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Historic Belmont House built in 1820 in beautiful West Cork.

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Living area
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cork, Cork
  • West Cork Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kinsale Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Blarney Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Belmont House built in 1820 in beautiful West Cork.

Belmont House, built in 1820 is located in scenic West Cork. This lovingly restored exclusive country house in Innishannon is a dream. Belmont House sits overlooking the River Bandon that flows from West Cork to Kinsale Harbour. This historic house is full of originality with windows that showcase gothic revival character. Outside, there is a spacious garden with Irish wild flowers and hedgerows that are overlooked by a spectacular 300 year old cedar tree.


Belmont House can accommodate up to 10 guests. There are five bedrooms and five bathrooms that comprise of:

A Master Suite with a king bed, walk in wardrobe and dressing table that open into an ensuite bathroom which includes a bathtub.

The second bedroom has a four poster king bed.

The third bedroom has a super king bed and is ensuite.

The fourth bedroom has a king bed and is ensuite.

The fifth bedroom has a double bed.

The house has two reception rooms.
A formal dining room with a cosy wood burning stove with views of the 200 year old cedar tree in the garden. The perfect room for intimate gatherings.

The drawing room has a brilliant view of the River Bandon and the weir through the historic gothic windows that are showcased in the room.

The kitchen is spacious and full of top of the range appliances and a large island. Including a Bora hob, a De Dietrich double oven and integrated microwave, a Quooker tap and a dishwasher. There is a lovely breakfast nook overlooking the river, the perfect spot for your morning coffee!

The gym has weights, a treadmill, a bike, yoga mats, and dumbbells with large wall hanging mirrors.

The utility room has a washer, dryer and sink for your use during your stay.

HEATING - The two upper floors are heated by cast iron rads from a biomass woodchip boiler. There are thermostats throughout the house so you can control the temperature during your stay. The basement has underfloor heating throughout. There are two stoves in the house and logs are provided.

The house is split over three levels. The entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, kitchen and one bedroom are on the first floor. The master suite and the main bathroom are a level below and in the basement are the remaining three bedrooms, gym and utility room.

LOCATION - Innishannon village is the perfect location to stay and explore the best that Cork has to offer. It is the gateway to West Cork and we are 15 minutes from Kinsale, 20 minutes from Cork Airport and 30 minutes from Cork City or Blarney.


Unfortunately as situated near a working farm and due to safety reasons, Belmont House is unsuitable for children under 9 years of age.

NO HEN/STAG PARTIES

PETS - As we are located on the grounds of a working farm no pets are allowed.

SECURITY - There are electric gates at the entrance to the property. There are CCTV cameras outside the house.

Property manager

Stephen Good
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Belmont House is located on a working farm, Please adhere to the signs around the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Innishannon

Innishannon is home to this holiday home. Bandon Golf Club and Kinsale Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ballincollig Shopping Centre and English Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinsale Rugby Club or Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
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Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • West Cork Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kinsale Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Desmond Castle - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Blarney Castle - 28 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 23 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Warren Allen Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Poachers Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Billies Fast Food - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bayleaf Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Grove - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Belmont House built in 1820 in beautiful West Cork. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Belmont House built in 1820 in beautiful West Cork. located?

Situated in Innishannon, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of West Cork Heritage Centre, Castle Bernard and Bandon Golf Club. Kinsale Golf Club and Saint Multose Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in Co. Cork

This house is incredible. Everything is perfect, luxurious and beautiful.The host are the loveliest people, who cannot do enough for you.One of (if not the best) the best places we have ever stayed at, cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th Birthday getaway

We were met on arrival with a fabulous basket full of treats and luxury . Fresh milk and local produce to be found in our fridge.We had a lovely stay at Belmont House. The property is exactly as reflected in the photo's. The location is perfect.There is an amazing bakery near by which produced splendid sausage rolls and other bits and bob's.I would definitely recommend this property and will most likely return at some point in the future.Thank you to our lovely hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Good

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We are Stephen and Lia Good from Innishannon in beautiful West Cork. Belmont House is located on the grounds of our farm. We are very passionate about where we live and what we do. Our passion for creating a sustainable living by using green energy and eating locally grown and sourced foods has also translated into Belmont House. Belmont is heated by a clean, green energy biomass boiler. Inside it has underfloor heating, a Quooker tap for conserving hot water and electricity and an EV charger point for electric cars.

Why they chose this property

Belmont House is located overlooking the River Bandon and the weir. It is surrounded by 100 year old trees and a proud 200 year old Cedar tree stands majestically in the garden. Belmont House and the grounds are steeped in history and we look forward to sharing it's story with you.

What makes this property unique

Belmont House is a period home built in 1820. It features original gothic windows with some of the original panes still within the frames! Other original features include the front and back doors as well as all the doors inside the house on the upper floors. The floorboards are also original and have been brought back to their former glory. A new kitchen has been put in with all top of the range appliances as well as a gym in the basement.