Travel to the Isle of Man - Food & Lodging

This section is under construction, and is intended as a compilation of information collected from our members travels. Please send additions to Jim Kneale at

General Lodging directory

www.visitisleofman.com has a fairly extensive listing of accomodations. They can also send you their 107 page brochure filled with photos and listings. Some of the listings are for bed and breakfasts that you won't find on the internet.

Many of the smaller hotels and B&B's don't have a web presence, so a phone call may be your best source of info.

If you are intending to travel during any period that the TT races are being held, be sure to book very early. Note that some less desirable rooms are only used during the TT because accommodations are so scarce. Call or email to make sure what you are getting, expecially if its discounted significantly below that of the other rooms

Favorites

The Ballacallin House Hotel is a converted Manx farmhouse located in Dalby, just south of Peel. It is in a quiet part of the island with a wonderful view of the western coast. The pub and restaurant are frequented by friendly neighbors, which we found was an enjoyable way to pass the evening. In the morning, after a flock of sheep have passed through the parking lot on their way to the pasture, you can go for a walk down to Nairbyl, where they filmed portions of "Waking Ned" and "Five Children and It"
- Jim and Faith Kneale

Others

If staying in Douglas or Onchan, be aware that it has a somewhat rainy "microclimate" caused by the surrounding hills. The general tone of the area is not unlike an older version of Ocean City, Maryland
- Jim and Faith Kneale

Where to Eat

Food and restaurant critic, A A Gill, has rated Isle of Man restaurant, Ciappelli's, as one of the top restaurants for 2006 - the only one he nominated outside of London - in The Sunday Times 'Style' magazine.

Mr Gill, renowned for his harsh criticism and caustic turn of wit, gave Ciappelli's four stars, placing it alongside nine top London restaurants including The Wallace Collection and The Wolseley.