We are highly appreciative of guests who are kind enough to leave us with a review on any platform, be it Facebook, FreetoBook, Google Maps or TripAdvisor. The Freetobook reviews are particularly important to us as they are only available to the person who books with us.
By the end of the summer 2022 season we are pleased to have received 44 recommendations with an average score of 4.9 out 5.
Date Submitted: 22 Mar 2022
Traveller from Midleton, IE Date of stay 16 Mar 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful house with stunning views.”
Date Submitted: 21 Apr 2022
Traveller from Glenageary, IE Date of stay 15 Apr 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“We had a fantastic stay in Ballynoe House. We have three small children and they loved the freedom they had on the grounds, the fairy trail was a big hit. The house was really modern and well laid out and the location is great. We will definitely be back.”
Date Submitted: 22 Apr 2022
Traveller from Blarney, IE Date of stay 17 Apr 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Having a second or even a third chopping board for food preparation is very helpful especially when gluten free foods need to kept separate from non-gluten foods. Also having some dishwasher and washing liquid in stock is also worthwhile for the guests! Thank you.”
[Reply: Our starter pack is designed to get guests settled in with the basics, which includes tea, coffee, sugar, milk, salt/pepper, a few dishwasher and washing machine tabs, washing up liquid, handwash & sanitizer & a toilet roll for each bathroom. Glad you found the additional chopping boards helpful!]
“Written recommendations for guests who are coeliac for places to eat or buy gluten free food (name and location in Clonakilty) would be very helpful for future guests.”
[Reply: We mention those we know about in our guesthouse guide provided in advance. Although Clonakilty is noted as a foodie town and for its’ support of gluten-free products, availability and menus do change. We have suggested this flag is provided by restaurants and cafes listed in the Clonakilty app (Xplore).”
Date Submitted: 07 Jun 2022
Traveller from , IE Date of stay 18 May 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Amazing property and amazing hosts! Everything was perfect and nothing is too much trouble. thank you for making our guests stay in West Cork so enjoyable!”
Date Submitted: 26 Jun 2022
Traveller from Rosscarbery, IE Date of stay 18 Jun 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“I booked Ballynoe House for family flying in for a family wedding. It was simply perfect. The Barn House was ideal for everyone to get together. The decor was lovely and everyone was delighted with the standard of comfort. The children loved playing in the gardens and following the fairy trail. The courtyard garden was ablaze with lavender and roses. Its just a stunning setting and the owners Mark and Felicity are wonderful hosts. Fresh flowers milk in fridge and even best muffins you’ll ever taste. And most importantly warm and welcoming.
“There are beautiful beaches very near. Red Strand is stunning; Turquoise water and views of Galley Head lighthouse. Clonakilty has great restaurants. The houses are well supplied with books, games and DVDs. It’s a perfect place.”
Date Submitted: 03 Jul 2022
Traveller from Ballymore Eustace, IE Date of stay 25 Jun 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Beautiful place to stay, Mark and Felicity were fantastic hosts, welcoming us and seeing us off. Place was spotless and had everything you would need, kids loved the gardens, and the beach is very close. Would definitely return!
Red Strand beach is gorgeous and has a coffee truck at weekends with really nice coffee. We ate in the Mountain House twice and the food was fab, especially the mussels and black pudding for starter! They were fantastic with the kids too. Fig and Olive in Clonakilty is great if you’ve young kids as there is a play area outside for them. And they do pancakes for kids! Otherwise just explore! Around every corner is something new in West Cork!”
Date Submitted: 06 Jul 2022
Traveller from Kinsale, IE Date of stay 25 Jun 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
Date Submitted: 18 Jul 2022
Traveller from Terenure, IE Date of stay 05 Jul 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
4 – Good 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Excellent as always.”
Date Submitted: 27 Jul 2022
Traveller from Blarney, IE Date of stay 16 Jul 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
Date Submitted: 13 Aug 2022
Traveller from Dungannon, GB Date of stay 07 Aug 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Lovely stay. Excellent knowledge of local area. Recommend local beaches and Model Railway Village.”
Date Submitted: 21 Aug 2022
Traveller from Artane, IE Date of stay 13 Aug 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
4 – Good 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Mark & Felicity were very accommodating and friendly always on hand to help and advise. House was immaculate and lovely grounds. Would recommend Mountain House for food and staff were very friendly. The beaches surrounding are beautiful and worth a trip as is the trail walk at Castlefreke.”
Date Submitted: 26 Aug 2022
Traveller from Berlin, DE Date of stay 30 Jul 2022
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Coming from Germany by car we spent a wonderful 14 days vacation at Ballynoe House. Ballynoe Mews is very spacious for 4 people, comfortable with the en-suite bedrooms, stylishly furnished and very well equipped. We would love to come back one day to enjoy the hospitality of Mark and Felicity and and the pleasant surroundings of Ballynoe House.
From Ballynoe House we visited Clonakilty, Kinsale, Baltimore, Mizen Head, Bantry and went hiking at Lough Hyne. The kids’ favourite were the beaches where we went several times (to Inchydoney or the nearby Red Strand).
We enjoyed West Cork’s good cuisine and fresh fish at the nearby Fish Basket, Field Kitchen and Mountain House as well as at the Hayes’ Bar Glandore.
At Scally’s SuperValu in Clonakilty we got everything and even more for our self-catering vacation.”
Date Submitted: 04 Sep 2022
Traveller from Abbeycartron, IE Date of stay mixed
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“The accommodation is a perfect combination of luxury and comfort with plenty of space inside and out. There are extensive grounds for the little ones to explore including a fairy trail and wildflower meadow. Mark and Felicity are always on hand if needed and their care and attention to detail is second to none.
I have stayed here 3 times now with my family and have already booked again for next year.
Sandscove, a delightful pebble beach a 10-minute walk away. 9am Pancakes at the fish basket, fabulous! The Mountain House, a hidden gem in nearby Ardfield, perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion party! Galley head is spectacular but beware the sinkhole!”
