News › Archive of 2023
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Sunday Times ‘100 Great Places to Stay in Ireland 2023’
From adults-only luxury to foodie havens to camping with the kids, Ireland has it all. But with so much choice on offer, Jennifer Stevens, Róisín Healy and Patrick Hanlon are at hand. to whittle down the options and help you find your perfect staycation.
We are chuffed to bits Ballyvolane House made the cut.
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Irish Times ‘Country house retreats: Gorgeous guesthouses around Ireland to indulge your inner lord or lady’ by Bernadette Fallon
Our thanks go to Bernadette Fallon for including Ballyvolane House in her travel article for the Irish Times.
“I grew up watching Upstairs Downstairs, fascinated by the fine drawing rooms and the elegantly groomed people who inhabited them. Look at that, five-year-old-me thought – Lord and Lady Bellamy ring a bell and Hudson or Rose or a random footman miraculously appear. In my 30s, I switched allegiance to Downton Abbey, fascinated by the weekly exploits of Lord Grantham and Lady Mary, Cousin Violet and Mrs Hughes.”
In good company too.
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Hello Spring!
The evenings are getting longer, the temperatures are warming up and runny noses are a thing of the past! Spring has properly sprung in Co. Cork and the gardens are well and truly starting to bloom. Winter was quieter than usual but we were busy planning weddings, hosting fashion photoshoots and working on some other fun and fascinating events in the months ahead.
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Robert O’Byrne aka The Irish Aesthete ‘Irish Country House Gardens’ Talk and Dinner
Join us for what promises to be a fascinating, fun and memorable evening with Robert O’Byrne aka The Irish Aesthete. Robert will give a talk about the History of Irish Country House Gardens which will be followed by dinner in the dining room.
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Brown Thomas photo shoot at Ballyvolane House
Spring into the summer: Brown Thomas shares the five key fashion trends for this season. We were delighted to host this photo shoot for Brown Thomas. The weather behaved, the gardens were bursting with spring blossoms and the house and gardens were the perfect back drop for the photo shoot.
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Ginuary Special Offer extended to February
Enjoy a relaxing 2 night stay at Ballyvolane House, the perfect setting for a much needed break away, and home to Bertha’s Revenge gin distillery.
With this package you will receive a bottle of Bertha’s to take home with you, to share with friends and family.
Included in this mini break:
- 2 night stay in a double room in the main house (2 people sharing)
- Full Irish breakfast each morning- 4 course seasonal set menu on one evening of your stay
- A 70cl bottle of Bertha’s Revenge Gin to take home with you.
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