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

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

There is strictly no parties or events at the property.

Property manager

Ryan oleary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ballywilliam House 5 Minutes to Kinsale Town Centre
Ballywilliam House, 5 minutes to kinsale town centre Kinsale

About the area

Map
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).

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel J.

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

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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