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Ballymaloe House Hotel

COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, SHANAGARRY, MIDLETON, CO. CORK, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 21-4652531 Email: INFO@BALLYMALOE.IE Website: www.ballymaloe.ie

 
Ballymaloe House Hotel is a family-owned country house hotel and restaurant, nestled in the lush countryside of East Cork. A tranquil retreat with luxurious accommodation, a celebrated farm-to-fork dining experience, 300-acres of land and the very best of Irish hospitality; internationally recognised as the birthplace of modern Irish cuisine. An award winner for its sustainable practices, long before Farm-to-fork was considered fashionable. Myrtle Allen, the founder of Ballymaloe House Hotel, served the ingredients available from her husband’s farm.

Ballymaloe House Hotel menus today, overseen by the Head Chef Dervilla O’Flynn are still based on farm-to-fork principles. They continue to serve simple, wholesome food using a combination of produce available from our Walled Garden, Ballymaloe Farm, and a variety of local producers. 

All 33 rooms at Ballymaloe House Hotel are beautifully appointed, with a bespoke design and distinct character marrying a luxury experience with timeless elegance, offering guests an exclusive overnight experience.

Guests are treated to an afternoon tea and seasonal cake upon arrival, served in the Conservatory. The celebrated 5-course dinner including award-winning Dessert Trolley is served.  There are various activities available to residents throughout the year such as, walking trails of the grounds, dip in a heated outdoor swimming pool in the summer, lawn croquet to name a few.

Ballymaloe House Hotel offers a blend of historic charm, and luxury experience in the heart of East Cork.

Recent Awards:

Good Hotel Guides Cesar Award for the Best Hotel in Ireland 2024 

Best Sustainable Business Innovation Award 2023, awarded by Cork Business Association

Munster Regional Winner for Cork as the Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant 2023 by Irish Restaurant Awards 

Silver for Ireland's Menu Provenance 2022 at Hotel and Catering Gold Medal Award

Pastry Chef of the Year 2022 awarded to JR Ryall Head Pastry Chef at Ballymaloe House by Food & Wine Ireland

World's Best Wine List 2021 at the World of Fine Wine Awards, becoming the best European Regional winner for the Best Short Wine List category, winning a 2-star wine list award

Trolley of the Year 2019 at the World Restaurant Awards in Paris – recognising the incredible dessert trolley served at Ballymaloe House

Best Restaurant Wine List and Wine Service 2019, awarded by Tomas Clancy, Sunday Business Post

Proprietors: 

The Allen Family

General Manager: 

Laura Behan

DIRECTIONS:

·         Ballymaloe House Hotel is located off the main N25.

·         40-minute drive from Cork city

·         15 minutes from Midleton train station

·         3 hours’ drive from Dublin

Special Offers

Best Rate Bed & Breakfast

This rate includes an overnight stay, complimentary tea or coffee with a slice of seasonal cake on arrival and a wholesome breakfast.

A getaway to Ballymaloe House Hotel offers you an escape from the hustle and bustle of busy city life and an opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside.

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Ireland's Blue Book Break

Ireland’s Blue Book voucher holders can enjoy a relaxing stay in our historic country house, offering the luxury of a slower pace and a true escape from busy urban life. This package includes an overnight stay with a complimentary upgrade, breakfast, and a 5-course dinner prepared using farm-to-table principles—a culinary experience that concludes with a delightful dessert trolley. 

 

Included in the package:

  • Overnight stay with a complimentary upgrade to the next available room type
  • Arrival tea or coffee and a slice of seasonal cake
  • 5-course dinner experience with a seasonal, farm-to-fork menu
  • Breakfast the following morning, served until 10:30

 

We offer a variety of on-site activities for our guests to enjoy, some seasonal and others available year-round. These include walking around the grounds and gardens, outdoor swimming, playing croquet on the front lawn, visiting the walled garden and the farm, reading, or a game of tennis. Daily guided tours are complimentary, and depending on the day of your stay, you can learn about the history of the house, the importance of biodiversity and our preservation measures, visit our historic wine cellar, or take a guided tour of the walled garden.

 Guests redeeming a Blue Book Voucher valued at €500.00 or more will also receive an arrival plate of Petit Fours in their bedroom along with a complimentary upgrade.

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Gourmet Getaway

Experience a relaxing stay in the country house hotel this season, a true escape from the fast-paced city life. This package offers you a taste of Ballymaloe House Hotel with an overnight stay, breakfast and a 5-course farm-to-table culinary experience.
Included in the package:

- Overnight stay in a luxurious bedroom
- Arrival tea or coffee and a slice of seasonal cake
- 5-course dinner experience with a seasonal, farm-to-fork menu, and celebrated Dessert Trolley
- Breakfast the following morning, served until 10.30am

Explore the 300-acre grounds, collect a map to help you navigate the estate and enjoy the woodland walk, or visit the garden and the farm.
With a range of activities and complimentary guided tours for guests to participate in, you will be spoiled for choice.



from €500.00
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Two night stay at Ballymaloe House Hotel with One Dinner

Bring your loved one on a restful 2-night break in the countryside. Experience the tranquil surroundings of Ballymaloe House Hotel, recharge and indulge in some much-needed relaxation.
This package includes:

- 2-night stay in a luxurious bedroom
- Arrival tea or coffee and a slice of seasonal cake
- 5-course dinner with a Dessert Trolley on 1 evening of your choice
- Breakfast each morning, served until 10.30 am

Explore the 300-acre grounds, collect a map to help you navigate the estate and enjoy the woodland walk, or visit the gardens and the farm. We have a range of activities and guided tours for guests to participate in.

Should you check in on a Sunday afternoon, your 5-course dinner will be offered on Monday evening.

from €850.00
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Dreamy Sundays at Ballymaloe House Hotel

Experience the slow pace at Ballymaloe with our Dreamy Sundays package. Your stay starts with arrival tea or coffee and a slice of seasonal cake served in the Drawing Room. Take in the relaxing sounds of nature and take a stroll in the woodlands before sitting down to a wholesome 4-course farm-to-table dinner.
Breakfast the following morning is served until 10.30 am, allowing you a leisurely start to the week.

This package includes:

- Stay on a Sunday night
- Arrival tea or coffee and a slice of seasonal cake
- 4-course farm-to-fork dinner with an award-winning Dessert Trolley
- Breakfast on Monday morning, served until 10:30 am

Before you depart, explore walking trails around the grounds, visit the walled garden and the farm, or browse around the gift shop, the perfect way to end your stay.

Ireland's Blue Book Vouchers welcome.

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Mid-Week Getaway

Retreat to the countryside for a Midweek Getaway, switch off and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature surrounding us, wholesome food prepared for you with farm-to-table principles and an elegant country house setting.

This package includes:

- Two-night stay in an elegant, individually designed bedroom.
- A slice of seasonal cake and tea on arrival.
- Delightful breakfast each morning.
- Lunch with a glass of Sparkling wine, in a light-filled Conservatory on the day of your choice.
- Pre-dinner, Garden to Glass cocktail on one evening.
- Seasonal, 5-course dinner prepared with farm-to-table principles, concluding with our dessert trolley, on both nights.

This offer is available Monday to Thursday, based on 2 people sharing.

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Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Historic Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants located throughout the island of Ireland. Below is a full list of our houses and restaurants and the map above shows each of their locations.

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