Ballyvolane House
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
Visit Ballyvolane House in southern Ireland for a relaxing break in a calm setting where you can spend your days fly fishing in the lakes, walking in the woodlands and exploring the gardens. Ballyvolane House offers a historic Irish country home setting with luxury guest rooms and warm hospitality.
Salmon fishing is available on the river Blackwater and trout fishing, especially popular with families, can be enjoyed at Ballyvolane'a private lakes. Trout rods and flies are provided to hotel guests.
Rooms & Suites
Ballyvolane House has six individually furnished guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and antique baths.
Where to Eat
Sample country house-style cuisine with ingredients organically grown on the property or purchased from local farmers. Dinner is a 4-course set menu served at the main dining table. The dining room also offers separate tables for guests who prefer privacy.
Afternoon tea, served in the sitting room, in your room or in the garden, includes a selection of loose leaf tea, herbal infusions and homemade cake.
VacationIdea.com Vacation Tip
For salmon fishing, go between February and the end of September.
How to Get There
Easyjet flies to Cork international airport, a 30-minute drive from Ballyvolane. Shannon is two hours away and Dublin is a 3.5-hour drive.
Plan this Vacation
Doubles with an en suite bath start at € 85 per person per night, including breakfast. Dinner is € 45.
Ballyvolane House & Blackwater Salmon Fishery, Castlelyons, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland, +353 25 36349, www.ballyvolanehouse.ie
