Following a three-year restoration project, this mansion is now available on an exclusive basis by the day or week, with tailor-made rental packages for small to larger groups. This unique concept offers its residents an individual private residence without forfeiting any of the luxuries that you expect in a five-star setting.

The renovation of the house, originally built in 1791, reflects its colourful history of owners and residents from an old Cork family dynasty, an English Colonel, a retired British Counsel to a convent at one stage.

Its owners, have combined it's eclectic background with influences brought from their time spent in the Far East and Australia, giving the house the exotic feeling of "East meets West meets Ireland".

Built in 1791, the house has had a colourful history of owners and residents for example, the Italien 'trompe d'oeil' wall paintings in the Danford Ballroom, commissioned by John Danford in 1960, have been restored whilst themed bedrooms reflect his life in Japan, Africa and England.

The house can accommodate up to 30 people in the 13 individually-themed en suite bedrooms and boasts ample facilities such as bar, snug, dining room, ballroom, news room, sitting room, living room, commercial and domestic kitchens, golf club drying room and massage facilities.

The beautiful south facing aspect includes an outdoor entertainment patio, croquet lawn, playground, helipad, picnic lawn, pond, small boat jetty, forest pagoda and woodland walks.

Accommodation information:  - 13 individually designed bedrooms can accommodate a maximum of 30 people in 7 Doubles (all Queens size beds), 2 Twins and 4 Triple rooms. All ensuite with both power showers and baths, shaving points, hair dryers

Equipped with Satellite TV, CD, Video, Telephone and Modem (ISDN) points

The Bar - Reflecting the uniqueness of the Rebel County - Cork

The Snug - Somewhere private to retreat to if you want to enjoy a quiet cigar or drop of whisky or browse our wine cooler

The Danford Ballroom - Enjoy a formal dinner for 40 or cocktail party for 140 or a midsummer night's revelry combining the south-facing ballroom with sun terrace and bar - Italian style

The Dining Room & Drawing Room - Two rooms combined in a 17th Century Irish twist with a dining table to seat 16 and 17th Century Kilkenny stone fireplace

The Living Room- A Gallic tribute with double log burning fireplace in the centre and Minstrel's Gallery.

The Newsroom - A modern twist on the old library which houses our Internet Computer, large screen television and DVD player and all the latest in current newspapers and magazines, in the oldest part of the building!

The Kitchen - A kitchen large enough to cater for 50 for dinner by our resident chef, or cosy enough for you to cook your own dinner for two or enjoy a cup of coffee.

The Spa - Massage Room and Sauna

The Conveniences - You can use our golf drying room, laundry or office - or ask us to do it for you.

Reservation includes full staff of maids, cooks and helpers

Amenities in the area - the surrounding area of Cork is also full of attractions and is a favoured celebrity haunt for stars such as Hugh Grant, Jeremy Irons, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones who visit regularly to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wealth of activities such as world class golf courses and international standard sailing. For example, the spectacular Old head Golf Links, regularly rated in the top 100 courses in the world is a mere 20 minute drive away.

Kinsale, hailed as the gourmet capital of Ireland, is the jewel in the crown of the west Cork experience. Located only 20 minutes from Cork International Airport, it has one of Ireland's most beautiful harbours, award-winning Irish bards and restaurants that offer a variety of fine international cusines.

Frequently referred to as Ireland's Riviera, Kinsale was historically a bustling port town and now enjoys a continental ambience with an international selection of renowned restaurants and cafes juxtaposed with traditional Irish pubs buzzing with live music against a background of ancient forts.