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All the general news and happenings at Ballyvolane.
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Illustrated Map of Ballyvolane House
This pretty map was illustrated by our good friend Roz Jellett. We love it. Thank you Roz!
Check out her amazing work rozjellet.com.
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Bertha’s Revenge Gin Marmalade - The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating - Short Film by Storybord.ie.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. We are delighted to share this short film by David McClelland of Justin and Antony (the distillers of Bertha’s Revenge Gin) enjoying a slice of toast with a generous dollop of Bertha’s Revenge Gin Marmalade. It is absolutely delicious and made by our friends at Crossogue Preserves in Tipperary. Total heaven!
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The Gloss Magazine - 17 Favourite Family-Owned Hotels and Guest-Houses in Ireland
We are delighted to be featured in The Gloss Magazine - 17 Favourite Family-Owned Hotels and Guest Houses in Ireland by Penny McCormick. In great company, stunning spots dotted across this island. Thanks Penny!
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Pop-up Café, Open Gardens & Yoga
We are opening up our gardens and ‘Grub’s Up’ pop-up cafe during selected dates this summer!
Stroll around the wonderful 80 acres of manicured gardens and parkland with friends and family. Some of the highlights include the walled-garden, the lakes and the Rock woodland walk. Not to mention our much loved donkeys, piggies and hens that you might spot along the way!
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Escape to the Country - Ballyvolane House Summer News
We are so glad that we are open again and seeing our lovely guests once more! We have been busy preparing and the place has never looked better!
Since June 2nd, we have been open to holiday makers from the island of Ireland, and we are so excited to welcome international travellers from the 19th of July!
We are all in need of a good holiday (including ourselves!) and there is no better time to explore what Ireland has to offer. Now more than ever, we feel people need an escape to the peaceful countryside, to unwind and be spoiled rotten for a few days in splendid isolation. Sip on pre-dinner Bertha’s Revenge Gin cocktails and enjoy home cooking by House Chef Sarah English. Rest assured, our team has undergone Covid-19 safety training and we are following all the Government advice and protocols in relation to Covid.
We hope you will come and see us this summer.
Best wishes,
Jenny & Justin
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IWSC Silver Award 2021 for Naval Bertha
We are delighted to report that Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength Gin won a ‘Silver’ Award at the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) 2021 in London. The International Wine & Spirit Competition awards excellence to wines & spirits in over 90 countries, encouraging recognition for quality products since 1969.
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The World’s Original Dalemain Marmalade Awards 2021 - Silver for Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch Orange Marmalade
We are thrilled our Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch Orange Marmalade has won Silver in the Artisan section of The World’s Original Dalemain Marmalade Awards 2021.
The marmalade is made by our friend Veronica Molloy and her fab team at Crossogue Preserves.
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Explore Cork App
As restrictions lift and attentions turn towards staycations, Cork County Council has launched a unique, ‘one-stop-shop’ tourism app, featuring over 850 places to see and things to do throughout County Cork.
The ‘Explore Cork’ app is the first of its kind by any Local Authority in Ireland and was developed following the success of the web-based ‘Rediscover Cork County’ GIS Tourism Map, launched by the Council last Summer. The free app, which is available in both the English and Irish languages, has replicated key elements of the web-based GIS map, but with additional functionality and user-friendly features.
The ‘Things to Do’ section allows users to browse tourism activities from a range of 850 attractions and 18 categories, which can be filtered by areas of interest such as Beaches, Visitor Attractions, Heritage Sites, Islands, Arts & Culture and more.
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