Restaurant & Country House Accommodation - Ballymaloe House, Cork, Ireland

Restaurant and Country House Accommodation

Welcome to Ballymaloe House, the renowned Irish country house hotel and restaurant owned and run by the Allen family for over 40 years.

Nestled in a 400 acre estate in rural East Cork, Ballymaloe House is only 20 miles from the historic city of Cork, and minutes from the breathtaking south coast.

We pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome, tastefully decorated bedrooms and award-winning cuisine which celebrates the best of local, seasonal produce.

Ballymaloe is a byword for timeless elegance and pleasures of days gone by. Whilst here take time to enjoy:
A leisurely walk around our beautiful gardens;
An invigorating game of golf or tennis;
Afternoon tea by the pool or roaring fire;
Croquet on the lawn with a glass of champagne;
A lavish five-course dinner followed by traditional music in the drawing room.

Whether for a weekend break or longer family holiday, for a conference or a special occasion, we look forward to welcoming you.

The Allen Family and staff

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Upcoming Wine Events at Ballymaloe

The Georgina Campbell Wine Award of the Year 2010

~ 16th – 18th April 2010 ‘Introduction to Wine Appreciation’ with Mary Dowey

Vouchers

An ideal gift for that someone special at any time of the year, pottery courses, wine courses, music nights all available. Online Vouchers

Special Offers

View our most recent Special Offers;
~ Mother's Day Pampering, 14th March.
~ DBB & Cookery Demonstration special.

The Grain Store at Ballymaloe

The Grain Store is the latest addition to Ballymaloe House. It is a 17th century farmyard building that was sensitively converted into an elegant multi-purpose venue. It is available to be used for conferences, art exhibitions, weddings, concerts, parties, dances, fashion shows, fund raisers and family events.

FEBRUARY 14TH - Valentines Tango with Fionnuala Hunt, one of Ireland’s most distinguished performers. Get your sequins out and dance this Valentines away.

FEBRUARY 27th & MARCH 27th 2010 - A Creative POTTERY WORKSHOP with Adrian Wisteich from 'Kinsale Pottery & Arts Centre'. In one day you will learn to throw on the potter's wheel, hand-build figures and pots, produce some unique coloured clay work and lots more. The perfect solution for an interesting Christmas gift. Read More

MARCH 16TH - 21ST 2010 - Rory Allen will host his Spring Music week with a special Irish TRADITIONAL DANCE & MUSIC Concert on St. Patrick's Day in the Grain Store. The musical evenings will be held in the drawing room with a concert in the Grain Store on March 17th & 21st. Artists include: Michael Cahill & East Cork Rhythm, Eoin Duignan (Breath takingly beautiful Pipes and Whistle Player), Matt Keane & John Gibson (Classical Pianist). Read more.