Title: Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests ![Property grounds - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/ee04c569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/21fe777f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/d201f654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/173e1c4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests (Kinsale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57760000/57752200/57752193/1087e46c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Ballywilliam House, a majestic waterside Georgian sanctuary. With eight large bedrooms and six bathrooms, this airy haven is perfect for families or groups of friends. Enjoy the large lounge with fireplace, dining room and courtyard with heated gazebo. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 244900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests This property is Fáilte Ireland's Welcome Standard approved accommodation located within the catchment of the Wild Atlantic Way. When booking please enter the correct amount of guests staying, only guests on the booking are allowed within the grounds of the property at any time. Built in 1816 Ballywilliam House is a majestic waterside Georgian sanctuary in a magnificent private setting on the elevated site on the banks of the river Bandon a five-minute drive from the picturesque town of Kinsale. The property oozes history, its believed a house has existed on the land at Ballywilliam in some form since 1765, the IRA Ani Treaty tried to occupy the property in 1922 and the property was owed by American singer song writer and pianist Tori Amos from 1995 until 2019\. Many Albums were written at Ballywillam House when it was turned into a residential recording studio, videos and photographs for the album Night of the Hunters were also taken there. Spread over three floors, the property boosts eight large bedrooms and six bathrooms. There is a large lounge with a large fireplace, a dining room. The house is airy and filled with light, it has tall ceilings and extraordinary twelve over twelve sash windows. A curved cantilevere staircase with a spectacular oriel window leads to the upstairs. The property is situated on 3 acres. For the children there is a fifty-foot climbing frame, football pitch and an outer building containing table tennis and football table. To the rear of the house is a courtyard with original cut stone walls containing a large heated gazebo, with a dining table and relaxed seating area. A path leads to the magical waterfront and a drystone seated theatre and fire pit, with a pathway leading to a further heated gazebo with the most amazing river views. The house is at the end of a two-kilometer cul-de- sac and offers the utmost privacy. Once inside the gates, you enter a majestic haven that offers peace and tranquiliy away from today’s bustling world. All guests are advised to take out travel insurance , incase you need to cancel your booking for unseen reasons , or for damages done at the property during your stay , this is optional of course and is down to the person making the booking. Where early check in is available we charge €100 per hour There is strictly no parties or events at the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Foosball table - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123610000/123605300/123605205/e693c85a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious home with fabulous views & hot tub, sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms. 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We do not allow music to be played outside of the property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Ballywilliam House 5 Minutes to Kinsale Town Centre Ballywilliam House, 5 minutes to kinsale town centre Kinsale ## About the area Located in Kinsale, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Kinsale Golf Club and Old Head Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nohaval Cove and Rocky Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Lusitania Memorial Garden and Will and Away. Motor boating, sailing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballywilliam House,Kinsale, 8 mins to town, sleeps 32 guests Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel J. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great property with a not so great upkeep The mansion is gorgeous, located in a gorgeous spot by the river. It’s surrounded by farms and you can see/hear cows for a majority of time. Views from the ground and upper floors are pleasant (river, farmland, occasional fog and a horizontal rain due to high winds). Plenty of space and neatly decorated rooms. Almost everything indoors is in a working condition, except for a one shower cabin in the basement that has a drainage problem. Disappointing aspect of the place was a dryer situation. The website advertises as having washer/dryer. The washing machine has no dryer feature/or a separate dryer. We were advised by the manager to use the old fashioned dryer that is a standing cloth hanger, or use the dryer line outside. Due to the constant humidity and rain at the time, drying clothes outside was not an option. Plus, the outside drying line was in a bad shape, full of cobwebs and dirty. It’s not guests’ problem to clean cobwebs/dirt inside the mansion or around it. Cleanliness of the property was not in a good condition. Spiders and cobwebs on the windows inside, and on the ceilings. Pest control wasn’t existent. Lack of cleanliness and no electric dryer in the mansion are a disservice to the property and guests. Both gazebos were in a dirty/cobweb state, too. Still, property itself is beautiful and has a potential. There was an issue with the water heater, but the manager took care of it promptly. All in all, after fixing up flaws, the place is worth to stay at. ##### Daniel J. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy N. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time! Ryan was great and Ballywilliam was beautiful and a marvel. We would definitely stay again!! ##### Andy N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### arnie Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent home and property… and the communications with Ryan were quick and effective. ##### arnie Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 14, 2021 Liked: Amenities, communication We had a lovely stay, weather was beautiful. House located outside Kinsale on a bad windy lane. 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