Title: Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=57752193&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 patio ## Photo gallery for Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/9499861c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/16f4e219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/3309b4e7_edited_5e6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/85b2f3bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/84cf675f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 244900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace £1,198 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 ## 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: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - 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 (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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Daily full breakfast (EUR 17.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522800/522758/ec9282cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clayton Hotel Silver Springs Cork - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.8 Good 1,000 reviews £97 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=522758&PinnedHotelID=522758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 #### Getting around - Glounthaune Station - 45 min drive - Cork Airport (ORK) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Koko - ‬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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests? ### How much is parking at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests? ### What time is check-in at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests? ### What time is check-out at Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests? ### Where is Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel J. 9 Sept 2024 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. ##### Daniel J. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy N. 14 Oct 2025 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!! ##### Andy N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### arnie 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent home and property… and the communications with Ryan were quick and effective. ##### arnie Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 Jul 2021 Liked: Amenities, communication We had a lovely stay, weather was beautiful. House located outside Kinsale on a bad windy lane. Overall Cleanliness needed attention. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ---