Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery: Manor House Accommodation with Salmon and Trout Fishing in Cork, Ireland
   
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Here we list a series of great special offers along with details of up and coming seasonal events that occur at Ballyvolane throughout the year.
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Frank tutoring Mark

With the fishing season reaching its climax, what better time to either learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane House is now offering a fantastic opportunity to learn to fly fish on the renowned river Blackwater with one its most experienced and talented fishing guides.

The course is based at Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery. It is designed for up to 4 participants under the tuition of Norman Gillett, who is both a qualified instructor holding the Salmon & Trout Association National Instructors Certificate (STANIC), and a member of the Game Angling Instructors' Association (GAIA). All aspects of modern fly-fishing and spinning techniques are covered but emphasis is placed on as much practical fishing as possible. Courses are held throughout the season, subject to beat availability. All tackle is provided.

The courses are spread over 2 days and 3 nights starting with dinner at Ballyvolane on the first night and finishing up after breakfast 2 days later.

OFFER INCLUDES:
  • All fishing tuition with Norman
  • State salmon licence
  • All necessary tackle and waders
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • 3 dinners
  • 2 picnic lunches
  • No. of Nights:3
TO BOOK:
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BOOKINGS
To book please call us on + 353 25 36349. All offers are subject to availability with bookings Sunday to Thursday no more than 7 days in advance. Individual room preferences cannot be guaranteed. Please quote 'Last Minute' when making your booking.

DETAILS AND CONDITIONS
  • Offers are non-refundable/non-transferable and you will be asked to pay in full when making your reservation.
  • Rooms already booked at standard rates cannot be exchanged for Last Minute Ballyvolane rates.
  • Please be advised that there is only a limited number of rooms available at special rates.
  • This offer cannot be used in conjunction with vouchers or any other special offers.
make the ideal Christmas, birthday or special occasion gift...

Vouchers are available in denominations of your choice from €50 to €100 upwards and may be used as payment or part payment for a stay, a meal or a day's salmon fishing.

To order a voucher, phone or email us using the details provided below, send us a message using the form on the contact page, or click the 'BUY VOUCHER' link below to order online.

Ballyvolane House hosts Supper Club events periodically throughout the year. These events are informal and fun and appeal to lovers of good food and drink within driving distance of Ballyvolane. Special discounted room rates are available to those who wish to stay over and not drive home.

We have hosted a number of wine makers dinners in association with our wine suppliers, an amazing Indian Curry evening with Arun Kapil of Green Saffron, a game dinner which included wild venison, woodcock, snipe, and other wild game in season and a 'sing for your supper' event at Christmas as well as a hog roast garden party in the summer.

If you would like us to keep you informed of these events and any other happenings at Ballyvolane, please phone or email us using the details provided below, or send us a message using the form on the contact page.

Supper Club events coming soon...

The Galtee Mountains

GUIDED WALKS IN THE KNOCKMEALDOWN AND GALTEE MOUNTAIN RANGES

NO. OF NIGHTS: 2

Marvel at some of Ireland’s most beautiful and unspoiled scenery from the mountain tops. Ballyvolane House is offering special guided walks to suit all levels of fitness and trekking skills. Ballyvolane House offers professional guiding services on an extensive range of mountain hikes and low level scenic routes.

MUNSTER WAY HIKE (Knockmealdowns) - 4 hours
Beautiful moderate mountain hike across the Knockmealdown ranges. Stunning scenery of the rolling hills and valleys to Araglin on the Cork/Tipperary border.

GALTYMORE - 5 hours
A highly enjoyable five-hour hike from the foothills of the Galtee Mountains right up to the summit at 919 metres.

OFFER INCLUDES:
  • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast each morning
  • 2 4-course dinners in the dining room
  • Walk on one day with professional guide
  • Picnic lunch
SPECIFIC TERMS
  • Please be advised that there is only a limited number of rooms available at special rates
  • This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers
TO BOOK:
Please phone or email us using the details provided below, send us a message using the form on the contact page.
The Galtee Mountains

DATES: TUESDAY 28 OCT TO FRIDAY 31 OCT 2008
NO. OF NIGHTS: 3

Make the most of half term by taking the kids away to beautiful Ballyvolane House for a few days of family fun.

Ballyvolane is ideal for little people with vast grounds to get lost in, a tree house to play in, woods to explore, hens to feed, eggs to collect, donkeys to pet and lots more entertainment nearby such as Fota Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle and Leahy's Open Farm. Farmer Justin will take all the kids on a tractor and trailer ride around the estate after breakfast.

Justin & Jenny's kids Toby (7), Jamie (4) and Fleur (1) will host a High Tea party each evening at 5.30pm.
Each child will be given a storybook and a jar of cookies on arrival.

PRICE: €395 per person includes 3 nights accommodation with breakfast and 2 dinners/high teas.
50% discount for children if sharing with parents.
Children under 3 are free of charge if sharing with parents.

