We are always grateful when our guests tell us that they had a wonderful stay at Ballynoe House and that they also take the trouble to provide us with a review through our FreetoBook reservation and booking system. After what has been a difficult year for everyone, we are delighted that our first guests after lockdown have enjoyed themselves and have provided us with morale-boosting comments. It is highly appreciated. We also feel a measure of success is when our guests already rebook while they are with us or as soon as they get home!
Irish Farmer’s Journal – Feature on West Cork Staycations (July 2021)
Review received during 2021 will be posted here.
Traveller from Mullingar, IE Date of stay 4 Jun 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“The standard of the accommodation was very high. The house is located in a beautiful location and the grounds around the house are ideal for young children. Our children enjoyed the woodland walk. The hosts were exceptional, they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay.”
Traveller from Harolds Cross, IE Date of stay 11 Jun 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Lovely location, very peaceful; house finished to a high standard and was spotlessly clean. Mark & Felicity were very welcoming and helpful. We had a lovely stay.”
Traveller from Newcastle, IE Date of stay 19 Jun 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Ballynoe was beyond our expectations. We had a fantastic holiday and would definitely come back. The grounds are beautiful with stunning views and our house was spotless. Everything was supplied and we felt so comfortable, safe and relaxed. Ballynoe house is definitely what it says it is, a luxury accommodation in beautiful West Cork. Inchydoney beach is definitely worth a visit. Food wise, we had lovely lunches in the Emmet hotel and Oak Fire Pizza is one of the best pizzas around.”
Traveller from Cabinteely, IE Date of stay 27 Jun 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Excellent many thanks.”
Traveller from Terenure, IE Date of stay 27 Jun 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“This place is a treasure and we have already re booked for later in the summer. Mark and Felicity were great to deal with and the facilities in the mews house made it home from home. This was our first holiday with our baby and she took her first proper steps in the mews house so this stay will always be memorable for us. Red Strand beach is lovely, it’s walkable even with a buggy and a treat of a coffee and crepe on the beach is very rewarding. Fish tacos at Long Strand beach (15 min drive) are amazing.”
Traveller from Buttevant, IE Date of stay 3 Jul 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Loved our stay, every detail of the accommodation has been carefully thought out. The gardens are very relaxing, and the children had a lovely safe space to play outside while we could relax. And the washing machine is the best I’ve ever come across!!”
Traveller from , IE Date of stay 24 Jul 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“We were a large family group and we took all three houses at Ballynoe for a week. A 5-star experience from beginning to end. We will certainly be back for a return visit. An early morning swim at nearby Sandscove is a must! O Callaghan Walshe in Rosscarbery for great food in an atmospheric setting.”
Traveller from Abbeycartron, IE Date of stay 1 Aug 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“5-star luxury and you won’t find a nicer location! Have been twice now and planning our next stay already! Walking in Galley Head, kayaking at Sandscove and dinner at the Mountain House were a few of the highlights!”
Paul (Aug 2021) – posted to our location on Google Maps
5-stars – “We had an amazing week at Ballynoe House. Great location a short drive/taxi from Clonakilty. Lovely coves and beach within walking distance for a swim, and a great base to explore West Cork from. The property itself was immaculate on arrival, the gardens are so well kept. A perfect place to relax and recharge.”
Traveller from Rathfarnham, IE Date of stay 9 Aug 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“A fantastic house a fantastic location…Will 100% be back asap. Recommend a walk to the secret coves…Red Strand fantastic and just down the road…Inchydoney a 15 min drive…all the local shops in Clonakilty are fab..the Model Village..the outdoor water sports at Rosscarbery great fun…eating at Mountain House and Dunmore House are must dos!”
5-stars – “Great house, beautiful wild life surrounding the property its a lovely part of the world to be in.”
Traveller from Ballincollig, IE Date of stay 17 Aug 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
3 – Average 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Very pleased with our stay and would definitely return. Professional service and thank you for being amenable to any additional requests made during both our stays. Definitely recommend the Mountain House for a meal. Take a trip to Glandore for food, beautiful spot especially when the sun shines. Also would suggest a trip to Mizen Head well worth the drive, but plan to go when the weather is good. Stop off for lunch in O’Sullivans in Crookhaven on the way. Fishers Cross pub gives a taste of the local community very enjoyable. Lovely shops in Clonakilty. Beautiful area to explore and not to forget the Fish Basket especially for breakfast a must!”
Traveller from Tullamore, IE Date of stay 1 Aug 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Fantastic house in a picturesque, tranquil location. The house was lovely and clean with a very warm welcome from our hosts Mark and Felicity. The house is extremely well equipped to a very high standard. Would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a convenient base in West Cork. It is a short drive to the lovely Clonakilty town and the beautiful Inchydoney beach. We also enjoyed day trips to Cork City and Fota Wildlife Park.”
Traveller from Clontarf, IE Date of stay 11 Jul 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
Traveller from Terenure, IE Date of stay 11 Sep 2021
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent 5 – Excellent
Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
“Our second visit this summer and will definitely be coming back – a home from home. Red Strand beach, playground at Ardfield, dinner at Dunmore House.”
Thank you to all our guests for providing their feedback!
Mark & Felicity Grace, Owners, Ballynoe House
