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Hilton Park

Once described as a “capsule of social history” because of their collection of family portraits and memorabilia going back 250 years or more, Johnny and Lucy Madden’s wonderful 18th century mansion is set in beautiful countryside, amidst 200 acres of woodland and farmland.

With lakes, Pleasure Grounds and a Lovers’ Walk to set the right tone, the house is magnificent in every sense. Johnny and Lucy are natural hosts and, as the house and its contents go back for so many generations, there is a strong feeling of being a privileged family guest as you wander through grandly-proportioned, beautifully furnished rooms.

Four-posters and all the unselfconscious comforts that make for a very special country house stay are part of the charm, but as visitors from all over the world have found, it’s the warmth of Johnny and Lucy’s welcome that lends that extra magic.

Formal gardens have been restored and Lucy, an enthusiastic organic gardener and excellent cook, supplies freshly harvested produce from the walled kitchen gardens for meals in the house, while other ingredients are carefully sourced from trusted suppliers.

Dinner for residents is served in a beautiful dining room overlooking the gardens and lake - and memorable breakfasts are taken downstairs in the Green Room next morning.

This is exceptional hospitality, with an Irish flavour and, in recognition, Hilton Park was selected for our International Hospitality Award in 1999.

Rooms 6 (all en-suite, with bath & no smoking). B&B from €125 pps, ss €40; not suitable for children under 8 yrs (except babies under 1 free with parents, cot available, 8-14 yrs, 50% disc). Residents D at 8 pm (Fri, 8.30) Tue-Sat about €55; please give 24 hours notice. Interesting short wine list; house wine about €20/22. SC discretionary. Pets allowed in some areas by arrangement. Gardens, boating, fishing (own lake), walking, cycling. Golf nearby. *Self catering accommodation also available - details on inquiry. *Hilton Park is available for group bookings - family celebrations, small weddings and small conferences. Open all year by arrangement. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

5km (3 m) south of Clones on Scotshouse Road