On the boundary of Cork and Kerry, amidst ten acres of award winning flower gardens, parkland and sheltered lawn sand, bordered by sea, river and mountains, stands Ballylickey Manor House, its gleaming white facade commanding a magnificent view over Bantry Bay. Built over 300 years ago as a shooting lodge for Lord Kenmare, has been home for the French Irish Graves family for four generations and has recently been totally restored and splendidly refurbished to its period incorporating the best of the old features with a new standard of comfort, thus giving this secluded Manor House the ambience of a beautiful family home, cherished and nurtured over the centuries as a haven for writers, artists and musicians. This elegant residence is exquisitely decorated with many pieces of antique furniture. Its rooms are luxurious and decorated with country-style furnishings and you can choose between a comfortable, sunny room in the manor or a charming cottage hidden in the gardens. In the evenings you can unwind beside a log fire and enjoy a gourmet meal by candlelight superbly prepared and presented, and served with great elegance in the attractive dining room. Ballylickey Manor House is a romantic ideal centre from which to tour the beautiful south-west of Ireland.