We stayed in Ballinkeele House for a weekend to celebrate my father in-laws 70th and had a wonderful time. This house is set up for family gatherings and especially those with kids. There is everything you need in the kitchen and more and the dining areas in both the kitchen and dining room are large enough for big groups. We ordered food from Westgate Design as recommended by Laura for the first night which was gorgeous and great value too. All the bedrooms are beautiful with lovely views over the estate. There are beautiful walks and big open spaces to keep all ages entertained as well as the playground which went down a treat. The drawing room has lovely comfy couches as well as board games for a bit of fun. There is also a lovely patio and bbq area with enough seating for a big group. I would highly recommend this house as a memorable getaway for a big group of family or friends. Laura and Val have made this stately property a real homely place and were very friendly and personable at all times.