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Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant Period Mansion

Experience the beauty and elegance of a bye gone age at the charming 4 star approved country mansion, originally built as a castle, in 1627 and converted to a dwelling in 1748. Set in its own mature woodlands, with private access to the tranquil River Brosna overlooking a peaceful country village, right in the heart of Ireland. Just 80 kilometres from Dublin and Galway, adjacent to the N6 motorway.
A historic house in a peaceful setting adjacent to many of the midlands famous heritage and tourism attractions Clonmacnoise is just a short drive, likewise Durrow abbey and the shrine of St manchan crafted at Clonmacnoise is situated in the local parish church at Boher,



Telephone and fax facilities, open fires and TV in all bedrooms, 3 lavishly furnished reception rooms, fully equipped games rooms, beautiful rock gardens, riverside walks and your very own watch tower, bicycles available, golfing, superb network of golf courses within 12 kilometres, fishing, private fishing on the estate, Shannon and Grand Canal within 10 kilometres, equestrian, excellent facilities nearby, walking, excellent walks nearby, pubs and good restaurants.
Golf can be arranged for your added enjoyment at Mount Temple Golf Club just a short drive away,for details and to view the facilities please ask us for the website address.

The property is just a short distance from the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise ,and is adjacent to other popular tourist attractions, An Dun Museum, Lockes Distillery, Tullamore Dew Heritage centre and the bog rail tours are all just a short drive away. Birr Castle and Belvedere House and gardens are within forty minutes drive.
This property is an ideal venue for touring the Irish countryside, all areas of the country can be reached on a day visit.
There are excellent bus connections to Dublin and Galway, and the train station is just three miles, taxi services are available in the village.

Property manager

connie hanniffy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Elegant Period Mansion House Ballycumber
Elegant Period Mansion House
Elegant Period Mansion Ballycumber
Private vacation home Elegant Period Mansion Ballycumber
Ballycumber Elegant Period Mansion Private vacation home
Private vacation home Elegant Period Mansion
Elegant Period Mansion
Elegant Period Mansion Ballycumber
Elegant Period Mansion Private vacation home
Elegant Period Mansion Private vacation home Ballycumber

About the area

Map
Ballycumber, County Offaly

What's nearby

  • Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Mount Temple Golf Club - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Athlone Castle - 20 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Charleville Forest Castle - 22 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Clara Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuar Ard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gussie’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Shebeen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Egan P - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Period Mansion pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Period Mansion ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Elegant Period Mansion located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuar Ard Centre Museum, Moate Golf Club, and Tuar Ard Arts Centre. Ballard Organic Farm and Esker Hills Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Elegant Period Mansion Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dale o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ballycumber Beauty
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Ballycumber House. Connie is wonderful and took great care in showing us around the house and property. I’d highly recommend the stay and be sure to head down to Gussies for a pint or two. Thank you Connie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S., Oxnard, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Magical Stay
We love Ballycumber House! From the moment we drove up we knew this was going to be an exceptional experience. We were greeted by Connie ( Ballycumber owner) and shown the house and given a wonderful picnic basket full of all the food necessities to get us through the first day of breakfasts ( and more!). Connie also gave us a brief history of her home and left tons of information about things to do in the surrounding area. The house and grounds are spectacular . You feel as if you are living in a different era, but with all the modern comforts. Our entire family felt so privileged to have had this experience . Thank you Connie for providing us with this magical stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

evelien B.

Liked: Cleanliness
special
The house is very special with its history. Connie can tell you all about. She is a great host, problems get solved very quickly. We loved the house, although it is old and has his special atmosphere. We used the tennis court, became friends with the horses and enjoyed. Each morning fresh bread at Gussie's, a 2 minute walk from the house. A nice outdoor area with more chairs would make it easier for the whole group to eat in the garden...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

audrey M., dublin 7

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
Had a brilliant week at Connie,s house. Great host very helpful. Plenty of space for everyone, lots of fun things to do around. Will be back. Thank you Connie for all your help and information. The scones went down well to
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Amazing House
We had a fantastic break away at Ballycumber House for a group of 10 adults, 4 children & 2 babies. The kids had a ball playing in the huge gardens & in the well stocked playground. The adults enjoyed the sun terrace & the folly. We explored nearby Birr Castle, Lough Boora Park & Glenbarrow Waterfalls. I can’t recommend the house highly enough, Connie was so kind & welcomed us with freshly baked scones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., North Judson, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place ♥️
We for a group of 10 family and friends, and the house was a great way for us all to have separate adventures but come together at the end of the day. It's pretty central in the country and made travel to anywhere we wanted to see a fairly easy day trip. The history of the house is very interesting, and this place is huge! There were rooms I saw only once lol. The river in the backyard and the horses that run in the pasture next to it, and the folly on the hill, it doesn't get much more picturesque than that. I can't forget about the friendly, and tolerant locals also lol. And last but not least, Connie. She maybe the true treasure of the house. She arranged a birthday dinner for us on the day of our arrival and made the day extra special. Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for touring Ireland
Two families, one week, perfect. Easy access to highways, convenient pub and store walking distance. Host is a gem..........for a larger group this works fantastic. The history and surroundings will be a pleasant surprise. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
May 26th to June 3rd
Connie was great! She was more then accommodating even when we had three more guests that decided to join us. We enjoyed our stay. Beds were clean and we were able to cook meals for 14 people. One downside is you have to take fast showers or you would run out of hot water. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Tracie S., Cadiz

