Walton Court
Oysterhaven Bay, Kinsale
County Cork
Contact: Paul & Janis Rafferty
Phone: (0)21 4770878
Fax: (0)21 4770932
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.waltoncourt.com
Walton Court- Oysterhaven Bay
Kinsale - A completely special and unique venue
A totally unique exclusive venue for small stylish weddings and receptions, offering individual attention to detail and privacy in a superb waterfront location.
Only a few minutes from buzzing Kinsale and twenty minutes from Cork International Airport, Walton Court offers a relaxed and informal country house style for your special day.
This historic Irish Georgian country house dating from 1776 overlooking idyllic Oysterhaven Bay is steeped in three centuries of history and intrigue; it was home to the colourful Walton family for more than 200 years, built on the site of a former tower house dating from 1576.
The distinctive stone frontage of the house carries the inscription “TW 1776”below the gable which was added by Thomas Walton following his Georgian rebuild.
The Walton family crest bears the motto “Omnia Vincit Amor” or “Love Conquers All”.
Weddings of Distinction:Relaxed, informal, exclusive, something special and different - just a few of the comments from our wedding and private party guests.
Civil Ceremonies:Civil marriages can take place at Walton Court under Civil Licence, subject to the availability of a Registrar.
Number of Guests:Up to 40 guests for a reception in conservatory and old courtyard, or up to 80 guests in a luxury marquee on the front terrace or lawn overlooking Oysterhaven Bay.
Menu: Our chefs can cater for all requirements, including superb local fish and oysters, and a varied vegetarian menu.
Wines and Champagne:We have an excellent wine cellar available with many organic vintages, and a fully stocked bar. Accommodation:We can accommodate up to 50 overnight guests in our courtyard apartments, cottages and rooms, on an exclusive "private facility" basis. |
Entertainment:Our Irish harpist is available to play during ceremonies and receptions, and we can also offer a classical string quartet, jazz trio/quartet and opera soloists by arrangement.
Bookings and availability: We do not have a standard “wedding package” as every event is unique. Please contact us to discuss your plans, with details of preferred dates, number of guests and accommodation requirements. To reserve dates, a non-refundable booking deposit will be payable, subject to our terms and conditions.
We provide a complete event management service on an “exclusive private venue” basis to our clients. Landing by boat from Oysterhaven Bay and by helicopter are available.
“Paul and Janis achieve wonders in stone, in gastronomy, in sense of welcome…”
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“We held our wedding in a marquee overlooking the bay , simply beautiful.. a harpist played us through dinner, then fireworks at midnight over the water and a jazz band to follow … our guests didn’t want to leave this wonderful place…”
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“As I came up the drive to Walton Court I realised this was one of those hidden secrets that you usually find by accident, fall in love with, and can’t wait to revisit…”
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“Everywhere we look there is something beautiful … remarkable attention to detail … beautifully presented food … don’t tell too many people about it ! ”
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“About as far removed from the corporate concrete venue that you can imagine; another world; a rare taste of something special in modern Ireland…”