Stay at Ballyrafter

Entrance to a house with a blue door, three concrete steps, two potted trees, and white flowers in pots, with two black wall-mounted lanterns on the beige stucco wall.

Make our
House, yours

With ten bedrooms, rolling green gardens, and the Knockmealdowns as your backdrop, Ballyrafter House provides an intimate setting made for meaningful moments. Host your ceremony outdoors or in our charming country house, dine with friends and family in the garden or dining room, and dance the night away in our old restored bar.

Whether it’s a full weekend of celebration or a simple, beautiful day, we’ll help you make it your own.

  • Exclusive hire of the house and 15-acre grounds

  • Restored bar perfect for drinks, music & dancing

  • Space for up to 10 couples to stay onsite

  • In-house dining or outdoor feasting options

  • Ideal for relaxed, intimate weddings with personality

  • Local suppliers & planning support if needed

BOOK A ROOM
A large white house with multiple windows and a patio, surrounded by lush green grass and trees, with a staircase leading up to the house from the lawn. The sky is partly cloudy with blue sky visible.

Any questions?

Our team want to make sure your stay makes Ballyrafter feel as home to you as it does to us. From what to do in the local area, to local excursions, to opening times for our bars and kitchens, check out the FAQ page below

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Open door leading to a lush green garden with tall trees and a building in the background.
A bedroom with two windows with beige curtains, a brass bed, a wooden dresser, a small wooden bench, a black television, and a mirror.

Recent reviews

“Breakfast was amazingly good ... All fresh and cooked to order. The dining room overlooked the beautiful manicured gardens. Our room looked over on the castle. The service of host Mike and Anne Marie was flawless.”

“Small family run hotel - felt homely and welcoming. Everyone was friendly and kind. Breakfast was fresh and delicious.”

“Great place to stay if you’re ever in the Lismore area. Very quiet. Beautiful gardens. Amazing staff.”

Books, including 'The Blackwater' and historical texts, sit on a wooden table next to a potted orchid near a sunlit window overlooking a garden or outdoor area with trees.
Concrete steps leading to a house entrance with black planters containing green trees and red flowers, with part of the house and a garden in the background.
Sunlit conservatory with a round dining table covered with a red and white checkered tablecloth, surrounded by blue chairs. Potted plants and flowers line the windows, overlooking a green outdoor landscape.

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Bar shelf with various liquor bottles, upside-down wine glasses, cocktail shakers, and bar accessories, with a mirror behind.
A close-up view of a dried flower bouquet with various wildflowers and grasses on a wooden surface.