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Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.
9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Ovens, County Cork
  • Place, Kilcrea Friary
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Farran Forest Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, National Rowing Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16

This is a large, elegant 18th century, Italianate style, Irish manor house situated in the rolling hills of the Lee valley, overlooking the medieval castle and abbey of Kilcrea.
Farran house is spectacularly set in 12 acres of mature beech woodland and landscaped gardens. The owners, John & Patricia have carried out a mammoth restoration job and the result is a luxurious, charming manor house, full of character. They opened their doors to rental guests in 1997 and haven't looked back since.
The elegant interior is full surprises. Hanging with old paintings and engravings there are exquisite antique kelims. There are interesting antique furnishings throughout the house, including a 1903 Bechstein grand piano in the drawing room and a full size billiard table in the billiard room.
All main house guest rooms have large bathrooms and beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
It is a perfect base for exploring counties Cork and Kerry. It is situated 9 miles from Blarney, 38 miles from Killarney and 10 miles from Cork city and airport.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house contains a lot of breakable items.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A full guest list of all people using the house is required. Please check with the owners if you would like to invite extra guests to visit.
The house contains antique furniture . A breakages deposit of Euro 700 by credit card is required on arrival. We also require a name and address.
Refunds: 100% if cancelled up to 48 hours after booking, 70% if cancelled more than 30 days before arrival day. Full if dates subsequently booked.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 826612
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ovens

Located in Ovens, this holiday home is in a rural area. Blarney Castle and Kilcrea Friary are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ballincollig Shopping Centre and Blarney Woolen Mills. Travelling with kids? Consider Briery Gap Cultural Centre and LeisureWorld Bishopstown. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Ovens, County Cork

What's nearby

  • Kilcrea Friary - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Farran Forest Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • National Rowing Centre - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Warrenscourt Wood - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lee Valley Golf & Country Club - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 22 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Resturant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mai Fitz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heaven Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪desmonds ovens bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Farran House - Groups of 6 - 16 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kilcrea Friary, Farran Forest Park, and Warrenscourt Wood. Lee Valley Golf & Country Club and National Rowing Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ailbhe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really wonderful New Year’s trip to Farran House. The house is majestic! It is well equipped and perfect for a big group like ours. The hosts are easily contactable and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Thank you Ailbhe, we enjoyed hosting you and we're delighted to hear you had a good time. You are welcome back any time!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smith family vacation

We had a wonderful time at this grand house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fabulous. It was beautiful inside and out. John and Patricia were wonderful hosts and were very helpful and responsive. Thank you for helping make our time in Ireland one of the best trips ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a family trip

Wonderful house and property. Very comfortable living areas and bedrooms. The hosts were very accommodating and communicative to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coen v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip Ireland

Perfect everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful holiday trip

We had an excellent stay in Cork! The house was beautiful and grand. We walked around the property and met their sheep and lots of adventures. A car is a must as you will want to go on adventures near the house including Kilkrea castle and the Blarney Castle.We had 12 people and there was plenty of room for all! I would definitely go back. The owners were wonderful and very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Rest in a County Manor

Farran House was even more than what we expected. It was an Elegant place for our group to gather, rest up from our tour, and to relax. We thoroughly enjoyed roaming the property and resting in the house. Everyone had thier own space and had space to share. Excellent location outside of town, but close enough to pop in. Book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, Delightful Location

Our family of 17 had the most delightful week at Farran House. It was a perfect location to make day trips to all the sights we wanted to see, but there was so much more to do ~ we decided we'll have to make another trip to Ireland in the near future. Our hosts were wonderfully welcoming and the accommodations were even better than expected. There was something there for everyone. The week went by much too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Happy, Calm, Unusual, Attention Carrying

Happy, Calm, Unusual, Attention Carrying. Farran House, Patricia and John were a big surprise for us and will stay in our thoughts and memory.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BradyMae W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip of a lifetime

From first entering the private drive of Farran House you feel instantly transported to a different place and time. The property is breathtaking and the house is stunning. John and Patricia were terrific hosts and extremely accessible. We traveled in a family group from Massachusetts with our 2.5 yr old son whom described the house as “the most beautiful house he’s ever seen”. We spent much time walking the idyllic enchanting property looking for ‘fairies and leprechauns’ as it felt that magical. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roderic B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Holiday

Farran House is simply just an amazing place to stay. Set in stunning grounds, the house is spacious and extremely well equipped. Every room is appointed beautifully, with lovely antique furniture and ornaments. The kitchen is very much the heart of the house and has everything anyone would need in terms of equipment. We had sing songs round the piano and evenings playing snooker in the games room. The bedrooms are filled with natural light and have huge ensuite bathrooms. The gardens are breathtaking and full of wildlife - we saw rabbits and red squirrels all over the place. The children absolutely loved the space and got so see newly born lambs and any number of secret dens that they found. Location wise, Farran is well-placed for sight-seeing and getting to all the main attractions County Cork has to offer. Last but by no means least, Patricia and John were wonderful hosts and very attentive to our needs. In short, Farran House was a huge part of an idyllic family holiday. I would recommend very strongly to any family looking to have a wonderful holiday in Ireland.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cork trip

Beautiful house and location. Patricia and John very helpful . Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

A very elegant place

I stayed at Farran House for a week with my extended family, there were 16 of us in total, ranging in age from 6-84. The house is comfortable, clean and well equipped. The owners are helpful and friendly and the location is excellent. It is everything you require from a self catering rental. The thing that sets it apart is the sheer elegance of the place. You can't really see this from the website. Everywhere you look, the colours, the layout, the paintings, the flowers. Everything is chosen with care and the overall effect is stunning. You have a beautiful house Patricia and thank you for sharing it with my family. JC
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Wonderful House

We had a wonderful family stay at Farran House, including a large celebration dinner on one of the nights. Very comfortable and warm, we loved it all. The proof of the pudding... We'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Majestic

This was the second time that I stayed at Farran House. This time I came with a group old friends to celebrate some good news. We spent time walking and talking and just enjoying the space and tranquillity of this majestic old house, and in the evening we cooked together in the big kitchen, we all had a thoroughly enjoyable few days. It was good to see Patricia and John as energetic and enthusiastic as ever. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordi P.

Such a splendid home

We came together for a brief week, left our busy lives to enjoy the company of family in this lovely home set in a beautiful painted picture, such a slendid home. We took back wonderful memories
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Something very special

I had the most memorable and fantastic weekend celebrating my 70th birthday with my family from Australia, England and Kilkenny. We enjoyed every moment in the beautifully restored Farran House. We roamed the gardens, enjoyed the views and the whole experience. Patricia and John have created something very special at Farran House and we were delighted to have the opportunity to spend time here
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Wonderful Hospitality

Farran House provided a perfect setting for the O'Brien clan re-union. The Family came from China, New York, San Diego, Limerick, Westport and Dublin. Wonderful Hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Wiese

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English, German
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