"Splendour in Sligo"
Palladian mansion on Lough Arrow with 1 mile of private lake shore.
Riverstown, County Sligo, Ireland
7 bedroom, 5 bathroom, sleeps a maximum of 16
Description: Ballindoon House consists of a large entrance hall
leading to an inner hall off which are the drawing room, large dining room and a circular
library. All these rooms overlook the lake and its islands and are furnished with a
mixture of 18th to 19th Century antiques and beautiful architectural features.
The entrance to Ballindoon House and the view from the
house over the lake.
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| Normal availability: |
All year except Christmas and New Year. |
| Accommodation and Facilities |
| General items: |
telephone * central heating * maid and cooking service on request * linen provided |
| Bed / bathrooms: |
4 double * 1 twin bedded * 2 single * 5 bathroom |
| Kitchen items: |
dishwasher * fridge * freezer * microwave * washing machine * clothes dryer * oven |
| Living room: |
seating for 12 people * fireplace |
| Dining room: |
seating for 12 people |
| Playroom: |
Piano * TV * Video * Cots * 2 sofabeds |
| Entertainment: |
TV * satellite or cable TV * stereo system * CD * cassette video player * radio |
| Outside / garden: |
Garden * terrace * garage * parking |
| Animals & pets: |
Dogs welcome in the stables, not the house. |
| Local activities: |
Golf * Cycling * Fishing * Walking * Horse riding |
Further details: Ballindoon House is a Palladian
Villa built in 1842, situated at the mouth of a glacial valley in 100 acres of mixed
woodland and pasture overlooking a five mile lake, Lough Arrow. With 1.5 miles of private
shore, the lake is renowned for its clear water, excellent trout fishing and its
collection of water fowl and colonies of European otters. The drive is a mile long and
runs through 50 acres of mixed woodland which has been a wildlife preserve for several
decades. It is home to a large collection of mammals, rare butterflies and birds,
including colonies of migratory birds and swallows, which nest in the 16th Century
farmyard. The estate also includes a walled garden, a tennis court and a period boathouse
with boat. There are numerous walks and picnic spots where one can enjoy the peace, quiet
and unspoiled beauty of the surrounding countryside. The gardens are constantly being
developed and expanded and add to the relaxed country atmosphere. There is a supermarket 2
miles from the front gates. Despite its amazingingly imposing exterior Ballindoon is
very much a comfortable family home. As with similar ancestral seats in the Southern
States of America, or in Britain, it has never really been done by a decorator;
rather it has grown organically. A vintage classic, not a flashy production!
"World of Interiors" and National Trust people love its slightly faded
grandeur. But it is not a place to find state of the art fitted kitchens and
bathrooms.
NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
| Ballindoon
House Sleeps: 12 (or 8 + 8
children)
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5 |
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Currency:
Rates shown are in Euro
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| Season |
Weekly |
| July & August |
from
€3,400.00 |
| Rest of Year |
from
€2,850.00 |
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Rates
are subject to change without notice. |
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