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Elegant Period Mansion

Elegant Period Mansion

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Property grounds
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining

Overview of Elegant Period Mansion

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Ballycumber, County Offaly
  • Popular LocationTullamore Dew Visitor Centre15 min drive
  • Popular LocationKilbeggan Racecourse17 min drive
  • Popular LocationAthlone Towncentre21 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)74 min drive

Space details

7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, sleeps 13
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
    1 single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    1 single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    2 double beds
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
    1 single bed
Bedroom 6
    1 double bed
    1 single bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 3
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant Period Mansion

Experience the beauty and elegance of a bye gone age at the charming 4 star approved country mansion, originally built as a castle, in 1627 and converted to a dwelling in 1748. Set in its own mature woodlands, with private access to the tranquil River Brosna overlooking a peaceful country village, right in the heart of Ireland. Just 80 kilometres from Dublin and Galway, adjacent to the N6 motorway.
A historic house in a peaceful setting adjacent to many of the midlands famous heritage and tourism attractions Clonmacnoise is just a short drive, likewise Durrow abbey and the shrine of St manchan crafted at Clonmacnoise is situated in the local parish church at Boher,



Telephone and fax facilities, open fires and TV in all bedrooms, 3 lavishly furnished reception rooms, fully equipped games rooms, beautiful rock gardens, riverside walks and your very own watch tower, bicycles available, golfing, superb network of golf courses within 12 kilometres, fishing, private fishing on the estate, Shannon and Grand Canal within 10 kilometres, equestrian, excellent facilities nearby, walking, excellent walks nearby, pubs and good restaurants.
Golf can be arranged for your added enjoyment at Mount Temple Golf Club just a short drive away,for details and to view the facilities please ask us for the website address.

The property is just a short distance from the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise ,and is adjacent to other popular tourist attractions, An Dun Museum, Lockes Distillery, Tullamore Dew Heritage centre and the bog rail tours are all just a short drive away. Birr Castle and Belvedere House and gardens are within forty minutes drive.
This property is an ideal venue for touring the Irish countryside, all areas of the country can be reached on a day visit.
There are excellent bus connections to Dublin and Galway, and the train station is just three miles, taxi services are available in the village.

Property manager

connie hanniffy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Elegant Period Mansion House Ballycumber
Elegant Period Mansion House
Elegant Period Mansion Ballycumber
Private vacation home Elegant Period Mansion Ballycumber
Ballycumber Elegant Period Mansion Private vacation home
Private vacation home Elegant Period Mansion
Elegant Period Mansion
Elegant Period Mansion Ballycumber
Elegant Period Mansion Private vacation home
Elegant Period Mansion Private vacation home Ballycumber

About the area

Ballycumber

Located in Ballycumber, this holiday home is in a rural area. Moate Golf Club and Esker Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lloyd Town Park and Lough Boora Parklands. Travelling with kids? Consider Ballard Organic Farm and Krazy Kids Fun Factory. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre - 15 min drive
  • Kilbeggan Racecourse - 17 min drive
  • Durrow Abbey - 21 min drive
  • Athlone Towncentre - 21 min drive
  • Clonmacnoise - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Clara Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tuar Ard - 12 min drive
  • Gussie’s - 2 min walk
  • KafeU Clara - 6 min drive
  • The Auld Shebeen - 11 min drive
  • Egan P - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Period Mansion pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Period Mansion ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Elegant Period Mansion located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuar Ard Centre Museum, Moate Golf Club, and Tuar Ard Arts Centre. Ballard Organic Farm and Esker Hills Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dale o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ballycumber Beauty
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Ballycumber House. Connie is wonderful and took great care in showing us around the house and property. I’d highly recommend the stay and be sure to head down to Gussies for a pint or two. Thank you Connie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S., Oxnard, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Magical Stay
We love Ballycumber House! From the moment we drove up we knew this was going to be an exceptional experience. We were greeted by Connie ( Ballycumber owner) and shown the house and given a wonderful picnic basket full of all the food necessities to get us through the first day of breakfasts ( and more!). Connie also gave us a brief history of her home and left tons of information about things to do in the surrounding area. The house and grounds are spectacular . You feel as if you are living in a different era, but with all the modern comforts. Our entire family felt so privileged to have had this experience . Thank you Connie for providing us with this magical stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

evelien B.

