Country lodge, Kinsale, gardens, staff, spa

Ballinacurra, Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland (Sleeps 30)

Dating back to 1791, Ballinacurra has enjoyed a colourful history of owners and residents and this is evident in the eclectic style of the property with influences from Japan, the Far East, Africa and Australia as well as England and Ireland. The Danford Ballroom enjoys restored Italian trompe d’oeil wall paintings and each of the bedrooms is different with its own unique furniture and character. Reception rooms are sumptuous and comfortable and there is all one requires for a gathering of friends and family with ample facilities such as bar, snug, dining room, library, kitchens and living room.

Set within a walled garden and thirty acres of woodland and lawns, Ballinacurra offers both luxury and isolation, and the service is second to none. Each group of guests is treated individually so that the very best level of service and enjoyment is achieved and there is even a croquet lawn, playground, helipad, picnic lawn, small boat jetty, forest pagoda and woodland walks. Nearby is the upmarket town of Kinsale with its excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs always buzzing with live music and a very international ambience. Kinsale is also a centre for international standard sailing and world class golf courses, not to mention the stunning surrounding scenery and endless walks.

At Ballinacurra one can enjoy the services of a top hotel yet within one’s very own private lodge. This delightful property is only available on an exclusive basis so that guests are ensured of a truly memorable visit and the excellent staff can attend to one’s every need. The owners, Des and Lisa McGahan, have created a gorgeous private residence of the highest standards and have combined the influences from their time in the Far East with the fascinating background giving it what they describe as the exotic feeling of ‘East meets West meets Ireland’. 

PRICE from:
Sleeping 16 people £1,945
Sleeping 44 people £4,375