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About this property
Historic Setting: Ballea Castle in Cork offers a recently renovated apartment housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a private garden and terrace with garden views.
Modern Amenities: The apartment features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fireplace, streaming services, and a work desk.
Convenient Location: Located 6 km from Cork Airport, the property is near attractions such as University College Cork (12 km) and Blarney Castle (25 km). Free on-site private parking is available.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its castles, host, and sightseeing opportunities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Cork
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Colin
Ireland
“Very relaxed place and absolutely loved the decor. It’s done up just perfect to give the modern feel in an old castle.
Louise and Rodger couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be going back again.”
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Richard
United Kingdom
“From initial booking to leaving everything has been fantastic.
Louise is the perfect host although we didn't get to meet her she couldn't do enough for us she replied to all my questions and even suggested suitable restaurants and bars for us to...”
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Kolner
Australia
“We loved everything about the place. What an experience. Thank you”
M
Marcey
Canada
“Everything! Louise is a delight and made us feel welcome right off the bat. The room was spotless and comfortable. The grounds are gorgeous and being able to interact with the animals - dogs, cats, sheep, horses, goats, peacocks (!!!), was a...”
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Nicholas
Australia
“Massive, luxurious room, complete with stove top. Really large comfy bed. Excellent shower. Croissants brought around in the morning.
Stunning location. The building has such an interesting history and the farm is lovely to wander through. Really...”
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Colin
Ireland
“What a lovely castle 🏰 to stay at ,just outside the town of Carrigaline Co Cork, rooms were amazing, bed comfy, shower was fab . ,family run castle, very welcoming ,a big thank u to the 2 young ladies who showed us the stables and we got to see...”
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Stephen
Ireland
“Lovely setting, where style meets sophistication. Very welcoming and friendly. Nice welcome also from all the animals including the 3 dogs, kittens, sheep and peacock. Freshly baked croissants for breakfast were an unexpected treat.”
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Sonja
Germany
“Everything was great and we were hosted very friendly.
I enjoyed the cats and dogs and the great scenery.”
Michelle
Ireland
“It is such a relaxing and peaceful location. Our room was so clean, beautiful and big. The bed was very comfortable. Definitely a very relaxed vibe.”
Hookem
United Kingdom
“Everything
The ground, the room, the location with a peaceful morning, the host Christophe. Just the perfect place to stay in the area”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Louise O’Mahony
Company review score: 9.8Based on 215 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
A busy Mum of 3 teenagers & CEO who loves hosting guests from around the world ❤️🇮🇪❤️🏰❤️
Property information
Ballea Castle 🏰 is Irelands oldest inhabited castle! All beautifully renovated and up to modern standards!
Neighbourhood information
We are surrounded by rolling hills in the countryside a 4 minute drive to Carrigaline which has great pubs & restaurants! Cork Airport is a 10 minute drive, Cork City is 20 to 25, Kinsale is 20 and Cobh is 25 via Passage West Ferry. The famous Blarney Castle is 40 minutes drive.
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
House rules
Ballea Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Ballea Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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