Country house Ballymaloe House

Ballymaloe House, Ballycotton, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 34 reviews)

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9.4
Superb
34 reviews

friendliness. sense that it was still a family run establishment. enjoyed tour of house. wonderful breakfasts and dinners

Bobby Ireland

- beautifully refurbished rooms, - excellent breakfast and dinner - showcasing local produce, - nice surroundings with farm elements, chicken, pigs, sheep etc.

Levente Ireland

Location, beautiful estate and grounds, lovely old house and facilities Food was delicious, great choice, interesting menus, everything beautifully cooked and presented very helpful and attentive staff

Liz United Kingdom

Lovely setting, wobderful food, warm, professional staff

Catherine United Kingdom

perfect place - staff on top of their game ,cannot wait to return

Fionnuala Ireland

Great selection .. fresh fruit homemade yogurts breads. Peaceful country side location and close to Ballycotton village for cliff walks

Marie Ireland

Very comprehensive menu all fresh. Produce organic Location beautiful but need a car

Pamela United Kingdom

Incredible location, very friendly team, food is 10/10

Allan Ireland

Ballymaloe is exquisite. The staff were so helpful and knowledge about the food, drink local area and they seemed to really enjoy their roles. The food was on another level. We absolutely loved our stay and look forward to returning.

Lisa Ireland

The sense of calm. The purposeful and yet hugely helpful staff: clearly a very happy team, all of whom worked to make our stay truly wonderful. Thank you.

Andrew United Kingdom
9.4
Superb
34 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “friendliness. sense that it was still a family run establishment. enjoyed tour of house. wonderful breakfasts and dinners”
    Bobby Bobby Ireland Ireland
  • “- beautifully refurbished rooms, - excellent breakfast and dinner - showcasing local produce, - nice surroundings with farm elements, chicken, pigs, sheep etc.”
    Levente Levente Ireland Ireland
  • “Location, beautiful estate and grounds, lovely old house and facilities Food was delicious, great choice, interesting menus, everything beautifully cooked and presented very helpful and attentive...”
    Liz Liz United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely setting, wobderful food, warm, professional staff”
    Catherine Catherine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “perfect place - staff on top of their game ,cannot wait to return”
    Fionnuala Fionnuala Ireland Ireland
  • “Great selection .. fresh fruit homemade yogurts breads. Peaceful country side location and close to Ballycotton village for cliff walks”
    Marie Marie Ireland Ireland
  • “Very comprehensive menu all fresh. Produce organic Location beautiful but need a car”
    Pamela Pamela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Incredible location, very friendly team, food is 10/10”
    Allan Allan Ireland Ireland
  • “Ballymaloe is exquisite. The staff were so helpful and knowledge about the food, drink local area and they seemed to really enjoy their roles. The food was on another level.”
    Lisa Lisa Ireland Ireland
  • “The sense of calm. The purposeful and yet hugely helpful staff: clearly a very happy team, all of whom worked to make our stay truly wonderful. Thank you.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 10
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Ballycotton

Experience world-class service at Ballymaloe House

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant, Ballymaloe House also boasts free WiFi access and free parking for all guests. Located in Shanagarry, this family-run hotel set on 300 acres features a working farm, an award-winning kitchen, a gift shop, conference, party and wedding facilities.

Rooms feature a private bathroom that comes with a bath or shower. Extras include a laptop safe, bed linen and ironing facilities.

At Ballymaloe House there is a tennis court and free rental bikes. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on-site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and fishing.

This country house is a 10-minute drive from the coast and less than 12.4 miles from Capel Island and Knockadoon. Castlemartyr Resort Golf Course is 19 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Your stay will include:
Dining area Terrace

Ballymaloe House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 4 Dec 2014.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Bar

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.4
Superb · 34 reviews
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  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 10
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bobby Ireland

    “friendliness. sense that it was still a family run establishment. enjoyed tour of house. wonderful breakfasts and dinners”

  • Levente Ireland

    “- beautifully refurbished rooms, - excellent breakfast and dinner - showcasing local produce, - nice surroundings with farm elements, chicken, pigs, sheep etc.”

  • Liz United Kingdom

    “Location, beautiful estate and grounds, lovely old house and facilities Food was delicious, great choice, interesting menus, everything beautifully cooked and presented very helpful and attentive staff”

  • Catherine United Kingdom

    “Lovely setting, wobderful food, warm, professional staff”

  • Fionnuala Ireland

    “perfect place - staff on top of their game ,cannot wait to return”

  • Marie Ireland

    “Great selection .. fresh fruit homemade yogurts breads. Peaceful country side location and close to Ballycotton village for cliff walks”

  • Pamela United Kingdom

    “Very comprehensive menu all fresh. Produce organic Location beautiful but need a car”

  • Allan Ireland

    “Incredible location, very friendly team, food is 10/10”

  • Lisa Ireland

    “Ballymaloe is exquisite. The staff were so helpful and knowledge about the food, drink local area and they seemed to really enjoy their roles. The food was on another level. We absolutely loved our stay and look forward to returning.”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “The sense of calm. The purposeful and yet hugely helpful staff: clearly a very happy team, all of whom worked to make our stay truly wonderful. Thank you.”

