About Us

In 2015, we moved to Ballynoe House, retiring to Felicity’s ancestral homeland. Our guest houses were opened in April 2018 following an 8-month conversion. Video

Felicity is a pencil and watercolour artist who also loves to quilt and experiment with textiles. Having left the area at the age of six and travelled the world, she finally feels at home back in beautiful West Cork. A significant number of her family and friends run quality businesses in the area.

As resident genealogist, Mark has been supporting collaborative family history & DNA research since 1979. He has several genealogical blogs. Guests can receive free help with their British and Irish family history or seek advice on research. He is a Director with the Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce. Otherwise, he is Ballynoe House’s full-time gardener.

Press Coverage:
West Cork People (July 2018)
Irish Independent Travel Feature (December 2018)

Mark & Felicity Grace T/A Ballynoe House
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