Ballymaloe House

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, served the ingredients available from her husband’s farm.

Ballymaloe House 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 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:

 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

Phil Coulter – Four Score and Then…

Phil Coulter – Four Score And Then....
A Lifetime of Songs and Stories, Melodies and Memories

To celebrate achieving the age of four score and more, and fifty-five years at the very top end of the music industry, Phil Coulter returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore after his sold-out concert in December 2022.

This will be a show with a difference, a musical journey through the highs and lows of an always colourful career, from Eurovision winners to Bay City Rollers smash hits, from Luke Kelly classics to all-time piano favourites.

Phil’s story-telling has become one of the highlights of his concerts and this show will give him ample opportunity to regale the audience with some hilarious tales. To add a new twist, he has assembled a video compilation of some never before seen footage of his famous collaborators, from Liam Neeson to Billy Connolly. Priceless.

Having played some of the most illustrious venues in the world, from Carnegie Hall to the White House, Phil is delighted to return to the Grainstore.

He’ll be joined on stage by some of his long time musical associates, virtuoso players and by Special Guests, outstanding young tenor George Hutton from Derry, and by his lovely wife and mother of their six kids, Geraldine Branagan.

This package includes:

* Pre-concert 3-course Ballymaloe dinner at 6pm

* Phil Coulter show at Ballymaloe Grainstore

* Bed & Breakfast

€500 per couple (based on double occupancy in a Heritage room)


from €500.00
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Lazy Days at Ballymaloe House

Rediscover the importance of being present, and the power of having nothing to do except enjoy the moment.

Spoil yourselves with time away from the pressures of your busy life. We encourage our guests to enjoy every aspect of nature at Ballymaloe House. We offer the opportunity to switch off from the fast-paced world, and reconnect with nature in beautiful surroundings.

Subject to availability on Sundays and Mondays only.

Our Lazy Days at Ballymaloe House Package includes:

• 2 Night's B&B (Sunday & Monday nights only)
• 4 Course dinner on Sunday night
• 5 course dinner on Monday night
• Afternoon Tea & Cake

from €From 500.00
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Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer

Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.

Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery (1901 – 1904); Terra Nova (1910 –1913); and Endurance (1914 - 1916).

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctic. His 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”. He was subsequently awarded the Albert Medal for his bravery.

This multi-award winning show has played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.

This Package Includes:

• 3 Course Dinner
• Concert Tickets
• Bed & Breakfast

Rate: €500.00 per stay

from €500.00
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Sean Keane Dinner, Concert, Bed & Breakfast

Seán Keane, possessor of one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices, returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore for the fifth time on Thursday 27 July.
He will be joined on stage by guitarists Pat Coyne and Fergus Feely.

Ballymaloe House is offering a 3-course dinner, concert tickets and over-night bed & breakfast in this unique package.

Check in from 3pm and enjoy complimentary tea & cake in our Drawing room on arrival.

Heritage room: €520.00 per stay

from €520.00
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Remembering Joe - The 15th Anniversary Tour

Remembering Joe - The 15th Anniversary Tour

15th Anniversary Tour marking the passing in 2007 of Joe Dolan, one of Ireland’s greatest singers

Throughout his career, Joe Dolan’s energetic and charismatic stage performances thrilled audiences all over the world. He had literally decades of hits beginning in 1964 with ‘The Answer To Everything’; through the 1970s with hits such as ‘I Need You’ and ‘Sweet Little Rock ‘n’ Roller’; the 1980s with ‘More and More’, ‘It’s You, It’s You, It’s You’ and ‘Goodbye Venice Goodbye’; the 90s with ‘The Universal’; and right into the 21st century with a musical collaboration with The RTE Concert Orchestra.

The Dolan Family’s concert proves thatthere is still ‘no show like a Joe show’.

Joe’s brother Ben, who shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 fun-filled years, will highlight Joe’s amazing singing career. He is joined on stage by Joe’s niece Sandra; nephews Adrian and Ray; singer Karen Carroll; and members of Joe’s original backing band. It will be a nostalgic evening of hit after hit.

This Package Includes:

• 3 Course Dinner
• Concert Tickets
• Bed & Breakfast

Rate: €490.00 per stay

from €490.00
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Disconnect to Reconnect Yoga Retreat 1st October 2023

Rediscover the importance of being present, and the power of having nothing to do except enjoy the moment, nature and disconnecting from technology.

