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Ballymaloe House

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

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 49 reviews)

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9.4
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49 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

The hotel was amazing. The food was even more amazing. The dinner and breakfast were the best that we had on the entire trip. I highly recommend this hotel.

Kim United States of America

BALLYMALOE IS A WONDERFUL HOUSE TO STAY IN. THE STAFF ARE WONDERFUL AND ATTEND TO EVERY DETAIL. THE GROUNDS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL THAT WE FELL IN LOVE WITH NATURE ALL OVER AGAIN.

James United States of America

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

Outstanding courtesy of staff Warm and familiar atmosphere Only few and well behaved children

Reinhard Germany

Delighted food, relaxed setting, friendly staff, wonderful places to visit in short drive away

Deirdre Ireland

The elegance of a large old house with great style and friendly courteous staff . Dinner was a great experience with excellent food and wine; what more can one say ?

Roger France

Superb breakfast which set us all up for the day. Everything was mouthwatering especially the soda bread, porridge, fresh orange juice, cooked pears, homemade jams and on and on!!! The evening meal was outstanding too especially the pudding trolley.

Diana United Kingdom

Staff

9.9
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9.4
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49 reviews
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  • “The hotel was amazing. The food was even more amazing. The dinner and breakfast were the best that we had on the entire trip. I highly recommend this hotel.”
    Kim Kim United States of America United States of America
  • “BALLYMALOE IS A WONDERFUL HOUSE TO STAY IN. THE STAFF ARE WONDERFUL AND ATTEND TO EVERY DETAIL. THE GROUNDS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL THAT WE FELL IN LOVE WITH NATURE ALL OVER AGAIN.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “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
  • “Outstanding courtesy of staff Warm and familiar atmosphere Only few and well behaved children”
    Reinhard Reinhard Germany Germany
  • “Delighted food, relaxed setting, friendly staff, wonderful places to visit in short drive away”
    Deirdre Deirdre Ireland Ireland
  • “The elegance of a large old house with great style and friendly courteous staff . Dinner was a great experience with excellent food and wine; what more can one say ?”
    Roger Roger France France
  • “Superb breakfast which set us all up for the day. Everything was mouthwatering especially the soda bread, porridge, fresh orange juice, cooked pears, homemade jams and on and on!!!”
    Diana Diana United Kingdom United Kingdom

Experience World-class Service at Ballymaloe House

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant, Ballymaloe House also features 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 mi from Capel Island and Knockadoon. Castlemartyr Resort Golf Course is 19 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

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

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

끉 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

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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  • Kim United States of America

    “The hotel was amazing. The food was even more amazing. The dinner and breakfast were the best that we had on the entire trip. I highly recommend this hotel.”

  • James United States of America

    “BALLYMALOE IS A WONDERFUL HOUSE TO STAY IN. THE STAFF ARE WONDERFUL AND ATTEND TO EVERY DETAIL. THE GROUNDS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL THAT WE FELL IN LOVE WITH NATURE ALL OVER AGAIN.”

  • 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.”

  • Reinhard Germany

    “Outstanding courtesy of staff Warm and familiar atmosphere Only few and well behaved children”

  • Deirdre Ireland

    “Delighted food, relaxed setting, friendly staff, wonderful places to visit in short drive away”

  • Roger France

    “The elegance of a large old house with great style and friendly courteous staff . Dinner was a great experience with excellent food and wine; what more can one say ?”

  • Diana United Kingdom

    “Superb breakfast which set us all up for the day. Everything was mouthwatering especially the soda bread, porridge, fresh orange juice, cooked pears, homemade jams and on and on!!! The evening meal was outstanding too especially the pudding trolley.” Read more

Host Info

Host Review Score 9.9

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

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
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
  • Ocean/Sea Ballycotton Cliff Walk
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cork Airport
    17.9 miles
  • Waterford Airport
    48 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Menu: Buffet

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Amenities of Ballymaloe House Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secure parking
Internet
  • Free! 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
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

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
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Pool/Beach towels
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Shops (on site)
  • Heating
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Gift shop
  • VIP room facilities
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Newspapers Additional charge
  • Room service
Food & Drink
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Live music/Performance Additional charge
  • Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Library
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
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Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian

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From 2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cards accepted at this property

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

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.

FAQs about Ballymaloe House

  • Ballymaloe House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • 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

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

  • Check-in at Ballymaloe House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.

  • The prices at Ballymaloe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Car 45min

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

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Ballymaloe House.

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

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Library
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Personal trainer
    • Themed dinners

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  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.8
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi 8.8
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