Ballyvolane House (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Ballyvolane House?
What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: Georgian house ambience, garden walks, bathtubs in deluxe rooms, candlelit dinners, and private clay shooting or river canoe trips set an intimate escape amid scenic Blackwater Valley countryside.
Good match for:
- Quiet Country Retreat: Enjoy peaceful estate gardens and a fireside communal living room away from crowds.
- Whiskey Enthusiasts: Drive 19.4 km to the Jameson Experience for a guided distillery tour and tasting.
Things to keep in mind:
- Urban Explorers: This rural estate lies over 30 km from Cork city center, requiring a car for daily sightseeing.
What is so special about Ballyvolane House for couple trip?
- Stay in a restored Georgian country house on a private estate.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, and leafy garden views.
- Unwind in the communal living room by the fire.
- Sample a full Irish breakfast (fee applies) in the dining room.
- Access nearby attractions like the Jameson Experience distillery.
Couple-Friendly Activities around Ballyvolane House
Jameson Experience: 19.4 km (25 min drive)
Tour the historic Midleton distillery and sample whiskey during a guided tasting.
Tip: Book afternoon slots to avoid tour crowding.
Lismore Castle: 25.1 km (30 min drive)
Explore the castle’s walled gardens and art collection.
Tip: Check opening hours before you go.
Couple-Friendly Hotel Facilities
Free facilities in Ballyvolane House:
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary wireless internet access in public areas and guest rooms.
Free Parking:
On-site self-parking is available at no extra charge.
Garden Access:
Stroll through the estate’s landscaped Georgian gardens.
Multi-function Room:
Use the business and meeting space at no additional cost.
Paid or on request with possible fees:
A la carte Breakfast:
Full Irish breakfast served daily from 08:00 to 11:30; fees apply and are payable on-site.
Make the Most of Your Stay
- Confirm Check-in Details: Check your email after booking for property access instructions, especially if arriving after 23:30.
- Relax by the Fire: Spend an evening in the communal living room’s fireplace area to meet other guests.
- Reserve Breakfast: At check-in, ask staff to secure your preferred breakfast time to join the communal table.
Reviews of Ballyvolane House
Chris Martin
Just returned from 3 days at Ballyvolane House and it was a perfect stay. The house is beautiful and comfortable, the food is to die for! The dishes are fresh and imaginative and served in a stunning dinning room. It was so much fun meeting and eating with the other guests and talking into the evening. Justin and Jenny are amazing hosts and everyone that works there goes out of their way to mak...
Claire Bulman
We had our wedding in Ballyvolane House in July 2025 and it was a beautiful and unique location. Jenny and Justin’s assistance and reassurance throughout our stay allowed us to enjoy ourselves as we knew we were in very safe hands. The staff were superb as well; always there when required and they dealt with all requests with patience and good humour. All of our guests were so complimentary about...
TheSurfer27
It is an unforgettable experience, to say the very least. Everything about Ballyvolane House is out of this world. The food, staff, location, setting, and preservation of the building. The atmosphere.....you name it you will not be disappointed. I had the honour and privilege of being the best man for Jack and Sandra Edgetons' wedding just last week. Thank you to everyone involved. The grand memor...
Caitriona Byrne
We had our wedding in October at Ballyvolane House. From the planning stages to the big day, everything was handled perfectly by Jenny, Iona and the team. The staff are unbelievably helpful and considerate, down to remembering all of our guest's names. The location, the food and the Gin are simply stunning, but the attention to impeccable service is the best I've seen. I can't recommend highly eno...
Patrick Hoolehan
We stayed in one of the tents for the night, very cozy and fun for a one night stay. The bed kept us toasty all night however a bit rough to lay on. My only disappointment was how far the restrooms are. In the middle of the night I felt a restroom closer to the tents and cabins would be ideal, but not a issue to knock the experience. The grounds are beautiful and extremely well kept. If you are to...
Map of Ballyvolane House
Address: Ballyvolane House, Ballyvolane, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, P61 FP70, Ireland
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How to get to Ballyvolane House:
From Cork Airport, drive 41 km north on the N25 in about 35 min by car; free on-site parking available.
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