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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 169150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Dripsey, Cork
  • Place, National Rowing Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Blarney Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Blarney Stone
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dripsey

Located in Dripsey, this vacation home is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Farran Forest Park and National Rowing Centre. .This vacation home is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Blarney Castle and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Muskerry Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • National Rowing Centre - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Blarney Woolen Mills - 22 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Blarney Castle - 22 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Blarney Stone - 22 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • University College Cork - 27 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 27 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪desmonds ovens bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪An Sibin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse @ Griffins - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heaven Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thady Inn - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

15th Century Castle & Luxury Manor House steeped in history & grandeur.

Dripsey Castle Estate is a 15th Century Medieval Castle and 18th Century Manor House on 110 acres of organic pasture and native woodland located 25 mins northwest of Cork City. This magical estate is bordered and powered by the meandering Dripsey river and lake using hydroelectricity. The Georgian mansion is in two parts; the main house, built in 1742, with 8 bedrooms all en-suite, a reception hall, drawing room, games room, library, professional kitchen and the early 20th century ballroom.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, a living plant wall, and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Farming classes
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 9,150 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Leave the keys in the doors please and close the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We do not accept Hen or Stag Parties at the estate under any circumstances.
For external guests to the residential party, the hosts must be notified ahead of the booking.
Bespoke Itinerary can be arranged at an additional cost - please email via our website for details.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kindra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING! Great for families!

This was our favorite place to stay in Ireland. Family of 13 rented for 2 nights. Second night we paid for the chef to come cook and had a big family dinner. Then we all sat around the dinner table and played cards. It was a great family bonding experience. Absolutely amazing! Home is just stunning and the grounds are all to perfect! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This is a beautiful property in an amazing location. We were 8 adults and 7 children aged 2-14 and everyone loved it. The grounds are beautiful to take a walk. Lots of cows which were a big hit with the Los Angeles city kids. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming or friendly. Thank you for helping us make lifetime memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unforgettable Place

Dripsey is a magical place, the beauty of the property inside and out is unmatched. Orla and team were extremely communicative and helpful throughout the process and helped us plan this unforgettable trip from start to finish. I hope to get back there soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025