We loved this location the gardens and accommodation are beautiful. We had a suite in the house which had a large living room with tea making facilities and lots of books and old magazines to read if you get stuck in doors because of the weather, and then a huge bedroom and bathroom with separate bath and shower. The house... More

Ballylickey is the well kept secret of West Cork. My husband and I stayed at this guesthouse for two nights last week. We were looking to stay somewhere different away from numerous commercial and look-alike hotels. The view over Bantry bay and the mountains beyond are breathtaking, and the gardens are simply wonderful. We opted for a room in the... More

This guesthouse is full of charm. The gardens are magnificent. The staff are really helpful and friendly. The owners met us on arrival and couldn't do enough for us. We had small children with us and they helped us to make things very comfortable for them. The pool was heated and available for us to use- we had a fantastic... More

Read with amusement the preceeding review of Ballylickey as i think my stay overlapped with the reviewers, quite simply Ballylickey house is what it is meaning that its a charming beautifully located period house with unrivalled views lovely gardens and pleasant helpful staff and yes the plumbing might be underwhelming but if you hang around for the hot water it... More

There are still signs that this was once a great manor house hotel. Parts of the grounds are quite striking, and the view from the rooms at the front of the house out to the bay are beautiful. But there it really ends. The rooms have been allowed to fall into 2 or 3 star status, a badly worn look.... More

We stayed in Ballylickey for a night in July 2011. We had intended to stay for four nights but decided to move on after one. The accommodation was spacious but had a feel of an old holiday camp. We stayed in one of the chalets on the grounds. The grounds were well kept and there is a heated outdoor pool.... More

Should be a well kept secret..... apart from the Manor house there is a swimming pool surrounded by bungalows,hidden between the trees and luscious green gardens.Bungalows are comfortably furnished and there are several suites,the king suite was very spacious.Rooms in main house are lovely and some have sea view.Tasteful ,elegant and comfortable, with lovely staff and excellent breakfast.Recommend for Honeymoon... More

We were a group of five with few expectations. We were pleasantly suprised by the Ballylickey Manor House. The cottages and gardens were beautiful. Although it had been raining, the outdoor pool looked very inviting. It would have been nice to have stayed here during a hot spell. Breakfast was very good. I would recommend. More

We just returned from Ireland and stayed two nights at the Ballylickey Manor House. The main house is used for a full breakfast with great coffee and food. The cottages are well appointed and extremely comfortable. There is a pub and a local wine, cheese and food market within walking distance. The view to Bantry bay can't be beat and... More