We encourage our guests to enjoy every aspect of nature at Ballymaloe House. We offer the opportunity to disconnect from the fast-paced world and reconnect with nature in beautiful surroundings. We therefore invite you to switch off your devices and make the most of every precious moment with us.

Ballymaloe House is set within 300 acres of farmland, idyllic woodland pathways, and gardens. Meet our gardeners for a chat in the Walled Garden and an insight into the evening’s menu, or join Fern Allen or groundsman Tobias for a unique, and knowledgeable, private tour of the house and gardens.

Ballymaloe House offers an original Irish Country House experience in the birthplace of Modern Irish Cuisine, you are invited to do as little as you like and have included some unique experiences to help you completely switch off.

Disconnect to Reconnect YOGA Retreat at Ballymaloe House:
• Two night’s Bed and Breakfast
• Sunrise Sea Swim at local beach
• Two vegetarian lunches in Ballymaloe’s relaxing conservatory setting
• Two 3-course dinners
• Full Yoga itinerary both days

From €870.00 per person sharing
Please contact Ballymaloe House directly for single occupancy rooms

from €870.00
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Disconnect to Reconnect Yoga Retreat 29th November 2023

Rediscover the importance of being present, and the power of having nothing to do except enjoy the moment, nature and disconnecting from technology.

We encourage our guests to enjoy every aspect of nature at Ballymaloe House. We offer the opportunity to disconnect from the fast-paced world and reconnect with nature in beautiful surroundings. We therefore invite you to switch off your devices and make the most of every precious moment with us.

Ballymaloe House is set within 300 acres of farmland, idyllic woodland pathways, and gardens. Meet our gardeners for a chat in the Walled Garden and an insight into the evening’s menu, or join Fern Allen or groundsman Tobias for a unique, and knowledgeable, private tour of the house and gardens.

Ballymaloe House offers an original Irish Country House experience in the birthplace of Modern Irish Cuisine, you are invited to do as little as you like and have included some unique experiences to help you completely switch off.

Disconnect to Reconnect YOGA Retreat at Ballymaloe House:
• Two night’s Bed and Breakfast
• Sunrise Sea Swim at local beach
• Two vegetarian lunches in Ballymaloe’s relaxing conservatory setting
• Two 3-course dinners
• Full Yoga itinerary both days

From €870.00 per person sharing
Please contact Ballymaloe House directly for single occupancy rooms

from €870.00
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Ballymaloe Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy a break away during the year at Ballymaloe House.

Indulge with freshly baked cake and afternoon tea on check in, followed by a walk through the gardens and ground of the 300 acre farm. 

Savour our 5 course dinner menu for a wonderful dining experience, followed by a comfortable night's sleep in peaceful surroundings.

Start the next morning with our award winning breakfast, totally ready to meet the challenges of the day.


from €485.00
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Two night stay at Ballymaloe House

Enjoy the comfortable and friendly surroundings of Ballymaloe House this Autumn. Enjoy everything East Cork has to offer and spend two relaxing nights in the beautiful East Cork country house and dinner of the night of your choice.

Visit the Ballymaloe Cookery School, Ballycotton Cliff walk, Youghal Clock Tower, Midleton Distillery or sit by the fire with a good book and relax. We want you to experience the best East Cork has to offer.

This offer includes 2 nights bed & breakfast and 1 five course dinner.

Blue Book Vouchers are very welcome

from €740.00
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Sean Keane Concert

Seán Keane, possessor of one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices, returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore for the fifth time on Thursday 27 July.

He will be joined on stage by guitarists Pat Coyne and Fergus Feely.

Ballymaloe House is offering a 3-course dinner, concert tickets and over-night bed & breakfast in this unique package.

Check in from 3pm and enjoy complimentary tea & cake in our Drawing room on arrival.

Heritage room: €520.00 per stay

from €520.00
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New Year's Eve at Ballymaloe House

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Ballymaloe House and ring in 2024 in style.

'A magical country house party celebrating All That Glitters. Jazz & cocktail reception, New Year's Eve banquet and after dinner entertainment.

* Three nights bed & full Irish breakfast
* Afternoon tea with Christmas cake
* 5 Course dinner on two evenings
* New Year’s Eve Dinner including drinks reception & entertainment


Heritage Room: €1,805.00 per room

from €1,805.00
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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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