Ballymaloe House in

My wife and I had a lovely weekend here. Highly recommended

My friends and I stayed at Ballymaloe House for a yoga retreat. We had a fabulous time and absolutely loved it! They served cake every day at 3pm, meals were farm to table and wonderful! They had craft made cocktails that were to die for. They even gave me the recipe for the Fig Sour drink they make with fresh figs. By the end of the retreat they had to make about 20 Fig Sours because we were all drinking them! I had a delightful room, and I think I perused the goods at the store every single day. The people at Ballymaloe House KNOW hospitality! I raise my Fig Sour to you!

An exceptional experience again at Ballymaloe House. We try as a family to make it to Ballymaloe every few years and the new plan is to make this an annual event. The food is the embodiment of farm/sea to fork using the freshest of ingredients sourced locally combined with age old Irish cooking and hospitality traditions If your timing is right you can also take tours - I did a rewilding tour with Tobias on the grounds exploring natural habitats which has inspired me to rewild my own garden - following the We Are The Ark principles. The shop is great, I was able to source some great books, baking tins and a Christmas pudding. Factor in time to visit the cookery school which is a mile or so down the road, it has a great shop with coffees and the garden tour is a must do. Pick up a jar or two of Ballymaloe cookery school Raspberry jam when you’re there. You can also take a trip to Ballycotton or Shanagarry beach, pictured below.

We did not stay at the hotel, however, it looks very beautiful and cozy inside. We came to the hotel for their 5 course dinner - everything was delicious. From the vegetable broth, scallops, main course which I had the lamb and my husband the black sole fish and then of course the lovely dessert table. Service was great and attentive. The wines are exquisite. We will definitely back again

Cannot say enough good things about the team at Ballymaloe. They go out of their way to make sure guests have everything they need. The best example was helping us make an emergency dental appointment for my wife. While walking the grounds we got turned around. There was an employee mowing the grass. He stopped, turned off the mower and asked where we were trying to go then provided directions with a smile. Dinner is fantastic both food and service. Best hazelnut nut ice cream and also apple cider.

We had the most beautiful experience at Ballymaloe house. At the end of a 7 week adventure from New Zealand we spent our last two nights falling in love with Irish Countryside and people. The most fantastic gardens and walks through exquisite oak and Rowan tree forests, with Mulberries, blue bells, ivy and fairy doors. It felt like the magic of the Irish legends surrounded us. The front door covered in flowering wisteria kept the magic alive and the entry hall with the grandeur of the sweeping halls and old oak wood made us feel welcome and safe. The whiskey smelt old and full of the forest and the wines were as beautiful as the views of the starry nights through the floor to ceiling windows. The food was fresh, local and seasonal with a hint of herbs that excited the pallet. Finally our room in the attack looking across the chimney pots like a Mary Poppins movie, I often had to pinch myself to know it was real and not a magical chalk drawing.

What can I say? I generally don't like hotels, so I just looked at the grounds. Here, I can say that they left a well-maintained impression on me. A tidy, good Irish garden structure, with a clearly good variety. The café was very cozy, with an extensive souvenir shop.

Wonderful hotel meeting all our expectations. Food was absolutely superb. Staff very friendly.

Wow a beautiful location and house! If you want a treat try the incredible soup

Had lunch and it was very good.