The House
We have six rooms in the main house and all have magnificent views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. All the bedrooms are large, the beds are comfy and some of the bathrooms have enormous antique bathtubs. All the rooms are equipped with TVs, old-fashioned Bush radios, wi-fi internet access, homemade elderflower cordial, a jar of homemade chocolate biscuits, proper coffee and tea, as well as fluffy towels and bathrobes and Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet range of bathroom products.
Three of the bedrooms can be set up as either twin or double rooms and three are permanent double rooms. Extra beds and cots can be accommodated if needed.
- For more details, see our bedrooms page
Glamping
We now offer a 'glamping' option in the form of bell tents for our wedding guests from May to September. We intend to make these available on the night of the wedding only (unless the bride and groom agree otherwise). We have luxurious 4M bell tents designed to accommodate 2 people and 5M tents which can accommodate 4 people (2 couples) or 5 people (the singles tent). Each guest will be given a 'glamping box' on arrival containing essentials such as matches, water, a jar of homemade chocolate cookies and a torch. The bell tents are fully kitted out with really comfy mattresses made by the Natural Mat Company. The mattresses are made from recycled jeans and organic lamb's wool and covered with washable cotton ticking. The beds will be made up with proper cotton sheets, pillows, duvets, and blankets. Towels will be provided. A tea-light chandelier will hang from the centre pole to provide light and heat, and the tents will be furnished with bed-side tables, chairs, coir carpet and ample lighting. You can actually stand upright inside the tents. Full Irish breakfast will be served the next morning at 10.30am (just one sitting) on wooden trestle tables in the gardens or in the vintage marquee if it's raining. Luxurious loos and showers are located adjacent to the camping area. Please note 'check-in' time is 3pm and 'check-out' time is 12noon. If you are planning on arriving early on the day of the wedding, there is lots of room in the shower/loo block to get ready before the wedding and they are furnished with mirrors, good lighting, clothes-hooks and we have hair-dryers. We promise a fantastic and warm night's sleep in a stunning, quiet, country house garden setting. Please click here to see photos of our bell tents.
Booking a bell tent for a Wedding
To book a bell tent online:
- please enter the password 'glamping' in the booking system here »
- Alternatively email us or phone us on + 353 25 36349.
The Cottage
Kilcor Cottage is a recently restored comfortably furnished traditional country cottage and is available on a self-catering basis. The cottage is located 2km from Ballyvolane and 2km from Castlelyons village. It has 3 double/twin bedrooms and two bathrooms (sleeps 6 people). It has a fully equipped kitchen, all linen is provided, open log fire and central heating, washing machine and dryer, satellite TV, DVD player, radio, toy box and baby facilities. Dogs are welcome. Guests staying at the cottage are welcome to have breakfast and meals at the main house.
- For more details, see our cottage page.
Rooms Policy
When you book your wedding with us you have the exclusive use of all 6 bedrooms in the main house. We can sleep up to 18 people in total, distributed as follows:
- Ballyvolane House (6 rooms) sleeps 12 people
- Kilcor Cottage (optional extra) sleeps 6.
Please note there is a minimum two nights stay for all weekend weddings. There are no minimum stay restrictions on week nights (Sunday to Thursday). The accommodation rates include full Irish breakfast, which is available both mornings until 12 noon for your guests.
Check in time is 3pm on the day of your arrival and check out time is 12 noon on the day of your departure.
RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- Good Food Ireland Winner 'Most Innovative Award' 2011-2012
- Karen Brown’s Ireland Readers’ Choice Award 2010 - ‘Most Romantic Hotel’
- Georgina Campbell’s Ireland - ‘Family Destination of the Year 2011
- Georgina Campbell’s Ireland - ‘Country House of the Year 2009’
- Georgina Campbell’s Ireland - ‘Irish Breakfast Award Country House Category 2009’
- The Good Hotel Guide 2009 César Award ‘Irish Heritage Home of the Year’
- The Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay 2012
- Read reviews and articles about Ballyvolane here.
Recommended list of accommodation providers nearby
- Please click here to see the full list of accommodation providers in the local area.