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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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Due to the unprecedented and tsunami-like effects of the Coronavirus Covid-19 global pandemic and in the interests of the health and well being of our guests, colleagues, family and community, we have decided to temporarily close Ballyvolane House.

During this time, we applaud the amazing work of the healthcare professionals who together with other front line services are working tirelessly to diagnose, treat and heal those of us who are vulnerable or who have been infected.

We very much look forward to welcoming everyone back again to Ballyvolane House in the coming months when the weather is warmer, the gardens are more lush and the world has managed to get to grips with this dreadful virus.

In the meantime, should you need to get in touch, the office will remain open to take calls and respond to your emails and questions.

Mind yourselves, your families and your communities.

Best wishes,

Justin, Jenny and the team at BH

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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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Chuffed to bits to be included in One Fab Day’s ‘The Best Country House Weddings in Ireland’.

Thank you!

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The Best Garden Party Venues in Ireland by One Fab Day. Delighted to be featured, thank you.

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Bertha Sessions is a live-music and supper event held in the rustic dining terrace and barn at Ballyvolane House. We are delighted to welcome Blind Poets, who will be performing at the next ‘BERTHA SESSIONS’ live-music and two-course supper in the barn at Ballyvolane House on Friday 28th February 2020.

Tickets are €35 per person which include entry to the gig and a two-course supper. Needless to say, we are always very happy to accommodate any special dietary requirements and please advise accordingly.

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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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