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Ballinkeele

Ballymurn
Enniscorthy
Wexford

Ballinkeele is a superb Bed and Breakfast accommodation bordering the village of Ballymurn, located just outside Enniscorthy in County Wexford.
The accommodation is a historic house built in the 1840’s and is set amidst 360 acres of mature woodland, ponds and lakes. The bedrooms are classic and elegant, the dining room is as spectacular as the evening meals prepared by your host Margaret Maher.
Ballinkeele is the perfect place to relax and recharge from life’s hectic schedule.

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Local Activities

Description

Your hosts The Maher family will ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable stay.
Whether your interests include golf, fishing or walking, Ballinkeele is ideally situated for all you outdoor activities. Historical sites and archaeological wonders are scattered throughout the County and surrounding areas. Take a scenic drive to the Wicklow Mountains or explore the medieval city of Kilkenny – all within driving distance. Ballinkeele House is the perfect venue for a relaxing break in the sunny south-east corner of Ireland.

Directions

From Kilkenny:
Take the R700 to New Ross then N25 to Wexford, just outside Wexford take the N11 at the roundabout to Oylegate and follow our signs to Ballinkeele.
From Dublin:
Either take the N11 down the coast to Gorey, turn left in Gorey onto the R741 for Wexford, from the point you turn left, it is approximately 17 miles until you pass an Emo petrol station, 2 miles further on, take the second turn right that has our signpost for Ballinkeele house.
Take this road straight through the village of Ballymurn, half a mile further on the left are our Black gates with a sign on the gates for Ballinkeele House.
From Dublin Airport:
Follow signs for Dublin then the M50. Take the M50 then follow signs for the N7 south for Naas, watch carefully as it may be signed for Waterford or Kilkenny.
You then look for the N9 for Carlow Kilkenny, you then take the N80 for Bunclody, continuing on the N80 for Enniscorthy, then follow our Map.
From Wexford:
Take N11 North to Oylegate village and turn right at signpost. From Enniscorthy, take N11 South to Oylegate village and turn left at signpost.

Rooms

From the spacious Entrance Hall you take the floating staircase to the bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has an original four-poster bed and furniture with stunning views over the surrounding countryside, with a recently renovated ensuite.
Each of the other bedrooms feature original furniture, large comfortable beds and spectacular views. The Superior bedrooms all have bath and shower en-suite.
The Blue bedroom has been recently redecorated with new carpeting and more, in this room there are two antique bedside potty lockers.

Facilities

Dining
The Dining Room at Ballinkeele House offers guests the opportunity to experience old world elegance and charm, decorated in period style with candle light reflecting the stunning chandeliers your cannot help but feel the romance of the room.
Margaret the owner who is a member of the European Community of Cooks tries to use only naturally produced ingredients in each dish and locally produced meat and fish, accompanied by fresh fruit and vegetables from her own garden.
The aroma and presentation of each dish, combined with the relaxing surroundings of the magnificent dining room come together to enhance the enjoyment of top quality food. Ballinkeele is also licensed to sell wine and has a good cellar with many fine wines to choose from to compliment each dish.
Gardens
As you drive up the avenue to Ballinkeele House, you will pass the stables and yard on your right, where Frigate, the first mare to win the Grand National back in 1889, was bred and trained. At the back of the house there are three fields, which were once all one and known as the racecourse.
Further along the avenue you will pass large rhododendrons, fully grown monkey puzzles and one of the recently reclaimed small ponds, with a restored walk and garden.

Childrens Facilities

Childrens Meals Available

Cot Available on request

Family Friendly Premises

Credit Cards

American Express

Visa

In Room Facilities

Hair Dryer

No Smoking

Meals And Drinks

A La Carte Meals Available

Licensed To Sell Wine

Nearby Leisure

Angling

Bicycle Hire

Entertainment Nearby

Forest Park

Golf Course

Hill Walking

Horse Riding

Indoor Swimming Pool

Outdoor Swimming Pool

Pitch And Putt

Sandy Beach

Snooker

Traditional Music

Premises Facilities

Central Heating

Four Poster Bedroom(s)

Garden For Guest Use

Payphone

Private Car Parking

Premises Location

Parkland

Rural

Scenic

Recommendations

AA Recommended

Egon Ronay Recommended

Michelin Recommended

Local Activities

Within Walking Distance Picture of Ballinkeele

Local Activities

Fishing
Trout and limited Salmon fishing with ghillie, subject to availability - Brown Trout:
River Blackwater
River Nore
River Barrow
River Suir
River Slaney
Golf Courses
Enniscorthy
Wexford
New Ross
Rosslare
St Helens
Courtown
Mount Juliet
Boromount
Garryloughmill
Seafield Golf and Country Club
Rathaspeck

Historical Sites

Wexford County Museum, Town Centre, Enniscorthy
Ferns Castle, Ferns
Hook Lighthouse, Hook Head, Churchtown
Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack
1798 Commemorative Centre, Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy Castle
Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle
Kilmore Quay Maritime Museum, Kilmore Quay
Light House, Kilmore Quay
John F Kennedy Arboretum
Craanford Watermill, Craanford Dunbrody Abbey Visitor Centre & Maze, Campile
Duncannon Fort, Duncannon
Dunmain House
Waterford Heritage Museum, Greyfiars, Waterford
Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross