A most welcoming Historic Manor House at the heart of a large and energetic estate, surrounded by parklands, wild flower meadow, orchards and vigorous gardens, this elegantly maintained Country House Home is the epitome of stylish country living and is home to William & Aisling O'Callaghan your Hosts, who occupy a part of, so are on hand looking after things, while keeping a keen eye on the property and their business. This charming residence will sleep up to 26 guests (children included), and 10 more guests next door for weekly lets by prior arrangement when required.
Bed & Breakfast comes as standard in Longueville and is included in the rate and served family style, same time each morning at a prearranged time, setting guests up for the day.
With the exclusive hire mode, the house runs very informally, it's relaxed, service is pared back.
Should guests require additional meal plan services such as lunch, dinner, afternoon teas, picnics, this can be prearranged at time of booking and is provided by our small in-house team. A fabulous opportunity to book Your Host, Owner and Private Chef William O’Callaghan who by the way cooks sublimely!
Please email us directly to discuss your requirements and let us help you organise your stay.
Longueville House - Exclusive Hire
12 Double Bedroom come with this Exclusive Hire Residence Package (B&B Provided)
Three night minimum stay policy applies. Please call us directly to discuss shorter or longer stays.
Large South Facing Drawing Room with Open Log Fire
Smaller Drawing Room with Gas Fire, TV & Board Games
Breakfast Room
Dining Areas for Optional Dinner
Well stocked Library & several Bookcases around the House
Sight Seeing – Within an hour’s drive of Longueville House
* Annesgrove Gardens. 30 mins drive. * Blarney Castle, Blarney House & Grounds. 25 mins drive. * Charlesfort Kinsale. 1 hour 10 mins drive. * Cork City Gaol. 30 mins drive.
* Cork English Market. 30 mins drive. * Nano Nagle Centre, Cork. 30 mins drive. * Doneraile Court & Park. 20 mins drive.
* Jameson Experience Midleton. 55 mins drive. * Killarney. 55 mins drive. * Lough Gur. 50 mins drive. * Old Head Signal Tower Lusitania Museum 1 hour 15 mins drive. * Spike Island Trip. One Hours drive. * Titanic Experience Cobh. 50 mins drive.
Local Interests – Within 25 mins drive of Longueville House
* Ballyhass Activity & Wake Park. 10 mins drive. * Donkey Sanctuary Liscarroll. 25 mins drive. * Hike local mountain Mount Hillary. 15 mins drive. * Island Wood Country Trails. 25 mins drive.
* Downhill cycling / hiking in The Ballyhoura Mountains. 30 mins drive. * Horse Riding may be pre booked with Eden Hill Riding Farm. 5 mins drive.
On-site Amenities, Outdoor
* Courtyard 'Rustic' Games Area (Snooker, Table Football, Table Tennis)
* 400 acres of private grounds to explore
* Private fly-fishing on-site for Salmon & Trout
* 32 Acres of Apple Orchards
* Summer Blooming Wild Flower Meadow
* 3 Acre Walled Kitchen Garden for Food & Gardening Enthusiasts
* Lots of Picnic Spots, Rugs, Cushions, Picnic Baskets provided
* South Facing, Deck Chair Strewn Lawn with Spectacular Views
On-site Activities (Supplementary charge applies)
* Fly Fishing with Ghillie, Half day with Tuition/Equipment /Picnic lunch.
* 90 Minute Falconry Demonstration on the Lawn
* Orchard & Distillery Tours with Tastings of Longueville House Ciders & Apple Brandy & Local Cheese Tasting Board
* 90 Minute Morning Cookery Demonstration by Chef/Owner William O'Callaghan
* Formal Afternoon Tea in the drawing room
* Afternoon Audience with an Expert - An expert discussion presented on a certain topic such as – Nature, History, Antiquities, Art, Literature, Georgian Etiquette, etc..
On-site Additional Experiences (Supplementary charge applies)
* May – July, Dawn Chorus or Evening Chorus Walks with Ornithologist
* Autumn Mushroom Foray with Mycologist €600
* Bioblitz of Longueville - Biodiversity of Plants and Lower plants
* Tai Chi workshop
* Yoga Workshop
* Knitting Workshop
* Art Appreciation & Class
* Antiques Appreciation with Expert * Hosts (W&A) Escort group for a drink in a local Traditional Irish pub by bus, mix with the locals!
Holistic Treatments
May be pre booked & accommodated on site for guests, such as Massage, Reflexology. Quoted upon request.
Entertainment:
For example we frequently use Jimmy Crowley – a Cork home grown bard & musician – trad style. Extremely popular.
Arundo – trad local band – great for a lively Ceili or demonstration dancing.
One man band/crooner – The Loungeman, always popular for crooning fans!
Should your party require more bedroom space, for weekly lets we can accommodate an additional 10 guests in The Courtyard Mews located behind the main house, bringing it to a grand total of 36 guests. Additional charges apply. Please note The Courtyard Mews, a stand alone, self catering property and is regularly let to small groups who share the grounds within the estate but who do not have access to the main house.
A service charge of 10% applies.
For Enquiries Email reservations@longuevillehouse.ie or call us on 022-47156
