ELEGANT IRELAND - OPENING THE DOOR TO A TRULY UNIQUE IRISH EXPERIENCE

Castles and Manor Houses pre 1900

South West

C190 exquisite country estate

Ballynatray, East County Cork

8 + 4 in the Georgian house or up to 24 using the house and 4 luxury cottages

This beautiful Georgian house stands amid parkland and woodland in its own 800-acre estate on the banks of the River Blackwater at the Cork/Waterford border, just 45 minutes from Cork airport. Elegant interiors offer four-poster beds, log fires, an indoor pool and beautiful reception rooms. A further six cottages are located on the estate and are within easy reach of the main house, so that a total of 25 guests can stay at any one time.

The estate offers one of Ireland’s most stunning wedding locations, providing a uniquely beautiful and private setting (exclusive access, CCTV and sophisticated security system). The consecrated ground of Molana Abbey, situated on the estate, is ideal for couples wishing to make their vows. The Georgian house caters for up to 80, or alternatively, a marquee of any size can be assembled on the Blackwater Lawn.

Cork Airport: 34 miles (55 km)
Shannon Airport: 108 miles (174 km)
Waterford: 47 miles (76 km)
Dublin: 150 miles (242 km)

6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Main Floor: Dining room seating up to 25. Drawing room looking on to the river. Library. Informal sitting room. Large kitchen. Guest cloakroom.

Lower ground floor: Apartment with small kitchen, sitting room and two bedrooms, each with standard double beds and two bathrooms. Snooker room. Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and fitness room. Pool opens on to the ‘Fragrance Garden’ . Laundry room.

First floor: Four luxury bedrooms, (3 ensuite; 4th bedroom shares the master bedroom ensuite bathroom, which has direct access from the corridor.) Steam room. Massage room.

Additional accommodation:
The ‘Love Nest’, Boat house and Garden Cottage each has one bedroom.

The 'Wood Cottage' provides an additional three bedrooms and the Garden apartment and the groom's apartment has one bedroom.

Staff is provided to maintain both the house and the estate cottages.

Diverse range of wildlife on the estate including otters, red squirrels, and many rare bird species. Shooting, deer-stalking, riding and canoeing, motor launch and helicopter landing facilities are available at additional cost. Youghal Golf Club is 3.5 miles (6.5 km) away. The world famous Ballymaloe House Restaurant and Ballymaloe Cookery School and Gardens are within a 40 minute drive.

Price information: Prices include exclusive use of property staff, utilities and meals.
Main House from €5000 per day - 6 to 10 guests
Main house and all cottages from €9000 per day - up to 24 guests

NB Weekly rates on request.