Win a break for 2 in Ghan House

Ghan HouseConveniently located just an hour from Dublin or Belfast airports, the Carroll family's 18th century Ghan House is attractively situated in its own walled grounds on the edge of Carlingford village, Co Louth, with views across the lough to the Mountains of Mourne

Guests can mingle in the little bar or relax beside the drawing room fire, which is very pleasant for residents to return to, and especially welcoming for non-residents who are just coming in for dinner.

Accommodation in 12 bedrooms is shared between four rooms of character in the main house, each with sea or mountain views and charming bathrooms, and eight newer bedrooms which are offered in a separate building. As the rooms vary considerably, it is wise to discuss your preferences when booking.

Dinner in the 60 seater restaurant is, of course, a high priority at Ghan House. The style is contemporary, based mainly on quality home-grown (vegetable, fruit and herbs), home-made (breads, ice creams, everything that can be made on the premises) and local produce, notably Cooley lamb and beef, dry cured bacon, free range eggs - and seafood: oysters are synonymous with Carlingford (there are also mussels from the lough and lobster from Ballagan, while smoked salmon and crab come from nearby Annagassan).

The lovely location and the fact that Carlingford is such a charming village make this a very desirable destination, especially since Ghan House joined Ireland's premier marketing association, the Blue Book (Irish Country Houses, Historic Houses & Restaurants), in 2015.

One of Ireland's first cookery schools was established here and the current focus is on programmes tailored especially for groups.

The lucky winner of this free competition will get a short break for two people sharing (subject to availability), to include:

•   2 nights accommodation
•   full Irish breakfast on both mornings
•   dinner for two people on the evening of your choice

Read more about Ghan House on their website.

To enter the competition simply tick the answers to the questions below, you must be a logged in member to enter (if you are not a member click here to join, it's free):


Question 1. In which county is Ballymaloe House Hotel located?
Co Mayo
Co Cork
Co Dublin

Question 2. What is the approximate drive time from Cork city to Ballymaloe?
1 hour
2 hours
30 minutes

Question 3. How does Ballymaloe House Hotel describe the ethos of their restaurant?
Farm-to-fork
Tide-to-Table
Nose to-Tail
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