バリマローハウスホテル(Ballymaloe House Hotel)

I had dreamed of staying here and having a meal or two for years and it finally came true. I was able to book a package that included dinner and breakfast with an overnight stay. It is an experience and it is meant to be a break--nothing is in a hurry. We were actually greeted in the parking lot by a family member who had just driven up and carried a bag for us to the house. Incredibly kind. It's such a sweet place and it is old world and relaxing. Voya bath products, a fabulous shower, turn down service. Really lovely. Dinner was amazing and our server was INCREDIBLE and KIND! Breakfast was the lovely as well. I think my only disappointment was that check in/out felt a little transactional, which didn't match the rest of the service. They weren't unkind, they just weren't more than ok. As we dragged our two bags up the stairs I was admonished "why didn't you call me?" . I told her than frankly I didn't know that I could or should. I would do it again and I would stay two nights so that I really had time to explore the property.

Had asked my Husband to buy me a Voucher to come here as it had been on my Bucket List for a while. We were celebrating a big Anniversary so thought it would be a good time to use it. The Food was good, not amazing and the Property is lovely. We were given one of the rooms in the main house and enjoyed the period features. The let down was the service. It was atrocious. No one on Reception when we arrived. No apology for keeping us. We had been travelling a few hours so we're glad of the complimentary tea on arrival. When we eventually got someone's attention to say we'd no milk and sugar it still took ages to come. Pre dinner no one came to take our drinks order in the bar, had to find someone. The same for the restaurant. Wine didn't arrive until we had to ask a few times, etc etc. The main problem seemed to be that I didn't see a Manager or Head Waiter all weekend. The staff other than the lovely Spanish Chloe all seemed to be young teenagers who had no idea what they were doing and had no one guiding them! We had a lovely evening but for the amount of money we spent there are so many other Blue Book places in Ireland that I would choose next time. Even on handing back the key on departure, I only got a thank you. Even in McDonalds they say have a nice day!

High expectations of Ballymaloe based on reputation. Sadly not met during our 2 night family stay. Beautiful setting and hopes were high as we pulled into the car park but very quickly dashed by the rude and offhand English receptionist who left us all quite bewildered by her attitude and completely ruined our initial impressions. Never experienced a ‘welcome’ like it. Rooms are nicely furnished and spacious but no tea/coffee making facilities or even a welcoming piece of shortbread (unlike everywhere else we stayed in Ireland). Whole impression is of a penny pinching profit driven enterprise. A coffee ordered via room service attracted a 7 euros ‘tray charge’. Disgrace at these prices. Pre-dinner drinks on terrace pleasant enough but no nibbles on offer and cocktails underwhelming. Dinner a real let down given the history and reputation of the place. Bland, boring food and the fabled dessert trolley distinctly lacking proper puddings. Overall very disappointed.

Sublime food to die for . Beautiful surroundings and the weather was simply glorious. We stayed in the river room which was pretty and comfortable with double doors opening onto the garden . However we were a bit disappointed with the bathroom ( 4 star room versus 3 star bathroom) A special thanks goes to all the team we encountered who were very kind and attentive. We will definitely be back

We had a really wonderful experience on our recent visit. All the staff we met from reception, bar, restaurant and housekeeping were lovely and went out of their way to meet our every need. The house is super comfortable and beautifully furnished. The food is the jewel in the crown. Dinner was a truly farm to fork experience in the tradition of the pioneering Myrtle Allen. Every course was delicious, the only difficulty was what to pick. Breakfast was also great. Fern's house tour was very interesting and really highlighted the love and attention the family poured into the enterprise to make this a very special place.

I went here with family on recommendation by friends and there was somethings we did enjoy about it and others we didn’t. The food was delicious. The pool was nice and there’s lovely walks to do. The staff were nice. The service was quick. The rooms were what we didn’t like we had booked a single bed which I was in and I didn’t like it, the bed was uncomfortable and small, the room had a damp smell in it.

Beautiful, authentic, old Irish hospitality and charm. Visited with my father for his 84th birthday and it was perfect. We had tea and cake on arrival and were assigned two sumptuous rooms. On a frosty evening in February both rooms were toasty and beautifully presented.

A delightful place with lovely drawing rooms, conservatory and extensive gardens. The history tour was delightful. The bedrooms are beautifully appointed. And of course the food in this place is exquisite - it’s not without merit that it’s widely hailed as the home of Irish cookery.

Hands down the best experience we could’ve ever imagined. Comfortable, spacious accommodations. Kind, thoughtful, professional management and staff. World class food. Top marks.