Property questions and answers
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  • are you running the cookery school for hotel gurests at the minute ? specifically 8-1o September
    The Cookery school are only operating their 12 week course in September and until restrictions lift, they are unable to include our guests for an afternoon demonstration. There is not a course available on 8th-10th September unfortunately. Daphne.
    Answered on 26 August 2021
  • Hello, We are looking on booking for two nights in June - with 5 month old baby. Are you child friendly? Thanks, Ian
    Hello Ian, We are not taking bookings for June until we know when hospitality will be permitted to re-open. Our superior rooms can accommodate a travel cot for your baby. Babysitters are available to book if you wish to have dinner with us.
    Answered on 26 April 2021
  • Hi my wife and I have stayed many times with you and I was wondering if you had any vacancies say mid week in the blue or yellow rooms
    We offer superior rooms in our Courtyard on Booking.com. The Blue & Yellow room are located in the main house and are only available on our own website under superior garden rooms. I hope this helps.
    Answered on 8 June 2021
  • Do you do dinner, bed and breakfast for 1 night in September please
    We only offer bed & breakfast on booking.com. However, as a resident you would have priority for a table in the dining room and we automatically make a dinner reservation for all residents.
    Answered on 20 August 2021
  • Hello, we are looking for accommodation situated on ground level. Is your Superior Double Room on ground level? Regards, William.
    Thank you. We offer 3 superior rooms in our Courtyard on booking.com. Two of these rooms are on the ground floor and one room is upstairs. To be guaranteed a ground floor room, it is best to give me a call in advance of making a reservation. Daphne.
    Answered on 18 August 2021

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Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Ballymaloe House is located in East Cork and set deep within lush countryside accessible by tree lined avenues. Conde Nast Traveler Magazine included Ballymaloe House on their 2015 Gold List – the only Irish venue on this prestigious list of the World’s top 100 hotels.
Myrtle and Ivan Allen opened this Historic Country House, their home, to the public as a restaurant in 1968 and later as a guesthouse. Ballymaloe House continues to be run by the Allen family and now celebrates over 50 years of international recognition as the home of Irish Country cuisine and hospitality.
Ballymaloe House is a 40 minute drive from Cork city, and 15 minutes from Midleton train station & the main N25 road which runs the length of the South coast. The internationally renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School, run by Darina Allen, is located two miles from Ballymaloe House. Enjoy the fresh Ballycotton sea air and be mesmerised by the natural beauty and stunning views that Ballycotton Island has to offer. Ballycotton Island Lighthouse Tours offers a truly magical memory-making excursion. There are lots of lovely coves and beaches within a 15 minute drive of Ballymaloe, these vary from small rocky inlets that are perfect for a picnic and rock pooling to larger sandy beaches which are lovely for walking and building sandcastles on
Languages spoken: English,French,Lithuanian,Norwegian,Polish,Romanian,Russian
Property surroundings *
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What's nearby
  • Water Rock Golf Course
    5.4 miles
  • Whitegate Oil Refinery
    7.8 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Colman
    9.4 miles
  • Cobh Heritage Centre
    9.6 miles
  • Fota Wildlife Park
    10.1 miles
  • Youghal Front Strand
    10.6 miles
  • Youghal Golf Club
    11.1 miles
  • St. Mary's Collegiate Church
    11.3 miles
  • Tynte's Castle
    11.5 miles
  • Molana (island monastery)
    11.7 miles
Natural beauty
  • Sea/ocean Ballycotton Cliff Walk
    0 miles
Closest airports
  • Cork Airport
    17.9 miles
  • Waterford Airport
    48 miles
How to get to Ballymaloe House from Cork Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Menu: Buffet

Facilities of Ballymaloe House

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secured parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Fence around pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Pool/beach towels
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Live music/performance Additional charge
  • Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Tennis court
View
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

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Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Check-out

12:00 - 12:30

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 75 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Ballymaloe House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

FAQs about Ballymaloe House

  • Check-in at Ballymaloe House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:30.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Ballymaloe House.

  • Ballymaloe House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Ballycotton.

  • Guests staying at Ballymaloe House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Ballymaloe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Ballymaloe House by:

    • Car 45min

  • Ballymaloe House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Ballymaloe House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Evening entertainment
    • Yoga classes
    • Personal trainer
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Live music/performance

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ballymaloe House (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Secured parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking