Win a Break for Two in Ballyvolane House

Ballyvolane HouseThe Green family’s gracious mansion Ballyvolane House in Fermoy Co Cork is surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens - garden lovers will find a stay here especially rewarding.

The Italianate style of the present house - including a remarkable pillared hall with a baby grand piano and open fire - dates from the mid-19th century when modifications were made to the original house of 1728.

Jeremy and the late Merrie Green first welcomed guests to their home in 1983, and is now run by their son Justin and his wife Jenny. Justin brought management experience in some of the world's top hotels to the family business and they are an extremely hospitable couple, committed to continuing the standards of hospitality, comfort and food for which this lovely house is renowned.

Elegantly furnished and extremely comfortable, it has big log fires, and 6 roomy bedrooms furnished with family antiques look out over beautiful grounds.

Ballyvolane has private salmon fishing on 8km of the great River Blackwater, with a wide variety of spring and summer beats, so it is logical that delicious food should be another high point, and memorable modern Irish dinners are served in style at separate tables or around a long mahogany table, depending on the occasion.

The style celebrates the country house tradition, with all ingredients home grown or sourced from the local area, and organic where possible.

A carefully chosen, evocative and very informative wine list complements the food.

There is much of interest in the area and the hospitality is wonderful, making this an excellent base for a peaceful and very relaxing break.

Families are made very welcome and Ballyvolane was our Family Friendly Destination of the Year in 2011; it is always lovely but on several weekends during the year (half terms, Easter) unusual child-focused breaks 'with the Little People' are offered, which are great value and fun for all ages.

The lucky winner of this free competition will have a short break for two people sharing (subject to availability), to include:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Breakfast both mornings
• Dinner on one evening of your choice

Read more about Ballyvolane House on their website.

To enter the competition simply tick the answers to the questions below, you must be a logged in member to enter (if you are not a member click here to join, it's free):


Question 1. In which county is Ballymaloe House Hotel located?
Co Mayo
Co Cork
Co Dublin

Question 2. What is the approximate drive time from Cork city to Ballymaloe?
1 hour
2 hours
30 minutes

Question 3. How does Ballymaloe House Hotel describe the ethos of their restaurant?
Farm-to-fork
Tide-to-Table
Nose to-Tail
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