Reviews of Ballyhoura Mountain Lodges
Ballyorgan, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, Ballyorgan, Ireland

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Reviewed: September 13, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 22, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 17, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 14, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBallyhoura is a wonderful place to get away from it all. It is our third visit and it still impresses us. The location is great right in the woods with possible walks available. Will come again.
Not applicable!
Reviewed: August 12, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpacious & clean
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything you need is provided, it is a home from home. Great if you have young children or pets. Idyllic location and a great pub nearby.
WiFi could be stronger in areas outside of main living room as there is no cellular reception.
Reviewed: August 7, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewwe loved the quiet location and the views of the mountains. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The living area was large and well appointed - we enjoyed the selection of games and the TV. We received regular updates from Maggie about where to find the keys and things we needed.
The kitchen equipment needs a refresh - no wooden spoons, not enough glasses or mugs.
Reviewed: August 5, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect Best I've stayed in so far Games and beautiful scenery. Perfect place to unwind and relax
Nothing was perfect
Reviewed: August 3, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 2, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice spacious lodge. All mod cons. Very close to beautiful nature trails.
Lodge cold and felt damp even though it was end of July. Awful smell of dog maybe it would be a good Idea to have some lodges pet free.
Reviewed: August 2, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful setting and very comfortable accommodation, would love to have stayed longer
Slight difficulty getting cooker to work, could have been us though!!
Reviewed: August 1, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice concept; holiday park in the woods with various play areas and forest footpath. Nice Layout of property with big living space and decent sized bedrooms. Excellent mountain biking close-by
The property and holiday park did not feel well looked after. There was mould on the ceiling, broken/ mossy playground equipment, greasy oven. Felt cold even in July due to dampness. We saw fleas on the carpet probably from previous dog guest. Kitchen lacked a few basics like a large chopping knife and colander.
Reviewed: April 29, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
One of the showers didn’t work properly would either not work at all or stop mid shower. Also gave 50 euro deposit for electric not received any change.
Reviewed: April 28, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEvery bedroom has its own en-suite Lovely forest river walk at the bottom of the property park Lovely open plan kitchen/dining/living Huge wood burning stove
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Reviewed: April 9, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe playground equipt was mostly broken or covered in green slime moss stuff so that was disappointing. We were there the St Brigids weekend and the chalets were very cold, even with the fire lit and the heating on full blast in the house for 4 hours,, the kids asked for 2 pairs of Pjs and to borrow the quilts from the other room that we weren’t using. Kitchen had everything you’d need, really a very enjoyable stay. Will come back again but wound love to see the playgrounds cleaned and updated.
Reviewed: March 17, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: February 1, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: January 31, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: January 19, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewBeautifully located. Plenty of space. Lovely Christmas decorations.
Reviewed: January 8, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, well equipped, cozy, great location. Responsive host, very welcoming and helpful.
Nothing. Everything was perfect.
Reviewed: January 3, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLovely quiet location, nice fireplace and extra wood provided
Reviewed: January 2, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location was super for walks and trails Maggie at reception that I dealt with was friendly and professional, the cabin was cosy especially with log burning stove
The mattresses were not very comfortable which really let the place down
Reviewed: January 2, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe lodge was very comfortable, and the setting was beautiful. Very peaceful lots of great walks. The manager, Maggie, was extremely helpful and friendly. We will definitely be booking again.
Reviewed: January 1, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: January 1, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation and setting were perfect for hiking.
The Lodge was very cold on arrival. The electric heating which you had to pay extra for had to be on all the time to warm the lodge. This was winter time. The average temperature was 12 degrees.