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We are delighted to be included in this feature in Conde Nast Traveller. HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall stayed at Ballyvolane House in June 2018 and they were utterly charming as were their entire entourage. It was fantastic for Cork and the locality and we loved having them here. They enjoyed Bertha tipples too.

Written by Annabelle Spranklen for Conde Nast Traveller.

“BALLYVOLANE HOUSE, COUNTY CORK, IRELAND This magical family-run hotel in the County Cork countryside was the ideal place for a royal sleepover when Prince Charles and Camilla were on an official tour of Cork in the summer of 2018. Built in 1728, this historic house, which has been in the hands of the Green family since the 1950s, is surrounded by a bluebell-carpeted woodland and acres of luscious emerald fields, giving guests as much seclusion as they wish. Inside, gleaming polished floors and doors with painted panels of intricate flowers and chirpy birds await, a nod to the antique, vintage-inspired décor that takes over the rest of the house. There’s a homely feel to the place – expect one of the family’s terriers to roll over for a rub as well as a tasting of the homemade gin, called Bertha’s Revenge Gin; Prince Charles even took a bottle home.”

Thank you Annabelle!

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We are delighted with this review by Catherine Cleary writing for the Irish Times Weekend Magazine.

“Ballyvolane House is a lovely way to experience the food from home.”

The verdict: A big house showcasing how home-cooked food can be done

Food provenance: Excellent. Fitzgerald’s lamb, those Garryhinch mushrooms and Macroom buffalo cheese among the names

9 out of 10.

Thank you!

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‘Sometimes I have to pinch myself’ – Fiona Duncan reflects on 20 years as a Telegraph hotel critic.

We are chuffed to bits that Ballyvolane House got a lovely mention under the heading ‘Some hotels get under my skin and into my heart’.

Super article. Thank you Fiona!

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Yet another quality article by the Gastrogays showcasing the incredible growth, spread and variety of gin distilleries in Ireland today.

Thanks chaps. In good company too.

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Delighted to share this stunning French fine art wedding blog Adore-Blog. Shot at Ballyvolane House last summer by White Cat Studio the blog showcases Ballyvolane’s interiors and gardens beautifully. Thank you!

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We are delighted Bertha’s Revenge Gin picked up a Bronze at the World Gin Awards 2020 in London this week.

The World Gin Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognised styles of gin. The World Gin Awards select, reward and promote the world’s best gins to consumers and trade across the globe.

We are celebrating. Thank you!

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As the build-up to Christmas is now in full-swing, we would love to help if you needed gift ideas. And as the new year fast approaches, it’s a perfect time to recharge post-Xmas with our ‘Ginuary’ special offer. Plan a half-term break in February and for those looking to tie the knot in 2020, there is no-where more magical than Ballyvolane House as the setting for your wedding.

• Christmas is a time of giving and how lovely would it be to receive a Ballyvolane House Gift Voucher or pick up a bottle of Bertha’s Revenge Gin at a stockist near you.
• Why not beat the January-blues and book ‘Ginuary’ at Ballyvolane House.
• Escape to the country during Half-Term in February for some family fun.
• Tying the knot at Ballyvolane House.
• Experience one of Ireland’s most authentic rural pursuits.

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‘The Craft Gin Guide’ written by David T. Smith and Ella Carr features over 200 gin distilleries and gin bars across Ireland and the UK. Loving the cover shot. This will make a cracking stocking filler this Xmas. Published by Duncan Petersen Publishing and the book is available online via Amazon. Thank you for featuring Bertha!

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