Beautiful, One of a Kind experience, in Period Mansion.
We were so excited to find The Ballycumber House available to rent for holiday. I love older homes and manors and the history and stories that come with them. Ballycumber is beautiful inside and out. It catches your heart, from your first glimpse coming up the driveway, no where else compares, especially when your teenagers say, "we get to stay here, all to ourselves?" For a moment we stepped back in time and it was amazing. Ms. Connie is a beautiful soul and she shared her home and memories with us. There is a library full of books to keep you intrigued for hours, there is even one with information on Ballycumber itself. The girls loved the donkeys and the game room in the basement that was originally part of the castle in the 1600s. The river behind the house was beautiful to look at as well as the very old stone Gazebo on the hill which you can read about in one of the books in the library. The beds were very comfortable and rooms very cozy. There is plenty of room for all. The kitchen was perfect and next to it was a laundry with washer and dryer. Thank you Ms. Connie, for everything, I love Ballycumber and it will always have a special place in my heart. Your friends from Kentucky United States of America......The Smiths
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan M.

Great experience
We had so much fun at this stunning country mansion at the kick off of our trip. It comfortably fit all 13 of us, and was a true experience in the gorgeous Irish countryside. Just an hour and a half (on the train located just 3 miles away) from both Galway and Dublin, it was a perfect location for us to see as much as possible during our 3 nights at Ballycumber house. All of us agreed that Connie was the best part of the whole experience. She was knowledgeable and helpful, and extremely passionate about the former castle turned home that has been in her family for generations. She even made sure we had reached our next destination safely. If you keep in mind that this is a unique experience and not a 5 star hotel (plumbing and electric were added well after the construction of the house) then you will not be disappointed! I would definitely send anyone headed to Ireland to stay in Connie’s beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F., Wilmington, North Carolina

Three weeks at Ballycumber House
Words are barely adequate to describe my “house party” at Ballycumber House. To celebrate a big “0” birthday, I decided to rent a big house and invite my friends and family to join me. Over the course of 3 weeks, 20 people came and went, and the house handled us all, even the night we had 15 for dinner! Connie is an absolute delight, and I am so glad I got a chance to know her. She is incredibly responsive, and her gracious warm welcome set the tone for our stay. The house became our home, and the perfect base for day trips all over the country. I was surprised at how much there was to see and do just within a short drive, and we loved exploring the Clara Bog. I hired a private chef, and when we returned from our excursions, there was coffee, tea and some little tasty treat waiting for us, along with the turf fire. Chef Chris prepared remarkable food in the small kitchen, and no one had to argue about who was going to shop, cook, and clean up after. If you are looking for a centrally-located house, you can’t do better than Ballycumber House. It never felt too small, but when our numbers dwindled, it never felt too large either. The donkeys and the ponies grazing in the front pasture were delightful, too. The house (built as a castle in 1627) overlooks a 5,000-year-old ford and trade route, and is the starting point for a pilgrim walk to Clonmacnoise. How fun is that! Stay here. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

Lovely house in perfect location
The house suited our needs and had everything we required, even a little play room for my daughter! The location was perfect as we were able to travel to different places in Ireland. The local shop/pub/coffee shop was lovely and the people were very welcoming and as it was in walking distance from the house it was the perfect place to stock up.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Simone D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
Staying in this ancient house is a unique experience. The house is huge and all rooms are beautiful. I recommend this house to everyone.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Hamburg, Germany

Wundervoll! Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Wir waren vom 23.05. bis 30.05.2018 mit der Familie (6 Erwachsene) in Irland und haben in dieser Zeit im Ballycumber House gewohnt. Es war einfach nur großartig! Connie hat uns sehr herzlich empfangen und hat dann eine ausführliche Führung durch das Haus gemacht. Es ist sehr viel größer als es auf den Bildern erscheint! Wenn man ganz allein im Haus ist, kann man sich schon mal gruseln, weil es einfach riesig ist - wenn alle 6 Leute im Haus verteilt waren, sind wir uns oft einfach nicht über den Weg gelaufen. Am ersten Tag war es für uns noch ungewohnt, dass wir uns dort einfach frei bewegen konnten, da wir manchmal das Gefühl hatten, in einem Museum zu wohnen (einige der Bücher in der Bibliothek sind 100 Jahre alt und auch die Einrichtung ist teilweise so alt oder erscheint so). ;-) Nach ein paar Tagen hatten wir uns daran gewöhnt und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Sehr charmant ist auch die direkte Lage am Fluss. Wir hatten sehr viel Glück mit dem Wetter (jeden Tag ca. 25°C und Sonne) und haben es dann umso mehr genossen, draußen zu sitzen. Wir haben Irland mit dem Auto erkundet. Von Ballycumber bis Dublin sind es ca. 1,5 Stunden Autofahrt und bis nach Clonmacnoise sind es ca. 25 Minuten Autofahrt. Es ist also ziemlich zentral gelegen. Auch die Gegend rund um Ballycumber ist absolut sehenswert. In Ballycumber gibt es auch Pubs, die man unbedingt besuchen sollte. Für uns steht fest: Wir kommen gerne wieder und bringen dann noch ein paar mehr Leute mit. Genügend Platz ist da. Connie ist eine tolle Vermieterin, mit der man sich auch sehr gut unterhalten kann. Außerdem konnten wir sie einfach und unkompliziert anrufen, wenn wir Fragen hatten. Danke, Connie! Wir hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub! (I wolud really like to write also in English but there´s no space for more words. Otherwise I wouldn´t have stopped writing more positive feedback.)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018