Ballymacwilliam
Travel Guide
Visit Ballymacwilliam

A very special place
Outstanding location overlooking the ocean. Beautifully furnished and well equipped for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay for 2 couples. We enjoyed the peaceful pastoral setting and ease of access to Clonakilty and surrounding area. Host provided excellent communication and made us feel very ...
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Kinsale Hotel & Spa
Gorgeous property with very helpful staff and great rooms. Wish we would have had time to swim!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

The West Cork Hotel
We were delighted with our stay, which was in conjunction with a poetry book tour for the Unsinkable anthology from Salmon Poetry (Ireland).
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

A very special place
Outstanding location overlooking the ocean. Beautifully furnished and well equipped for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay for 2 couples. We enjoyed the peaceful pastoral setting and ease of access to Clonakilty and surrounding area. Host provided excellent communication and made us feel very ...
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Post House
I would never go back. It’s old and needs updating. The shower made no sense. Pull on a string in the middle of the bathroom to shower?????
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Spacious, light-filled house with unrivalled ocean views
Lovely home in a beautiful location on the Southern coastline. We had a wonderful time.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Inchydoney Island Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Inchydoney Island Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Inchydoney. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
West Cork Surf School
You can take time to visit West Cork Surf School during your travels to Inchydoney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
West Cork Model Railway Village
You can take time to visit West Cork Model Railway Village during your travels to Clonakilty. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Lisselan Estate
You can learn about the history of Clonakilty with a visit to Lisselan Estate. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Fernhill Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Fernhill Gardens, a lovely green space in Clonakilty. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Galley Head Lightkeeper's House
You can find out about the history of Clonakilty with a visit to Galley Head Lightkeeper's House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Clonakilty Distillery: Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting

Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting
- Inchydoney Island Beach
- Charles Fort
- Kinsale Rugby Club
- Owenahincha Beach
- West Cork Surf School
- Old Head Golf Links
- West Cork Model Railway Village
- Desmond Castle
- The Kinsale Museum
- Liss Ard Gardens
- West Cork Heritage Centre
- Old Head Signal Tower
- Castle Townshend
- Lisselan Estate
- Fernhill Gardens
- Kinsale Golf Club
- Timoleague Abbey
- Galley Head Lightkeeper's House
- Irish Sky Garden
- James Fort
- Castle Bernard
- Drombeg Stone Circle
- Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
- Michael Collins House
- Mount Long Castle
- Warren Beach
- Birthplace of Michael Collins
- Waterfall Alpaca Farm
- Bandon Golf Club
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- Ringfort Lios-na-gCon
- The Old Mill Stores