TO BOOK:
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Autumn on the rock

NO. OF NIGHTS: 2

Escape to Ballyvolane in deepest Co. Cork this winter for a weekend to properly unwind. Relax and read by the fire. Explore the magnificent gardens. Feast on superb simple home-cook food and delicious wines. Sleep better than you have in ages in big comfy beds with crisp linen. Revel in quiet dark nights. Get up late and have a lazy breakfast, served till noon. Get stuck into the Sunday papers after breakfast.

PRICE: €350 per person

OFFER INCLUDES:
  • 2 nights accommodation with late breakfast each morning
  • 2 4-course dinners in the dining room
TO BOOK:
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Christmas at Ballyvolane - Frosted Statues

CHRISTMAS HOUSE PARTY AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE

DATES: FROM 22 DECEMBER TO 29 DECEMBER 2008
NO. OF NIGHTS: 7

Celebrate this Christmas with family and close friends in a glorious country house in deepest Co. Cork.

Ballyvolane House is a magical setting for your Xmas house party. Nestled deep in the beautiful north Cork countryside, Ballyvolane has been in the Green family for generations and you and your guests can enjoy a slice of home-from-home ancestral chic. Originally built in 1728, the house was remodeled in Victorian times to give it a more Italianate feel and the house is stuffed with family heirlooms, portraits and antiques.

Ballyvolane has 6 individually designed bedrooms (sleeps 12) and we have some extra z-beds and cots available if needed.

It is also equipped with all the modern entertainment systems you need to make Xmas special: a 42” flat screen TV is recessed in the drawing room book shelf for watching your favourite Xmas shows and movies, SKY TV (including SKY movies and SKY Sports), DVD player, i-Pod dock, Hi-Fi stereo system, wi-fi internet access and Playstation 2.

The house is available for an exclusive house rental for 5 to 7 nights from 22 to 29 December 2008 on a self-catering basis only. Additional staff and a chef can be provided if required.

Exclusive private house rental €6600 for 5 to 7 nights.

TO BOOK:
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New Year at Ballyvolane

NEW YEAR HOUSE PARTY AT BALLYVOLANE HOUSE

DATES: FROM 29 DECEMBER TO 05 JANUARY 2009
NO. OF NIGHTS: 7

Stay in a beautiful Irish country house nestled in deep in verdant north Cork countryside and see in the New Year with close friends and family.

Ballyvolane House is a magical setting for a house party. Nestled deep in the beautiful north Cork countryside, Ballyvolane has been in the Green family for generations and you and your guests can enjoy a slice of home-from-home ancestral chic. Originally built in 1728, the house was remodeled in  Victorian times to give it a more Italianate feel and the house is stuffed with family heirlooms, portraits and antiques.

Ballyvolane has 6 individually designed bedrooms (sleeps 12) and we have some extra z-beds and cots available if needed.

For entertainment, the drawing room has piles of books and magazines to read, monopoly, backgammon and other board games to amuse, a 42” flat screen TV is recessed in the bookshelf, SKY TV, DVD player, Hi-fi system, i-POD dock, Playstation 2 and wi-fi

The house is available for an exclusive house rental for 5 to 7 nights from 29 December to 05 January 2008 on a self-catering basis only. Additional staff and a chef can be provided if required.

Exclusive private house rental €6600 for 5 to 7 nights.

TO BOOK:
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DATES: 14-Nov-2008 until: 15-Nov-2008
NO. OF NIGHTS: 1

Spoil yourself rotten at Ballyvolane House on Friday, 14 November 2008. Sleep better than you have in ages in big comfy beds with crisp linen, enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner in the dining room and indulge in a late breakfast the next morning (served till noon).

PRICE: €150 per person

OFFER INCLUDES:
  • 1 night's accommodation with late breakfast
  • 4-course dinner in the dining room
SPECIFIC TERMS
  • Please be advised that there are a limited number of rooms available at special rates
  • This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers
TO BOOK:
Please click the link, or phone or email us using the details provided below, send us a message using the form on the contact page.
DATES: 13-Feb-2009 until: 15-Feb-2009
NO. OF NIGHTS: 2

Steal away to the country for St. Valentine’s weekend.
Stay for 2 nights at Ballyvolane House in a beautiful bedroom. Sleep better than you have in ages in big comfy beds dressed with crisp linen. Enjoy romantic woodland walks around the estate. Feast on delicious food in season and superb wines in the dining room each night and indulge in a late breakfast each morning (served till noon). A complimentary half bottle of Champagne will greet you on arrival.

PRICE: €390 per person

OFFER INCLUDES:
  • 2 night's accommodation with late breakfast
    each morning
  • 4-course dinner in the dining room both nights
  • Half bottle of Champagne
SPECIFIC TERMS
  • Please be advised that there is only a limited number of rooms available at special rates
  • This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers
TO BOOK:
Please click the link, or phone or email us using the details provided below, send us a message using the form on the contact page.

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