Name: Ballea Castle
Address: Ballea Hill, Cork, Ireland, Ballea Hill, County Cork, Ireland
Rating: 9.6

Ballea Castle

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Apartments
View
Garden
Free WiFi
Free parking
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Parking on site

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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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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Junior Suite 1 large double bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 large double bed
Presidential Suite Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Deluxe Suite 1 extra-large double bed
King Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Queen Suite 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

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.”

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...”

Tess

United Kingdom

“I had the warmest welcome and the castle was amazing”

Kolner

Australia

“We loved everything about the place. What an experience. Thank you”

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...”

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...”

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...”

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.”

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.”

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 212 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

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House rules

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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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.