Ballinkeele Country House

Ireland .... famous for its beautiful landscape and loveable hospitality. Ballinkeele Manor House is both homely and gracious, and this stunning family home offers guests peace, tranquility and the opportunity to enjoy luxury accommodation and hospitality of a more gentler age. Bordering on the village of Ballymurn, Ballinkeele is an ideal location, where the traveller can slow down, relax, recharge his whole being and also see a beautiful lesser known part of Ireland.

The Maher family has been farming Ballinkeele since 1808. The Estate was bought in 1825 and the present house built in 1840.

Elegant Spacious Accommodation

From the spacious Entrance Hall, the floating staircase winds its way up to the Bedroom floor. The Master Bedroom with its original four poster bed and furniture enjoys fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. Each of the other bedrooms feature original furniture, large comfortable beds and lovely views.

The Superior Bedrooms all have bath and shower en-suite. The Deluxe Bedrooms. One has large bathroom with a bath en-suite the other has a shower en-suite bathroom. Ballinkeele is annually refurbished.

Country House Dining

The Dining Room at Ballinkeele House offers guests the opportunity to experience first hand the Country House grandeur of bygone years. Decorated in the period of the house with candle light reflecting off the beautiful chandelier, guests can enjoy their evening meal, whilst getting to know or as has happened, meeting someone after 40 years as they sit around the old family table.

We have a small, but reasonably varied wine list from house ranging up to Champagne. There maybe some guests, who would wish to dine at a separate table this can be arranged.

It is an ideal situation for business people to have a business meeting over dinner in a relaxing atmosphere with accommodation. Food allergies are catered for and dislikes. Please note that the Ballinkeele only has a wine licence.

The garden and places to walk for the guest is gaining more interest as more paths are being worked on and around the Laundry pond, we have the lake refilled and hope to have course fishing for guests sometime this year. Ballinkeele House is perfect for family gatherings or old friends get together, you will be most welcome.

Kilkenny, Waterford, or Dublin

Ballinkeele is ideally situated for visiting a wide range of historic and archaeological sites and gardens. Kilkenny, Waterford, the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin are all within easy reach and there are six golf courses within one hour’s drive, and riding stables just 30 minutes drive. One of John and Margaret’s large breakfasts will set you up for a day of exploration or for your special activity be it fishing, golf, riding, walking or go for a cycle.

Should you prefer to spend your days at Ballinkeele House you can play croquet, cards or chess, or simply put your feet up and read.

You can be assured that when staying at Ballinkeele you will sleep well, eat well, leave with a feeling of well-being and perhaps even a few regrets at having to leave our little haven of peace .... but you can always come back again!