The Pod @ Bancran School:Glamping in The Sperrins

Tiny home in Draperstown, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Christopher Sean
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.
The Pod is a sleek, arched retreat with its own private wood-fired hot tub, you'll be welcomed with high quality, space-maximising facilities that will make you feel wonderfully snug.

Spend the evening taking in the views whilst relaxing in the absolute luxury
of your own Hikki tub all the way from Sweden or why not access the communal Gin Tin facilities located next to The Pod.

The Pod is at the rear of Bancran School which is our family home and in a quiet area.

The space
The Pod is fully equipped for an enjoyable stay. This is glamping but on a different level.

Inside The Pod there is an open living space with small kitchen station, double bed, tv and seating. The bathroom with shower and luxuries are at the rear of The Pod.

The kitchen workstation has a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cooking equipment and utensils. A breakfast pack will await you with local pancakes, crisps, tea, coffee, cereal and milk. Please note there is a huge grilling space and pizza oven in the Gin Tin if you need to use for your stay.

Right outside guests can enjoy the luxury of having their own personal wood burning hot tub delivered from Swedish company Hikki, these tubs are pure luxury. Wood is provided for your tub.

You will also have private parking, access to the communal Gin Tin which is home to the huge Weber BBQ, pizza oven and sports tv. Inside the Gin Tin there are also dinning facilities.

The gym area located inside the garage is also available for guests to use during your stay.

Guest access
Bancran School is located 3 miles outside Draperstown which is a small town with shops for groceries. Inside the town there are a number of bars and cafes which we are happy to give recommendations for.

Other things to note
Please note onsite we have the following properties:
The Pod
The Black Shack
The Hen House
The Loft

These are all located at the rear of our family home which is the old school.

To maintain everyones comfort and enjoyment there is a strict quiet time in place after 10pm, all communal spaces are closed up and external lights out at this point. We would ask guests to enjoy time in their own space after lights out.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 624 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Draperstown, United Kingdom
This listing’s location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Perfect base for exploring NI. Derry (45 mins), Giants Causeway (50 mins), Portrush (45 mins) & Belfast (60 mins).

Bancran School is up a quiet road in the heart of the Sperrin Mountains. Draperstown is 3 mile away with local shops, bars, restaurants and takeaways.

We are surrounded by beautiful secluded forests ideal for long quiet walks.

Davagh Forest which has been developed specifically for mountain biking is 5 miles away and has a wonderful play park for kids.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,878 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
My work: Derry GAA
Lives in Moneyneany, United Kingdom
Business
Family who have restored Bancran school using Airbnb to help us along the journey! Accommodations currently on offer include The Pod, The Black Shack, The Loft and The Hen House. We love travelling and meeting new people. Not suitable for parties!!

Christopher Sean is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 98%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm