Ford Farm

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Lovely & Peaceful Farm Site

Stayed her for a week last October 2023 (apologies for the delay). John is very friendly and welcoming, with lots of knowledge of places to see whilst you are here. The site is brimming with animals and they are all friendly and happily roaming around the site. Easy to get to from Larne Port (20 mins) and easy access in and out of the site. Hard standing pitches with electric , full recycling available and toilets are spotless. Spar shop across the road. Magical little site with easy access to beautiful County Antrim Coast and Glens.

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Reviewed on 18/03/2024 06:47

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A lovely friendly site in a fabulous location

We stayed here 7 nights in May and thoroughly enjoyed the location, friendliness and views around this site. Everything is so easy from here - the Spar shop which sells everything is within walking distance, The Gobbins cliff walk is just up the road and the views around Island Magee are just stunning. We could just see the Lough over the hedge from the caravan too. For our day in Belfast (the rainy day) we drove to Carrickfergus and parked in the free car park and paid £4.80 each return on the train. The Antrim coast including Giants Causeway, Portrush and coastal views took two days but we would have loved to spend more time. The CL has an address of Larne but is nowhere near Larne but is in the beautiful Island Magee. The Stena Ferry from Stranraer to Belfast (discounts on Tuesday/Wednesday) was effortless and an enjoyable part of the holiday. John was very friendly and talked to us about anything and everything which helped to make the holiday.

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DClissold

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Reviewed on 03/08/2022 20:19

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Friendly, secluded site

Very peaceful site with good views and a nice walk down to the Lough - where plenty of bird life to watch. The farmer, |John, is very friendly and has a real interest in nature and wildlife. Thoroughly recommend for short stay.

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Reviewed on 28/06/2022 09:49

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Perfect spot for exploring Belfast and Islandmagee

We chose this site as our first in Northern Island, arriving in the evening off the day ferry crossing for a three-night stay. The farm setting is charming, including John's very friendly dogs, hens and ducks - eggs plentiful! The museum and campers' common room was full of local information and maps. We caught the train into Belfast from Whitehead, five minutes' drive away. A cab tour of the murals is a must! Ours picked us up from the Titanic Museum and dropped us off at the station. The Gobbins Path centre is a short walk from the site - the walk itself needs to be booked in advance. Islandmagee is interesting, particularly Portmuck harbour - great views to Scotland. The local shop (short walk from the site) is very well stocked. Definitely recommended.

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Reviewed on 20/06/2022 13:04

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Great place close to the ferry

I was immediately made very welcome by John, his gentle dogs and the duck parade through the site. I enjoyed the views from my pitch as the tide ebbed and flowed on nearby Loch Larne. I watched shelduck on the flats and most of all enjoyed the farm museum /comfy common room that John had laid on for the campers. In May there are lambs.

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Reviewed on 05/05/2022 10:10

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Lovely site

Arrived in Belfast and got to the site in the evening, we had the choice of pitches, all well laid out, nice welcome and advice on local area, we only stayed 2 nights but would stay longer next time. As it was Lambing time owners were very busy but always found time for a chat, let us watch a Lamb being born, Local football team have a clubhouse and bar 10 min walk away, lovely pint of Guinness. Great views and sunsets. Ideal site for day of arrival in Ireland or longer stays, easily accessible from Larne or Belfast.

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Reviewed on 28/04/2019 19:45

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Peaceful and tranquil

On arrival, you are usually met by Mr. or Mrs.Hall. If neither is available, it is very simple to setup yourself. Mr.Hall is a fount of knowledge about all things Islandmagee, having in fact written about and detailed several of the lovely walks nearby. There can be a little noise from the road, but this is never over-obtrusive. This is a working farm, so expect to be joined by wandering hens and ducks, although the accompanying sheep and cows are kept in the surrounding fields! lol All in all, this is a peaceful and tranquil place, which I have enjoyed many times over the years.

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Reviewed on 06/05/2017 13:44

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Very Friendly and Relaxing

We stayed here for 7 nights having arrived from Ireland at the ferry port of Larne which is only 15 minutes away. The site has lovely views, is very peaceful and well maintained. It is a great location to visit Belfast by car or train from Whitehead or Ballycarry. Whitehead has a very interesting walk around the town and along the front plus a lovely old tearoom. Also a good location to explore the Antrim coast. A really nice place to stay.

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Mel and Sally

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Reviewed on 05/08/2016 22:06

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Handy, friendly and peaceful

I have been visiting Ford Farm for several years, spending about 60 nights each year on the site. Yes, I rather like the place! For a start, it's convenient for both Stena and P&O ferries, and on arrival it's usual to receive a friendly Ulster welcome from the Halls. It's on a working farm so as you'd expect, there are the associated sounds of sheep and cattle, and the resident wildfowl are regular visitors to the site. It's peaceful, and in a scenic location overlooking Larne Lough, but with useful local shops nearby. I use my own toilet and washing facilities, but on the odd occasion when I've looked into the site's toilet/wash room, it has been perfectly clean and obviously well looked after. Information on what's to be seen and done locally is readily available, and John Hall is a walking encyclopedia on Islandmagee and the surrounding area of Co.Antrim. There are few alternative sites in the area, but I happily recommend this CL, I'm just surprised that it's not busier.

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Reviewed on 19/07/2014 11:27

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