West Cork - Ballynoe House

There’s Always Something On in Clon!

Known locally as “Clon”, Clonakilty is the multi-award-winning West Cork town and tourist hub, renowned for its community spirit, warm welcome, numerous festivals and events; the ideal base for your West Cork holiday at any time of year. Amongst many firsts, it is also Ireland’s first autism-friendly town, which we support through our accommodation layout.

The tourist-related links and our blog provide just a taste of the many experiences to be enjoyed by guests staying at Ballynoe House. Video

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Foodies Welcome!

Clonakilty is a “Foodie Town” and world famous for its Black Pudding. A great selection of eating establishments from coffee shops, through pubs to restaurants to suit every palate. The area has a large choice of gluten-free produce and can be obtained at the award-winning Scally’s SuperValu supermarket (frequently complimented by our guests) and elsewhere. In addition, we have a wide selection of main supermarkets (Aldi. Dunnes, Lidl, etc.) to meet all your self-catering needs.

Dairy produce and fish is high on the agenda in West Cork and there are many local farmhouse cheeses to try and the locally landed catch of the day. There is great local fish & chips on the beach. There are so many great places to eat that our “market research” is never-ending.

Perfect for the Family Beach Holiday!

Red Strand (3 mins drive or a 15-mins walk) – safe swimming, sandy beach popular with surfers.

Long Strand, Rathbarry, Castlefreke & Kilkern (5 mins) – woods, walking trails dunes, beach walking and fish & chips / café.

Sandscove (10 mins walk) – our local beach for swimming, snorkelling & occasional mobile wood-fired sauna. Popular launch site for sea kayaking.

Inchydoney Beach (10 mins) – one of the top beaches in Ireland. Surf School. Live Beach Cam.

Dunnycove Beach (20 mins walk) – for fishing, or a little further on, the little beach at Ballycusheen.

Duneen Beach (5 mins drive)

Check out the many reels showing off our local beaches on Instagram!