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Why Visit West Cork?

Posted by Mark Grace 
· August 27, 2017 

Ireland

The country of Ireland is internationally popular, for it’s heritage, people and music. Currently, Ireland holds the record for winning the Eurovision Song Contest seven times. This international respect means that visitors to Ireland have high expectations for hospitality and tourism. It is also well documented that these visitor’s leave Ireland with an experience far greater than their initial expectations in every area surveyed.

In turbulent times, it is increasingly difficult to find safe holiday locations. More traditional and popular tourist spots in Europe & the Mediterranean are being replaced with the quieter, more relaxed holiday destination that is Ireland. Travel Weekly reader’s choice for 2016 as the best destination in Europe was awarded to Ireland. Overall, in 2016, tourism in Ireland was up 9%, and continues to rise year-on-year.

Ballynoe House’s purpose-built luxury self-catering holiday lets will increase capacity in the increasingly popular West Cork tourist market, which remains short of accommodation in the luxury and self-catering categories. Having every bedroom en-suite means less time spent getting ready for your day and more time to get out and enjoy what is on offer. Ballynoe House is a short-drive from most of West Cork’s attractions, between Cork City and Bantry.

In the photograph (below) taken from the hinterland, Ballynoe House is situated on the horizon, far left side.

Part of the Haven Coast (Wild Atlantic Way) between Galley Head & Skibbereen from above Rosscarbery

A Warm Welcome in West Cork

West Cork is popular in it’s own right as well as being part of the Haven Coast section of the Wild Atlantic Way, thanks to the town of Clonakilty that continues to set the pace in terms of awards, festivals and activities. The area is also a popular destination for weddings.

In 2016, as part of a business market survey, Ballynoe House asked for the reasons people have or are considering coming to West Cork:

  • 80% of respondents included local events & festivals, and nature/scenery
  • 70% of respondents gave walking as their main activity
  • More than 50% of respondents included whale watching, beaches and Irish hospitality
Clonakilty Street Party

Clonakilty Street Party

Clonakilty

Clonakilty is the award-winning tourist hub in West Cork. There is lots to do in the surrounding area. Each season, copies of “50 Things to See & Do” are available at the local Tourist Office and other outlets. Why not book with us?

Mark & Felicity Grace, Ballynoe House

Things to do in Clonakilty

Categories : Ballynoe House Blog
Tags : accommodation, Ballynoe House, beaches, Clonakilty, en-suite bedrooms, holiday, hospitality, Ireland, nature, scenery, Self-catering, survey, The Haven Coast, tourist, vacation, walking, Weddings, West Cork, whale watching, Wild Atlantic Way
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About Us

Ballynoe House has three luxury self-catering guesthouses situated just 10 minutes from Clonakilty, the multi-award-winning West Cork tourist destination, 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 Genealogist and Resident Artist.

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

From Our Blog

  • Top Tips to Maximise Your Online DNA & Genealogical Profile
  • Guest Profiles
  • Guest Reviews for Ballynoe House 2022
  • Why Guests Stay at Ballynoe House, West Cork
  • Guest Reviews for Ballynoe House 2021
  • One of the Best Autism-Friendly Holiday Locations in Ireland
  • 3rd February is the International BookDirect Guest Education Day
  • West Cork Garden Trail
  • Travelling the Seven C’s – An Approach to Genetic Genealogy (Part 2)
  • Travelling the Seven C’s – An Approach to Genetic Genealogy (Part 1)
  • From Family Historian to Genetic Genealogist
  • Out of Africa – A Personal Ancestral DNA Journey
  • A Sustainable Holiday Means Booking Direct
  • atDNA Goes Pop!
  • Look Before You Book (Our Video Archive)
  • Kevin the Rescue Jackdaw
  • The Folds Beneath Your Feet in West Cork
  • Heads Up on Dandelions
  • Miniature Rock Gardens
  • West Cork Rally 2019
  • Ballynoe House Offers Excellent Value for Money
  • Frequently-Asked Questions
  • Autism-Friendly Accommodation & Environment
  • Clonakilty Festivals
  • Safety & Security for our Guests
  • Forty Years of Family History Research in 2019
  • Sandscove – Our Secret Beach
  • What Use is Sibling DNA for Family History?
  • Sharing Your atDNA Test Results
  • Surf’s Up in West Cork
  • Clonakilty – Ireland’s Place of the Year for 2017
  • Children’s Activities at Ballynoe House
  • West Cork People (July 2018 Edition)
  • Flexible Family Accommodation
  • Self-Catering Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Cooking Yourself
  • Attending a Wedding or Event at a Clonakilty-area Hotel?
  • Partnering with FiveStar International
  • A Tour of Ballynoe Mews (Holiday Lets)
  • Ballynoe House Holiday Lets
  • A Connection to Michael Collins (1890-1922)
  • Having a Whale of a Time
  • Ballynoe House Presents The Barn House
  • The Constant West Cork Gardener
  • DNA Solves a 170-Year-Old Family Mystery
  • DNA in Family History Research
  • Old Postcards of Clonakilty
  • A Family Member Who Sank with the SS Titanic
  • The Documented Extinction of a Family Name
  • The Rewards of Family History
  • The O’NEILL Families of Clonakilty
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