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

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
Combined shower/tub, 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 244900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Water view

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 neighborhood

Map
Kinsale, Cork

What's nearby

  • Desmond Castle - 12 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • The Kinsale Museum - 12 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Kinsale Golf Club - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Old Head Golf Links - 26 min drive - 13.3 miles

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 Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests on Dec 1, 2025 start from $577.43, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Kinsale vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

7.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Ryan was great and Ballywilliam was beautiful and a marvel. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

arnie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home and property… and the communications with Ryan were quick and effective.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great property with a not so great upkeep

The mansion is gorgeous, located in a gorgeous spot by the river. It’s surrounded by farms and you can see/hear cows for a majority of time. Views from the ground and upper floors are pleasant (river, farmland, occasional fog and a horizontal rain due to high winds). Plenty of space and neatly decorated rooms. Almost everything indoors is in a working condition, except for a one shower cabin in the basement that has a drainage problem. Disappointing aspect of the place was a dryer situation. The website advertises as having washer/dryer. The washing machine has no dryer feature/or a separate dryer. We were advised by the manager to use the old fashioned dryer that is a standing cloth hanger, or use the dryer line outside. Due to the constant humidity and rain at the time, drying clothes outside was not an option. Plus, the outside drying line was in a bad shape, full of cobwebs and dirty. It’s not guests’ problem to clean cobwebs/dirt inside the mansion or around it. Cleanliness of the property was not in a good condition. Spiders and cobwebs on the windows inside, and on the ceilings. Pest control wasn’t existent. Lack of cleanliness and no electric dryer in the mansion are a disservice to the property and guests. Both gazebos were in a dirty/cobweb state, too. Still, property itself is beautiful and has a potential. There was an issue with the water heater, but the manager took care of it promptly. All in all, after fixing up flaws, the place is worth to stay at.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, communication
We had a lovely stay, weather was beautiful. House located outside Kinsale on a bad windy lane. Overall Cleanliness needed attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021