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“Whilst chain hotels have careered down the path of the zombie breakfast buffet, there are still many, many people in Irish hospitality who understand that breakfast is the final experience that guests get to enjoy, so it is of the utmost importance to the experience of staying in Ireland.

Thing is, it’s not easy to do right.”

We are delighted Ballyvolane House was featured in this article by John and Sally McKenna as one of the standouts for championing Irish breakfast. Thank you!

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Autumn has definitely arrived in Ireland bringing with it all the changes of darker nights, scrunching golden leaves underfoot, floating layers of mist, sparkling spiders webs, musty scents of damp earth and woodsmoke, it can only be autumn.

Come and stay soon and explore the many wonderful walking trails and hikes nearby where you can take in breathtaking views and sunsets of north east County Cork. Alternatively, just sit back and relax in front of our open log fires with a good book whilst you sip on a Bertha’s Hedgerow Martini.

After what has been a busy summer full of guests visiting from all over the world, wonderful weddings and exclusive house rentals, we would like to extend a huge thank you to our guests for choosing Ballyvolane House. We would also like to thank our amazing team, who’s hard work and dedication is fundamental to the well-being of Ballyvolane House. We are also highly appreciative of the wonderful support of our local community and suppliers.

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This is the ultimate way to entertain family, friends and work colleagues in the run up to Christmas! 

New for 2023, we are excited to announce our Festive Feast Pop-Ups to celebrate our wonderful seasonal produce in style! Each menu will be based on seasonal produce and what is available from our own walled garden and local suppliers.

With only three dates available, treat loved ones or work colleagues to a wonderful evening of fabulous food, all locally sourced in Cork and lovingly prepared by our talented Chef Chris Jeffrey along with a Bertha’s Revenge cocktail… or two! 

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Prepare for total chaos!

Ballyvolane House is delighted to welcome back The Faulty Towers Dining Experience. This is the perfect opportunity to entertain family, friends and work colleagues in the run-up to Xmas.

This year we are excited to have two dates: Saturday 2nd December and Saturday 9th December 2023.

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We are delighted Bertha’s Revenge Gin and our home Ballyvolane House are featured in Forbes Magazine in an article by Jillian Dara.

“It is the Irish equivalent of a French Chateaux with a vineyard on the estate. We have a historic house with a distillery in the farmyard,” shares Justin Green, cofounder of Bertha’s Revenge Irish Milk Gin and owner of Ballyvolane House.

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This is another one of our autumn favourites along with the Bertha Hedgerow Martini.

This cocktail was created in the mid-1980’s by Dick Bradsell in Fred’s Club, Soho, London. Bertha works so well with the fruit and citrus and it is a gorgeous fireside aperitif.

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Ciara McQuillan singles out some hospitable hosts in The Gloss Magazine, Restaurant Notes Thank you for including Justin! In good company too.

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As part of National Heritage Week 2023 which runs from 12th to 20st August 2023, join us for our special National Heritage Week Open Gardens, Pop-up Café, Food Trucks and guided tours of the house and grounds on Thursday, 17th August 2023. 12 noon to 4pm.

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