Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant, Ballymaloe House Hotel 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 Hotel 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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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
High score for Ballycotton
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  • Maura
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved everything: our room was perfect, quiet with a comfortable bed and great bedding. The staff were amazing—- always going out if tbeir way to be helpful and enhance your stay. The restaurant needs no description—-wonderful food cooked with...
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Ballymaloe is absolutely beautiful. The building is gorgeous and pristine and the gardens are incredible. Meals were excellent and the staff attentive and friendly.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All fantastic.....amazing fresh bread, porridge and cooked breakfast

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Amenities of Ballymaloe House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 30 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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Ballymaloe House Hotel 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 Hotel

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

  • Ballymaloe House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

  • Ballymaloe House Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Ballycotton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Ballymaloe House Hotel 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

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

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

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