Win a Break for Two in Ariel House

Ariel House - Junior SuiteThis month you have the opportunity to win a short break for two people in Ariel House, a fine family-run establishment which occupies three seamlessly joined Victorian houses beside the famous old rugby ground in leafy Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and it is in an ideal location for visiting Aviva Stadium, the RDS, Dublin Convention Centre, theatres and the city centre.

Inside, you'll find an elegant hallway, reception and a bay-windowed residents' Drawing Room with antique furnishings, open gas fire, TV and a supply of daily newspapers. A very enjoyable Afternoon Tea is served here - and it is also where you will find the 'honesty bar'.

The 37 bedrooms are spread throughout the three storeys, including some at garden level. Offering a combination of period décor and modern comforts, they vary in size but special attention is paid to the quality of beds in all rooms. Some have four-poster or brass beds and are unusually spacious.

Ariel House - BreakfastBreakfast, served in an extended conservatory overlooking the garden, is a most pleasant experience altogether with attentive staff, fresh flowers on white linen table cloths, clematis trailing outside the window...

It's a lavish affair catering for diverse appetites: there is an array of fruit and cereals, a 'Veggie Fry-up’ and ‘breakfast in a bag’ for early departures, as well as a carefully cooked full Irish fry. Constantly supervised with regular offers of more toast, tea and coffee, it is a time to savour.

This well-run establishment is effectively a small hotel and it is a lovely place to stay - offering a very different experience to the cut-price hotels nearby.

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

•  2 nights B&B
•  Afternoon Tea on afternoon of your choosing

Read more about Ariel 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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