The Cook's Holiday at Ballymaloe
House Hotel Autumn 2026
This autumn, food lovers are invited to a wonderful culinary escape at Ballymaloe House, hosted by celebrated chef Rachel Allen (left).
The Cook’s Holiday will take place from October 5th - 9th offering an immersive experience celebrating Irish food and hospitality. Guests will not only get to stay at Ballymaloe House but also access the world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School, joining Rachel and family for a series of hands-on experiences that bring to life the best of east Cork’s culinary traditions.
The four night stay includes arrival tea or coffee with a slice of seasonal cake in the drawing room on arrival, followed by a history tour of the house with Fern Allen, House Manager. Each morning starts with the famous Ballymaloe House breakfast before a busy day where guests can expect a range of activities, including meeting some of Cork's best food producers and local fishermen, exploring Ballymaloe Cookery School's 100 acre organic farm, dairy and gardens, coastal foraging, cooking classes and demos, learning about fermentation, sourdough starters and other forgotten homesteading skills, having delicious suppers prepared by Executive Chef at Ballymaloe House, Dervilla O'Flynn and her team, and evening entertainment.
Guests will also get to head to West Cork for a day which includes a lunch at Baltimore Dede and and dinner at Fishy Fish in Kinsale before returning to Ballymaloe House. 
Ballymaloe in autumn.
This unique escape hosted by Rachel Allen reflects the very heart of Ballymaloe’s food ethos — a celebration of hospitality, sustainability, and community and is the perfect stay for food lovers.
The Cook's Holiday experience runs from Monday 5th to Friday 9th October 2026 and includes a four-night stay at Ballymaloe House, four dinners, breakfast each morning, all cooking activities, excursions and transfers between venues. Prices are €2,700 for single occupancy or €2,400 per person for double occupancy.
To book, please call +353 21 465 2531 or email reservations@
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