Balinakill provided the perfect setting for our Easter family break, with plenty of room for 25 of us (ranging in age from 2 to 92) plus our 4 dogs. The en-suites in most of the rooms were a real bonus, and the number of public rooms meant that it didn’t feel like we were all living on top of each other. The house provided the setting for everything from an Easter egg hunt for the children, to a murder mystery, a pub quiz and a ceilidh! It was great to be able to all get together round the huge dining table for dinner each evening, and we enjoyed gathering round a roaring fire in the lovely wood-panelled sitting room once the children were in bed. The bar was a hit too - it was like having our very own pub! We would happily return to Balinakill and would thoroughly recommend it as the ideal base for exploring a lovely part of the country.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough! Massive, high ceilinged rooms, oak panelled walls, sumptuous staircases, loads of luxurious bedrooms and places to hang out and a fantastic kitchen and dining room. Oh, and it's very own bar where you are the boss and you can keep it open as long as you like! The hot tub came in handy the next day to get rid of the hangover! This is a stunning house, beautifully maintained surrounded by a gorgeous garden that is great for big gatherings and family events. Spotlessly clean too. I can't wait to go back there!

Everything about Balinakill is special. The house, the location, the gardens, the amenities, the deco, Ann & Uta (owner and house keeper). We rented it to celebrate my 50th birthday with a large group of friends, including a lot of kids (and a couple of dogs), and we had the best time. Every room is on suite and all the public rooms are amazing, including the kitchen (great for breakfast), the dining room (sits 20+ very well) and the two amazing sitting rooms. The hot tub was the cherry on the cake. All in all the perfect house for a big group who needs a lot of space and a little bit of luxury (but not in a stuff way) in a beautiful corner of Scotland.

The house is so beautiful with everything you need. We stayed with a group of 20 people for four nights, which was perfect. Every couple had a room with a bathroom and could have space for themselves. Every room had such a character. The social area is so convenient, with the bar, beautiful dining area, huge living room, pool area, garden, hot tub, and more. There was a fireplace in many rooms. Ann, the owner, and her staff were extremely helpful, giving us tips about what to do in the area and finding services like getting a cook into the house and Scottish dance instructors. We were blown away by the house and can´t wait to return.

Balinakill Country House was a perfect rental for a large group of friends spending a long weekend in Scotland. The house is really beautiful and well kept with many different living areas on three floors. It was very easy to be all of us together and also have a private time if people preferred that. Ann was very accommodating and helpful with planning activities in the area. I give Balinakill Country House my highest recommendation and we would love to be back soon.

I am always a little nervous when booking a house for a large group - everyone wants different things. That wasn't really an issue here as the house seemed to have everything, even the WOW facter. Seriously, I think we spent the first 30 min just exploring the house with open mouths. The bedrooms are great so no-one felt like they missed out on 'the nice room'. The kitchen had everything you would need to actually feed 20+ people (which a lot of houses don't). The dining table was large but I'm not sure it could sit 20 adults, 17 was perfect though! We had a chef come in on night to cook for us which was just lovely. We came mostly to visit whiskey distilleries so at times we got a bit loud, but those that wanted to go to bed early didn't realise due to the fact that sound just doesn't travel in the house. Due to the thick walls and miles of space probably. As one reviewer previously suggested - we played hide and seek. Yes, 17 grown men and women running round a house in the dark with torches. It was hillarious and it would suggest it to anyone.

The wedding celebration we had at Balinakill was everything we hoped it would be! I think despite all the pictures, we underestimated how much space we'd have. The two sitting rooms, two dining areas, big backyard sitting area and a bar made it great and very COVID safe. The place was beautiful and the staff super helpful/lovely to deal with. My new wife is already looking for excuses to come back!

We had a wedding of 24 people and Balinakill could not have been more perfect! We had a whole week to enjoy the property with our family and friends, we loved the bar, hot tub, cozy fireplaces and much more. Ann was amazing with communication and even helped me find a last minute bouquet for my wedding day when my original flowers fell through. Thank you so much for an incredible stay and we can't wait to come back!

Our extended multigenerational family found Balinakill perfect for our get together. The property is clean, well maintained and furnished, with plenty of living/entertainment space and generous bedrooms for all 24 members of our group. Balinakill is very comfortable and Ann and the team have paid attention to every detail - we particularly liked the beautiful fresh flower arrangements in every room. The gardens are lovely. With a snooker table/table tennis/games/bluetooth speakers the younger generation were happy and we all enjoyed the hot tub and Sky TV/Sports. Nearby there are some fantastic beaches, walks and places to eat, such as the Skipness Seafood Cabin and The Boat House on Gigha. We really enjoyed our week here and would thoroughly recommend Balinakill.

I had the pleasure of staying at Balinakill Country House for the weekend to celebrate turning 50 with friends and family. From the very beginning Ann and her team couldn't have been more helpful and answered all my questions of the room layouts with great patience and detail. The house itself is magnificent yet somehow manages to still feel cosy and was the perfect location for the glorious weather we had which allowed us to make use of the hot tub and bbq. Everyone that attended raved about the house and the bar was particularly well used and everyone had a ball playing "bartender" for the evening. We mostly stayed around the house and took full advantage of the pool table and garden. We had a caterer in one night and the fact there was a separate catering kitchen with everything you could need was very useful and made the clean up very easy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Balinakill for any gathering you're having and the location was just the cherry on top.