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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 32

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kinsale, Cork
  • Desmond Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kinsale Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, minimum 14 night stay,please do not request for less

It’s a minimum 14 night stay at Ballywilliam House
Please do not send requests for less days.

Identification will be required to prove all infants on the booking , are under the age of 2 , upon check in date.

This property is Fáilte Ireland's Welcome Standard approved and approved accommodation located within the catchment of the Wild Atlantic Way.

“Exquisite Holiday Homes”

Ballywilliam House property description


Built in 1816 Ballywilliam House is a majestic waterside Georgian sanctuary in a magnificent private setting on the elevated site on the banks of the river Bandon a five-minute drive from the picturesque town of Kinsale.
The property oozes history, its believed a house has existed on the land at Ballywilliam in some form since 1765, the IRA Ani Treaty tried to occupy the property in 1922 and the property was owed by American singer song writer and pianist Tori Amos from 1995 until 2019.
Many Albums were written at Ballywillam House when it was turned into a residential recording studio, videos and photographs for the album Night of the Hunters were also taken there.

Spread over three floors, the property boosts eight large bedrooms and six bathrooms. There is a large lounge with a large fireplace, a dining room.

The house is airy and filled with light, it has tall ceilings and extraordinary twelve over twelve sash windows. A curved cantilevere staircase with a spectacular oriel wedding leads to the upstairs.

The property is situated on two acres. For the children there is a fifty-foot climbing frame, football pitch and an outer building containing table tennis and foosball table.

To the rear of the house is a courtyard with original cut stone walls containing a large heated gazebo, with a dining table and relaxed seating area.

A path leads through the woodland to the magical waterfront and a drystone seated theatre and fire pit, with a pathway leading to a further heated gazebo with the most amazing river views.

The house is at the end of a two-kilometer cul-de- sac and offers the utmost privacy. Once inside the gates, you enter a majestic haven that offers peace and tranquiliy away from today’s bustling world.

All guests are advised to take out travel insurance , incase you need to cancel your booking for unseen reasons , or for damages done at the property during your stay , this is optional of course and is down to the person making the booking.

Where early check in is available we charge €100 per hour

There is strictly no parties or events at the property.

Property manager

Ryan oleary
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a 10 mile per hour speed limit when you enter Ballywilliam Lane the road the property is on ,please respect this rule.
We do not allow music to be played outside of the property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kinsale

Located in Kinsale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kinsale Golf Club and Old Head Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nohaval Cove and Rocky Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Lusitania Memorial Garden and Will and Away. Power boating, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kinsale, Cork

What's nearby

  • Desmond Castle - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Charles Fort - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Kinsale Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 23 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 45 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jim Edwards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tap Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Milk Market Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, minimum 14 night stay,please do not request for less pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, minimum 14 night stay,please do not request for less?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, minimum 14 night stay,please do not request for less?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, minimum 14 night stay,please do not request for less located?

This family-friendly Kinsale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint Multose Church, Desmond Castle and Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse. James Fort and Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great property with a not so great upkeep
The mansion is gorgeous, located in a gorgeous spot by the river. It’s surrounded by farms and you can see/hear cows for a majority of time. Views from the ground and upper floors are pleasant (river, farmland, occasional fog and a horizontal rain due to high winds). Plenty of space and neatly decorated rooms. Almost everything indoors is in a working condition, except for a one shower cabin in the basement that has a drainage problem. Disappointing aspect of the place was a dryer situation. The website advertises as having washer/dryer. The washing machine has no dryer feature/or a separate dryer. We were advised by the manager to use the old fashioned dryer that is a standing cloth hanger, or use the dryer line outside. Due to the constant humidity and rain at the time, drying clothes outside was not an option. Plus, the outside drying line was in a bad shape, full of cobwebs and dirty. It’s not guests’ problem to clean cobwebs/dirt inside the mansion or around it. Cleanliness of the property was not in a good condition. Spiders and cobwebs on the windows inside, and on the ceilings. Pest control wasn’t existent. Lack of cleanliness and no electric dryer in the mansion are a disservice to the property and guests. Both gazebos were in a dirty/cobweb state, too. Still, property itself is beautiful and has a potential. There was an issue with the water heater, but the manager took care of it promptly. All in all, after fixing up flaws, the place is worth to stay at.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, communication
We had a lovely stay, weather was beautiful. House located outside Kinsale on a bad windy lane. Overall Cleanliness needed attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ryan oleary

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