Ballymaloe House, Ballycotton, Ireland
#2 of 6 hotels in Ballycotton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 45 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.4
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Rachel
United KingdomNothing
All fantastic.....amazing fresh bread, porridge and cooked breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Aongus
IrelandN/A
The quiet and the general feel of the place which was very nice indeed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Anne
Ireland.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Christine
United KingdomWe were very pleased with procedure the management dealt with a problem we had during dinner the first night. And every effort was made to ensure we enjoyed the rest of our stay. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Peter
United KingdomNo fridge, no television, no tea/ coffee facilities!
Breakfast and dinner superb ! ambience, decor and surroundings fantastic !
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Robert
AustraliaNothing really
Beautiful old manor house steeped in history. Beautiful haute cuisine dinner and special breakfast. Cooking school nearby very interesting and worth a visit - particularly for its extensive garden adjacent
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Julian
IrelandA bit pricey but to put a package like this together and employ so many staff can understand why .
The attention to detail in everything . Love the fact that they try in as far as possible to make or produce as much on site eg grow their own vegetables, herbs ,fruit, flowers ,eggs, ,honey, jam ,some meats : pork and lamb .Do their own coffee roasting . Also source their produce locally fish + cheese .
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Suzanne
United KingdomNothing, it was all very satisfactory, a great luxury stay. The highlight of course was the superb dinner, although the wine was a little pricey.
Lovely spacious and comfortable room with large bathroom including free standing bath and shower. Very friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Robert
IrelandEverything!!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Erick
IrelandI honestly couldn't fault my experience.
I loved the beautiful settings and rustic charm. Also the staff are fantastic and very professional
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Aedan
IrelandRoom was excellent
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Nick
United Kingdomit was so perfect in every detail
one of the best places we have stayed at 5star service 5star staff
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Lisa
United StatesThere is nothing I disliked!
Ballymaloe is absolutely beautiful. The building is gorgeous and pristine and the gardens are incredible. Meals were excellent and the staff attentive and friendly.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Steve
United KingdomCould do with new tennnis balls!
Although it is an expensive choice, everything was of a very high quality which made it excellent value for money
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 August 2022
Andrew
United Kingdomnothing- it was pretty faultless. Mind you the weather was extraordinary- never have I seen Ireland so drenched in sun.
the food, the friendliness of everyone,the ambiance, the harvest going on around- the feeling of timelessness.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 30 July 2022
Alexandra
United KingdomNothing at all
Everything was perfect , attentive ,pleasant staff , beautiful setting and wonderful food!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
David
IrelandNothing really
Location perfect. Breakfast was delicious - mainly home produce, absolutely fantastic. From start to finish an exceptional experience.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 June 2022
Catherine
United KingdomFor us, nothing could have been improved on this stay. It ticked all the boxes.
This is an incredible place to stay if you like to get away from it all. It is magical and staff are courteous, friendly and willing to help.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 15 February 2022
Bobby
Irelandnothing
friendliness. sense that it was still a family run establishment. enjoyed tour of house. wonderful breakfasts and dinners
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 21 November 2021
Levente
Ireland- hotel Wifi is not secure, - mobile data not accessible (tested two different providers), - hotel did not respond to my message 1 week prior to arrival and thus didn't accommodate our request.
- beautifully refurbished rooms, - excellent breakfast and dinner - showcasing local produce, - nice surroundings with farm elements, chicken, pigs, sheep etc.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 24 October 2021
Liz
United KingdomAlthough exceptionally lovely hotel and delicious food, felt accommodation slightly over priced for facilities offered
Location, beautiful estate and grounds, lovely old house and facilities Food was delicious, great choice, interesting menus, everything beautifully cooked and presented very helpful and attentive staff
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 10 October 2021
Catherine
United KingdomNothing!
Lovely setting, wobderful food, warm, professional staff
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 29 August 2021
Fionnuala
Irelandperfect place - staff on top of their game ,cannot wait to return
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 7 August 2021
Marie
IrelandGreat selection .. fresh fruit homemade yogurts breads. Peaceful country side location and close to Ballycotton village for cliff walks
Stayed in August 2021
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