Title: Ballywilliam House,Kinsale Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/38e1c1a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/52972eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/cc86fff4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/89fc0253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/49a8145c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 244900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Water view £802 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Flat-screen TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32631500/32631445/854db676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Winds ,Kinsale,6 Bedroom,5 Bath,sleeps 25,owned by Exquisite Holiday Homes Kinsale - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews £368 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=32631445&PinnedHotelID=32631445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21480000/21473400/21473381/6ced5424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views ,kinsale 6 Bedroom house,sleeps 22,owned by Exquisite Holiday Homes Crohane , old head kinsale - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews £359 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=21473381&PinnedHotelID=21473381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45420000/45413800/45413709/b1d45b5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marina views, Kinsale, sleeps 20, owned by Exquisite Holiday Homes Kinsale - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 24 reviews £339 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=45413709&PinnedHotelID=45413709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39970000/39966200/39966130/9c371a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kinsale Town centre , sleeps16, 6 bedrooms, run by Exquisite Holiday Homes kinsale cork - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews £323 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=39966130&PinnedHotelID=39966130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107966200/107966116/2ad44d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Belmont House built in 1820 in beautiful West Cork. 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.69855%2C-8.57800&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PJXyVhEPKfuxTtG938LRO6Cpkg0=) 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 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 £801.62, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kinsale-Hotels-Ballywilliam-House.h57752193.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question