Kilmahon House, P25A973 Bed & Breakfast - Shanagarry

3-star listed heritage house hotel in Shanagarry, with extensive gardens and homemade breakfast

Historic Setting

Kilmahon House in Shanagarry holds a Listed Heritage House of Ireland status, a testament to its historical significance. The property has been fully modernized while preserving original period features, including antique furnishings. Guests have access to a drawing room with a wood burning stove, port, and sherry each evening.

Outdoor Spaces

The bed and breakfast sits within extensive gardens that provide privacy and a place for relaxation. A walled-in rose garden and a young orchard are part of the grounds, alongside a picnic area and sun terrace. For evening relaxation, chairs are placed under a massive ash tree.

Dining

A buffet breakfast is served each morning, featuring free range eggs from the hotel's own chickens. Many ingredients are sourced from the property's garden, including fresh herbs and vegetables. Homemade bread, jams, yogurt, and butter are prepared by the hosts, and an afternoon tea station offers homemade cake.

Rooms

Rooms at Kilmahon House B&B are spacious and include private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Each room has garden views and is furnished with antiques, offering a blend of historic charm and comfort. Guests have described the beds as enormous and comfortable.

Location

Kilmahon House is located 16 miles from Fota Wildlife Park and 6 miles from Castlemartyr. The property is close to Ballymaloe Cookery School, Stephen Pearce Pottery across the lane, and several beaches in Ballycotton Bay. Cork Airport is 26 miles away, and attractions like Blarney Castle and Midleton Distillery are within driving distance.

• Heritage Status: Listed Heritage House of Ireland
• Breakfast: Homemade bread, jams, butter, and eggs from hotel chickens
• Gardens: Walled rose garden, orchard, and picnic area
• Evening: Port and sherry by the wood burning stove
• Location: 16 miles from Fota Wildlife Park, 6 miles from Castlemartyr