Our location

Cronk-e-Dhooney Cottage is situated just a few minutes drive off the A7 road from the village of Colby in the south of the Isle of Man. We are about 13 miles from Douglas and about 5 miles from the airport.

From Douglas

To find Cronk-e-Dhooney from the ferry port in Douglas, you should follow signs for Ballasalla. Turn right at the roundabout in Ballasalla and then a left at the next roundabout. Follow the A7 road through the villages of Ballabeg and Colby. After passing through Colby, make a right turn at the white church onto the B44 Ballakilpheric Road. About a mile up the road, at the Ballakilpheric chapel, make a right turn down the lane marked as a public footpath. Drive down the lane, turn left at the end (about 100 yards) and we are the second cottage on the right with a green double garage door - please park in front of the garage, leaving space for other vehicles.

From Ronaldsway Airport

From the airport, follow signs for Ballasalla, cross the first roundabout in the village and turn left at the next to join the A7 road towards Port Erin. Continue your journey through Ballabeg and Colby, as described above.

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