Ballinkeele House
Set on a 350 acre estate of woodlands and farmland just east of Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford, Ballinkeele House is a charming Georgian manor home offering elegant accommodation in 5 guest rooms and fine dining utilizing farm fresh produce.
John and Margaret Maher provide a warm and friendly welcome into Ballinkeele House, their ancestral home since 1840, the year it was built. Ballinkeele is considered a Georgian Manor home, a fine classical building that retains much of its original character and charm.The walls are covered with family portraits and prints, and much of the furniture was originally made for the house.
The main rooms of Ballinkeele House are warm and inviting and the bedrooms offer a lovely combination of space, comfort and character, with everything beautifully cared for and maintained.
Guests who appreciate good food will relish their stay at Ballinkeele House. As a member of Euro-Toques, Margaret uses fresh local ingredients, including produce from the family farm and garden, to great effect. Balllinkeele's Dining room is not surprisingly a picture-perfect country house setting, a fitting place to enjoy a set menu taking advantage of the freshest in local produce of this agriculturally rich region.
Staying at Ballinkeele House is an ideal way to holiday in the wonderful countryside of Co Wexford, Ireland. Ballinkeele House sits on 350 acres of parkland, providing a fabulous amenity. Outside, there are fine stands of mature trees, a two acre lake (where guests may fish for pike and perch) and several ponds, and the estate boasts a fine driven pheasant shoot. Play a relaxing game of croquet on the lawn. Borrow a pair of wellies for a brisk walk around the farm. Or a bicycle to spin around the country rounds.
There are numerous attractions and activities within striking distance of Ballinkeele House. Bicycle to explore all the small roads and lanes in the locality. Local attractions include the long sandy beach at nearby Curracloe, numerous golf courses, salmon fishing on the River Slaney and wonderful sea fishing, several riding establishments and the world famous bird sanctuaries at the North Slob and the Great Saltee Island, just off Kilmore Quay, both important staging posts for migratory birds. And, for music buffs, the internationally famous Wexford Opera Festival is held in the nearby town each October.
Ballinkeele House provides authentic historic country house accommodation with great style and comfort.
If You Go: Ballinkeele House is open 1 April to 31 October. Winter weekends by arrangement. Group bookings possible at all times.
