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Self-Catering Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Cooking Yourself

Posted by Mark Grace 
· May 10, 2018 

Food is one of the most important elements of any holiday

A lot of people choose self-catering holidays as they have the freedom and flexibility away from normal meal planning. Apart from perhaps making a quick breakfast ahead of a long day out, most guests at Ballynoe House will plan on having lunch and possibly dinner out in one of the many fabulous pubs, cafes and restaurants in the area. Although, in Clonakilty, you don’t need even to have your own breakfast on hand as there are many outlets offering anything from coffee & a croissant to the “full Irish” of locally made and reared produce, such as at the Farm Restaurant in Ashe Street. As West Cork is a renowned foodie destination, eating out is possibly one of the main reasons for choosing to stay in the Clonakilty area.

Clonakilty Black Pudding

World-famous Clonakilty Black Pudding

Shopping Online

Self-catering guests at Ballynoe House can, before or during their stay, order their supplies online from the award-winning Scally’s SuperValu supermarket in Clonakilty. Tesco also deliveries in the area. Guests also have the advantage, especially if arriving out of hours, to have their supplies delivered to the premises ahead of arrival. As the owners are on site, deliveries can be received at the main house and unpacked ready, with cold and frozen goods placed in the fridge/freezer in the appropriate let.

Good quality homemade food at your door

When you’re on holiday, you can let other people take the strain by buying excellent prepared foods at Scally’s, Lettercollum and many takeaway restaurants. Outside catering for a special event, or for just having the evening in, suitable for the individual and family, can be provided by Ardfield’s own Beano & Ginger, Clonakilty’s Richy’s Restaurant or Abacus Catering. Ballynoe House has plenty of space for a marquee or outdoor picnic function.

If you simply want to take a break from driving, what could be nicer than an evening stroll into Ardfield village along part of the Wild Atlantic Way, take in the ocean view and eat at the Mountain House Steak & Seafood Bar.

However, bespoke kitchens are available

Each let at Ballynoe House has a bespoke fully-equipped kitchen for those who want to chillax at home, to prepare meals or simply pop a takeaway into the microwave.

Mark Grace, Ballynoe House

Ballynoe House Barn House Kitchen

Ballynoe House Barn House Kitchen

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Ballynoe House has three luxury self-catering guesthouses situated just 10 minutes from Clonakilty, the multi-award-winning West Cork tourist hub, and within a short walk of several beaches; an ideal location for your holiday on this part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Our blog posts cover events and opportunities for activities in West Cork as well as Ballynoe House which has a Resident Genetic Genealogist / Family Historian and Resident Artist.

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