Ballymaloe House Hotel  

In the heart of East Cork, Ballymaloe House is a wisteria-clad country house hotel set across 300 acres in Shanagarry. Minutes from Ballymaloe Gardens and the famed Ballymaloe Cookery School, it’s a short drive to Ballynamona Beach, the Ballycotton Cliff Walk and Cork city — perfect for a family-friendly Irish countryside escape.

Think calm, country-house chic: individually styled bedrooms with soothing tones, some with private terraces overlooking rolling hills, mature woodlands or the pond. The property sits on a working farm with garden paths and woodland walks, giving stays a relaxed, back-to-the-land vibe.

Standout features include an open-air summer pool, outdoor tennis court, croquet lawn, hotel bicycles and a wine cellar for tastings. Onsite café and gift shop, regular classes and events at the Grainstore, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking. Wake up to pond-and-woodland views, with the coast and cliff walks just a short drive away.

Small conference and meeting rooms with presentation facilities and complimentary Wi‑Fi make the house suitable for intimate corporate or private events.

Home to the birthplace of Modern Irish Cuisine, the restaurant serves seasonal, farm-to-fork dishes using produce grown onsite. Enjoy sommelier-selected tipples in the wine cellar, grab cakes and coffee at the adjacent café or join cooking and food events nearby. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily (8:00–10:30).