Liked: Cleanliness
special
The house is very special with its history. Connie can tell you all about. She is a great host, problems get solved very quickly. We loved the house, although it is old and has his special atmosphere. We used the tennis court, became friends with the horses and enjoyed. Each morning fresh bread at Gussie's, a 2 minute walk from the house. A nice outdoor area with more chairs would make it easier for the whole group to eat in the garden...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

audrey M., dublin 7

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
Had a brilliant week at Connie,s house. Great host very helpful. Plenty of space for everyone, lots of fun things to do around. Will be back. Thank you Connie for all your help and information. The scones went down well to
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Amazing House
We had a fantastic break away at Ballycumber House for a group of 10 adults, 4 children & 2 babies. The kids had a ball playing in the huge gardens & in the well stocked playground. The adults enjoyed the sun terrace & the folly. We explored nearby Birr Castle, Lough Boora Park & Glenbarrow Waterfalls. I can’t recommend the house highly enough, Connie was so kind & welcomed us with freshly baked scones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., North Judson, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place ♥️
We for a group of 10 family and friends, and the house was a great way for us all to have separate adventures but come together at the end of the day. It's pretty central in the country and made travel to anywhere we wanted to see a fairly easy day trip. The history of the house is very interesting, and this place is huge! There were rooms I saw only once lol. The river in the backyard and the horses that run in the pasture next to it, and the folly on the hill, it doesn't get much more picturesque than that. I can't forget about the friendly, and tolerant locals also lol. And last but not least, Connie. She maybe the true treasure of the house. She arranged a birthday dinner for us on the day of our arrival and made the day extra special. Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for touring Ireland
Two families, one week, perfect. Easy access to highways, convenient pub and store walking distance. Host is a gem..........for a larger group this works fantastic. The history and surroundings will be a pleasant surprise. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
May 26th to June 3rd
Connie was great! She was more then accommodating even when we had three more guests that decided to join us. We enjoyed our stay. Beds were clean and we were able to cook meals for 14 people. One downside is you have to take fast showers or you would run out of hot water. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Tracie S., Cadiz

Beautiful, One of a Kind experience, in Period Mansion.
We were so excited to find The Ballycumber House available to rent for holiday. I love older homes and manors and the history and stories that come with them. Ballycumber is beautiful inside and out. It catches your heart, from your first glimpse coming up the driveway, no where else compares, especially when your teenagers say, "we get to stay here, all to ourselves?" For a moment we stepped back in time and it was amazing. Ms. Connie is a beautiful soul and she shared her home and memories with us. There is a library full of books to keep you intrigued for hours, there is even one with information on Ballycumber itself. The girls loved the donkeys and the game room in the basement that was originally part of the castle in the 1600s. The river behind the house was beautiful to look at as well as the very old stone Gazebo on the hill which you can read about in one of the books in the library. The beds were very comfortable and rooms very cozy. There is plenty of room for all. The kitchen was perfect and next to it was a laundry with washer and dryer. Thank you Ms. Connie, for everything, I love Ballycumber and it will always have a special place in my heart. Your friends from Kentucky United States of America......The Smiths
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan M.

Great experience
We had so much fun at this stunning country mansion at the kick off of our trip. It comfortably fit all 13 of us, and was a true experience in the gorgeous Irish countryside. Just an hour and a half (on the train located just 3 miles away) from both Galway and Dublin, it was a perfect location for us to see as much as possible during our 3 nights at Ballycumber house. All of us agreed that Connie was the best part of the whole experience. She was knowledgeable and helpful, and extremely passionate about the former castle turned home that has been in her family for generations. She even made sure we had reached our next destination safely. If you keep in mind that this is a unique experience and not a 5 star hotel (plumbing and electric were added well after the construction of the house) then you will not be disappointed! I would definitely send anyone headed to Ireland to stay in Connie’s beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018