The House

Ballybeg is a colonial style lodge where you simply don't want to leave once you have arrived. A sense of tranquility and relaxation descends once you drive up the long driveway through rolling parkland. Some of Ireland's oldest oak and beech trees offer shelter to horses, cows and sheep grazing in the fields.

Guests enter Ballybeg House through the sunny front veranda, overlooking the garden, where pre-dinner drinks can be enjoyed. The spacious kitchen has been simply but tastefully refurbished, to encompass all modern amenities. 

Ballybeg has three uniquely different and inviting bedrooms.  The bridal suite, with a comfortable four-poster bed, fireplace for big log fires, has sweeping views over Croghan Valley, partly obscured by oak, cedar and Spanish chestnut trees planted over 350 years ago.  The master ensuite has a Victorian bathtub.

Nearly every room in the house has an open fire and plenty of wood from the grounds is provided. The elegant dining room has been decorated with dinner parties for small groups in mind. The cosy sitting room and library, with old fashioned gramophone with an interesting collection of records, is in a warm burgundy colour which will make you feel at home instantly.

From these sitting rooms you enter a spacious veranda. The stunning views from here of the parkland and surrounding mountains change with the light and will hypnotise you to sit down and just watch.

All interior design is by Dominique Schefman.

See also: A history of Ballybeg house