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.
The “greatest road racing event in the world”. Up to 50,000 visitors come to see motorcyclists challenge the 37.75 mile course around the north of the island (and about 30,000 islanders leave to escape the disruption!). Held over two weeks, the first is “practice week” and the second “race week”.
Calculating the dates – the middle Sunday is typically the first Sunday in June but the dates aren’t officially confirmed until the Autumn before the event.
Location: we are about 20 minutes’ drive south of the race course. Booking: we are typically booked out 2-3 years in advance. We do charge a premium for bookings during TT, but divided by 10-14 guests our prices are a bargain compared to hotels on the island. The minimum booking during TT is 7 days.
Classic and vintage motorcycles compete for 9 days on the TT course. The 9 days typically span the end of August and the start of September.
We do not charge a premium for Grand Prix bookings. They are treated as normal summer (August) and low season (September) stays. The minimum booking during Grand Prix is 7 days (August) or 3 days (September).
The Southern 100 is held every July on the Billown Circuit. It lasts for three days.
Location: we are less than 5 minutes’ drive from the circuit. Booking: we do not charge any premium; normal July booking rules apply – minimum 7 days.
The Manx National Rally (cars) is held in May, on several stages over 138 miles. It lasts for two days.
Location: the stages are at various points around the island: our only access road is one of the circuit roads and is closed for part of the event. You can watch part of the rally from our gateway! Booking: we do not charge any premium, normal low season rules apply – minimum 3 days. Request motorsport stay dates.
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.
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.
Kerrowkeill Road,
Ballasalla IM9 3BB,
Isle of Man