It is 5 miles south of Comber on the A22 road between Belfast and Downpatrick.

It is situated in the townland of the same name, the civil parish of Killinchy and the historic barony of Dufferin.

[2] (2001 Census: 159 people) Originally a coaching house dating back to the late 17th century, Balloo House is a pub and restaurant, with stone floors and working Aga dominating the historic kitchen bar.

It was once a large farmhouse, bought by the McConnell family in 1893, and has been a licensed premises ever since.

[3] In January 2008, Balloo House was announced as one of the Bridgestone Guide's top 100 restaurants in Ireland.