasonal hotel, restored by proprietors Terence McSweeney and Frances Kelly, who have created a warm and stylish interior where antiques rub shoulders with contemporary pieces.

There’s a welcome emphasis on comfort throughout public areas, including a cosy bar - but the location is this hotel’s major asset and a conservatory built all along the front takes full advantage of it, allowing guests to relax in comfort and warmth while drinking in the majestic views of the surrounding coastline and sea.

There are Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland churches close by, and wedding blessings (arranged by the couple) are possible at Stella Maris. The reception is held in the dining room and conservatory overlooking the bay, and the menus are designed to suit individual requirements.

Weddings must take all 11 rooms for two days, which is a big plus for guests who might not be familiar with this wonderful area and who will be very comfortably accommodated here in uncluttered antique-furnished rooms with modern bathrooms that blend understated elegance with comfort - and have magnificent views.

Type of Venue

Function / Ball Room

Venue Capacity

Capacity Seated: 40
Capacity Standing: 60

Decor Responsibility

Decor - decorated by venue or couples responisibility: Venue

Venue Hire

• Venue Hire

Exclusive Use

• Do you have to take venue for exclusive use

Cost: €COST OF ALL ROOMS X 2 NIGHTS
Length of time you have to take it for: 2 days

Booking Deposit

• Booking Deposit

Midweek Reduction

• Midweek reduction available

Wedding Planning Service

• Wedding planning service offered

Local Church Information

• Wedding blessing possible

• Church nearby

2 / 3 Day Programme

• 2/3 day programme arranged for guests if needed

Special Welcome

• Special Welcome

Information on Location

Nearest Town

Ballycastle
Distance (km): 1
Time Away: 5 mins

Nearest Airport

Ireland West - Knock
Time Away: 1 hr 10 mins

Nearest International Ferry Port

Dublin
Time Away: 4 hrs

Nearest Station

Ballina
Time Away: 20 mins

Dublin

Time Away: 4 hrs

Waterford

Time Away: 5 hrs

Cork

Time Away: 5 hrs

Killarney

Time Away: 4 hrs

Limerick

Time Away: 3.5 hrs

Galway

Time Away: 2 hrs

Sligo

Time Away: 1 hr 15 mins

Belfast

Time Away: 5 hrs

Athlone

Time Away: 2.5 hrs

Directions

West of Ballina on R314; 2km (1.5 m) west of Ballycastle.