Kilmahon House, P25A973

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Historic Setting: Kilmahon House in Shanagarry, Ireland, is housed in a historic building. The property offers spacious accommodations with garden views. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The outdoor seating area and picnic area provide additional spaces for leisure. Comfortable Rooms: Rooms feature private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and wardrobes. Each room includes a hairdryer and shower, ensuring comfort. Amenities: The bed and breakfast provides free WiFi, a lounge, and a child-friendly buffet. Menus cater to special diets, and free on-site private parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Located 41 km from Cork Airport, the property is close to Fota Wildlife Park (26 km) and Blarney Castle (47 km). Highly rated for its breakfast and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Miriam
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful room, very comfortable bed and excellent breakfast.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location with friendly staff and wonderful breakfast”
Sarah
Ireland Ireland
“Julia and Mike were very welcoming and kind hosts. The big mahogany sleigh bed in our room was so comfortable! Baked eggs for breakfast- highly recommended!! Very unique b&b. It's obvious how it's lovingly being brought back to life.”
Judy
Australia Australia
“The house was charming as we're the hosts Julia and Michael. Breakfast in the dining room was a highlight and the surrounding gardens and local area were beautiful. The bedroom was very comfortable and there was a beautiful lounge for guests.a...”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My favourite bit about the property was the food! The breakfast was a work of art. I loved the home made Kombucha, sourdough, eggs laid at the property etc etc”
Michael
Ireland Ireland
“Honestly one of the heartiest breakfasts we have had anywhere. The welcome was warm and the hosts were generous. Perfect spot for us as we dined in nearby Ballymaloe, and across the laneway from Stephen Pearce (spl?) pottery. The mist was in but...”
Mark
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful Georgian Manor House. In a beautiful peaceful setting. Outstanding breakfast. So fresh and wonderfully cooked. Ballymaloe trained chef so couldn’t go wrong!”
Colette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“WOW…. Kilmahon House was simply amazing. We arrived to a beautiful welcome from Julia and her husband. Julia showed us to our rooms and we were blown away with the decadence of the rooms and bathrooms. There is also a lounge area with beautiful...”
Ronan
Ireland Ireland
“We really enjoyed the Breakfast and how they were growing the ingredients on site! Would Highly recommend staying here and we’ll be back for sure!”
Welborn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was amazing all the food was home made, and I mean everything. Hone made bread, butter and kombucha. The house itself was beautiful and homely. Our hosts were amazing and if I am ever in the area again I will 100% stay there again, I'm almost...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kilmahon Guest House

9.7
Host review score
Kilmahon Guest House
Kilmahon House was built in 1780 and is a listed Heritage House of Ireland. It has been fully renovated and sympathetically restored over a number of years to provide guests with modern day facilities while maintaining its original period features. It is set in extensive wonderful gardens that offer privacy and tranquility. The beautiful Georgian rooms offer a trip back in time and provide our guests with a lovely view over the birds sanctuary and Shanagarry Bay. The house is within a few minutes walk to the beach and coastline nearby. The famous Ballymaloe Cookery School is only a little walk away as well as Ballymaloe House.
Mike and Julia
The Ballymaloe Cookery School is 1.5km away and offers a huge variety of courses ranging from 1/2 day to a 12 week residential course. It has an organic farm, shop and gardens open to the public on the property. The fishing village of Ballycotton is 6km away. It has guided tours by boat to the Lighthouse as well as fishing trips to offer. The Cliff Walk starting at Ballycotton offers walkers tremendous views and is approx. 4km long. The Jameson Whiskey distillery in Midleton is 15kms from Shanagarry and gives guided tours with free tastings every 1/2 hour daily. The local Shanagarry beach at Ballycotton Bay is a short walk up the street and has a Blue Flag status.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

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House rules

Kilmahon House, P25A973 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kilmahon House, P25A973 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.