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Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Exterior
8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Welcome to Ballywilliam House, a majestic waterside Georgian sanctuary. With eight large bedrooms and six bathrooms, this airy haven is perfect for families or groups of friends. Enjoy the large lounge with fireplace, dining room and courtyard with heated gazebo.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view
The current price is €915
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests


This property is Fáilte Ireland's Welcome Standard approved accommodation located within the catchment of the Wild Atlantic Way.

When booking please enter the correct amount of guests staying, only guests on the booking are allowed within the grounds of the property at any time.

Built in 1816 Ballywilliam House is a majestic waterside Georgian sanctuary in a magnificent private setting on the elevated site on the banks of the river Bandon a five-minute drive from the picturesque town of Kinsale.
The property oozes history, its believed a house has existed on the land at Ballywilliam in some form since 1765, the IRA Ani Treaty tried to occupy the property in 1922 and the property was owed by American singer song writer and pianist Tori Amos from 1995 until 2019.
Many Albums were written at Ballywillam House when it was turned into a residential recording studio, videos and photographs for the album Night of the Hunters were also taken there.

Spread over three floors, the property boosts eight large bedrooms and six bathrooms. There is a large lounge with a large fireplace, a dining room.

The house is airy and filled with light, it has tall ceilings and extraordinary twelve over twelve sash windows. A curved cantilevere staircase with a spectacular oriel window leads to the upstairs.

The property is situated on 3 acres. For the children there is a fifty-foot climbing frame, football pitch and an outer building containing table tennis and football table.

To the rear of the house is a courtyard with original cut stone walls containing a large heated gazebo, with a dining table and relaxed seating area.

A path leads to the magical waterfront and a drystone seated theatre and fire pit, with a pathway leading to a further heated gazebo with the most amazing river views.

The house is at the end of a two-kilometer cul-de- sac and offers the utmost privacy. Once inside the gates, you enter a majestic haven that offers peace and tranquiliy away from today’s bustling world.

All guests are advised to take out travel insurance , incase you need to cancel your booking for unseen reasons , or for damages done at the property during your stay , this is optional of course and is down to the person making the booking.

Where early check in is available we charge €100 per hour

There is strictly no parties or events at the property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

There is a 10 mile per hour speed limit when you enter Ballywilliam Lane the road the property is on ,please respect this rule.
We do not allow music to be played outside of the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ballywilliam House 5 Minutes to Kinsale Town Centre
Ballywilliam House, 5 minutes to kinsale town centre Kinsale

About the area

Map
Kinsale, Cork

What's nearby

  • Desmond Castle - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Kinsale Museum - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Kinsale Golf Club - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 26 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 45 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jim Edwards - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Daltons - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests on 1 Dec 2025 start from €915.3, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests located?

This family-friendly Kinsale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint Multose Church, Desmond Castle and The Kinsale Museum. James Fort and Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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